Where to see holiday lights in South Florida 2026
Driving around looking at holiday lights is a favorite tradition of the holiday season. We all have favorite neighborhoods in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties that go all out to decorate for Christmas, Hanukkah or winter.
In South Florida, the weather is wonderful for looking at holiday lights. In fact, not only do we have holiday lights to see from the car, we have holiday light shows where we walk around, such as the NightGarden at Fairchild Tropical Garden in Coral Gables, Fantasy of Lights at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek and Zoo Lights in West Palm Beach.
To help you find all the best light shows in South Florida, whether you are walking or driving, here is our day-by-day guide to holiday lights in South Florida. We also have separate lists for each county:
Of course, looking at holiday lights is just one of the many free and cheap holiday events in South Florida.
Holiday light displays in South Florida
- 41st Annual Festival of Light at Main Street Miami Lakes
- Free Symphony In Lights holiday display at Gulfstream Village in Hallandale Beach
- Holiday Light-Up events in Broward including drones, performances & Santa
- Tree Lights & Santa, Harbourside Place, Jupiter, Nov. 28
- Free Tree Lighting with Santa, Lake Worth Beach, Nov. 30
- Zoo Lights adds nights for grownups at Palm Beach Zoo, Nov. 20-Jan. 3
- Holiday Kickoff: The Shops at Boca Center, Nov. 20
- Holiday Happenings: Tree Lightings, Santa Sightings & more in Palm Beach
- Fairchild's NightGarden 15% off if you buy tickets this week
- Light Up Lauderdale features festive holiday entertainment and it's free
Here is a day-by-day calendar of where to see holiday lights and holiday light events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Lights at private homes are not included in this list.
