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A Resource of Miami Area Holiday Events & Activities
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in The Magic City!
And while there won’t be frosted window panes or a white Christmas, there are lots of festive events and activities the whole family will enjoy. From tree lightings and Santa sightings to Hanukkah events and winter camps, we’ve included everything you need to make this season merry and bright.
So gather the family and experience what makes Miami a holiday destination!
Be sure to check back frequently as we will be adding more events as they are announced. We’ve categorized our list of holiday fun–just click on the category of events or activities you’re looking for to be brought to the listing of those events.
If you know of an event that you do not see listed in our guide, we’d love to know! Send an email to info{at}miamimomcollective.com.
The entire team at Miami Mom Collective wishes you and your family a joyful and fun-filled holiday season!
Pinecrest Gardens transforms into a winter wonderland dotted by thousands of twinkling lights that go up, through, and around the whimsical botanical landscape. This year the botanical garden is adding more sections of sparkling holiday lights and a bigger than last year’s holiday-themed maze in the gardens.
Eat yummy treats, have a signature Pinecrest Gardens cocktail, and enjoy magical Story Time with Mrs. Claus. Stay tuned for special appearances from Santa Claus. On select evenings, admission includes a holiday concert performance in the historic Banyan Bowl.
Miami Mom Collective is excited to announce our 2nd Annual Deck the Walls Event! This wreath-making event will encourage local moms to come together for community, fun, and holiday cheer!
Guests will receive all the supplies needed to create a beautiful holiday wreath along with DIY instructions from Illiett Ojeda of Chasinbalance. In addition to wreath making, Moms will enjoy giveaways, swag, sips, and bites along with the opportunity to shop local mom-owned businesses at SHOP MOM, a pop-up space presented by The Mom Economy and Shopify.
Gather your squad and join us on Saturday, November 27th at 11 AM OR 2 PM at Dadeland Mall at The Mom Economy SHOP MOM Pop-Up Space.
You’re invited to Miami Mom Collective’s 4th Annual Cookies with Santa presented by Dr. Bob Pediatric Dentist on Saturday, December 4th from 9 AM to 4 PM at Tinez Farms!
Guests of the event will enjoy:
- Access to Tinez Farms and fun holiday activities
- 25+ local pop-up vendors
- Letters to Santa
- Photo ops
- Facepainting
- Giveaways, and more!
Christmas trees will be for sale, and guests with a “Santa Photo Ticket” will have the opportunity for a professional photo with South Florida’s BEST Santa. The first 500 guests to arrive will also receive a Christmas cookie from our cookie partner!
After a successful run of George Balanchine’s Nutcracker in the Park with the Miami City Ballet in 2020, the performing arts are returning to Doral! The series lineup includes vocal play ensemble Naturally 7, 18-year-old jazz prodigy Joey Alexander, Etienne Charles in a Creole Christmas, the return of the Miami City Ballet, and more, under the stars in beautiful Downtown Doral Park. Sponsored by the City of Doral, InterContinental at Doral Miami, and Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida). For more information and for tickets, visit DDHolidayFest.com!
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Winter Break from school is the perfect time to chill out with the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science! Children in grades Pre-K–5th can safely explore the wonders of science and create friendships through two unique four-day camps from December 20–December 30. Enroll your child today at frostscience.org/wintercamp.
The Nutcracker®
Presented by Miami City Ballet
Miami City Ballet’s Florida-inspired production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® is the most “magnificent, dazzling” way to celebrate the festive season with your loved ones (Broadway World). Dec 10 -30 in Miami, Broward, and West Palm Beach.
Tickets from $34.
Calling all gamers, Minecrafters, Jedi Masters, and Robotics lovers… Snapology of Tamiami invites you to spend Winter Break with us. Kids ages 5-10 can enjoy our S.T.E.A.M. classes which use LEGO bricks as the medium for learning. Kids love it because it’s fun and parents love it because it’s educational.