The Ultimate Guide to Miami Area Holiday Events & Activities

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This guide is brought to you by HCA Florida Healthcare and our partners listed below.

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Miami Mom Collective, Miami’s premier parenting resource, is thrilled to announce our 7th Annual Holiday Events & Activities Guide. This guide features the best local holiday events and activities in Miami and the surrounding areas. 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in The Magic City! Even though Christmas has come and gone, there’s still plenty of fun to be had in Miami as we enter the New Year!

Scroll to the bottom to see Winter Camps, and special shows happening this week! You can also view our January Events Guide here.

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.

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!

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Image: HCA Florida Mercy Hospital Dreaming of a Merry Christmas Tree Lighting Event Graphic

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital invites you to its spectacular Tree Lighting by the Bay event!

Join Santa in lighting our 35-foot-tall tree. Bring the whole family out and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays, including special performances, train rides and more! Food is available for purchase. Free parking.

We look forward to celebrating the holidays with our community!

This is a complimentary community event.

Image: Shops at Merrick Park Tree Lighting Event Graphic

Thursday, November 21 | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Courtyard at Merrick Park

Miami Mom Collective is thrilled to be hosting this year’s Tree Lighting Ceremony at Shops at Merrick Park! Join us for a fa-la-la-la-lot of fun as we ring in the holiday festivities. We’ll have the tree lighting of course, followed by a visit from Santa (yes, you can take pictures with him!), crafts for the kids, face painting, balloon twisting, photo ops, surprise guests, performances, and much more! The best part? It’s totally free!
 

Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Image: Deck the Walls Wreath Making Event Graphic

Monday, December 2 | 6 – 9 p.m. | Pisco y Nazca Coral Gables

Join us for an exciting event at the stunning Pisco y Nazca Coral Gables! Our annual Deck The Walls event is a community favorite, where moms can create their own wreaths through a guided wreath-making tutorial. You’ll enjoy delicious sips & bites, receive fun swag, and have the opportunity to enter giveaways! At the end of the evening, you’ll get to take your wreath home and enjoy it for the rest of the season!

*Tickets include sips + bites from Pisco y Nazca, all wreath supplies, swag, and giveaway opportunities.*

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
101 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134

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Saturday, December 7 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami

Join us for a jolly day of Cookies with Santa + Holiday Market at Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami!

Santa Claus himself (he’s gone viral!) will be there. This year’s event will include a Sensory Friendly Hour from 10-11 AM! We’ll have a professional photographer for your Santa pictures, face painting, balloon twisting, more fun for the kids, giveaways for the whole family, and shopping for the moms, just to name a little bit of the fun. You DON’T want to miss this!

*Tickets are required for all attendees ages 1 and up.*

Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami
1102 Brickell Bay Drive
Miami, FL 33131

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Thursdays, December 5, 12 & 19 | Courtyard at Merrick Park

We’ll be at Shops at Merrick Park on December 5th, 12th, and 19th to bring you fun holiday crafts and treats. Santa will be there every night, but we’ll have different activities for the kids every week, so be sure to join us for them all so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!

Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33146

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December 5 – 15 | Multiple Showtimes | Aventura Mall

It’s time to celebrate the arrival of the Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus. The show will be held next to Aventura Mall from December 5 – 15, 2024. The Decade of Dreams edition promises a magical and exhilarating experience for guests. The show features aerialists, jugglers, comedians and acrobats with innovative acts in a reimagined showcase. The 2024 Venardos Circus is traveling with a custom-crafted, Italian-made red-and-white striped tent that offers expansive seating for an immersive experience and glorious views where artists fly high. Guests can expect to travel back in time to the center ring of a centuries-old tradition, but one that has been masterfully reinvented for a new generation.

Aventura Mall
19501 Biscayne Blvd.
Aventura, FL 33180

Image: Graphic for Fantasy Theater Factory's production of Scrooge! A Fractured Christmas Carol

November 29 – December 22 | Multiple Showtimes 

Join Fantasy Theatre Factory for Scrooge! A Fractured Christmas Carol, a fresh and funny take on the timeless holiday classic! Running from November 29 to December 22, this lively production celebrates diverse traditions, including Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa, while delivering a heartwarming message of love and generosity. Perfect for audiences of all ages, this festive show is packed with laughs, holiday spirit, and plenty of heart. Don’t miss this magical journey for ONLY $5 that’s sure to brighten your season!

Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Ave
Miami, FL 33127

Image: Graphic for Cirque Dreams Celebration at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

December 31 – January 2 | Multiple Showtimes 

Celebrate the new year at the Arsht with the brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular CIRQUE DREAMS CELEBRATION! As the longest-running cirque holiday event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life onstage. With an original score, twists on holiday classics and new sets, scenery and storylines, this ultimate holiday gift for the entire family is sure to put a twinkle in your eyes!

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Image: Children observe jellyfish at Frost Science

Winter break from school is the perfect time to chill out with the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami! Budding scientists ages 5-15 can explore the wonders of science and create friendships during Winter Camp from December 23 through January 3. The museum’s two weeks of Winter Camp are separated into four, two-day sessions. Enroll your child today

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132

305-434-9600

Imagine Arts Academy of Miami

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Get ready for a season of creativity! From now through winter break, we’re offering a variety of art programs to keep your young artists inspired—from themed workshops to holiday art camps. Don’t miss out on the chance for your child to learn, create, and have fun. Check out our program lineup below and secure your spot today!

Thanksgiving Camp: November 25 – 28
Day Camp: December 20
Parents’ Night Out: December 20
Winter Camps: December 23 – Jan 3

Imagine Arts Academy of Miami
5966 South Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33143

786-436-0114

Brévo Theatre

Image: The 3 Kings from Brevo Theatre's production of Langston Hughes' Black Nativity

In this South Florida premiere, Black Nativity is an African-American telling of the Nativity story, based on the song play written by acclaimed African-American poet and playwright Langston Hughes. The show recreates the journey of Mary and Joseph, resplendent in African costumes, to Bethlehem, accompanied by a rousing repertoire of spirituals. The combined African-American viewpoint and gospel music make Black Nativity a truly unique and entertaining theatrical experience.

With support from The Warten Foundation, Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, and Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs.

Black Santa

Image: Graphic for Meet & Greet With Black Santa presented by Fantasy Theater Factory

Celebrate the magic of the holidays with Black Santa! Fantasy Theatre Factory invites you to capture special memories with photo opportunities, enjoy a cup of warm hot chocolate, and indulge in delicious holiday treats. This joyful and inclusive Meet & Greet with Black Santa takes place December 20 to 22 for ONLY $10 and is the perfect way for families to create cherished memories while embracing the beauty of cultural diversity. Don’t miss this heartwarming experience that’s sure to spread holiday cheer!

Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Ave
Miami, FL 33127

305-284-8800

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