There is no shortage of outstanding Holiday Events happening in Miami! Check out the list below for family-friendly activities to put you in the holiday spirit!
Be sure to check back often as we are updating this list as we learn about new events.
Experience an enchanted evening as Pinecrest Gardens transforms into a holiday wonderland illuminated by thousands of spectacular and sparkling holiday lights. The event features pictures with Santa every night from December 14 through the 24, mechanical rides every night and Christmas music, storytelling, pony rides and more on selected evenings! Tasty treats will be served.
Activities Include:
Mechanical Rides: 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. every night
Pony Rides: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. every night
Santa: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. December 14 to 24
Story Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. December 14 to 22 and December 26 to January 1
During our Holiday Celebration we have a handful of evenings where we offer a free holiday concert with admission to the festival.
- Palmetto Elementary Jazz Ensemble, Saturday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m.
- Greater Miami Youth Symphony, Thursday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m.
- Miami Royal Ballet, Friday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m.
- FIU Chorus Caroles, Saturday, December 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Ticket Pricing:
Tickets: $5 (Children under 2 years, free)
Opening Night Special:
Friday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Nights of Lights Admission + Family Movie Night “Smallfoot” $8 (Children under 2 years, free)
Additional Holiday Events Around Miami:
Laser Fridays: Holiday Edition at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science – Friday, December 21
NightGarden Magical Light Spectacular at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens – November 23- January 6, 2019
Santa’s Enchanted Forest– November 1, 2018 – January 6, 2019
Miami Marlins Holiday Block Party at Giralda Plaza- November 30, 2018
Zoo Lights and Gifts for the Animals at Zoo Miami – November 23 – December 29, 2018
Miami Lantern Light Festival– November 30, 2018 – January 20, 2019
Deering Estate Festival of Trees– November 30 – January 4, 2019
Holiday Cookie Decorating at American Girl at the Falls Mall– November 30, December 7 and 14, 2018
Light Up Your Holidays at Palmetto Bay– December 1, 2018
German Christmas Market at Coral Gables UCC– December 2
Caroling on the Mile– Check dates December 6- December 21, 2018
Miracle at Schenley Park– December 8, 2018
Tri-Rail’s Winter Wonderland– December 8, 2018
Merrick House Reopening and Open House– December 9, 2018
Brickell Holiday Celebration- December 13, 2018
Santa Claus is Coming to Cauley Square– December 16, 2018
Winterland at Pinto’s Farm– mid-December to early January 2019
Gulf Stream Park Symphony of Lights– December 14 – December 31, 2018
Holiday Lights and Ice at Downtown Doral– December 14, 2018
Stranahan House Victorian Christmas Holiday River Tours– December 16 – 23, 2018
Christmas with the Chimps at Lion Country Safari- December 20, 2018
