Miami is the perfect place to celebrate the holidays with family, offering festive activities, cultural performances, and unique experiences. Here’s your guide to the top family-friendly holiday events in Miami this December:
1. Magical Light Displays and Winter Activities
- Nights of Lights at Pinecrest Gardens (Dec 6–29): Thousands of sparkling lights create a festive wonderland.
- NightGarden: A Magical Light Spectacular (Through Jan 12): Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden transforms into a luminous interactive display.
- Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park (Through Jan 5): A holiday adventure with twinkling lights and immersive experiences.
2. Festive Parades and Community Gatherings
- Annual Holiday Parade #onLincoln (Nov 29): A dazzling, free parade full of holiday spirit.
- Miami Kids Magazine Santa’s Workshop and Parade (Dec 1): Parade along Sunset Drive, with Santa’s Workshop for kids.
- Holiday in Homestead (Dec 7, Losner Park): A cozy community celebration with holiday cheer.
3. Santa-Themed Events and Family Dining
- Santa’s Cabana on Lincoln Road (Through Dec 29): Capture holiday photos with a tropical twist.
- Santa Claus on a Fire Truck (Dec 7–8, Coral Gables): Santa parades through neighborhoods aboard a fire truck.
- Breakfast, Dinner, & Brunch with Santa: Enjoy family dining experiences at locations like Neiman Marcus, The Social Club, and BALEENkitchen.
4. Performances and Concerts
- George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker (Dec 13–24): A classic holiday ballet at Adrienne Arsht Center.
- Holiday Jazz Concert (Dec 13, Lincoln Road): A festive evening of live music.
- A Seraphic Fire Christmas (Dec 7, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church): A night of choral holiday classics.
- Holiday Concert by New World Symphony Fellows (Dec 14, Lincoln Road): A classical music performance in the heart of Miami.
5. Unique Miami-Style Holiday Fun
- Tropical Winter Wonderland at Miami Children’s Museum (Through Dec 31): An interactive holiday experience for kids.
- Make a Holiday Pinecone Ornament (Dec 22, Vizcaya Village): Hands-on crafting fun for families.
- Ready for Christmas at Koubek Center (Dec 13): Celebrate the season with art and live performances.
Plan Your Holiday Adventure in Miami
Miami offers something for everyone this holiday season, from tropical-themed events to classic holiday traditions. Bring the family to enjoy light shows, parades, dining with Santa, and cultural festivities.