Winter

Get into the holidays with a family-friendly event sponsored by the city of Miami Beach.  This year's Winter Wonderland will be held at the North Shore Park Youth Center at 501 72 Street on Friday, December 8 • 6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

There will be a Snow village with over 50 tons of snow, a tree lighting ceremony, visit by Santa, rides, games and music.   Free Admission. Carnival rides and concessions sold.

The city of Coral Springs will provide a not-so-scary Haunted House for the kids.  In addition to the haunted house, kids can enjoy some bounce and slide time on inflatables. There will also be a themed room for the youngest visitors. Trick-or-treaters will get their share of candy as they leave.  

Downtown in December in Coral Springs is a celebration of the season and holidays. 

Make our fun-filled Downtown in December event your family’s annual holiday tradition! Guests will experience the season’s first snowfall on the great lawn, live entertainment, a showing of the movie - Polar Express - and a train ride around City Hall! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and an appetite – there will be a wide variety of food trucks, and of course, cookies and milk for dessert. Parking is free in the City Hall garage.

The City’s annual Holiday Parade will be on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 7 p.m. on West Sample Road.  This year's theme will be "Holiday Express".  The parade will feature marching bands, decorated floats and other entries along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall.  

Easterlin Park in Oakland Park (Broward County) invites you and your family to their series of Family Hayride and Campfire events.  From grandma to the youngest babe, the fun is geared toward all ages!  Enjoy the cooler South Florida season while sitting around a fire enjoying s'mores or a hayride together!  The $3.50-per-person fee includes the hayride and campfire and one bag of fixings to make s’mores. Additional refreshments are available for purchase. Reservations are required for groups of 15 or more. 

Tradewinds Park & Stables in Broward county will play host to a series of Family Hayride and Campfire events, for all ages, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.  Enjoy the cooler South Florida season while sitting around a fire enjoying s'mores or a hayride together!  The $3.50-per-person fee includes the hayride and campfire and one bag of fixings to make s’mores. Additional refreshments are available for purchase. Reservations are required for groups of 15 or more.

City of Boca Raton’s 42nd Annual Holiday Boat Parade:

Intracoastal Waterway starting at the C-15 canal (Boca Raton-Delray Beach city limits) traveling south to Hillsboro Bridge

Entering your boat in the 41st Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade is the perfect way to experience the Holiday season! Otherwise, enjoy the parade from the Red Reef Park (west), the Wild Flower Property or Silver Palm Park.

Santa's Enchanted Forest is the World's Largest Holiday Theme Park and INCLUDED Carnival featuring over 100 rides, shows, games & attractions!  This event is a South Florida tradition and consistently ranks as one of the Top Things to do in Miami during the holiday season every year. Don't miss the MAGIC of Santa's 35th Season from November 1st - January 6, 2019.

November 17 – December 30, 2018 • 6pm-10pm

Featuring more than 125,000 LED lights, captivating holiday displays, a giant Christmas tree, factory tours, chocolate-making classes, and photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Winter Wonderland will be open nightly, November 17 through December 30 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. and is FREE to the public. (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)

Highlights include:

Experience an enchanted night like no other as Pinecrest Gardens transforms into a holiday wonderland illuminated by thousands of spectacular and sparkling holiday lights! The event presented by Live Like Bella, a foundation for childhood cancer, features pictures with Santa every night, select evenings will feature Christmas music, Story Telling, pony rides and so much more! Tasty treats will be available for purchase. Experience how the Gardens transforms at night as it twinkles and glows with holiday magic.