During this time of the year there many activities happening all over Miami! From tree lightings, to snowfalls, Santa sightings, and more. Holiday events are happening all around town and we have gathered all the information you need in our guide below. This year we have organized the events by category. Just find the category you’re interested in below and it will take you to that section in the guide. Keep checking back as we continue to add more events.
Have Fun!
HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS
Magic of Lights
Magic of Lights ® , the popular drive-through, family-friendly holiday lights extravaganza, is at the 1.5-mile Homestead-Miami Speedway, Nov. 18 through Jan. 1, 2023. Magic of Lights will showcase a dazzling display of more than one million twinkling, sparkling lights and magical scenes.
November 18, 2022 – January 1, 2023
Open Daily, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Homestead-Miami Speedway
One Ralph Sanchez Speedway Blvd
Homestead, FL 33035
NightGarden
Now – January 8, 2023
Closed on November 24, December 24 & 25
Thurs & Sun: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Fri & Sat: 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, FL 33156
Nights of Lights
December 11, 2022 – January 1, 2023
Closed on December 31st.
6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 Southwest 57th Avenue
Pinecrest, FL 33156
November 25 & 26; December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 2022
6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152nd St.
Miami, FL 33177
SANTA SIGHTINGS
Enjoy breakfast bites and holiday fun with an appearance from Santa himself! Plus the first 100 children in line will receive a gift bag.
All attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation to the NBC 6 Telemundo Caravan of Joy Toy Drive.
After the breakfast, reserve your spot for photos with Santa here!
December 3, 2022
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Dadeland Mall – Dining Pavilion (Food Court)
7535 N Kendall Dr.
Miami, FL 33156
Santa Photo Experience at Miami International Mall
Simon® is pleased to announce Santa visits for families as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience at Miami International Mall. Santa arrives on December 2nd and will be available until Christmas Eve. The Santa Photo Experience launches on Friday, December 2nd and will be open on
Monday – Saturday from 11a.m. – 7 p.m. and 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Christmas Eve hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sponsored by: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami International Mall – Center Court
1455 NW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172
Caring Santa at Miami International Mall
Caring Santa provides a private Santa Photo opportunity for children with special needs and their families. This is an under-served audience as it relates to Seasonal Photo opportunities and these families want to experience the same traditional experiences that most other children experience.
Sponsored by: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
December 4, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Miami International Mall – Center Court
1455 NW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172
Cookies with Santa at Miami International Mall
Join us for delicious cookies, story time and holiday fun. Come share the holiday spirit and satisfy your sweet tooth with us. This intimate gathering with Santa will bring the magic of the holiday season alive as children enjoy cookies while being captivated by a traditional story “Twas the Night Before Christmas”.
December 14, 2022
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Miami International Mall – Play Area
1455 NW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
Now – December 24, 2022
Hours may vary by store
Bass Pro Shops
Find Store Near You Here
November 19, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Dolphin Mall – Food Court (Entry 8)
11401 NW 12th Street
Miami, FL 33172
Story-Time & Photos with Santa
December 17, 2022
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Deering Estate
16701 SW 72nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33157
SPECIAL EVENTS
Miami International Mall Celebrates Children’s
Play Area Opening with a Holiday Themed Hora Loca
December 3, 2022
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Miami International Mall – JCPenney Court, near H&M
1455 NW 107 Avenue
Miami, FL 33172
Miami International Mall invites local families to the Grand Opening celebration of its new Children’s Play Area! The City of Doral Mayor, Juan Carlos Bermudez and local dignitaries have been invited for the official ribbon cutting that will be followed by a holiday themed “Hora Loca”.
Attendees will enjoy a variety of kid-friendly entertainment, interactive activities and crafts provided by local organizations, including:
Zoo Miami
Roxy Entertainment
Miami Party Entertainment
Additionally, stilt walkers, a DJ, entertainers, face painters and sweet treats will be part of the fun! The event will also feature character appearances, a photobooth and a special visit from Santa Claus.
PLAY, sponsored by Jackson Health System, is an indoor, 2,100 square-foot recreational space featuring a combination of seating and interactive play elements inspired by nature.
Winter Kiddos Land
December 3, 2022
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
CityPlace Doral
300 Northwest 36th Street
Doral, FL 33166
Miami Kids Magazine Santa’s Workshop
December 4, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunset Drive
Sunset Drive 57th and 58th Avenue South
Miami, FL 33143
Vizcaya Late Holiday Evening
December 14, 2022
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
3251 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
SNOWFALLS
Nightly Snowfall at Dadeland Mall
Snow in Miami? Only at Dadeland Mall! Enjoy Nightly Snowfalls in the Fashion Wing near Tesla. Snow shows take place every night at 7PM throughout the holiday season, set to the tune of holiday favorites. Don’t miss it!
PLEASE NOTE: Snow show begins promptly at 7PM and is approximately 10 minute show.
November 17, 2022 – January 1, 2023
Daily, 7:00 p.m.
Dadeland Mall (Fashion Wing near Tesla)
7535 N Kendall Dr.
Miami, FL 33156
November 28, 2022 – January 8, 2023
No Snowfall on Thanksgiving, December 24, 25, 31 or January 1.
Nightly, 7:00 p.m.
Dolphin Mall (Ramblas Plaza)
11401 NW 12th Street
Miami, FL 33172
Santa’s Snow Blast
December 4, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Milander Park
4800 Palm Avenue
Hialeah, FL 33012
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONIES
Dadeland Mall Tree Lighting Ceremony
Ring in the season at Dadeland Mall’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 17 from 6PM-8PM in the Fashion Wing near Tesla. The Tree Lighting celebration will include an array of family-friendly entertainment, refreshments, holiday treats, characters, activities + The Salvation Army brass band festive performance. Also, enjoy the 1st Nightly Snowfall of the season. The 1st 100 children in line to make the nice list will receive a special gift bag.
November 17, 2022
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Dadeland Mall (Fashion Wing near Tesla)
7535 N Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33156
19th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 17, 2022
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33146
November 17, 2022
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
CityPlace Doral
300 Northwest 36th Street
Doral, FL 33166
Triangle Park Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 18, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Triangle Park
290 Palm Avenue
Hialeah, FL 33010
37th Annual Festival of Lights
November 19, 2022
3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Main Street
6700 Main Street
Miami Lake, FL 33014
Holiday Lighting Ceremony
November 21, 2022
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Bal Harbour Founders Circle
Founders Circle
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
Holiday Parade #onLincoln
November 25, 2022
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Euclid Oval
660 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Zoo Lights Miami
November 25, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152nd St.
Miami, FL 33177
Holiday Tree Lighting
November 26, 2022
5:00 p.m.
Bayfront Park
301 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
November 27, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Miami Springs Circle Park
100 Curtiss Parkway
Miami Springs, FL 33166
City of Miami Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 28, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Miami City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami , FL 33133
December 2, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Downtown Doral Park
8395 NW 53rd St
Doral, FL 33166