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The Best Holiday Events in Miami and South Florida

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Santa's Enchanted Forest
This holiday theme park in Miami offers festive fun with carnival rides, shows, and holiday displays.
When: 5 p.m. to midnight daily, through January 7, 2024
Where: 7400 NW 87th Ave., Miami
Tickets: $36.45 to $44.86

The NightGarden at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
An interactive light display featuring holograms, rainbow-colored pathways, and an augmented-reality app for finding hidden fairies.
When: 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, through January 7, 2024
Where: 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables
Tickets: $25 to $46

Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park
A new Christmas festival featuring carnival rides, shows, and a half-mile of holiday displays.
When: 5 p.m. to midnight daily, through January 7, 2024
Where: Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St., Miami
Tickets: $29 to $39

Luminosa: A Festival of Lights
Featuring 40 LED lantern scenes highlighting lost civilizations at Jungle Island.
When: 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, through February 28, 2024
Where: Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trl., Miami
Tickets: $25.42 to $37.90

Snow Carnival at Aventura Mall
An indoor event with 350 tons of real snow for snowman building, snow tubing, and more.
When: Noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, through January 8, 2024
Where: Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura
Tickets: $34.99 to $39.99

Historic Holiday Décor: Holidays in Wonderland at Deering Estate
Holiday decorations themed around Lewis Carroll's "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland."
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, November 24, through January 7, 2024
Where: Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami
Tickets: $7 to $15

Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami
A holiday light display with more than a million lights, Snowman's River Boat Rides, and themed nights.
When: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, November 24, through December 30
Where: Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami
Tickets: $16.95 to $24.50; boat rides cost an additional $5

Let it Snow Experience at Dania Pointe
Scheduled snowfalls and snowman building at the outdoor mall.
When: 7 and 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, through December 24
Where: Dania Pointe, 139 S. Compass Way, Fort Lauderdale
Admission: Free

Delray Beach Christmas Tree at Old School Square
A towering Christmas tree and Holiday Village activities like a carousel, skating rink, and mini golf.
When: November 28 through December 31
Where: Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach
Admission: Free; carousel, skating rink, and mini golf cost $5 each

Holiday in Paradise featuring "Sandi"
A 700-ton sand Christmas tree with music and light shows every night.
When: 6 to 10 p.m. November 30 through December 31
Where: 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach
Admission: Free; Ferris wheel costs $5

Miami Beach Festival of Lights
A projection-mapping light and music show on the façade of Miami Beach buildings.
When: 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. on select days in December
Where: Various locations in Miami Beach
Admission: Free

Nights of Lights at Pinecrest Gardens
A light display and variety of holiday performances in a fairytale-like forest.
When: 6 to 9 p.m. December 9 through January 6, 2024
Where: Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd., Pinecrest
Tickets: $18 to $23

Winterfest Boat Parade
A 12-mile boat parade featuring decorated boats, with Boyz II Men as grand marshals.
When: 6:30 p.m. December 16
Where: New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale
Admission: Free; grandstand viewing area tickets $25 to $30

The Nutcracker by Miami City Ballet
Performances of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker across South Florida.
When: Various dates in December
Where: Various locations in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach
Tickets: $39 to $265

Victorian Christmas Tours at Historic Stranahan House Museum
Victorian-style holiday decor and tours with guides in old-fashioned Christmas attire.
When: Select dates in December
Where: Historic Stranahan House Museum, 335 SE Sixth Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Tickets: $30

Jingle Bell Jog
A holiday-themed run with participants dressed as Santas, including a Kids Elf Dash.
When: Various dates in December
Where: Various locations in Miami, Key Biscayne, Delray Beach, and Fort Lauderdale
Registration: $30 to $45 for the 5K race; $20 for the Kids Elf Dash