Christmas and Holiday Activities Guide for Miami & South Florida Kids

Find fun Christmas and Hanukkah activities near Miami, stroll Christmas light shows, and find out where to see Santa Claus this season, too.

Our Christmas and Holiday Activities Guide has all the best things to do in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and all of South Florida this holiday season.

Christmas Activities for Miami Kids
Come see the lights at Enchanted Place of North Miami. Photo courtesy of Enchanted Place
Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Lights Shows in Miami & South Florida
Enjoy the pageantry of the Holiday Boat Parade in Boynton Beach. Photo courtesy of the event
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Those eight crazy nights are approaching and we’ve got everything you need to celebrate Hanukkah with your family. Photo courtesy Cottonbro Studios
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Get in the holiday spirit with Christmas movies filled with Santa, elves, and reindeer.
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Uh-oh! The elf tangled up your tree lights! Photo by Mark Baylor, courtesy of Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
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Leavenworth, WA transforms itself into a snow globe at Christmastime. Photo courtesy of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
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The Furoshiki method is a practical way to wrap gifts using pieces of cloth. Photo courtesy of Invaluable
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Latest Christmas/Hanukkah News

Take a ride on the historic funicular railcar! Photo courtesy of @60x80 on Instagram
What’s Open on Christmas Day 2025? Stores, Grocery Stores & Family-Friendly Places for Parents
So little traffic, so much you can do on Christmas Day!
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Get into some slime over Christmas vacation. Event photo courtesy of the Sloomoo Institute
Los Angeles's Top Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year’s with Kids
With so much to do, it will be hard to choose plans for the holiday break!
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Steaks, seafood, and ocean views—what could be better? Photo courtesy of the Chart House Restaurant
Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Los Angeles
All I want for Christmas is not to cook or clean.
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Enchanted: Forest of Light is one of the best holiday light displays in LA. Photo by Kathryn Rapier, courtesy of the event.
Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Los Angeles
These holiday light shows dazzle in gardens, zoos, trains, and more!
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DTLA sparkles each night during the holiday season. Photo courtesy of The Bloc
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These celebrations ring in the holidays without wringing out your pockets!
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Get in the holiday spirit with a stroll through Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo. Photo by Gina Ragland
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We know where to find all the best holiday lights in town.
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