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
Line up along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk and watch lighted floats and vehicles entertain families during the Candy Cane Parade. Photo courtesy of City of Hollywood Florida Government
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South Florida is teeming with fun, family-friendly Christmas events and holiday fun! Photo by Jimmy 69 courtesy of Canva
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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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Keep Rudolph's teeth clean with this Christmas science experiment.
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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

Experience the dazzling colors of Zoo Lights this Christmas weekend, as well as a scavenger hunt, Santa, and more! Photo courtesy of Zoo Miami
Christmas Weekend 2023 in Miami & South Florida Top Things To Do: Holiday Lights, Santa Sightings, and More
You've earned this merry weekend—and there is so much fun to be had!
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Luminosa welcomes kids and adults of all ages to a world of vibrant color and inspiring creativity. Photo courtesy of Jungle Island
Christmas Vacation in Miami & South Florida: 25 Staycation Ideas for Things To Do With Kids
Make the most out of Christmas vacation with fun staycation ideas!
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Christmas jokes for kids make the season a bit jollier all around!
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Why was the Grinch such a great gardener?
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The only thing better than one home's Christmas light display are LOTS of neighborhood lights! Photo courtesy of Enchanted Place North of Miami Facebook page.
Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Miami & South Florida
Wear your sunglasses at night at these sparkly Christmas homes.
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Put on a holiday sweater—ugly or not!—and strike a pose!
Best Family Christmas Card Photo Ideas
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Before celebrating Christmas, take pictures with Santa for lasting holiday memories. Photo by Andre Sr, courtesy of Canva
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Spend time with Santa this season, in front and behind the camera!
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