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.
A Charlie Brown Christmas and More Kids' Holiday Movies to Watch This Holiday Season
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

The twinkling lights at Turtleback Zoo sparkle into the new year. Photo by Kaylynn Chiarello Ebner
New Jersey's Top Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year’s with Kids
These are the best things to do over the holiday break with kids in NJ.
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Sofia serves festive brunches and dinners on Christmas Day.
Best Family-Friendly Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in New Jersey 2025
Skip the cooking on Christmas Day and enjoy a meal at one of these local restaurants.
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Holland Ridge Farms blooms with tulips in all seasons thanks to its holiday light show. Photo courtesy of the farm
New Jersey's Unusual and Underrated Christmas and Holiday Activities
Looking for something new this holiday season? Here are some off-the-beaten path picks.
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Tour the Sussex County Fairgrounds in horse-and-carriage during a visit to the German Christmas Market of New Jersey.
The German Christmas Market of NJ Could Be Your Family's New Go-To Holiday Tradition
This local market might be the best Christmas tradition you've never heard of.
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The spectacular Winter WonderLights drive-thru boasts more than 1.5 million lights animated to favorite holiday tunes,
Best 2025 Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in New Jersey
Check out one of NJ's stunning outdoor light shows this season.
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Donations to Fanwood's Famous Christmas House support charity. Photo courtesy of the family
Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in New Jersey 2025
Check out the dazzling holiday light displays at these NJ homes.
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