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12/18/24 - By James Smith

Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida this weekend? Here are some great family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

It's the third full weekend of December, and with Santa's arrival imminent, why not check out all the Christmas and holiday season activities across Miami and South Florida?

Let's begin with a new take on a timeless Christmas classic. Scrooge! A Fractured Christmas Carol offers a reimagined version of the Dickens tale at Sandrell Rivers Theater in Miami. Also at Sandrells, enjoy a meet-and-greet with Miami's premiere Black Santa Claus, who is sure to deliver some holiday cheer. There is still time to take in The Nutcracker, presented by the Fort Lauderdale Youth Ballet or Cirque Dreams Holidaze at The Kravis Center.

While we wait on St. Nick, you might also want to take some time to enjoy holiday lights shows or other must-do seasonal events in and around the area, or maybe plan for a great Christmas week staycation in Miami.    

As always, if you have an event you think we should check out, feel free to e-mail us. Don't forget to bookmark this page and share with a friend.

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Say hello to Black Santa at Sandrell Rivers Theater. Photo courtesy of the event
Say hello to Black Santa at Sandrell Rivers Theater. Photo courtesy of the event

Best Things To Do This Weekend in Miami with Kids

First Free Thursdays at NSU Museum of Art

Fort Lauderdale—FREE
Thursday, January 2
Visitors enjoy FREE museum admission on every first Thursday of the month as part of the Sunny Days and Starry Nights program. The event also features all-day happy hour in the Museum Cafe. READ MORE

Cirque Dreams Holidaze at The Kravis Center

West Palm Beach
Thursday, December 19-Sunday, December 22
This annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and the music swells, audiences will have visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life on stage. READ MORE

Funbox Bounce Park

Plantation
Thursday, January 2 -Sunday, January 5
Funbox is the world's biggest bounce park, featuring a mountain challenge, battle beam, gumball gallop, obstacle course, ninja course, and more at Broward Mall. READ MORE

Winter Wonderland in Plantation

Plantation—FINAL WEEKEND
Thursday, January 2-Sunday, January 5
Enjoy a holiday display featuring more than 40 different themed Christmas trees, a miniature train village, Hanukkah display, holiday gift shop, and more. READ MORE

A Very Merry Garden

Miami—FINAL WEEKEND
Thursday, January 2-Sunday, January 5
Grab your family and friends and spend the holiday season rounding up reindeer, writing official letters to Santa, and listening to thrilling tales told by Mrs. Claus. READ MORE

Holiday Fantasy of Lights

Coconut Creek—FINAL WEEKEND
Thursday, January 2-Sunday, January 5
Running nightly, this local holiday tradition in Tradewinds Park is a 2½-mile drive-thru route, featuring dozens of static and animated light displays and illuminated trees. READ MORE

Winter Wonderland at Panthers Ice Den

Coral Springs—FINAL WEEKEND
Thursday, January 2-Sunday, January 5
Skate to festive holiday tunes, enjoy magical decorations, and get in the holiday spirit. Each paid admission comes with a free cup of hot chocolate and a candy cane. Plus, watch as it snows right on the ice. READ MORE

Water Taxi Holiday Light Cruises

Fort Lauderdale—FINAL WEEKEND
Thursday, January 2-Sunday, January 5
Set sail on a magical evening with Fort Lauderdale’s Water Taxi Holiday Lights Cruise. This festive cruise highlights the beauty of Fort Lauderdale’s famous waterways with holiday lights and live music. Bring friends and family to enjoy the illuminated sights, seasonal cheer, and jolly atmosphere. READ MORE

Circus Lena

Hialeah—FINAL WEEKEND
Thursday, January 2-Sunday, January 5
The circus is in town, complete with acrobats, clowns, tightrope walkers, and more. Guests can learn a little about circus history at this classic traveling show while enjoying an exciting family evening out. READ MORE

Lake Worth Bonfires & Night Market

Lake Worth Beach—FREE
Friday, January 3
Join the City of Lake Worth Beach for the Lake Worth Beach Bonfires and Night Market. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and s’mores kits to enjoy a cozy night under the stars. Listen to live music while you stroll the Night Market. READ MORE

Family Hayride & Campfire at Easterlin Park

Oakland Park—FREE
Friday, January 3
Enjoy a hayride through the park, then make s’mores around the campfire afterward. Fee includes one hayride and a bag of fixings for the s’mores.  READ MORE

Wizards & Dragons & Books...Oh My! Matinee Performance

Miami
Saturday, January 4
Wizards, and Dragons, and Books... Oh My! is FTF's newest literacy incentive and bully-prevention show. Jojo is a great kid who loves to read... until some kids in the lunchroom start calling him names like "bookworm." To avoid the bullying, Jojo goes to Mendel's Magical Book Shop, hoping that if he sells his books and uses the money to buy video games, he will fit in with the other kids. READ MORE

Family Day at the Underline

Miami—OPENING WEEKEND
Saturday, January 4
Bring your family for a FREE morning of exploration, learning, and art. Children can enjoy any of the five themed activities. There is also a giant building blocks area and a special storytime session.  READ MORE

Sea of Lights at Miami Seaquarium

Miami—FINAL WEEKEND
Saturday, January 4-Sunday, January 5
Sea of Lights returns to Miami Seaquarium with 300 dazzling light displays, festive holiday shows, and seasonal cheer for the whole family. READ MORE

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