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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Hot chocolate bombs are a tasty winter treat for kids!
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Christmas jokes for kids make the season a bit jollier all around!
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The Furoshiki method is a practical way to wrap gifts using pieces of cloth. Photo courtesy of Invaluable
Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas Kids Can Do: Holiday and Christmas Gift Wrap with Less Waste

Latest Christmas/Hanukkah News

From the streets of Portland to the shops in Freeport, find holiday fun on a 3-day Christmas trip to Maine!
Christmas in Maine: Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary for a Magical Holiday with Kids
See what Maine has to offer on a 3-day Christmas getaway!
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Explore the spots in Connecticut where Hallmark Christmas movies were filmed for holiday fun in 2025! Photo courtesy of Connecticut Tourism
Want to Know Where Hallmark Christmas Movies Are Filmed? I Found 7 Spots in CT To Visit With Your Kids
Find holiday magic at these CT spots where Hallmark movies were filmed!
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Raise a hand if you're excited for the best holiday lights drive-thrus and Christmas light shows in Connecticut! Magic of Lights photo courtesy of the XL Center
Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Connecticut 2025
Find the biggest and brightest light displays in CT for 2025's holiday season!
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Connecticut is full of happiness, joy, and free Christmas and holiday activities in 2025, like Santa at Cabela's Wonderland. Photo courtesy of Bass pro Shops
Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Connecticut for Kids 2025
Explore the free holiday events all over Connecticut for 2025!
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Families will wonder at the best neighborhood Christmas light displays in Connecticut this 2025 holiday season. Photo courtesy of Amarante's Winter Wonderland.
Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Connecticut 2025
See some amazing Christmas lights and holiday displays in CT in 2025!
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Armed with our giant list of Christmas crafts, you'll keep kids busy until the New Year!
101 Fun Christmas Crafts and Games for Kids to Do at Home
Keep kids busy until it's time to tear into stockings!
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