It’s that magical time of year again in Miami and South Florida—pictures with Santa, festive reindeer, and the sound of jingle bells are in the air! Capture the holiday spirit with memorable Santa photos at some of the best spots around Miami. Whether you're looking for a full photo package in various sizes, a fun snapshot with your furry friend, a festive selfie, or a sweet moment sharing cookies with Santa, we've got you covered with options for every budget and family dynamic.

After all those smiles and poses, why not join Santa for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner? Many of Miami’s and South Florida's restaurants, shopping districts, and events offer the perfect opportunity for a festive meal and another great photo op!

Merrily, there are loads of free holiday and Christmas events in Los Angeles for when you've blown your budget on Barbie's Little Dream House and a home Skee-Ball game but still need fun, festive things to do with the family. 

Christmas in Los Angeles is dazzling, magical, and frankly a little overwhelming. There are more light displays, Christmas parades, tree lightings, immersive experiences, holiday walk-throughs, and Santas to visit than any reasonable family can handle. Don't get your tinsel in a tangle, though. Before you tap your Apple Pay for every Christmas experience in the county, check out our list of totally free holiday and Christmas events. You'll be shouting "joy to the world" for these free parades on land and water, tree lightings, Santa Claus visits, and that's before we even start with the menorahs and gelt drops for Hanukkah celebrations. 

Save your cash for the stocking stuffers by filling your festive days and evenings with these fun, free holiday and Christmas events, and visit these free neighborhood light displays in LA. If you need even more ideas for holiday events, check out our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Activities for Los Angeles Families. 

Looking for FREE Christmas events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley? Read on for dozens of options. 

From craft-making to stage performances, community festivities, and light shows, we've got the goods on free holiday events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Whether you plan to attend a tree-lighting celebration or see Santa land by helicopter, we've compiled lots of no-cost ways to celebrate the season below. 

We've captured many more ways to savor the season in our Holiday Guide, where you'll find more holiday resources, like our roundup of Polar Express and Christmas train rides. 

Looking for FREE Christmas events on Long Island? Read on for tons of great options.

From Christmas tree and menorah lighting ceremonies to visits with Santa and holiday light displays, we’ve put together a list of FREE things to do at Christmas and the holidays with your kids.

We love to visit decked out downtown areas during the holidays. At Miracle on Main Street in Sayville we enjoy the ice sculptures and ice skating, as well as the the live reindeer spottings. While at the old fashioned Christmas in Bellmore, folks can ride in horse and buggies as they clip clopping down the town's main strip. Or watch the Village of Port Jefferson magically transform into the Dickens era, with their streets filled with roaming characters and other memorable festivities. 

But we're also looking forward to taking our eyes to the skies at the Fire Island Lighthouse and in East Hampton as Santa makes an aerial entrance in both areas. Of course he arrives by boat in Riverhead ahead of a festive parade and bonfire. 

Rest assured that anyof these events will keep your family entertained and you'll still be able to afford those last-minute gifts.

Find all our top picks for holiday fun in our Long Island Christmas Guide. And check out our constantly updated Family Activity Calendar for even more fun things to do.

Looking for FREE Christmas events in New Jersey? Read on for dozens of great options. 

It's the most wonderful—and expensive—time of the year. While big-budget gifts take a toll on your wallet, our gift to you is this list of holiday events and FREE Christmas activities in New Jersey that don't cost a penny. In a season where finances may be tight, treat the family to FREE and fun holiday festivities for the kids across New Jersey, including Christmas light shows and small-town celebrations in areas like New Brunswick. 

Mark your calendars with these 30+ no-cost holiday events that take place nearly every day of the season. For more seasonal fun, don't miss our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for New Jersey Families. 

Photos with Santa in San Francisco come in all places and styles at iconic Bay Area landmarks, from Ghirardelli Square to Filoli Gardens. From the South Bay to the North Bay (and everywhere in between), there are endless places to meet Santa in San Francisco with families, kids, and pets. Take a classic photo or sit down with the big man in red for breakfast with plates piled high with pancakes and orange juice. 

And let's not forget about Mrs. Claus, the lady behind the big red suit making everything happen. There are holiday events in the Bay Area where you can decorate cookies and sip tea with her. Scroll below for the most unique spots in the Bay Area to see Santa in San Francisco. 

For more holiday festivities in San Francisco and the Bay Area, check out our Christmas Activities Holiday Guide for San Francisco Bay Area Kids, which includes the Must Do Christmas Events and Holiday Events in San Francisco, where to see the best SF holiday lights, and Polar Express train rides near San Francisco that will make the holiday season even more magical.