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Holiday Lights, Hanukkah Events, and More Fun Things to Do in Miami This Weekend With Kids

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Wed, 12/06/2023 - 10:58am

Who says you need a house to use those Christmas lights?! Check out the Boynton Beach's holiday boat parade this weekend. Photo courtesy of Boynton Beach CRA, via Flickr.

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

There are so many fun holiday things to do this weekend in Miami and South Florida! Enjoy tasty treats with Santa in Miami, Pompano Beach, Cooper City, and Fort Lauderdale. Light up the holiday season at Light Up Carter Park or grab a spot along the water and watch the Holiday Boat Parade in Boynton Beach. Enjoy the holiday cheer of an authentic German Christmas tradition at Christkindlmarkt, with live entertainment, crafts, a tree lighting, and lantern parade. Hanukkah kicks off this weekend and there's lots of fun Miami events including the street festival on Lincoln Road and many menorah lightings.

Share the holiday spirit with adorable pictures with Santa taken at fun spots throughout Miami. Whether you want to buy a photo package with all different sizes, grab a picture with your pup, take a Christmas selfie, or cheers Santa with a cookie, we have found Santa photos that fit any budget and family dynamic.

Take Pictures with Santa in Miami & South Florida: Fun Places for Breakfast with Santa

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Sun, 12/03/2023 - 9:50am

Before celebrating Christmas, take pictures with Santa for lasting holiday memories. Photo by Andre Sr, courtesy of Canva

It's that time of year for pictures with Santa, reindeer, and jingle bells in Miami and South Florida! Share the holiday spirit with adorable pictures with Santa taken at fun spots throughout Miami. Whether you want to buy a photo package with all different sizes, grab a picture with your pup, take a Christmas selfie, or cheers Santa with a cookie, we have found great options that fit any budget and family dynamic.

And after all that posing, grab breakfast with Santa (or brunch/lunch/dinner) at fun South Florida and Miami restaurants, shopping districts, events...another perfect photo opp to snap a shot with Santa!

Thanksgiving Day Weekend 2023 in Miami: Holiday Lights, Festivals, and More Things To Do

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Tue, 11/21/2023 - 4:59am

See animals glow under the twinkling holiday lights at Zoo Lights at Palm Beach Zoo! Photo courtesy of Palm Beach Zoo

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

This Thanksgiving Day weekend, we have shopping, cooking, entertaining kids, and hosting on our minds. So take a respite from the holiday insanity by bringing the kiddos to fun events in Miami and South Florida this weekend! Greet Santa at Broward Mall; check out dazzling Christmas lights at Zoo Lights at Palm Beach Zoo, Zoo Lights Miami, and Christmas Lights in the Acres; and belt out your greatest tunes at Peppa Pig's Sing-Along Party! in Fort Lauderdale.

Want more ideas for the Thanksgiving holiday break? Check out our Christmas Events and Holiday Activities Guide for Miami and South Florida Families and get the juicy details about all the fun happenings in the area this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Mommy Poppins!

48 Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Miami for Kids

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Sun, 11/19/2023 - 11:34am

South Florida is teeming with fun, family-friendly Christmas events and holiday fun! Photo by Jimmy 69 courtesy of Canva

Christmas events and Hanukkah fun in South Florida have arrived. It's time for "snow" by the beach, holiday lights under Miami skies, and breakfast with Santa by the sea! Enjoy a night (or actually many nights) of twinkling magic at Night of Lights in Pinecrest; watch a holiday classic at The Nutcracker at Coral Springs Center for the Arts; celebrate the Festival of Lights at a Hanukkah Wonderland in Palm Beach; and go with free and fun at Winter Fest in Miami!

Read on for more of our favorite Christmas events and Holiday activities in Miami and South Florida.

Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Miami & South Florida

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Sun, 11/12/2023 - 11:28am

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

During the winter months, there is a timeless joy in piling into the family car to enjoy Christmas light shows and holiday lights drive-thrus. We've rounded up the best of South Florida's Christmas lights, drive-thru light shows, boat parades, and legendary holiday light displays. From the annual holiday tradition at Zoo Lights Miami to boat parades like the Holiday Boat Parade in Boynton Beach, we can help point your family car toward the brightest, most sparkling Christmas lights displays in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach!

Veterans Day Weekend 2023 in Miami & South Florida: 15 Best Things To Do With Kids

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 11:40am

Pay respect to U.S. armed forces this Veterans Day weekend at various events. Photo by Adam Kaz courtesy of Canva

Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your weekend list!

Veterans Day weekend is more than just time off from school; it's a chance to honor the brave men and women who fight to keep America safe and free. Miami families can attend one of the many tribute ceremonies this weekend —check out Veterans Day weekend events like Lake Worth Veterans Day Ceremony of Honor, a Veterans Day Ceremony in Parkland, and the Sunrise Veterans Day 2023 Ceremony.

In addition to patriotic things to do in South Florida and Miami this weekend, we've got even more great events, including many to kick off the holiday season! Enjoy an exhilarating weekend at the 2023 Stuart Air Show for high-flying fun. Get a jump start on holiday fun at ALL-idays at The Square: Holiday Kickoff and Light Up the Beach in Fort Lauderdale.

Want to get away for the long weekend? Visit Tampa, Florida using our helpful travel guide! There are so many fun things to do with kids in Tampa Bay, including beautiful beaches and thrilling theme parks.

Halloween Weekend 2023 in Miami & South Florida: Trick-or-Treat and More Things To Do with Kids

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 11:54am

The City of Fort Lauderdale goes all out for all things Halloween! Photo courtesy of the Fort Lauderdale government's official website

Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida this Halloween weekend? Here are some Halloween events and activities to add to your list.

Spend Halloween weekend in Miami and South Florida with amazing fall festivals and Halloween events! Enjoy non-stop fun this Halloween weekend in Palm Beach County, Pompano Beach, Dania Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. For families in Miami-Dade County, visit the Kiddo-Ween Party in Doral and Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami. And make your way down south to the Florida Keys for MarineLab's Haunted Lagoon and Screaming Green Halloween.

Halloween in Miami and South Florida means plenty of trick-or-treat fun! Many Miami neighborhoods fully get into the spooky spirit, with elaborate Halloween decorations and candy for kids. We at Mummy Poppins (get it?!) compiled the best Miami and South Florida Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat this Halloween, as well as awesome ideas in our Halloween Activities Guide for South Florida Families!

Best Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat on Halloween in Miami and South Florida

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Sun, 10/08/2023 - 11:11am

Trick-or-treat in Miami and South Florida like a princess, dinosaur, or any other character your child prefers! Photo courtesy of Laura Olivas, via Canva

Halloween in Miami and South Florida is almost here and that means plenty of trick-or-treat fun! If you want to venture through South Florida neighborhoods to trick-or-treat, there are many options to enjoy. Many Miami neighborhoods feature houses that fully get into the Halloween spirit, with elaborate decorations and tasty candy for every costumed child.

We have polled local parents, sourced community events, and compiled a list of great options for your family to trick-or-treat in Miami and South Florida this Halloween. Get out and enjoy the spooky fun of celebrating a Miami Halloween by coming home with a massive haul of sugary sweets!