Miami Outboard Club Holiday Boat Parade
Sat., Dec 16th from 7pm – 11pm
Bayfront Park
Each year this FREE event brings residents and visitors together for the Holiday Season. The will be food vendors, a bounce house, DJ and fireworks show at 9 p.m. info HERE
Jingle Bell Jog
Sun, December 17, 7:30am – 10:30am
Museum Park, 1075 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
The Miami Jingle Bell Jog 5K is an annual running event that champions all things associated with the festive winter holidays… Jingle Bells, Santa, Mistletoe, Egg Nog, Reindeer, Elves! All participants will receive a Santa Suit costume! You will also receive a pair of Jingle Bells to tie to your running shoes! The sights and sounds of running Santas will take over Museum Park in Miami! Info HERE
Live Like Bella Nights of Lights
Dec 15 - Jan 1 from 6 - 9 pm
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, Florida 33156
Experience an enchanted holiday wonderland illuminated by thousands of spectacular and sparkling holiday lights. Dec 15th you can bring you dog! pictures with Santa through the 24th, mechanical rides, Christmas music, storytelling, pony rides and more on selected evenings! $5 General Admission. Info HERE
During our Holiday Festival we have a handful of evenings where we offer a free holiday concert with the $5 admission to the festival.
Miami Wind Symphony
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Greater Miami Youth Symphony
Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Vineland Elementary
Wednesday, December 20 th  at 7:00 p.m.

Miami Royal Ballet
Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 7:00 & 8:00 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec 16 from 9 AM - 11 AM
North Miami, Florida 33167
Enjoy a FREE pancake breakfast and take a digital photo with Santa at this family friendly event. Space is limited. First come first serve. Info HERE
Frost Music Live! Presents
Christmas Concert with Frost Studio Jazz Band
Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 7:30 PM
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146
This program will feature the Frost Studio Jazz Band with singers from the Jazz Vocal department singing holiday favorites such as Santa Claus is Coming to Town, You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, and more. It will be a fun filled evening with some surprises! Info HERE
Winter Fairland™
Now thru Sunday, January 7
The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition, 10901 S.W. 24th St., Miami, FL 33165
Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, visits with Santa, a petting zoo, toy drive and more. Free Admission. Info HERE  
Greater Miami Symphonic Band Holiday Concert
Sunday Dec 17 from 3 - 4:30 PM
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, FL 33156
The Greater Miami Symphonic Band is thrilled to present an afternoon holiday concert the whole family can enjoy. Bring your Santa hats, antlers, ugly Christmas sweaters and your singing chops. Info HERE
Beat the Gym Hard Core HIIT
Sat., Dec 16 begins promptly at 10:30AM
Museum Park 1075 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 (We are meeting at SE Corner)
Need to add some variety to your workouts? Release your inner athlete with this high intensity and high energy workout. You’ll build strength, increase stamina, and get your heart rate pumping in this fast-paced and no-nonsense workout! Excitement, intensity, fun, for all fitness levels. The City is Your Gym!! Info HERE
The Sunshine Jazz Concert Series presents
DANA PAUL & THE DREAM TEAM!
Sunday, Dec 17 from 6-9 pm
Miami Shores Country Club, 10000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores, FL 33138
Join Dana Paul & The Dream Team (Martin Hand - Guitar, Chuck Bergeron - Bass, Billy Ross - Sax/Flute and John Yarling - Drums) to celebrate the holiday season! Dana Paul is an award-winning artist/vocalist with influences including Tony Bennett, Sinatra, Al Jarreau. Info HERE
Miami City Ballet George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®
Friday, December 15 - Sunday, December 24
Arsht Center / ZIFF BALLET OPERA HOUSE
1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132
New Production of the holiday tradition you love is even more magical this year with all-new enchanting sets and costumes performed by Miami City Ballet's Opus One Orchestra! Info HERE
Holiday Concert at Fairchild
Sunday, Dec 17th from 6 PM - 10 PM
10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156
Start your holidays off with an evening of classical seasonal melodies, festive family favorites and sing-a-longs, all under the stars at Fairchild! Come early and dine at the Glasshouse Cafe, bring your own picnic or grab a bite from a food truck. Info HERE
Buskerfest
Fri, December 15, 4pm – 9pm
Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
Ride the metromover, sample special offerings from nearby restaurants and retailers and enjoy performances by more than 40 local artists. Info HERE
JAZZ ROOTS: An Evening with Jon Batiste and Stay Human
Friday, December 15
Arsht Center / ZIFF BALLET OPERA HOUSE
1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132
A globally celebrated musician, current bandleader of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and television personality is recognized for his originality, jaw-dropping talent and dapper sense of style. Info HERE
The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses 
Saturday, December 16
Arsht Center / KNIGHT CONCERT HALL
1300 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132
Celebrate 30 years of video game history complete with a spectacular cinematic video presentation, synced with the game's action-packed soundtracks played live. The two-hour concert comes to life with a 56-piece orchestra, 20-person choir, and a re-imagined score that draws from recent and requested Zelda games. Info HERE
"SWING, SALSA, and a little bit of SNOW" Bobby Rodriguez Orchestra Holiday Show
Wed., Dec 20th from 8-10 pm
Boca Black Box 8221 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33434
Bobby plus 8 fellow entertainers, will take turns singing with Bobby and will all come together to Rock the House for a Grand Finale. This 18 piece Jazz Big Band will play a wide variety of Holiday Music. Info HERE
Winter Shorts
Fri, Dec 15 - Sat, Dec 23
Arsht Center / CARNIVAL STUDIO THEATER
1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132
Get in the spirit of the holidays with a jolly program of short plays, each a complete work 8-10 minutes long! Treat yourself, your friends and family to an evening of theater filled with hilarity, both naughty and nice. Info  HERE
Santa’s Garden Christmas Tree Festival
Now thru Dec 20 from 9 AM to 11 PM
Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds
10901 SW 24 St • Miami, FL 33165
Your one stop shop for all your Christmas needs!
We flock trees!! We deliver! Info HERE
Holiday Champagne Bay Cruise
Sunday, December 17, 2017
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The boat will depart from the Deering Estate. 
16701 SW 72 Ave. Miami FL 33157
Take a break from holiday shopping and enjoy a relaxing cruise on Biscayne Bay while sipping champagne. Tickets $45 per person (ages 4 & older) HERE
Wynwood: A History of Street Art
Sat., Dec 16 from 11:30 AM - 1:45 PM
Panther Coffee Wynwood, 2390 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Join HistoryMiami Museum and explore one of Miami’s trendiest and most dynamic neighborhoods – the Wynwood Art District. Learn how this is quickly becoming the world’s largest outdoor art gallery. Stroll past vast murals and street art displays, as you hear stories of the artists, residents, and developers who made Wynwood home . The tour will conclude with a Concrete Beach Brewery tasting tour. Tickets HERE





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