GMFEA Holiday Networking Event
Network & enjoy holiday treats with our South Florida event industry friends Wed. Dec. 18th from 5-6:30pm followed by Historic Holidays Evening Stroll at 6:30-9 pm at The Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Ave Miami FL 33157   .

GMFEA Members FREE with RSVP


Non-Members $15 adults / $7 Children

If you are not yet a GMFEA member and want to become one...Join  HERE
Historic Holidays Evening Stroll:
Beginning at 6:30pm enjoy the sounds of the season while strolling through the Historical Homes as they light up in the night, decorated by top interior designers who bring the glitz and glamour of the 1920’s to the Stone House and a 1903 Christmas Eve in the Richmond Cottage. This family friendly evening continues with writing letters to Santa while sipping on eggnog and nibbling on cookies. Sit back and enjoy the warmth of the campfire while roasting s’mores, and enjoy showings of classic holiday movies! Wrap up the night as Mrs. Claus arrives to read bedtime stories to the children. Food trucks will be onsite to satisfy your appetite. (Limited availability of complimentary items)
Where to go this Weekend....
Light up the Park
Fri Dec 13 at 5:30 pm
Pine Trails Park Amphitheatre 10561 Trails End Parkland FL 33076 The holidays have arrived. Get in the holiday spirit with your neighbors, friends, and family members. Enjoy music, food trucks, crafts, community performances on stage, and lots of lights. Info HERE
Holiday Pops Concert 
Sat Dec 14 from 8-9:30pm
Florida Grand Opera Doral Center 8390 NW 25th St Miami FL 33122 Join us for an evening of Opera Pops and Holiday Hits. Hear music from La boheme, The Sound of Music, South Pacific, The Barber of Seville, and other favorites. You will also enjoy festive holiday music and a special sing-along with the Studio Artists. Info HERE
71st Annual Junior Orange Bowl Parade
Sun Dec 15 at 3-7 PM
Downtown Coral Gables & Miracle Mile 220 Miracle Mile Coral Gables Fl 33134 Pre-parade VIP party at 3pm. City Hall Grandstand seating with complimentary food and drinks. Parade begins at 5pm on Ponce de Leon Blvd, going down Miracle Mile ending in front of Coral Gables City Hall. Info HERE
Story Time with Santa
Dec 14 @ 10am - 12pm
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Ave Miami Fl 33157  Santa Claus is coming to town and he is visiting the Deering Estate! Enjoy story time with Santa’s elves throughout the historic houses. Enjoy photos with Santa (additional fee) inside the Great Hall. Celebrate Deering all year and gift a membership to family and friends this Holiday Season! Info HERE
Nights of Lights
Dec 13 thru January 1 from 6-9pm
Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Rd Pinecrest Fl 33156 Take a photo with Santa. Sing along with carolers. Eat yummy treats, and enjoy magical stories by storytellers as the park transforms into a winter wonderland dotted by thousands of twinkling holiday lights. Enjoy mechanical rides & pony rides. On select evenings enjoy a holiday concert performance. Info HERE
Community Bike Ride
Sat Dec 14 at 8-10 AM
Royal Oaks Park 16500 NW 87 Ave Miami Lakes Fl 33014 Join the Town of Miami Lakes for holiday themed Community Bike ride! Attendees are highly encouraged to deck out their bikes with holiday lights and décor, and wear holiday attire! Info HERE
The Miami Outboard Club’s 22nd Annual Holiday Boat Parade
Sat Dec 14 @ 7-10 pm
Bayfront Park 301 N Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132 Nearly 100 boats are expected to take part in this year's annual event that brings residents together for the Holiday Season. There will be food vendors, bounce houses, fireworks show & more. Free event! Info HERE
SantaCon @ Bayfront Holiday Village
Sat Dec 14 at 3-11 PM 
Bayfront Park 301 N. Biscayne Blvd
Miami Fl 33132 Grab your beards, bellies and reindeer & meet us at Bayfront Holiday Village! The Santa Claus take-over that happens once a year to spread ridiculous amounts of joy is back in the 305! Grab your red hats and fellow Santas for a Holiday Cheer filled celebration! Info HERE
Vanidades Art Exhibition
Fri Dec 13th at 7 pm
Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment 4700 Palm Ave Hialeah, FL 33012 Join us for the opening reception of Vanidades Art Exhibition, a collective art exhibition where artists have the ability to create art without any judgement. ⁣⁣There will also be a Forever Cuba Fashion Show in collaboration with House of Yas! Info HERE
Free Family Fun Day: South Florida’s Fabulous Parks
Sat Dec 14 @ 10 AM - 5 PM
HistoryMiami Museum 101 W Flagler St Miami Fl 33130 Embark on an adventure as we celebrate our local National Parks. Discover what makes each site unique as we explore the parks that call South Florida home through craft activities, interactives, story time and more: Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve. Info HERE
2nd Annual Winter Wonderland
Sun Dec 15 - special programming 11am- 4pm
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science 1101 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132 Celebrate the holidays with our very own scientific spin on a Winter Wonderland. Experience our Let It Snow! LIVE show that explores freezing objects with liquid nitrogen (a frosty -321°F) and then see how simulated snow is created and lots more. ⛄️ Info HERE
Winter Snow Play
Sat Dec 14 @ 6-9pm
Bergeron Rodeo Grounds 4201 Rodeo Way Davie FL 33314 Snow is forecasted for the Town of Davie! The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds will be transformed into the North Pole for an evening of holiday fun including 20 tons of snow. Children ages 12 and under are invited to play. Take pictures with Santa, enjoy live performances, children’s activities and winter games. Don't forget your closed toe shoes and mittens. Info HERE
Olaf's Birthday
Mon Dec 16 at 6:30 pm
North Miami Beach Library 1601 NE 164th St North Miami Beach FL 33162    Come celebrate with arts, crafts, stories and games in the children's room. Info HERE
Santa's Garden Christmas Trees & More
Now thru Dec 18 
Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition Center 10901 Coral Way Miami FL 33165   The Holiday Season is almost here. Visit Santa's Garden to find the perfect Christmas Tree to bring home. Info  HERE





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