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Where to go this Thanksgiving Weekend....
Bayfront Park’s Holiday Tree Lighting 
Sat Nov 30 from 6-9 pm
Tree lighting: 7:45 pm
Bayfront Holiday Village 301 N Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132 Bring the whole family to Bayfront Park’s tree lighting and join us in kicking off the holiday season at the grand opening of the Bayfront Holiday Village with a tree light show, bayskate roller skating, shopping, food, entertainment & more! Info HERE
Stephen Guerra’s Big Band Holiday Concert 
Mon Dec 2 @ 7:30 pm
UM Gusman Concert Hall 1314 Miller Drive Coral Gables FL 33146 The 3rd annual holiday concert returns with new arrangements of holiday classics, including a sing-along for the first time! Selections showcase music representing Christmas traditions from around the world. Tickets HERE . Teens and young adults ages 13-22 can buy tickets for $5 a second $5 ticket can be purchased for an individual of any age to join them. Info HERE
Issac Delgado in concert!
Sat Nov 30 @ 8-10 pm
North Beach Bandshell 7275 Collins Ave Miami Beach FL 33141 El Chévere De La Salsa! One of Cuba’s most famous stars and a respected musical innovator, GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Issac Delgado returns to Miami with his new album Lluvia Y Fuego (Rain and Fire). Info HERE
45th Annual WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thurs Nov 28 at 10 AM – 12 PM
Along NE 125 ST from NE 6th to 12 Avenues North Miami FL Celebrate over 40 years of holiday tradition at a family fun-filled morning of spectacular bands, entertaining dance groups, and colorful floats as we celebrate community and culture in North Miami. Info HERE
Snowfest Registration Opens Monday @ 9 am!!
Thurs Dec 19 @ 5-8pm
Pine Trails Park 10555 Trails End Parkland FL 33076 Parkland Residents Only. Enjoy Snow Slides, crafts, music, & Food trucks! Info HERE
Historic Holidays at the Deering Estate
Sun Dec 1 - Fri Jan 3 @ 10 am to 4 pm
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Ave Miami Fl 33157  All month visitors can tour the historic houses as they come alive with holiday accents and decorations from the 1920’s. The holiday decorating program is an annual tradition, and will feature some of South Florida’s top interior designers, led by Deering Estate Designer in Residence, Alfredo Brito. Info HERE
Huge trolls in Pinecrest!
Dec. 5-8 
Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Rd Pinecrest Fl 33156 Berta and Terje are the names of the two whimsical, huge trolls taking shape and will debut during Art Basel, Dec. 5-8 on the grounds at Pinecrest Gardens. Artist Thomas Dambo is making them with the help of volunteers with locally sourced repurposed wood, broken branches, and fallen trees. Info HERE
Miami Street Photography Festival (MSPF)
December 5-8
HistoryMiami Museum 101 W Flagler St Miami Fl 33130 The MSPF© is an international photography festival that will showcase the best of contemporary street photography during Art Basel Week.This photography competition receives thousands of submissions from more than 45 countries. HistoryMiami will display the 100 finalists photos depicting life in the Miami area. Info HERE
Light Up Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Wed Dec 4 @ 6:30 pm
MOCA Plaza 770 NE 125 ST North Miami FL 33161 Join us on the plaza as we kick off the holiday season with melodic sounds and artistic expressions by local performersas we turn the switch on to Light up North Miami! Info HERE
RIFT, NMB Arts Weekend
Thurs Dec 5 at 9 PM
NMB Library 1601 NE 164th St North Miami Beach FL 33162 Disruptive Art Experience causing a RIFT in North Miami Beach! Enjoy a FREE #ArtBasel alternative. Art Exhibit & sales & pick up NMB Maps leading visitors to public art & murals! MEET the artist at 9:00. 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
We Wednesdays: Astonishing Air
Wed Dec 4 @ 10:30 AM
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132 This Wednesday little ones will be swishing and whooshing while exploring the presence of air and its many properties with hands-on science activities that engage their senses and promote science learning through play. Registration closes on Monday. Info HERE
Parkland Farmers' Market & Craft Fair
Sun Dec 1 @ 9 am - 1 pm
8350 Ranch Rd Parkland FL 33067   Purchase fresh and organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, beautiful flowers, breads, pastries and other baked goods plus jam, honey, dips, sauces, fresh pasta, cheese, and pickles. Don't forget to visit our dog friendly pet vendors. Info  HERE
Mozart’s Don Giovanni
 Thurs-Sat Dec 5-7
Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center 201 SW 5th Ave Ft Lauderdale  Man, mythos, or monster? The ultimate portrayal of Casanova has fascinated audiences and to this day endures as opera’s definitive cautionary tale of the human cost of rampant lust. Info  HERE
PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER 2nd, 2019!!!
Kiwanis of Little Havana Cork & Fork a Carnival Miami Experience March 7 & 8, 2020
This event will feature the hottest chefs, local restaurants, and international wines, combined for two days of unrivaled culinary tastings. Info HERE
Bluegrass Festival
Sun Dec 1 @ 1 pm 
Greynolds Park 17530 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 Come on down! Join us for a fun musical day at the park. Hear Stringtime Jubilee, Carriage Hills Drifters, Alligator Alley and Cliff and Friends bands play. bring your own or food available for purchase. Info HERE
Sports Ability Games Sailing @ Shake-A-Leg
Thurs Dec 5 @ 9 am - 1 pm
Shake-A-Leg 2620 S Bayshore Dr Coconut Grove FL 33133 The inspirational 3-day Sports Ability Games is a series of athletic events for young adaptive athletes that begins with Sailing. The other - Sports Ability Games: Swimming is Fri Dec 6 and Track & Field is Sat Dec 7. Info HERE
Rachel One Love
Sat Nov 30 @ 2pm to 2 am
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL 33149 A cultural event bringing awareness to protect our children from drowning. Info HERE
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