What's happening this week...
The North Pole Express Mailbox is waiting to receive letters to Santa written by you between December 7th - 20th! To receive a response from Santa, drop your letters into the North Pole Express Mailbox next to the Holiday Tree in North Miami’s MOCA Plaza located at 770 NE 125 St North Miami FL 33161. Santa will respond to all boys and girls by December 25th. Info HERE⠀
Join us to celebrate the holiday season at “Light Up The Park.” On Dec 19 @ 5-730pm come out to Pine Trails Park 10555 Trails End, Parkland, FL 33076, listen to live music, and enjoy some of the best eats from your favorite food trucks. Face masks will be required. Info HERE
Electric Holiday Miami
Fri-Sat Dec 18 - 19
Amelia Earhart Park 401 E 65th St Hialeah FL 33013 Maxium of 6 people per car. VIP includes preferred spot and a delicious Goodie Bag. Guests making a donation of a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots will receive Free Popcorn! Info HERE
Evening By the Bay
Wed Dec 23 from 5-8 pm
Deering Estate
Enjoy a special holiday edition of this after-hours experience and stroll the main grounds decorated with holiday lights and festive décor. Entrance to view the indoor Historic Holiday Décor: Vintage Florida is offered as an additional fee. Info HERE
Bring a smile to a child this Holiday Season!
Toy Drive Deadline Sat December 19th Info HERE
Winterfest Parade
Sun Dec 20 at 10 AM-12 PM 
Santa is coming to Town! Join us in welcoming Santa and friends to the Town of Miami Lakes as the parade passes! Interactive Route map HERE Info HERE
Sixes & Sevens
Sat Dec 19 at 8 pm 
The Coral Gables Women's Club 1001 E Ponce de Leon Blvd Coral Gables FL 33134 Join these talented, local musicians for what will be a fantastic chamber music concert featuring works by Beethoven and Mozart. FREE virtual and in-person tickets are available. Info HERE
Open-Air Movie Night is coming! 
Sat Dec 19 Doors open 5:30pm movie at 6pm
Rated PG. Enjoy a holiday movie in your vehicle or in your family designated spot. Bring your folding chairs and snacks! Info HERE
Discovery Lab Winter Camp!
Session 1: Mon-Wed Dec 21, 22, 23
Session 2: Mon-Wed Dec 28, 29, 30
Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Rd Pinecrest FL 33156 Jr. Scientists Ages: 4-8 will be immersed in art and science building gingerbread houses, making their own snow & more with all safety protocols observed. Info HERE 
Bright Lights Miami - A Drive-In, Drive Thru Lights Festival Now thru Jan 10 (Fri-Sat-Sun)
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park 4020 Virginia Beach Dr Miami FL 33149 This immersive 30-40 minute interactive Holiday Drive-In / Drive-Thru experience features a mile of lights, lasers and hyper realistic sound & music events. There are also limited pods available to park and watch a laser light show. Info HERE
Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol
Sat-Sun Dec 18-19
World premiere will be performed live in Manual Cinema’s Chicago studio in a socially distanced manner, and live streamed to audiences at home. The stream will be delivered by Marquee TV. Hundreds of paper puppets, miniatures, silhouettes and a live original score will come together to tell an imaginative re-invention of this cherished holiday classic. Info HERE
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times Sun Dec 20 at 2 PM
An afternoon discussing this intimate, revelatory book exploring the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down. Info HERE
Elf (PG) 
Sun Dec 20 @ 2 pm
Sandrell Rivers Theater: 6103 NW 7th Ave., Miami FL 33127 Buddy (Will Ferrell) raised by Santa's elves travels to New York in search of his real father. Pod seating only. Up to 3 per pod. Must purchase the entire pod, which includes 3 seats for $5 each. At least 2 people must be between the ages of 13-22 with proof of age ID. Culture Shock tickets HERE. Regular priced tickets for all other ages available HERE
Looking for the perfect present? How about a membership to Frost Science! The lucky recipient will enjoy a yearlong exploration of science, including the museum’s three-level Aquarium, state-of-the-art Frost Planetarium and interactive science exhibitions. Info HERE
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Greynolds Park 18501 NE 22nd Av North Miami Beach FL 33160

South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211th St Cutler Bay FL 33189 

Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center in Little Havana 111 SW 5 Ave Miami FL 33130

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science 1101 Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132

Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition Center 10901 Coral Way Miami FL 33165



Historic Virginia Key Beach Park 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL 33149

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 3251 South Miami Av Miami FL 33129

HistoryMiami 101 W Flagler St Miami FL 33130

Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Ave Miami Fl 33157

Bayfront Park 301 Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132

MOCA PLAZA 700 NE 124 St North Miami FL 33161




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