Now thru Jan 8Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Ave Miami Fl 33157 See the historic houses come alive with holiday accents and decorations during this annual tradition complete with Santa photos and a bay cruise. Tickets & Info HERE
JazzAid Live at the Banyan Bowl
Sat Dec 12 @ 8pm- Streamed Live from Pinecrest Gardens This month will feature Grammy Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling! This covid-relief concert series presented in support of World Central Kitchen and the arts donates half of the proceeds to World Central Kitchen. Info HERE
Electric Holiday Miami - Special First Responder Show this Saturday 12/12 at 6pm
Amelia Earhart Park 401 East 65 St Hialeah FL Palm Avenue Entrance We are Dedicating this Saturday's 6pm to a show for First Responders! Free admission up to 6 per car. Gates open at 5pm, pre show games at 5:30pm. Family Friendly - Covid Compliant! It is an amazing show meant to lift up our community! Info HERE
DWNTWN Movie Night - Elf
Fri Dec 11 begins at dusk
Maurice A. Ferré Park 1075 Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132 Downtown Miami will transform into an outdoor cinema with FREE exciting, action-packed, family-oriented movies under our beautiful skyline to be enjoyed by DWNTWNRS and visitors alike. RSVP is required. Info HERE
Holiday Home Decorating Contest
Apply by Sun Dec 13th. Judging the week of December 14th.Winners announced Dec 19that Light up the Park. Apply Online to participate (Parkland Residents Only). Info HERE
Nights of Lights is on!
Now thru Jan 3 from 6-10 pm
Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Rd Pinecrest FL 33156 Enjoy a winter wonderland dotted by thousands of twinkling lights, amazing surprises, yummy treats, a signature cocktail, magical Story Time with Mrs. Claus and holiday concerts. Info HERE
Receive a personalized ho-ho-holiday phone call from Santa Clauson December 16 and 17 between 6-9 pm. Calls will be made toTown of Davieresidents ages two to 10 only. Pre-registration can be made at https://www.davie-fl.gov/1435/Santas-Callingby December 14thto make sure Santa has your list.
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Make Frost Science part of your holidays! Share your love of science with friends and family by gifting them an annual Frost Science Membership, a gift that will continue giving well beyond the holidays. Plus don’t miss the Science Store SUPER SALE going on now. Info HERE
Vizcaya Mail : A Historic Subscription Box
Sales end December 13, 1st box arrives the week of the 20thA surprise subscription box delivered to your home curated by those who know the estate best, Vizcaya staff just in time for the gift-giving season! Each month, we will put together a new, themed packet that takes you deeper into the history and stories of this grand estate. Info HERE
Orchestra Miami Symphony Sundays
Sun Dec 13 @ 4pm
Duo Beaux Arts is back this Sunday with a performance of Beethoven's 6th Symphony! Register for the free, virtual performance here.
Looking for your Christmas tree? Stop by Jack's Christmas Tree Festival at the Miami-Dade Fair Expo Center 10901 Coral Way Miami FL 33165now through Dec 20th to pick the perfect one. Info HERE
Christmas Drive-Thru Toy Drive
Fri Dec 11 starting at 5 PM
Goodlet Park 4200 W 8th Ave Hialeah FL 33012
See all our friends from the North Pole, including Santa Claus! No walk ups will be allowed and a child MUST be present in the car. 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
Get your Baynanza gear
Sat Dec 12 from 10am-1 pm
Maurice A. Ferré Park in downtown Miami
While the 2020 Baynanza Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day was canceled due to COVID-19, the tradition of educating our community about the importance of Biscayne Bay continues. Staff from DERM will be giving away education bags containing our popular t-shirts and other items at this drive-up event. Info HERE
All Kids Included Drive-through Book Give-away
Sat Dec 12 from 1-3 pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center This event is free and open to the public and the book I Believe I Can will be distributed while supplies last. One book per family. Masks or facial coverings are required to participate. Info HERE
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With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Tourist Development Council, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners.
