Christmas and Holiday Activities Guide for Miami & South Florida Kids

Find fun Christmas and Hanukkah activities near Miami, stroll Christmas light shows, and find out where to see Santa Claus this season, too.

Our Christmas and Holiday Activities Guide has all the best things to do in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and all of South Florida this holiday season.

Christmas Activities for Miami Kids
Come see the lights at Enchanted Place of North Miami. Photo courtesy of Enchanted Place
Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Lights Shows in Miami & South Florida
Enjoy the pageantry of the Holiday Boat Parade in Boynton Beach. Photo courtesy of the event
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Those eight crazy nights are approaching and we’ve got everything you need to celebrate Hanukkah with your family. Photo courtesy Cottonbro Studios
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Get in the holiday spirit with Christmas movies filled with Santa, elves, and reindeer.
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Uh-oh! The elf tangled up your tree lights! Photo by Mark Baylor, courtesy of Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
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Leavenworth, WA transforms itself into a snow globe at Christmastime. Photo courtesy of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
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The Furoshiki method is a practical way to wrap gifts using pieces of cloth. Photo courtesy of Invaluable
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Holland Ridge Farms blooms with tulips in all seasons thanks to its holiday light show. Photo courtesy of the farm
New Jersey's Unusual and Underrated Christmas and Holiday Activities
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Tour the Sussex County Fairgrounds in horse-and-carriage during a visit to the German Christmas Market of New Jersey.
The German Christmas Market of NJ Could Be Your Family's New Go-To Holiday Tradition
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The spectacular Winter WonderLights drive-thru boasts more than 1.5 million lights animated to favorite holiday tunes,
Best 2025 Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in New Jersey
Check out one of NJ's stunning outdoor light shows this season.
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Donations to Fanwood's Famous Christmas House support charity. Photo courtesy of the family
Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in New Jersey 2025
Check out the dazzling holiday light displays at these NJ homes.
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It costs nothing to take in the display at Fanwood's Famous Christmas House. Photo courtesy of Fanwood's Famous Christmas House
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Give your wallet a break this holiday season at these great events.
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Armed with our giant list of Christmas crafts, you'll keep kids busy until the New Year!
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Keep kids busy until it's time to tear into stockings!
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