Best 20 kid-friendly Christmas activities in Miami
Christmas is right around the corner. If you find yourself spending the holidays here in Miami, there’s plenty of activities to do with your little ones! Here’s a list of the top 20 kid- friendly activities to do with kids this holiday season in Miami.
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Santa’s Enchanted Forest
A christmas fair that has been around since I was a kid! Santa’s is a staple in our community. Occurring from November – January in Doral. Check out their website here for more info.
Christmas Wonderland, Tropical Park
A new Holiday park in Miami located at tropical park. With 6 different themed streets, Gingerbread cookie decorating, storytime with Mrs. Claus and light shows every half hour, the new Christmas Wonderland is sure to be fun. Check out their website here for more info.
Zoo lights, Zoo Miami
Select nights from November – December Zoo Miami lights up the night with twinkling lights, themed photo ops, stilt walkers, arts and crafts and more! Check out their website here for more information.
Nightgarden, Fairchild
Stroll down the illuminated pathways of Fairchild tropical Botanic Gardens as it comes alive with rainbow colored walkways, a wise old tree, and a fairy garden. Kids will sure have a blast looking for fairies. Visit their website here for more information.
Night of Lights, Pinecrest Gardens
Step into a magical forest when Pincrest gardens transforms this holiday, adding thousands of twinkling lights. Kids will love the holiday music, storytime, pajama themed nights and photos with Santa. Visit their website here for more information.
Symphony of Lights
At Gulfstream Park. Check out the beautiful light display and holiday music untl Dec. 31. Santa does visit from 6-9pm on select nights. Visit their website here for more information.
Luminosa, Jungle Island
Vist Jungle Island for over 40 colorful lamp scenes, photo ops, acrobats, live music, and more. Open nightly through february. Visit their website here for more information.
Snow at Dadeland mall
Snow in Miami? Yes! It snows nightly at Dadeland mall near Tesla at 7pm. Don’t be late, the snow show only lasts about 9 minutes. Visit their website here for more information.
Magical Snowfall at Dolphin mall
Miami is flurrying this season with snow at Dolphin mall too! Happening every night at 7pm outside the Ramblas Plaza by Entry 3. Kids get a free snowflake wand while supplies last so make sure to get there early. Visit their website here for more information.
Christmas Village at Vivo, Dolphin Mall
If you’re missing the European christmas markets right about now, Dolphin mall has you covered! At Vivo, Dolphin mall you get a Christmas market like no other. Only open through Dec. 24th so head over soon. Check them out Thursday – Sunday. Visit their website here for more information.
Merrick “Holiday” Park
The Citty of Coral Gables get a holiday makeover in December! Come visit and take photos with Santa. This is the last weekend. Check their instagram here in their link in bio for more info and hours.
Miami Children’s Museum countdown to Christmas
Sing with carolers, make ornaments, make cookies, and make personalized gifts. Visit their website here for more information.
Winterland at Pinto Farm
Have hot chocolate and cookies while waiting for Santa at the farm. Kids will love feeding the animals and even ride a couple of rides. Visit their website here for more information.
Christmas nights at Tinez Farms
Make Christmas crafts, write letters to Santa, and watch Christmas movies and more. Visit their website here for more information.
The Berry Farm’s Winter Festival
The farm is transformed into a winter wonderland with movies on the lawn, lots of twinkling lights, a Christmas tree farm, and seasonal menu. Kids will especially love the wooden playground and obstacle course. Visit their website here for more information.
The Nutcracker
Enjoy the music of Tchaikovsky while watching Miami City Ballet perform Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. It’s delighting audiences in Broward, Miami, and West Palm Beach. Visit their website here for more information.
Jungle Bells Cirque at Jungle Island
Get wild at Jungle Island with this Christmas themed live performance. Visit their website here for more information.
Miami Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert at Peacock Park
Come enjoy a free concert by the Miami Symphony Orchestra on Saturday December 23rd at 6pm. Visit their website here for more information.
The Wonderland rink Las Olas
Ice skate under palm trees this winter at Las Olas Oceanside Park. You can skate for approximately 50 minutes and they have skate assists for little ones under 48.” Visit their website here for more information.
Snow Carnival at Aventura Mall
To see more snow in Miami and play in it, head to Aventura mall for their snow carnival! Kids can throw snow balls, go snow tubing, ride the polar express and more! Visit their website here for more information.
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Hope you found these top 20 kid-friendly Christmas activities helpful for your stay in Miami this holiday season. For more tips on what to do in Miami with kids, check out our other post here.
