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
Line up along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk and watch lighted floats and vehicles entertain families during the Candy Cane Parade. Photo courtesy of City of Hollywood Florida Government
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South Florida is teeming with fun, family-friendly Christmas events and holiday fun! Photo by Jimmy 69 courtesy of Canva
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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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Keep Rudolph's teeth clean with this Christmas science experiment.
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Christmas jokes for kids make the season a bit jollier all around!
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The Furoshiki method is a practical way to wrap gifts using pieces of cloth. Photo courtesy of Invaluable
Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas Kids Can Do: Holiday and Christmas Gift Wrap with Less Waste

Latest Christmas/Hanukkah News

Cookeez Makery is one of the hottest new toys of 2024!
Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Hottest Toys and Christmas Gifts for Kids
The coolest gifts & hottest toys of the season.
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Sometimes you can lend a helping hand, sometimes you need a helping hand. Because every kid deserves presents on Christmas. Photo by Jaime Sumersille
How To Find Free Toys for Kids this Christmas and Holiday Season—Apply Soon!
These amazing places are giving out free toys for kids this holiday season.
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Visitors can actually ride the exhibits at the Florida Railroad Museum, which hosts a variety of experiences throughout the year. Photo courtesy of the museum
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Tour the Sunshine State aboard these exciting Florida train rides. Choo, choo!
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Kids can tune out parents and listen to music with these cool Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones.
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These gift ideas are things eye-rolling teens will actually adore.
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Build the excitement as the festive celebrations approach! Photo courtesy of Lego
Lego, Star Wars, and More Awesome 2024 Advent Calendars for Kids and Parents, Too!
Toys, wine, slime, and more fun ways to countdown to Christmas.
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Give them something to be excited about when it's time to open stockings!
25 Cool Stocking Stuffers for Kids for $10 or Less
No coal this Christmas, just cool gifts under ten bucks.
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