Miami family weekend planner
Holiday events in Miami: lights, Santa and Christmas shows
Holiday events in Miami for 2026: 5 listings across 1 city — light displays, Santa visits, tree lightings, Nutcracker shows, markets and New Year's Eve, from official calendars.
Miami family outings split between the beaches and the inland neighborhoods, and the two do not mix well in one afternoon. Libraries and county parks carry most free weekday programming, much of it bilingual, while weekends lean outdoor — mornings first, before the heat and the afternoon storms.
What's on this weekend in Miami →
Light displays and lantern walks
- November 27, 2026 Zoo Lights- Select Nights Learn More — Zoo Miami, Miami · Nov 27
Nutcracker and holiday shows
- Scrooge! A Fractured Christmas Carol — Westchester Regional - Children's Story Area, Miami · Dec 12 · Free
- 2nd Annual Winter Wonderland — West Kendall Regional, Miami · Dec 12 · Free
- Laser Evening — Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Miami · Dec 19
- Let's Get Crafty: Celebrate the Holidays — Westchester Regional, Miami · Dec 22 · Free
Holiday traditions in Miami
Quick questions
When do the holiday lights start in Miami?
The earliest listing on this page opens Nov 27: November 27, 2026 Zoo Lights- Select Nights Learn More.
What holiday events in Miami are free?
3 of the 5 listings here are free, including Scrooge! A Fractured Christmas Carol, 2nd Annual Winter Wonderland, Let's Get Crafty: Celebrate the Holidays.
Where can we see Santa in Miami?
Santa visits are usually announced later in November. This page updates every day as organizers publish them.