There is nothing like the Miami December holiday season. While we may not experience the snow most of the country does, South Florida brings its own magic during the holiday season. This season, celebrate the most wonderful time of the year Miami-style at these X events.
Puttshack
Add a festive cocktail to your weekend plans. At Puttshack Miami, the world’s first and only upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience, you can enjoy its champagne punch. Made with prosecco, brandy, Cointreau, club soda, muddles, strawberries and fresh mint, the cocktail features all traditional Christmas flavors, perfect for putting you in the holiday mood.
701 S Miami Ave., Miami,
Symphony in Lights
‘Tis the season at Gulfstream Park Village. Experience this annual event at the open-air center featuring 250,000 LED lights, all set to holiday sounds. Bringing holiday magic to South Florida, the 10-minute light show, which beings at the top of every hour between 6-11PM is perfect for the whole family. You can learn more about the annual event here.
Nov. 12 - Dec. 31, 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach,
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila’s Holiday Bar Pop-Up With Patron
Immerse yourself in holiday-themed cocktails at Bodega Taqueria y Tequila. Partnering with Patron Tequila, Bodega will offer seasonal drinks throughout the month of December at all locations, excluding Aventura. With drinks such as choco lit and smokey & nice, the restaurant ensures a good time all month long. Bodega is partnering with local nonprofits donating toys throughout December, and guests are encouraged to bring one toy with them in exchange for a free cocktail.
CityPlace Doral
Experience a winter wonderland this holiday season at CityPlace Doral’s annual Light Up The Night.From Nov. 17 through Dec. 31, CityPlace Doral invites you to view its multi-colored LED lights draped around the center’s Christmas and palm trees throughout the shops. CityPlace is also partnering with Jackson Health Foundation and retail shops will display collection boxes, encouraging shoppers to donate new unwrapped toys for infants, children and teens. 8300 NW 36th St., Doral
Urbanspace Lincoln Road Holiday Market
Kick off the holiday season at Lincoln Road with the famed holiday market, Urbanspace. Starting in mid-November and lasting through mid-February, the New York City-born holiday market will transform the South Beach shopping destination. As the first expansion outside of NYC, the market will feature both local and national vendors selling goods ranging from decorative home goods, children's toys and clothing to jewelry, art and artisan food products, as well as food and beverages to be enjoyed onsite. Urbanspace will also feature curated seasonal and holiday-themed activities such as dance lessons, live musical performances and more.
500 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
MOCA miniMakers
The Museum of Contemporary Art is celebrating the holidays this season with multiple activations, including miniMakers on Dec. 3. Celebrating holidays around the world, MOCA invites children to learn about different celebrations worldwide and make holiday window ornaments. The free and inclusive series of art workshops offer an inclusive curriculum for children ages six and up aiming to foster an accessible learning environment through the arts. 770 NE 125th St., North Miami, mocanomi.org
Brickell City Centre’s Ski Chalet & Santa Ski Life
It isn’t every day Miami can experience a ski life. During this holiday season, Brickell City Centre is building a chalet complete with a post office and photos with Santa. Through the Gather program, children will have the opportunity to participate in holiday activities like decorating ornaments, book readings and musical storytime. Shoppers can even get their presents wrapped through Dec. 21 by one of Santa’s helpers.
RENDERINGS (Credit: Brickell City Centre)
Miami Beach EDITION
Celebrate the holidays at Miami Beach EDITION’s Matador Room, serving elegance and class on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Ring in the holidays with a nostalgically inspired Christmas pre-fix feast curated by Michelin-star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Reservations are required and can be made here.
2901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
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