By: Charlotte Trattner By: Charlotte Trattner | November 6, 2023 | Lifestyle, Culture, Holiday,
Here are the best holiday light displays in Miami to celebrate the season.
Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights
Experience the holiday season on South Beach as the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival pairs live music with beautiful holiday lights. As South Florida’s first immersive symphony and opera experience and the first theatre company to incorporate 360-degree projection mapping technology in a live performance, guests will experience a family-friendly array of vibrant imagery. Taking place from Dec. 1 through Dec. 23, each weekend performance promises a different experience. From Santa Clause, the Grinch and Elsa to a holiday show at the Betsy 1440 Ocean Drive., Miami Beach, @miamimusicfest
Nights of Lights at Pinecrest Gardens
Pinecrest Gardens is turning its paradise into a holiday wonderland this season—a journey through the enchanted forest with countless twinkling lights and live holiday performances. Guests can enjoy activities such as a pajama party, photos with Santa Claus, sweet treats and holiday cocktails. Running Dec. 9 through Jan. 6, guests can experience an enchanting and festive atmosphere perfect for spreading holiday cheer. 11000 SW 57th Ave., Miami, @pinecrest_gardens
Luminosa Festival of Lights at Jungle Island
Returning for the holiday season, Miami's Jungle Island brings the enchanting Luminosa Festival of Lights, complete with handcrafted lanterns lighting the night with a kaleidoscope of colors. Starting Nov. 21 and running through the end of February, the family-friendly event is a marvel of craftsmanship. 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, @jungleisland
Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park
There is a special magic in Miami during Christmas time, and no place is clearer than Tropical Park. This family-friendly wonderland offers everything you need to dive into the holiday spirit. Guests can enjoy activities such as Ginny's Gingerbread Factory, Wonder Cirque, have storytime with Mrs. Clause or visit an array of attractions such as Arctic Delight, Tinsel Trail, Sweet Street and so much more. 7900 SW 40th St., Miami, @christmaswonderlandmia
Christmas Holiday Village at Bayfront Park
Bayfront Park in downtown Miami starts the holiday season by lighting a grand display. Guests will be greeted with an assortment of entertainment options ranging from holiday shops for all your gift-buying needs, a festive skating rink, satiating food trucks and a space for four-legged holiday patrons at Santa Paws Dog Park. It all culminates with the electrifying unveiling of Bayfront Park’s sparkling Christmas tree, a 50-foot tall display standing as the centerpiece of Bayfront Marketplace’s yuletide popup Bayfront Holiday Village. 301 N Biscayne Blvd. Miami, @bayfrontparkmia
Zoo Lights Miami
Sink your teeth into the wild with a joyful holiday visit to Zoo Miami’s Zoo Lights Miami. The zoo will boast over one million dazzling lights, with a brand-new 26-foot LED holiday tree showcased at the center of it all. Guests can participate in art and crafts, visit the zoo’s many exotic animals, send letters to Santa and enjoy a steamy cup of hot cocoa and two yummy cookies with a purchase of the Zoo Lights Miami package. 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami, @zoomiami
Symphony in Lights at Gulfstream Park
Celebrate the most wonderful time of year at Gulfstream Park’s Symphony in Lights. Kicking off the holiday season on Nov. 11, the entire property will radiate with more than 250,000 LED lights, complete with all the sounds of the holiday season. Guests can revel in the festive décor, including a new Christmas tree, elegant street light post ornaments, live music and a 10-minute dazzling snowfall. 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, @gulfstreampark
Light Up the Night at CityPlace Doral
The Yuletide spirit is in full swing at CityPlace Doral. Turning the area into a winter wonderland with a multi-colored LED Christmas tree. Complete with blue and white floating snowflakes welcoming guests, a ten-minute light show will begin at the top of every hour from 7–11 p.m. Running from Nov.16 to the end of the year, guests can enjoy the holiday coffee and holiday carolers. 8300 NW 36th St., @cityplacedoral
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