Free or cheap things to do on Thanksgiving Weekend Thanksgiving weekend is upon us and there's out of town friends and family to entertain. Or maybe you'd like to get together with the locals for some fun around Miami. Here we've gathered a few free and cheap events that happen regularly as well as a few special holiday ones. Some are even a bit... Read more »
Free: Snow Fest and parade Bring the entire family to enjoy a holiday parade with floats, marching bands and holiday characters on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 6-11 pm for the City of North Miami Beach's Snow Fest & Community Safety Day Parade along Northeast 19th Avenue between 171st and 164th streets. Enjoy musical... Read more »
See Santa and snow at Miami’s Dolphin Mall It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Dolphin Mall, 11401 NW 12 St. with the arrival of Santa, Santa's Flight Academy and the occasional snowfall. The bearded one will be stationed in the mall's second floor Ramblas area daily through Tuesday, Dec. 24. Santa's hours are noon to 10 p.m.... Read more »
Free Winterfest in Biscayne Park Holiday festivities take over the Village of Biscayne Park's Ed Burke Recreation Center during their free Winterfest celebration Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They'll have food trucks, bounce houses, games, rides, music and Santa's arrival by police escort at noon. Children can tell... Read more »
Free Winterfest in Sunny Isles Beach Heritage Park in Sunny Isles Beach transforms into a Winter Wonderland during Winterfest from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7. Admission is free. There will be a tree lighting ceremony, arts and crafts, a visit from Santa Claus, live entertainment and carnival rides. Wristbands for Carnival rides and ice... Read more »
Discounted tickets to CMX Cinemas Cineclassics Series The CMX luxury cinemas, which offer high-end movie-going experiences, will showcase weekly films that will align with festivities and holiday seasons from Halloween to Christmas. Tickets are discounted to $7. Guests can enjoy throwbacks to their favorite films, while being immersed in the luxury... Read more »
Free school choir caroling competition The Merrick Festival Caroling Competition features choirs from South Florida middle schools and high schools performing Wednesday, Dec. 4, through Tuesday, Dec. 8, on the steps of the 550 Biltmore Building in Coral Gables. All performances are free and open to the public. The winners will be... Read more »
Free ‘Carols of the Bells’ concert Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church will present a free “Carols of the Bells” concert featuring “Shchedryk,” the English “Carol of the Bells” in its original Ukrainian, plus other Ukrainian carols. The concert will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the church. A... Read more »
Junior Orange Bowl Parade In celebration of active youth and community, the The Junior Orange Bowl Parade will take place on Sunday, December 15. The parade will march through downtown Coral Gables, the Host City of the Junior Orange Bowl, and stride along redefined Miracle Mile. The Junior Orange Bowl Parade is a 70 year... Read more »
Regal Cinemas holiday classic movies for $5 The holiday classic movies make everyone feel good, especially when going to the movies with friends and family. Thanks to Regal Cinemas, you can watch its Holiday Classics film series for $5 a ticket. From Nov. 30 through Dec. 21, each Saturday at 1 p.m., enjoy one of these traditional holiday... Read more »
Miracle at Schenley Park and Holiday Market Come celebrate the holiday season with neighbors at the free Miracle at Schenley Park event from noon-5 pm on Saturday, Dec. 7. Kids can enjoy the bounce house, face painting, games, and pictures with Santa from 2-3 p.m. Big kids can shop for gifts at our Holiday Market from local vendors selling... Read more »
Free holiday concert at church Old Cutler Presbyterian Church will present is annual free Christmas concert with performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m on Saturday, Dec. 7. The concert will be presented by musicians and vocalists from the church choir, orchestra, worship band, handbell choir and youth... Read more »
Pinecrest Gardens Nights of Lights Pinecrest Gardens' Live Like Bella Nights of Lights features more than 60 glittering and larger than life light installations during the holidays, with the gardens open from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $5 if you buy online in advance and $7 at the door. Many of the evenings will feature entertainment... Read more »
South Miami Parade of the Elves On Dec. 1, at 2 p.m., Santa’s Parade of the Elves will march down Sunset Drive in South Miami. The streets will be filled with floats, horses, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, dance school, Mahi Shriners, horses, marching bands and more. And let's not forget Santa and Mrs. Claus. The parade route will go... Read more »
Free Overtown Holiday Spectacular concert Holiday music will take over at Overtown's historic St. Agnes Episcopal Church on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. during the annual Overtown Holiday Spectacular. It will be an afternoon filled with musical performances and followed by a reception, presented by the Community Arts Program after-school... Read more »
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