You would be surprised at the holiday fun just around the corner. Take a second, and if you’re in search of some holiday spirit you might want to read below. There is a ton of holiday fun in South Florida.
Let there be lights
Everyone loves lighting their way into the holiday season. So if you are looking for some good spots to view some holiday lights, see below for constant night lights.
Santa’s Enchanted Forest
When: Nov. 1-Jan. 3
Where: 7900 SW 40th St., Miami
Phone: 305-559-9689
Santa’s Enchanted Forest is also a theme park.
Admission: Season pass tickets are good for unlimited visits through Jan. 3, 2016. Season pass tickets cost $42.99 for children ages 3 to 9 and seniors ages 65+ and $53.27 for ages 10 to 64. Single day passes are good for one admission to the park. They cost $21.49 for children ages 3 to 9 and seniors ages 65+ and $30.84 for ages 10 to 64.
Holiday Lights at the Edison Estates
When: Nov. 27-Jan. 3
Where: 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-334-7419
Admission: General admission for adults is $20, $2 for children ages 6 to 12 and $10 for students ages 13 to college age with a student ID. Guided tours for adults are $25, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and $12 for students ages 13 to college age with a student ID.
Festival of Lights
When: Through Dec. 31
Where: 1200 W Retta Esplanade #57A, Punta Gorda
Phone: 941-639-8721
Symphony of Lights
When: Nov. 27-Dec. 31
Where: 501 S Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach
Phone: 954-378-0900
Ft. Lauderdale shows its holiday spirit
If you’re looking for lights, cameras and action, Fort Lauderdale is where you need to be. This holiday season, you can look forward to light tours, boat parades, music, dancing and more. The tours will consist of famous homes and a boat parade. With a nickname like, “The Greatest Show on H20,” we can only imagine how much fun that must be — and this year’s boat ride will even feature rapper Nick Cannon.
Light show tour
When: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights from Nov. 23-Dec 16
Where: Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi – 1881 SE 17th Street Causeway
Admission: $25 for adults and $10 for children
Phone: 954-467-6677
Seminole Hard Rock WinterFest Boat parade
When: Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood
Phone: 866-502-7529
Boat this and boat that
Considering we have summer weather year round, Floridians are quite fond of boats, or yachts if you’re fancy. It’s only normal that we incorporate boats into our holiday festivities, so see below for upcoming boat parades that will get you in the holiday mood.
Boca Raton Boat Parade
When: Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: From the C-15 Canal at the Boca/Delray border and will travel south to the Hillsboro Blvd. Bridge
Admission: free
Phone: 561-367-70737
Boynton/Delray Holiday Boat parade
When: Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Lantana Bridge near Old Key Lime House and motor south along the Intracoastal Waterway to the C-15 Canal in Delray
Admission: free, but gifts to donate to Toys for Tots are welcome
Phone: 561-243-7000
Jupiter and Palm Beach county boat parade
When: Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.
Where: Up the Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Admission: free, but but gifts to donate to Toys for Tots are welcome
Phone: 561-863-0012
Candy Cane Parade
Feeling jolly? Join the city of Hollywood as they celebrate the 60th annual event in honor of Christmas. You can expect marching bands, floats and lots of fun.
When: Dec. 5 from 7-10 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Beach
Admission: free
Visithollywoodfl.org
Sandi Land
This celebration is perfect for SoFlo weather. Enjoy the holiday feel and Florida weather as you admire snowie-ville, aquariums, snowflakes and holiday concerts.
When: Dec. 3-Dec. 31
Where: On the waterfront at West Palm Beach
Admission: free
Wpb.org/events
SWAY: A dance trilogy
If you love dance, you’ll just love this magical show. Be mesmerized by this ballroom dance mixed with urban youth vibes and Latin culture. This year’s performance will include Roxie Hart and Rumer Willis. Their performances will definitely add some passion to your holiday celebrations.
When: Dec. 3-Dec. 6
Where: Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts in Miami
Admission: Director’s box tickets are free with admission, second level balcony tickets are $69, first level balcony tickets are $99, orchestra tickets are $149, mezzanine tickets are $189, premium tickets are $249 and VIP tickets are $649.
Dancewithmeusa.com/sway
Islamorada holiday festival
Come enjoy the 11th annual holiday festival of Miami and embrace a 35-foot Christmas tree, snow, a 20-ton snow mountain, parade, costumes and baked goods.
When: Dec. 4
Where: Founders Park, 87000 Overseas Highway, Islamorada
Admission: free with $5 dollar parking fee.
Islamoradachamber.com
