2021 CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY EVENTS IN MIAMI
Ho! Ho! Ho! Stringing our lights around the palm trees and Santa is getting ready to surf!
Christmas in Miami is about enjoying the sunshine and gorgeous breezy weather!
And to get into the spirit, our regular events are back with plenty of lights, christmas carols and holiday cheer… Zoo Lights, Winterland at the Farm, Santa’s Enchanted Forest… they are back this holiday season! Here are our top picks, from holiday villages, fantastic light strolls, holiday concerts and musicals and of course, the Nutcraker…
As in all public holidays, government offices, schools, post offices, banks and public libraries will close on Christmas Day. Many restaurants remain open and offer special celebratory meals, brunches, dinners, cocktails…
And this is the perfect time to head outdoors and enjoy the fresh air and gorgeous “winter” weather. Migrating birds and hybernating manatees have arrived, this is a good time for a visit to the Everglades, enjoy the beautiful wildlife or a thrilling airboat ride! Please note that some parks will be closed on Christmas Day.
LATEST ON CORONAVIRUS:
Events may be cancelled / postponed / rescheduled due to the current Coronavirus health precautions. Please check with event organizers for updates.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVALS, FAIRS, LIGHTS…
Here are this year’s most popular Christmas and Holiday Season events and celebrations in Miami:
* Santa’s Enchanted Forest – November 4, 2021 – January 2, 2022
* NightGarden Magical Light Spectacular at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens – November 12, 2021 to January 2, 2022
* Symphony In Lights Holiday Celebration at Gulfstream Park – November 13 – December 31, 2021
* Magic of Lights at Homestead Miami Speedway – a Drive-Thru Experience – November 19, 2021 – January 1, 2022
* Open-Air Holiday Markets at Dania Pointe – Fridays from November 26 – December 17, 2021
* Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami – Select nights from November 26 – December 30, 2021
* The magic of “Vintage Florida” Historic Holiday Decor at the Deering Estate and Holiday Evening Strolls – November 26, 2021 to January 6, 2022
* Holiday Tree Lighting and Movie Night at City of Doral – December 1, 2021
* Holiday Festival at Downtown Doral – December 2 – 23, 2021
* Nights of Lights at Pinecrest Gardens – December 10, 2021 – January 2, 2022
* Winterfest Boat Parade – December 11, 2021
* Winterland at the Farm – Thursdays through Sundays November 26, 2021 – January 9, 2022
* Meet & Greet with Santa at Sandrells River Theater – Dec. 10-12 and 17-19, 2021
* A Victorian Christmas at Historic Stranahan House – December 18 – 23, 2021
* Garden of Lights at Flamingo Gardens – Dec. 17-23 and 26-30, 2021
* Pop Up & Shop Up Holiday Market at The Lincoln Eatery – December 19, 2021
* Magical Snowfall at Dolphin Mall – November 24, 2021 to January 2, 2022
* Riverside Holiday Village at the Wharf – December 2 – 27, 2021 Thursdays thru Sundays
* Tree Lighting and Holidays on the Green at Shops at Merrick Park – Tree Lighting on November 18, Holidays on the Green Thursdays in December
* Santa On The Beach at Ft. Lauderdale Beach – December 22, 2022
AND IN THE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR
* Miami City Ballet: The Nutcracker – December 10 – 12, 2021 at Au Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, December 16 – 26 at the Ziff Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center
* Mannheim Steamroller Christmas – November 24, 2021 at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
* Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2021 – December 1, 2021 at the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
* Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol – December 2 – 19, 2021 at the Carnival Studio Theater at the Adrienne Arsht Center
* Symphony Of The Americas: Holidays of the Americas – December 3 – 4, 2021 at the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
* Celtic Yuletide – December 4, 2021 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
* Jose Negroni’s Ready for Christmas – December 10, 2021 at Miami Dade County Auditorium
* Elf The Musical – December 10 – 11, 2021 at the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
* Trans-Siberian Orchestra – December 17, 2021 at the FLA Live Arena (formerly BB&T Center) Sunrise
* A Tom Jones Christmas – December 18, 2021 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
* Y100 Jingle Ball: Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Black Eyed Peas & AJR – December 19, 2021 at the FLA Live Arena (formerly BB&T Center) Sunrise
* Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (The Musical) – December 22, 2021 at the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
* Cirque Dreams: Holidaze – December 26 – 27, 2021 at the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
* Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert – January 1, 2022 at the Kravis Center and January 2, 2022 at the Adrienne Arsht Center
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
* Christmas Eve Midnight Mass and Services – Midnight Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
* Living Nativity at Miami Shores Presbyterian Church – December 10, 2021 to January 6, 2022
