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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Create your festive itinerary with our holiday guide for Allapattah. We’ve listed all the best events and activities to help you plan a memorable season. For both Allapattah locals and travelers, this guide reveals the city's festive delights.

One enchanting experience this season is the Enchant Christmas Light Maze and Market, where visitors can wander through a dazzling light display while enjoying holiday shopping. Additionally, Zoo Miami’s Zoo Lights offers a unique chance to explore the zoo adorned with colorful lights and festive decorations. And the Santa’s Enchanted Forest is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring amusement rides and attractions for all ages. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Allapattah Holiday Light Displays

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Interactive holiday light maze with custom-designed sculptures and unique ice skating experiences.

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Enchant Christmas Light Maze and Market features a story-propelled holiday light maze with custom-designed sculptures, unique ice skating experiences, and a variety of festive attractions. Guests can explore the maze, visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy seasonal food and drink while taking in the dazzling lights from the Ferris Wheel.

Where: Miami | More Info: Enchant Christmas Light Maze and Market

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Holiday celebration with synchronized light displays and animal encounters.

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Zoo Miami’s Zoo Lights features over a million bright, animal-shaped lights, a 26-foot-tall LED holiday tree, animal appearances, and themed nights with activities like hot chocolate, cookies, and a Snowman’s River Boat Ride.

Where: Miami | More Info: Zoo Miami’s Zoo Lights

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Interactive augmented reality experience with holographic sculptures and talking tree.

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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden transforms into an immersive light spectacle with state-of-the-art technology, featuring thousands of lights, holographic sculptures, and interactive experiences. Visitors can explore rainbow-colored pathways, interact with a talking wise old tree, and participate in the Fairy Quest augmented reality game. The event also includes delicious food and drinks from popular food trucks.

Where: Coral Gables | More Info: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden NightGarden

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Allapattah Holiday Markets and Shopping

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Holiday market with handcrafted gifts and mulled wine.

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The Miami Christmas Market at the German American Social Club of Greater Miami offers a holiday celebration with traditional treats, unique gifts, and mulled wine. The event features beautifully decorated stalls, twinkling lights, and seasonal music, making it an immersive holiday experience for all ages.

Where: Miami | More Info: Miami Christmas Market

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Allapattah Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

World's largest holiday theme park with diverse rides and attractions.

Description:

Santa’s Enchanted Forest is a world-class holiday theme park featuring over 100 rides, games, shows, and attractions. It offers a variety of rides for all ages, including kiddie, family, and thrill rides. The park also features acrobatic and magic shows, holiday displays, carnival games, interactive fun, and delicious food. Visitors can enjoy dazzling lights and festive atmosphere.

Where: Doral | More Info: Santa’s Enchanted Forest

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Decorated boats with lights and entertainment.

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The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is a 12-mile spectacle along the New River in Fort Lauderdale, featuring private boats, giant showboats, and corporate megayachts adorned with hundreds of thousands of lights, music, and entertainment.

Where: Fort Lauderdale | More Info: Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

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Acrobatic performances with Santa's team and jungle animals.

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Jungle Bells Cirque is an interactive show at Jungle Island featuring acrobatic performances, Santa's team, and many surprises, perfect for families to enjoy a heartwarming and funny Christmas adventure.

Where: Miami | More Info: Jungle Bells Cirque

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Allapattah Other Holiday Activities

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Santa appearance with a gourmet breakfast spread.

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Join Santa for a delightful breakfast at Neiman Marcus Coral Gables, featuring a festive courtyard setting, assorted breakfast pastries, brioche French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast sausage, and crispy breakfast potatoes. Beverages include coffee, orange juice, hot chocolate, apple juice, and mimosas for adults 21 and up.

Where: Coral Gables | More Info: Breakfast with Santa Neiman Marcus Coral Gables

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Honoring expectant mothers and mothers with babies 0-5 months old.

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The 7th Annual Holiday Community Baby Shower is a celebration honoring expectant mothers and mothers with babies 0-5 months old. The event features informational booths, a large raffle for baby items, and fun activities for families.

Where: Miami | More Info: Christmas Community Baby Shower

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