Last updated: November 11, 2024
Enjoy the festive wonders of Cooper City with our holiday event guide. Whether you're a Cooper City regular or a one-time visitor, our guide helps you create lasting holiday memories.
This season, immerse yourself in the enchanting performances of The Nutcracker, where classic ballet meets the charm of the holidays. Experience the dazzling lights and spirited boats during the Winterfest Boat Parade, showcasing beautifully decorated vessels gliding along the waterways. And don't forget Santa’s Enchanted Forest, a magical holiday amusement park featuring rides, games, and festive attractions. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Cooper City Holiday Light Displays
Light Up Cooper City
- What to Expect
- Holiday celebration with a holiday bazaar and Santa visits.
- Description
- Light Up Cooper City is a holiday event at Memorial Park featuring twinkling lights, a holiday bazaar, and seasonal activities. Families can enjoy visiting with Santa and listening to festive sounds while making memories with family and friends.
- Where
- Cooper City | More Info : Light Up Cooper City
Ocean Way Holiday
- What to Expect
- Interactive snow globe and festive lights display.
- Description
- Ocean Way Holiday in Deerfield Beach features live entertainment, Santa and his reindeer, a giant interactive snow globe, ice skating, and festive treats. The event includes a holiday lighting ceremony and festive lights displayed throughout the month.
- Where
- Deerfield Beach | More Info : Ocean Way Holiday
Symphony in Lights
- What to Expect
- Seasonal lights display with new Christmas tree and Santa chair.
- Description
- Gulfstream Park Village presents Symphony in Lights, a spectacular holiday lights display featuring over 250,000 LED lights set to holiday classics and popular music. The event includes a new Christmas tree, regal Santa chair, and elegant street light post ornaments. Families can enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment in the open-air lifestyle center.
- Where
- Hallandale Beach | More Info : Symphony in Lights
Holiday Tree Lighting
- What to Expect
- Holiday celebration with Santa visit and toy donations.
- Description
- The 1st Annual Rusch Park Holiday Tree Lighting features a festive evening with holiday activities, hot cocoa, and a special visit from Santa. Kids can send letters to the North Pole, and toy donations are accepted for the NICU and PICU at a local hospital.
- Where
- Sunrise | More Info : Holiday Tree Lighting
Night of Lights
- What to Expect
- Twinkling lights and festive activities in a botanical garden setting.
- Description
- Pinecrest Gardens transforms into a holiday spectacle with thousands of twinkling lights, Santa sightings, a Holiday Bazaar, and live performances in the historic Banyan Bowl.
- Where
- Pinecrest | More Info : Night of Lights
Cooper City Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Holiday Magic – Whimsical Wonderland
- What to Expect
- Family-friendly holiday event with live entertainment and festive decorations.
- Description
- Join us at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens for a family-friendly evening filled with live entertainment, a scavenger hunt, storybook reading, and opportunities to capture holiday family portraits. Meet the fantastical characters from POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance and enjoy the beautifully lit and decorated house and grounds.
- Where
- Fort Lauderdale | More Info : Holiday Magic – Whimsical Wonderland
The Nutcracker
- What to Expect
- World-class ballet performance with professional dancers and local children.
- Description
- Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents a critically acclaimed production of "The Nutcracker," featuring Tchaikovsky's iconic score and masterful choreography by Vladimir Issaev. The performance showcases the extraordinary talent of professional dancers, complemented by the joyful participation of local children, creating a heartwarming holiday masterpiece.
- Where
- Fort Lauderdale | More Info : The Nutcracker
Winterfest Boat Parade
- What to Expect
- Unique parade of elaborately decorated boats.
- Description
- The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is a spectacular holiday event featuring beautifully decorated boats of all sizes, showcasing hundreds of thousands of lights, music, and entertainment along a 12-mile route in Fort Lauderdale, drawing over one million spectators.
- Where
- Fort Lauderdale | More Info : Winterfest Boat Parade
The Nutcracker Ballet
- What to Expect
- World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
- Description
- Join Clara on her adventures through the Land of Snow and Land of Sweets, featuring beautiful costumes, props, and dancing by local and professional dancers.
- Where
- Sunrise | More Info : The Nutcracker Ballet
Menorah Lighting
- What to Expect
- Community celebration with a grand menorah lighting ceremony and family-friendly activities.
- Description
- The Menorah Lighting in Cooper City serves as a vibrant celebration of the Festival of Lights, showcasing the rich traditions of Hanukkah. Families gather to witness the ceremonial lighting, accompanied by music and community spirit. Special activities for children and delicious treats enhance the experience, fostering connection and joy among attendees.
- Where
- Cooper City | More Info : Menorah Lighting
Cooper City Other Holiday Activities
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa
- Warm cookies and cocoa with Santa.
- Join us for a delightful afternoon of cookies and cocoa with Santa, where you can enjoy warm treats and spend quality time with the jolly old man.
- Cooper City | More Info : Cookies and Cocoa with Santa
Lighthouse A’Glow
- What to Expect
- Community celebration with tree and menorah lighting, bounce houses, and balloon artists.
- Description
- Lighthouse A’Glow is a community event featuring tree and menorah lighting, bounce houses, balloon artists, food, and entertainment at Frank McDonough Park in Lighthouse Point, FL.
- Where
- Lighthouse Point | More Info : Lighthouse A’Glow
Winter Festival
- What to Expect
- Real "Florida-style" snow and local group performances.
- Description
- The Winter Festival in Margate, FL, features Florida-style snow, kiddie rides, local group performances, food vendors, arts and crafts activities, and pictures with Santa.
- Where
- Margate | More Info : Winter Festival
Santa’s Enchanted Forest
- What to Expect
- World's largest holiday theme park with diverse rides and attractions.
- Description
- Santa’s Enchanted Forest is a premier holiday destination featuring over 100 rides, games, shows, and attractions. Enjoy kiddie, family, and thrill rides, along with acrobatic and magical shows. Explore holiday displays, carnival games, and interactive fun, all complemented by delicious food and dazzling lights.
- Where
- Miami | More Info : Santa’s Enchanted Forest