Holiday Magic Whimsical Wonderland
Visitors can explore the historic estate during self-guided house tours while taking in festive decorations and holiday entertainment. Activities for families include holiday arts and crafts, writing letters to Santa, story time, and watching Santa make a grand entrance on a fire truck. Guests can also enjoy live performances by the Broward Center Spotlights, take family portraits, and partake in complimentary food.
What to Expect
Family evening featuring Santa's arrival on a fire truck.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Central Beach
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Bonnet House, Inc.
Food & Drink
Complimentary fare is included; beer, wine, and soft drinks are available for purchase.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Whimsical and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: General Admission Adult (includes complimentary fare): $35 for Members; $40 for Future Members. Youth Admission: ages 13–17 $15; ages 6–12 $5; ages 5 & under free. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are available for purchase. All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable. – Get tickets
- Hours: Event starts at 5:30pm; self-guided house tours 5:30 PM–7:30 PM; holiday arts and crafts and letters to Santa 5:30 PM–7:30 PM; Broward Center Spotlights shows at 6:15 PM and 7:15 PM; Santa arrives at 6:30 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Pre-register before the night, because advance registration is required and all sales are final with no refunds.
- Put the whole family in holiday pajamas, as the evening encourages, and bring a camera for the many chances at holiday family portraits.
- Be in place for Santa's grand entrance on a firetruck, which comes between the two Broward Center Spotlights shows.
- Do the self-guided house tour and Veranda crafts early in the evening, since both wrap up before the event ends.
- If you're a Bonnet House member, buy at the member rate, since members pay less for adult tickets than future members do.
Special Events & Promotions
- Holiday pajama night: the whole family is encouraged to wear favorite holiday pajamas.
- Santa makes a grand entrance on a firetruck.
- Two live shows by Broward Center Spotlights.
- Bonnet House members get a lower adult ticket rate.
- Kids 5 and under get in free.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids to do?
Kids can do holiday arts and crafts, write letters to Santa on the Veranda, join story time and watch Santa arrive on a firetruck. There are plenty of chances for family portraits too.
Should we dress up?
The whole family is encouraged to come in their favorite holiday pajamas.
Is food included?
Adult admission includes complimentary fare. Beer, wine and soft drinks are for sale.
Can we see inside Bonnet House?
Yes. Admission includes general admission to Bonnet House, and self-guided house tours run during the first part of the evening.
Is there live entertainment?
Yes. Broward Center Spotlights put on two live shows during the evening.
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