Homestead News & Updates

The City of Homestead announced that City Hall will be closed for the Christmas holiday. This closure was posted on December 23, 2025.

Homestead is extending the holiday season with a Winter Wonderland Experience. This includes an ice skating rink and an Everglades trolley, offering classic Christmas fun.

Homestead Park and Kirby Family Farms are concluding their Christmas celebrations this weekend. Additionally, Brooklyn Boys will perform a pre-New Year's concert.

Janelle Wright, a 31-year-old from Homestead, Florida, is prioritizing a memorable Christmas for her children despite facing hardships. Her main goal is to ensure her kids have a special holiday season.

Residential garbage and solid waste pickup services will be suspended on Thursday, December 25, 2025, due to the Christmas holiday. The makeup day for bulk waste collection will be announced separately.

Discover where to find Christmas lights and holiday displays across Florida, including areas like Doral, Coral Gables, and Homestead. While Santa's Enchanted Forest is no longer operating, numerous other festive options are available for viewing.

The Avon Park Christmas Parade was illuminated by creative floats and costumes, including one from Red Water Haunted Homestead. The event took place in Avon Park, FL.

The 125th Christmas Bird Count is underway in Florida, with participants documenting various bird species. Locations mentioned include Homestead, Venice–Englewood, and West Palm Beach.