Last updated: November 11, 2024
Excited for the holidays in Tamarac? Our guide has all the events you need to know! From Tamarac natives to wandering souls, our guide showcases both traditional and unique holiday experiences.
Popular Events: One of the highlights of the season is the Winterfest Boat Parade, where beautifully decorated boats cruise along the waterways, creating a festive atmosphere. The Holiday Lighting transforms local parks into dazzling displays of lights, inviting visitors to stroll and enjoy the sights. And the Winter Wonderland is something you definitely don’t want to miss, offering a magical winter experience with activities for all ages. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Illumination of a Christmas tree with special appearances.
The Holiday Tree Lighting event features the illumination of a Christmas tree, Menorah, and Kinara, accompanied by a special appearance from Santa Claus and friends, along with an interactive kids area and holiday entertainment.
Where: Tamarac | More Info: Holiday Lighting
Synchronized light and sound show with festive décor and Santa visits.
Gulfstream Park Village presents Symphony in Lights, a spectacular holiday celebration featuring over 250,000 LED lights, festive décor, and an expanded music program with holiday classics and today’s top hits. The event includes a 10-minute light show at the top of every hour, Santa visits, and shopping and dining opportunities.
Where: Hallandale Beach | More Info: Symphony in Lights
Community-driven light display event.
Lighthouse A’Glow is a community event featuring a spectacular display of lights and decorations in Lighthouse Point, FL, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere.
Where: Lighthouse Point | More Info: Lighthouse A’Glow
Holiday tree lighting with Santa visit and toy donations.
Join us for the 1st Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Rusch Community Park, proudly sponsored by SacTown Real Estate and Precision Orthodontics. This event is filled with holiday cheer for the whole family. Kids can send their letters straight to the North Pole, enjoy fun activities, and sip on hot cocoa while we light up our beautiful tree. Santa will make a special visit to take photos and spread joy. We are also accepting toy donations for the NICU and PICU at a local hospital.
Where: Sunrise | More Info: Holiday Tree Lighting
Live holiday musical entertainment by local performers.
Winter Wonderland is an evening event at Tamarac Park featuring family-friendly activities, including pictures with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a $2 family-friendly train ride, and live holiday musical entertainment by OOOPY’s and The Gang. Guests can also enjoy an exhibitor hall filled with food and craft vendors, as well as bounce houses for kids.
Where: Tamarac | More Info: Winter Wonderland
Live entertainment and festive decorations.
Celebrate the holiday season at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens with live entertainment, a scavenger hunt, and storybook reading. Enjoy the beautifully lit house and gardens, and capture your holiday family portraits.
Where: Fort Lauderdale | More Info: Holiday Magic – Whimsical Wonderland
World-class ballet performance with professional dancers and local children.
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents "The Nutcracker," a critically acclaimed ballet choreographed by Vladimir Issaev. This production features professional dancers and local children, showcasing Tchaikovsky's iconic score. It is a heartwarming holiday masterpiece that serves as an introduction to ballet, inspiring young audiences and igniting a lifelong passion for dance.
Where: Fort Lauderdale | More Info: The Nutcracker
Decorated boats with lights and music.
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.
Where: Fort Lauderdale | More Info: Winterfest Boat Parade
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
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
Free pet adoptions with waived fees.
Join the City of Tamarac for a fun-filled holiday event featuring seasonal arts and crafts, holiday music, and a best-dressed holiday hound contest. Enjoy photo opportunities with Santa Paws and participate in pet adoptions with waived fees for spaying, neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, and pet license tags.
Where: Tamarac | More Info: Paws with Claus Holiday Paw-ty
Spooky fun for all ages with various activities.
Halloween Hoopla is a family-friendly event featuring music, arts and crafts, bounce houses, face painting, carnival games, prizes, and candy. It includes a free goodie bag while supplies last.
Where: Tamarac | More Info: Halloween Hoopla
Spooky water fun with a floating pumpkin patch.
Pumpkin Splash is an event featuring pumpkin picking, decorating, and a magic show, along with balloon art and fun activities for the whole family.
Where: Tamarac | More Info: Pumpkin Splash
Tribute to America's veterans
The Veteran's Day Ceremony honors America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
Where: Tamarac | More Info: Veteran's Day Ceremony
Flat and fast 5K course with fluid stations and refreshments.
The 44th Annual Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K is a Thanksgiving morning event featuring a 3.1-mile USATF-certified course through Tamarac's Woodmont area. Participants will receive commemorative medals and t-shirts, with awards for overall and age group winners.
Where: Tamarac | More Info: 44th Annual Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K
Cultural celebration of cooperative economics.
Celebrate Kwanzaa Ujamaa at Bass Park with Afrocentric entertainment and cultural activities focusing on cooperative economics, the fourth principle of Kwanzaa.
Where: Fort Lauderdale | More Info: Kwanzaa Ujamaa
Florida-style snow and local group performances.
The Winter Festival in Margate, FL, features Florida-style snow, kiddie rides, local group performances, food, and arts and crafts. It's a family-friendly event with pictures with Santa.
Where: Margate | More Info: Winter Festival
Delicious donuts and festive atmosphere.
Join Santa at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center for a delightful morning of freshly baked donuts, holiday wishes, and fun activities. Kids can share their wishes and take photos while enjoying the company of jolly old Saint Nick.
Where: Pompano Beach | More Info: Breakfast with Santa
