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Saturday, December 23rd thru Tuesday, January 2nd at 6 a.m.: Free Tow-to-Go Service from AAA Auto Club (plus safe holiday driving tips from the Florida Dept of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles)

Every year, AAA Auto Club provides free Tow-to-Go service for drivers who shouldn’t be driving!

If you’re caught in an unexpected situation, call Tow to Go at: (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246.

Some Tow-to-Go guidelines:

• Free confidential ride available to AAA Members and non-members.
• The AAA tow truck transports the vehicle and driver home or somewhere safe within 10 miles.
• Appointments cannot be scheduled in advance to use Tow to Go. It is designed as a safety net for those that did not plan ahead. Always choose a designated driver before celebrating.
• More about Tow to Go here.

Safe Driving Tips from the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles are here.

Miami Children’s Museum - Winter Wonderland Exhibit

980 MacArthur Causeway Miami, FL 33132

Glide and twirl in your socks on our indoor sock skating rink and have a snowball fight! Read about all things winter in our Reading Nook and create artwork inspired by different Holidays Around the World.

Timed play sessions: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Purchase Tickets Here.

Monday, January 1st, 2024, 3:30 p.m.: Miami Beach on Stage, Lummus Park, 12th Street and Ocean Dr.

Free outdoor concert with the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Orchestra.

More information here.

The Third Annual Wonderland at the LOOP, thru January 1, 2024 at Las Olas Oceanside Park

* The Wonderland Rink

Composed of self-moisturizing, seamless tongue-and-groove panels, The RINK offers a smooth surface for skaters to glide and turn as they would on conventional ice, while providing a traditional wintertime experience that’s perfect for all ages, ice skating novices, and pros alike.

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 3pm - 10pm; Friday, noon - 10pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 10pm

*** Wednesday & Saturday from 7pm -10pm are reserved for adults 21+ only

Specialty Skate Events include ‘Girls’ Night Out’, ‘Giving Tuesday: Skate for a Cause’, ‘Sunday with Santa & Friends’, and more.

Full details, schedule and ticket info here.

* Santa Sightings at The LOOP Wonderland

Schedule of Santa visits here.

* Holiday Market at The LOOP

Sip, Sup, Stroll, and Shop Small this holiday season with gifts for giving, bites for entertaining, and something special just for you. The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park expands its regular weekend hours with night markets on Thursday and Friday and extended hours every Saturday and Sunday.

• Fridays: 3–10 p.m.
• Saturdays: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Sundays: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Thursdays: 3–10 p.m.

More info about the MKT at the LOOP.

Additional Events at the LOOP.

Ongoing thru January 1, 2024, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.: Holiday Fantasy of Lights at Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek, 33073 (at Sample & the Turnpike)

This year marks the 29th edition of the Holiday Fantasy of Lights! Drive through three miles of giant animated holiday displays and illumination. Our event is larger than ever blending the favorites of the past and the excitement of new creations by Brandano Displays

Find more information here.

Extended through January 5th, 5pm - 10pm: Garden of Lights at Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie, 33330

Thousands of lights and holiday decor fill the Arboretum and Wray Lawn at Flamingo Gardens! Flamingo Gardens’ Garden of Lights, presented by FPL, is an annual holiday event featuring an after-hours, self-guided walk through the botanical gardens adorned with thousands of lights and decorations. Enjoy visits with Santa and some of his friends along with nightly live musical performances. Stop by the Flamingo Pond Snack for holiday treats and beverages available for purchase.

Live music will be performed from 6-9pm nightly on the Wray Lawn and some evenings in the Arboretum, as well.

More information here.

Ongoing through January 7th, 2024: Santa’s Enchanted Forest, 7400 N.W. 87th Ave, Miami 33166

More than 100 rides, games, shows, attractions, holiday lights, food, Santa

5pm - midnight daily except holiday hours, as follows:

New Year’s Eve: 5 PM - 11 PM

New Year’s Day: 5 PM - 1 AM

More information. Buy tickets here

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: The Night Garden, most nights thru January 7th

10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, 33156

Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday, 6pm - 10pm, Friday & Saturday, 6pm - 11pm

During Miami winters, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden transforms itself into The NightGarden, an enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment – where things like the Wise Talking Tree, Archimedes and Flying Fairies come to life.

For military, police, seniors and students there’s a discount available for 10 percent off tickets, find it as a drop down option when purchasing tickets online.

Tickets and information here.

Ongoing through January 7th, 2024: Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park, 7900 S.W. 24th St., Miami, 33155 (Bird Rd. & the Palmetto Xway)

More information. Buy tickets here.

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