Celebrate the season with your Kendall neighbors! Our guide features all the community holiday events. From Kendall regulars to holiday explorers, our guide brings the festive season to life.
Popular Events: Experience the Symphony In Lights Holiday Celebration, where dazzling lights dance to classic holiday melodies in a captivating display. Enjoy a unique nighttime experience filled with artistic installations at the NightGarden Magical Light Spectacular. And the Jungle Island's Luminosa Festival of Lights is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing a vibrant array of illuminated displays set against the lush backdrop of the island's natural beauty. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Kendall
- NightGarden Magical Light Spectacular (Coral Gables)
- Symphony In Lights Holiday Celebration (Hallandale Beach)
- Jungle Island's Luminosa Festival of Lights (Miami)
- Nights of Lights at Pinecrest Gardens (Pinecrest)
- Winterfest Boat Parade (Fort Lauderdale)
- Magic of Lights Homestead (Homestead)
- Blue Sky Christmas Event (Miami)
- City of Hialeah Santa's Snow Blast (Hialeah)
See these and even more events listed below!
Kendall Holiday Light Displays
Symphony In Lights Holiday Celebration
What to Expect:
Interactive light display synchronized with holiday music.
Description:
Gulfstream Park Village presents Symphony in Lights, a dazzling holiday light display featuring 250,000 LED lights set to classic and modern holiday music. The event includes a 10-minute light show at the top of every hour, festive decorations, and visits from Santa Claus. Enjoy shopping and dining at the village's various stores and restaurants.
Where: Hallandale Beach | More Info: Symphony In Lights Holiday Celebration
NightGarden Magical Light Spectacular
What to Expect:
Interactive augmented reality experience with a talking tree and fairy quest.
Description:
NightGarden Miami is an immersive light experience featuring thousands of lights, state-of-the-art holographic technology, and interactive activities. Visitors can explore the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden at night, marveling at unique sculptures and interacting with a talking wise old tree. The event includes a Fairy Quest augmented reality game and offers delicious food and drinks from popular food trucks.
Where: Coral Gables | More Info: NightGarden Magical Light Spectacular
Jungle Island's Luminosa Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Immersive light festival with over 100 handcrafted lanterns.
Description:
Luminosa Festival of Lights at Jungle Island features over 100 stunning light sculptures crafted by 150 skilled artisans, creating a captivating blend of creativity and wonder. The festival includes live performances, acrobatic shows, and a variety of themed lantern scenes, transforming the venue into an immersive fairy tale setting.
Where: Miami | More Info: Jungle Island's Luminosa Festival of Lights
Nights of Lights at Pinecrest Gardens
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with live performances and a festive market.
Description:
Pinecrest Gardens transforms into a holiday spectacle with thousands of twinkling lights, live performances, Santa sightings, and a Holiday Bazaar.
Where: Pinecrest | More Info: Nights of Lights at Pinecrest Gardens
Magic of Lights Homestead
What to Expect:
Drive-through holiday lights with life-sized displays.
Description:
Magic of Lights Homestead is a drive-through holiday lights experience featuring over a mile of spectacular light displays, including larger-than-life Holiday Barbie, Bigfoot Monster Truck, and life-sized dinosaurs. It offers a unique holiday celebration with various themed scenes and characters.
Where: Homestead | More Info: Magic of Lights Homestead
Kendall Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Winterfest Boat Parade
What to Expect:
Decorated boats with lights and entertainment along a 12-mile route.
Description:
The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is a spectacular 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. This traditional kickoff to the South Florida Holiday Season brings together the community and visitors from around the world, with an economic impact of over $50 million to Broward County.
Where: Fort Lauderdale | More Info: Winterfest Boat Parade
Kendall Other Holiday Activities
City of Hialeah Santa's Snow Blast
What to Expect:
Family-friendly event with 50 tons of real snow.
Description:
The City of Hialeah's Annual Santa's Snow Blast brings 50 tons of snow to Milander Park, featuring carnival rides, games, food, live entertainment, and the opportunity to play in a mountain of glistening white snow.
Where: Hialeah | More Info: City of Hialeah Santa's Snow Blast
Blue Sky Christmas Event
What to Expect:
Free holiday event with festive activities.
Description:
Blue Sky Christmas Event is a free holiday celebration featuring festive activities and entertainment for families.
Where: Miami | More Info: Blue Sky Christmas Event
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Palmetto Bay (4 miles)
- Coral Gables (4 miles)
- Coconut Grove (4 miles)
- Coral Terrace (5 miles)
- Westchester (5 miles)
- The Crossings (5 miles)
- University Park (6 miles)
- Flagami (6 miles)
- Kendale Lakes (6 miles)
- Fountainebleau (7 miles)
- Sweetwater (7 miles)
- South Miami Heights (7 miles)
- Cutler Ridge (7 miles)
- Cutler Bay (7 miles)
- Tamiami (7 miles)
- Kendall West (8 miles)
- The Hammocks (8 miles)
- Richmond West (8 miles)
- Doral (10 miles)
- Miami (10 miles)
- Allapattah (11 miles)
- Princeton (11 miles)
- Hialeah (13 miles)
- Hialeah Gardens (13 miles)
- West Little River (13 miles)
- Miami Beach (14 miles)
- Leisure City (14 miles)
- Miami Lakes (16 miles)
- North Miami (17 miles)
- Golden Glades (18 miles)
- Homestead (18 miles)
- Country Club (19 miles)
- Carol City (19 miles)
- Miami Gardens (19 miles)
- Norland (20 miles)
- North Miami Beach (20 miles)
- Miramar (22 miles)
- Aventura (22 miles)
- Sunny Isles Beach (22 miles)
- Pembroke Pines (23 miles)
- Hallandale Beach (23 miles)
- West Hollywood (25 miles)
- Hollywood (25 miles)
- Cooper City (26 miles)
- Davie (27 miles)
- Dania Beach (28 miles)
- Weston (30 miles)
- Plantation (32 miles)
- Fort Lauderdale (32 miles)
- Lauderhill (33 miles)
- Sunrise (34 miles)
- Lauderdale Lakes (34 miles)
- Oakland Park (36 miles)
- Tamarac (37 miles)
- North Lauderdale (38 miles)
- Margate (40 miles)
- Pompano Beach (40 miles)
- Coconut Creek (40 miles)
- Coral Springs (41 miles)
- Parkland (44 miles)