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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Top Holiday Events In and Around Tamarac
- Winterfest Boat Parade (Fort Lauderdale)
- Symphony in Lights (Hallandale Beach)
- The Nutcracker (Fort Lauderdale)
- Winter Wonderland
- Holiday Lighting
- The Nutcracker Ballet (Sunrise)
- Holiday Magic – Whimsical Wonderland (Fort Lauderdale)
- Paws with Claus Holiday Paw-ty
- Holiday Tree Lighting (Sunrise)
- Winter Festival (Margate)
See these and even more events listed below!
Tamarac Holiday Light Displays
Holiday Lighting
What to Expect:
Illumination of a Christmas tree with special appearances.
Description:
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
Symphony in Lights
What to Expect:
Synchronized light and sound show with festive décor and Santa visits.
Description:
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
Lighthouse A’Glow
What to Expect:
Community-driven light display event.
Description:
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
What to Expect:
Holiday tree lighting with Santa visit and toy donations.
Description:
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
Tamarac Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Winter Wonderland
What to Expect:
Live holiday musical entertainment by local performers.
Description:
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
Holiday Magic – Whimsical Wonderland
What to Expect:
Live entertainment and festive decorations.
Description:
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
The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with professional dancers and local children.
Description:
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
Winterfest Boat Parade
What to Expect:
Decorated boats with lights and music.
Description:
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
The Nutcracker Ballet
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
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
Tamarac Other Holiday Activities
Paws with Claus Holiday Paw-ty
What to Expect:
Free pet adoptions with waived fees.
Description:
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
Halloween Hoopla
What to Expect:
Spooky fun for all ages with various activities.
Description:
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
Pumpkin Splash
What to Expect:
Spooky water fun with a floating pumpkin patch.
Description:
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
Veteran's Day Ceremony
What to Expect:
Tribute to America's veterans
Description:
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
44th Annual Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K
What to Expect:
Flat and fast 5K course with fluid stations and refreshments.
Description:
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
Kwanzaa Ujamaa
What to Expect:
Cultural celebration of cooperative economics.
Description:
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
Winter Festival
What to Expect:
Florida-style snow and local group performances.
Description:
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
Breakfast with Santa
What to Expect:
Delicious donuts and festive atmosphere.
Description:
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
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- North Lauderdale (2 miles)
- Margate (3 miles)
- Lauderdale Lakes (4 miles)
- Coral Springs (4 miles)
- Coconut Creek (5 miles)
- Lauderhill (5 miles)
- Plantation (6 miles)
- Parkland (7 miles)
- Oakland Park (8 miles)
- Pompano Beach (8 miles)
- Fort Lauderdale (9 miles)
- Sunrise (10 miles)
- Davie (10 miles)
- Cooper City (11 miles)
- Boca Del Mar (11 miles)
- Deerfield Beach (12 miles)
- Weston (12 miles)
- Dania Beach (13 miles)
- West Hollywood (14 miles)
- Pembroke Pines (15 miles)
- Hollywood (15 miles)
- Miramar (16 miles)
- Hallandale Beach (17 miles)
- Norland (18 miles)
- Miami Gardens (19 miles)
- Country Club (19 miles)
- Carol City (19 miles)
- Aventura (19 miles)
- Sunny Isles Beach (20 miles)
- North Miami Beach (20 miles)
- Delray Beach (20 miles)
- Golden Glades (21 miles)
- Miami Lakes (21 miles)
- North Miami (23 miles)
- Boynton Beach (24 miles)
- Hialeah Gardens (24 miles)
- West Little River (25 miles)
- Hialeah (25 miles)
- Allapattah (28 miles)
- Doral (28 miles)
- Lake Worth Corridor (29 miles)
- Greenacres City (29 miles)
- Lake Worth Beach (30 miles)
- Miami Beach (30 miles)
- Miami (31 miles)
- Palm Springs (31 miles)
- Wellington (31 miles)
- Fountainebleau (31 miles)
- Flagami (31 miles)
- Sweetwater (32 miles)
- Westchester (32 miles)
- Coral Terrace (32 miles)
- Tamiami (33 miles)
- University Park (33 miles)
- Coral Gables (34 miles)
- Royal Palm Beach (34 miles)
- Coconut Grove (35 miles)
- Kendale Lakes (36 miles)
- West Palm Beach (37 miles)
- Kendall West (37 miles)
- Kendall (37 miles)
- The Crossings (39 miles)
- The Hammocks (39 miles)
- The Acreage (40 miles)
- Riviera Beach (41 miles)
- Palmetto Bay (41 miles)
- Palm Beach Gardens (43 miles)
- Richmond West (43 miles)
- South Miami Heights (43 miles)
- Cutler Ridge (44 miles)
- Cutler Bay (44 miles)