Hello HOLIDAYS! Welcome to our favorite time of year – parties, parades, speciality camps and oodles of opportunities to make memories that last a lifetime. Don’t miss a moment of the action with our 2024 Holiday Guide, presented by Miami Children’s Museum.

Miami Children’s Museum. Winter at MiChiMu is a must… with dinosaurs, sock skating, holidays around the world, and much more! Glide and twirl on the outdoor sock skating rink, take photos with santa, and shop at the KidSmart Gift Shop! Skating schedule varies, check online for times. Sponsor: Beacon Real Estate Group. Get details here.

The Real Food Academy. Spend Winter Break at The Real Food Academy! Munchkins can make holiday treats and spend a week or two at Winter Camp. Campers ages 5-13 will spend the day cooking, baking, dancing, crafting, tasting new flavors and meeting new friends. Classes run Saturday mornings and camp runs Monday – Thursday, Dec 23-27 and Dec 30 – Jan 3. Get details here.

Actors’ Playhouse. A Christmas Carol, The Musical at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. Live onstage now through December 22, 2024 The Charles Dickens classic takes a musical turn in this festive holiday favorite. Tiny Tim and the entire Cratchit family join three unearthly “Spirits” in trying to convince Ebenezer Scrooge to change his “Bah Humbug” ways. This fabulous musical adaptation written especially for family audiences will warm your heart as it reveals the true meaning of the holidays. Get details here.

Adrienne Arsht Center. Celebrate the new year at the Arsht with the whimsical family holiday spectacular CIRQUE DREAMS CELEBRATION! As the longest-running Cirque du Soleil holiday event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around contemporary circus arts. With an original score, twists on holiday classics, new sets and storylines, it’s the ultimate holiday gift for the family. Click here for info.

Art Thyme. Campers explore a variety of artistic mediums at Art Thyme’s Annual Winter Art Camp. They’ll have fun and learn new skills by creating wonderful masterpieces at project-based morning, afternoon and full day camps. This winter features 14 sessions of wonderment and fun with all new projects. Get details here.

Center for Jewish Life at Beth David. Experience the magic at Center for Jewish Life Winter Camp! From Dec 26-27, Dec 30-31 and Jan  2–3, 8:30am–3:30pm, enjoy themes like Snow Day, Mini Winter Olympics, and Pajama party day. With arts & crafts, sports, S.T.E.A.M., Shabbat, and more, it’s fun for ages 12 months–6th grade. Click here or email for more info.

Deering Estate Holiday Events. Celebrate the Holidays at the Deering Estate in Miami and create memorable traditions with family & friends! Holiday events and programs include: Historic Holidays: Caroling through the Season, Silent Nights, Winter on the Bay, Mistletoe & Martinis, Story-Time & Photos with Santa, Holiday Bay Cruise and Winter Camp. Click here for details.

Deering Estate Winter Camp. The Deering Estate offers a winter break camp, which aligns with Miami Dade County School’s scheduled winter break. Every camp has a different theme and explores a different aspect of nature, allowing campers to have fun while also learning about different fields of science. Two, five-day sessions are available. Ages: 6-14. Register here.

Gym Kidz. Discover the excitement at Gym Kidz Gymnastics’ Winter Camp! With flexible daily rates, your child can leap into holiday fun and dynamic gymnastics activities. Looking for monthly classes? January classes are open for enrollment. Don’t miss out on a season of flipping fun and adventure! Need additional info you can call or text 305-944-4277 or register online using this link.

Keel Farms. Shop the flavors of the season from Keel and Curley Winery at the lowest price all year!? Take $15 off of our Holiday Bundle and enjoy sweet Pomegranate Wine, Black Raspberry Wine, Raspberry Peach Sangria, and Black Cherry Wine. Shop now online and in the Plant City Tasting Room.

Miami City Ballet. Opening this week: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Be whisked away into the season’s most sensational spectacle. Over 100 dancers dazzle in shimmering costumes, bringing joy, wonder, and even snowfall to South Florida! Tickets from $40.

Miami Seaquarium. The holiday season has arrived with the opening of Sea of Lights at Miami Seaquarium, an all-new holiday celebration featuring over 300 luminescent light displays. Now through December 30th, enjoy whimsical exhibits, holiday themed shows, photos with Reef Santa and so much more. Get details here.

Pérez Art Museum Miami. Join PAMM’s Floating Films with Ballyhoo Media: Mayor’s Movie Night featuring “Elf” at PAMM. On December 19 at 7pm, enjoy this holiday classic under the stars with waterfront views, cozy vibes, and family fun. Reserve your free spot now for this special holiday event.

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. Chill out during winter break with the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami! Children ages 5-15 can explore the wonders of science and create friendships during Winter Camp from December 23 through January 3. The museum’s two weeks of Winter Camp are separated into four, two-day sessions. Click here for details.

The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami. North Pole Breakfast at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami. Details: Step into a winter wonderland, where magic and joy await in our grand ballroom! Enjoy breakfast favorite’s bottomless bubbly & Bloody Mary’s, Santa’s wish list station, gingerbread house decorating, tales from the North Pole, elf arts-n-crafts, and pictures with Santa and holiday fun. Click here for details.

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami. New Year’s Eve Cabaret Caliente Gala. Details: Dance the evening away, as you welcome 2025 and join us for an unforgettable celebration at our New Year’s Eve Cabaret Caliente Gala. The evening includes a buffet dinner with specialty culinary delights, open bar, Champagne toast, Top 40s and Latin music entertainment, cabaret style performances, festive favors and more. Click here for details.

Venardos Circus. It’s time to celebrate the arrival of the Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus. The show will be held next to Aventura Mall from December 5-15. The Decade of Dreams edition promises a magical and exhilarating experience for guests. The show features aerialists, jugglers, comedians and acrobats with innovative acts in a reimagined showcase. Guests can expect to travel back in time to the center ring of a centuries-old tradition, but one that has been masterfully reinvented for a new generation. Click here for info & tickets.