December is right around the corner, which directly translates to the most wonderful time of the year. Although South Florida’s weather does not know how to participate in this month, the people sure do with their many events occurring all over to bring out those holiday feels. Here is a list of things to do to make the most out of the last month of 2018!
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Santa’s Enchanted Forest: November 1st through January 6th This winter wonderland carnival offers shows, rides, cute photo opportunities, and of course all the fair food we all know and love.
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NightGarden Magical Light Spectacular at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens: November 23 through January 6 Step into a magical garden for a night full of fantasy and selection of some of Miami’s best restaurants!
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Zoo Lights and Holiday Gifts for the Animals at Zoo Miami: November 23 through December 29 See as our fuzzy friends receive their presents and maybe even meet themselves but in light forms.
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Miami’s Lantern Light Festival: November 30 through January 20 Experience Chinese culture through beautiful handmade lit up lanterns that range from 30 to 300 feet long!
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Pembroke Pines Snowfest: December 1 When the snow does not come to South Florida, we bring it and 75 tons worth! Have some fun in the snow, where you might just run into Santa and his reindeers and other holiday characters.
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A Christmas Carol, The Musical: December 8th through December 23 See as Ebenezer Scrooge gets his own cold heart thawed out by the holiday spirit(s), literally.
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Disney in Concert: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas With The South Florida Symphony Orchestra: December 13 For all fans of Disney’s spooky yet holiday classic, what has Jack Skellington done to Christmas now?
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Miami Outboard Club Annual Holiday Boat Parade: December 15 Over 50 boats will be decked out in lights and holiday decoration to parade the waters of Biscayne Bay with food vendors and a DJ at the viewing site of Bayfront Park, ending the night with a fireworks show.
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Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker: December 29 Watch one of the times most magical holiday classics come to life on stage with grand dancers, huge puppets and dolls, and elaborate costumes and special effects.
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New Year’s Eve: Big Orange Ball Drop 2019 Countdown And Fireworks Pitbull’s New Year Resolution: December 31 Join Mr.Worldwide as he hosts Miami’s very own version “ball drop” and welcomes the new year with a giant party!
Sources: MiamiScapes