Guide to Tree Lightings, Special Events & Live Nativities

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A Resource of Miami Area Tree Lightings, Special Events & Live Nativities

There are so many ways to celebrate and enjoy this wonderful season. Tree lightings, special events, and live nativities depicting the birth of Jesus are great ways to take the holidays in with the whole family.

So grab your calendar and carve out some time to make some holiday memories or continue building long-standing traditions with your kids. These are the sweet things they’ll remember and carry with them, long after those new toys are packed away.

If you know of any tree lightings, special events, or live nativities that you do not see listed in our guide, we’d love to know! Send an email to info{at}miamimomcollective.com. 

The entire team at Miami Mom Collective wishes you and your family a joyful and fun-filled holiday season!

Thursday, November 20 | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Courtyard at Merrick Park

Thursdays, December 4, 11 & 18 | Courtyard at Merrick Park

Miami Mom Collective invites you to join us at The Shops at Merrick Park every Thursday in December leading up to Christmas–beginning December 4th from 6-9 PM–for “Evenings with Santa!” 

Guests of the FREE event will enjoy loads of holiday cheer, including FREE photos with Santa and his elves, a dance party with DJ David of Sounds Sweet Entertainment, ball pit from Bounce Cloud Miami, photo ops by Card My Yard Miami, crafts with Imagine Arts Academy, face painting/face jewels from Color Boom MIA, balloon twisting, and more!

Grab your free tickets below, and check out last year’s event recap on Instagram!

Visit Miami Children’s Museum and enter their Winter Wonderland Exhibit starting on November 16th. Step in and enjoy sparkling snowflakes, sock skating, attend The Lost Pirate Theater Show, and create experiments at Professor Flurry’s Lab. Fun activities for the whole family! Sponsored by Florida Panthers Foundation.

Celebrate the magic of the holidays at Fairchild Garden, where every path sparkles with wonder and joy! From dazzling lights and live jazz music to Santa visits and family fun, Fairchild Garden transforms into Miami’s most festive destination all season long. Whether you’re exploring the enchanting Night Garden, finding the perfect gift, or sharing the spirit of the season with loved ones, there’s no better place to make your holidays merry and bright!

Christmas Workshops for Kids

Each focused 60-minute workshop lets your child master one complete project with expert elf guidance. From Christmas Ornament crafting to Ugly Sweater decorating, we offer 13 unique workshops designed for ages 2-11. All materials included—just bring your creativity!