10 Free Christmas Events You Can´t Miss! They are all in the Miami area, so there is at least one near you, that´s for sure!

So, don’t hesitate! Grab your family or some of your friends, or just yourself in any case, and head to one, two, or all of these events.

This information is accurate at the time of this publication, but you know, things can change at any time. So, make sure you double check the link in the More Info: section of each event.

I also included a section called, How to get there? where I noted the public transportation closest to the event.

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Table of Content

• North Area
  • Aventura Mall
  • Enchanted Place
  • The Village at Gulfstream Park
• Downtown Area
  • Brickell City Center
  • The Shops at Midtown Miami
• NorthWest Area
  • CityPlace Doral
• South Area
  • Shops at Merrick Park
  • Dadeland Mall
  • The Falls Mall
• Miami Beach Area
  • Lincoln Road Mall

NORTH AREA

Aventura Mall

The whole Mall is dressed for the Holidays with stunning and huge decorations in celebration of Christmas and Hanukkah. Several events will take place at the mall but do not miss the train display at Aventura Station.

• When: Dec.1 to Jan. 2
• Where: 19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180
• Admission:  Free
• How to get there: Bus: 3, 9, 28, 93, 99, 105, 119, 120, 183 – Free Shuttle: Blue, Green, Purple, Red, Silver
• More info:  aventuramall.com

Enchanted Place

This wonderful spectacle is a tradition since 1988 and it’s possible thanks to the residents of this whole block who decorate their house front with thousands of lights and Christmas ornaments. You can drive along very slowly so you don’t miss any of the decorations.

• When: Dec.1 to Jan. 2 from 5:30 pm
• Where: 1800 NE 137 Terrace, North Miami, FL 33181
• Admission: Free
• How to get there: Bus: 16, 35 –  NoMi Free Bus: Blue, Red
• More info: Enchanted Place of North Miami | Facebook

Gulfstream Park – Symphony in Lights Holiday Celebration

Enjoy the 15-minute light and music show, “Symphony in Lights” at the top of every hour from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The Village is located on S. Federal Hwy, which is the continuation of Biscayne Blvd, just north of Aventura.

• When: Nov. 27 to Dec. 31, 6 pm to 11 pm
• Where: The Village at Gulfstream Park, 901 S. Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
• Admission: Free
• How to get there: Bus: 105
• More info: Symphony in Lights (gulfstreampark.com)

DOWNTOWN AREA

 Brickell City Center

Santa’s Post Office: Be transported to Santa’s Workshop. Letter-writing, Instagrammable moments, gift wrapping station, special surprises and more. Don’t miss the magic of Santa’s Post Office.

Photos with Santa: Complimentary photos with Santa Claus from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Santa and his helpers will be waiting for you on the Garden Deck on Level 2.

For your health and safety, this will be a socially-distanced photo moment with Santa. Masks are required to enter Santa’s Post Office, and temperature checks will take place at entry.

• When: Nov. 26 to Dec.24 – Mon. to Sat. 11 am to 9 pm, Sun. 11 am to 7 pm
• Where: Brickell City Center – 701 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33131
• Admission: Free
• How to get there?  Bus: 109, 110 – Free Trolleys: Biscayne, Brickell – Metromover: Brickell Loop 
• More info: Brickell City Center

Midtown

This year there are no special events at The Shops at Midtown Miami, but it’s still a great place to see Christmas lights and decorations while taking a stroll, making some last minute shopping and having dinner or some drinks. 

• When: Dec.1 to Jan. 2
• Where: Midtown Miami – 3401 North Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33127
• Admission: Free
• How to get there: Bus: 36, 110 – Free Trolley: Biscayne – Wynwood
• More info: shopmidtownmiami.com

NORTHWEST AREA

CityPlace Doral

Thousands of multi-colored lights throughout the outside mall and a colorful water fountain show in sync with our favorite Christmas songs will delight you until Dec. 31.

• When: Nov.19 to Dec.31 – Holiday Fountain Show at the top of the hour from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• Where: CityPlace Doral, 8300 NW 36 Street, Doral, FL 33166
• Admission: Free
• How to get there: Bus: 36, 132 – Free Trolley: Route 2
• More info: City of Doral
  

SOUTH AREA

The Shops at Merrick Park

You can visit the park at any time of the day, but the Christmas lights are best after 6 pm. Every Thursday until Dec.23, enjoy a different band performing live.

• When: Now to Dec. 21, from 6 pm to 9 pm
• Where: Shops at Merrick Park at 358 San Lorenzo Avenue, Coral Gables FL 33146
• Admission: Free
• How to get there: Bus: Route 56 will leave you right in the park on SW 42 Avenue (LeJeune Road) and San Lorenzo Avenue.
• Routes 37, 40, 42, 136 and 500 will drop you off at the Douglas Road Metrorail station, from there you can walk for 10 minutes. Or just take the free Trolley at the Metrorail station.
• Free Trolley: Coral Gables Trolley –  Metrorail: Douglas Road Station
• More info: www.shopsatmerrickpark.com

Snowfall in Dadeland

What? Snow in Miami? – That’s right! Every night throughout the Holiday Season at Dadeland Mall, in the Fashion Wing.

• When: Nov.16 to Jan. 2- at 7:00 pm sharp
• Where: Dadeland Mall, 7535 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33156
• Admission: Free
• How to get there: Bus: 87, 88, 104 – Metrorail: Dadeland South Station
• More info: Magican Snowfall At Dadeland Mall

Snowfall at The Falls

Get into the holiday spirit amid a flurry of snowflakes! Families can enjoy the magic of the holiday season when snow cascades for some memorable minutes throughout the center!

• When: Nov.26 to Dec. 31 – Mon. to Thu. at 7 pm – Fri. to Sun. at 5 pm and 7 pm
• Where: Center Court of The Falls Mall – 8888 SW 136th St, Miami, FL 33176
• Admission: Free
• How to get there: Bus: 31, 38, 52, 252, 287
• More Info: SNOWFALLS at The Falls® Mall

MIAMI BEACH AREA

The Holidays on Lincoln Road

Lincoln Road’s 30-foot tree lights up every evening through the end of the season. Hundreads of Christmas decorations and a giant Menorah make this memorable stroll a great reason to visit Miami Beach.

• When: Nov.26 to Jan. 2
• Where: Lincoln  Road Mall – between Washington Avenue and Alton Road
• Admission: Free
• How to get there: Bus: 115, 120, 150, C, L, M, S – Trolley: South Beach Loop & Middle Beach Loop
• More Info: Lincoln Road Mall

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