Food & festivals
Wed
Supper in the Sukkah
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM EDT · B’nai Torah Congregation, Boca Raton · 25–40 min away
All ages
Thu, Oct 1
Simchas Beis Hashoeva & Leil Hoshana Rabah
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT · Boca Jewish Center, Boca Raton
Sun, Oct 4
Simchat Torah Family Celebration
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT · B’nai Torah Congregation, Boca Raton · 25–40 min away
Ages 0+
Sun, Oct 25
Diwali Celebration
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT · Las Olas Oceanside Park
Sat, Oct 31
Baby’s First
10:00 AM EDT · end time not posted · Museum of Discovery & Science
Thu, Nov 5
Light Up Lauderdale "Get Lit"
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST · Esplanade Park
Ages 3–12
Thu, Nov 12
Light Up the Galt
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST · North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes
Sat, Nov 14
Light Up the Night
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST · Dania Beach City Hall, Dania Beach
Thu, Nov 19
Light Up the Beach
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST · Las Olas Oceanside Park
Thu, Dec 3
Light Up Sistrunk
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST · Sistrunk Boulevard
Fri, Dec 11
Light Up Carter Park
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST · Joseph C. Carter Park
Wed, Nov 18
A Magical Cirque Christmas
7:30 PM EST · Coral Springs Center for the Arts, Coral Springs · 15 min away
Sat, Nov 21
Holiday Tree Lighting
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST · Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton · 40 min away
Holiday Tree Lighting — Boca Raton
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST · Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton · 25–35 min away
Free · Ages 0+
Sun, Nov 22
Winterfest Family Fun Day
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST · Museum of Discovery & Science, Fort Lauderdale
Fri, Nov 27
Turkey 5kATE & Public Skate
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST · Baptist Health IcePlex at FTL War Memorial, Fort Lauderdale · 45–55 min away
Ages 0+ · Just turn up
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
4:00 PM EST · Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale · 35–40 min away
Cirque Dreams Holidaze — Fri
All ages · Book ahead
Rocky Mountain High Experience
7:30 PM EST · end time not posted · Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker
Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas
7:30 PM EST · Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, Fort Lauderdale · 35–40 min away
Wed, Dec 2
Gold Coast Jazz: The Hot Sardines
7:45 PM EST · end time not posted · Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Gold Coast Jazz: The Hot Sardines — Holiday Stomp
7:45 PM EST · Amaturo Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale · 35–40 min away
Fri, Dec 4
Menorah Lighting Celebration
6:00 PM EST · end time not posted · Las Olas Oceanside Park
Sat, Dec 5
Light Up the Lawn
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST · City Hall Lawn · 18 min away
South Florida Symphony Orchestra
Dionne Warwick, Christopher Jackson, Myles Frost
7:30 PM EST · end time not posted · Broward Center for the Performing Arts
South Florida Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah & Holiday Pops
7:30 PM EST · The Parker, Fort Lauderdale · 35–40 min away
$35
Symphony of the Americas: Dionne Warwick, Christopher Jackson, Myles Frost — A Merry Motown Christmas
7:30 PM EST · Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale · 35–40 min away
Sun, Dec 6
Menorah Lighting Celebration — Fort Lauderdale
6:00 PM EST · Las Olas Oceanside Park, Fort Lauderdale · 50 min away
Tue, Dec 8
The Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights
7:00 PM EST · Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, Davie · 35–45 min away
Wed, Dec 9
Holiday Parade
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST · Sample Road parade route · 18 min away
Free · Ages 0+ · Just turn up
Sat, Dec 12
Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2026
2:00 PM EST · Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale · 35–40 min away
Winterfest Boat Parade
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST · Fort Lauderdale New River & the Intracoastal Waterway, Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Dec 13
Kenny G - The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour
7:00 PM EST · Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale · 35–40 min away
Mon, Dec 14
Jingle Bell Jive
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST · Boca Black Box, Boca Raton · 20–25 min away
$39–$49 · Book ahead
Wed, Dec 16
Arts Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker: Smart Stage Matinee Series
10:30 AM EST · Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, Fort Lauderdale · 35–40 min away
Grades 4–12
Fri, Dec 18
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida: The Nutcracker
7:00 PM EST · Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, Fort Lauderdale · 35–40 min away
Sat, Dec 19
A Holiday Tribute to Elton and Cher
3:00 PM EST · Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, Davie · 35–45 min away
We Three Kings, The Irish Dance Christmas Sensation
Sun, Dec 20
Santa's Christmas Pajama Brunch
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM EST · Galuppi's · 25–35 min away
$50 · All ages · Just turn up
Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti Holiday Show
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST · Boca Black Box, Boca Raton · 20–25 min away
Wed, Dec 23
Celtic Angels Christmas
7:00 PM EST · Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, Fort Lauderdale · 31–45 min away
Sun, Dec 27
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
2:00 PM EST · Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, Fort Lauderdale · 35–40 min away
$10 · Book ahead
Mon, Dec 28
Jen Kramer's Magical Holiday Show
3:00 PM EST · Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, Fort Lauderdale · 35–40 min away
Book ahead
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
3:00 PM EST · Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale · 35–40 min away
