Our Local 10 Community Calendar is your one-stop shop for information about free or low-cost events happening in your community. From music festivals to museum displays and everything in between, check out why South Florida is the place to be every day of the week.
Now – Jan. 5
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Nights of Lights
Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center
10901 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33165
Time: 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Step into the radiant world of Nights of Lights, Miami’s newest walk and drive-through Christmas attraction. The fairgrounds will be a luminous paradise with the latest in stunning light-show technology. The event also includes a bounce house, petting zoo and Santa’s Village.
Cost: Ticket prices start at $30 for a vehicle with two passengers.
For more information, visit lightsatthefair.com
Now – Jan. 5
Christmas Wonderland
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40th Street
Miami, FL 33155
Time: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Families can enjoy this magical winter experience that features unlimited rides, selfie moments and curated spaces that celebrate Miami-Dade County’s rich diversity. Be sure to visit the space for Ronald McDonald House Charities, one of the beneficiaries of the event.
Cost: Ticket prices start at $29 for kids with online offers available for all ages.
For more information, visit https://miamiwonderland.com/
Now – Dec. 22
Scrooge! A Fractured Christmas Carol
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6103 NW 7th Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
Time: Show times vary.
From Fantasy Theatre factory, this is a humor-filled twist to Dickens’ classic that includes puppetry, dynamic sets and a storyline that celebrates Miami’s rich diversity.
Cost: $5 per ticket.
For show times and to purchase tickets, visit ftfshows.com/tickets
Friday, Dec. 13
Local 10 Big Bus Toy Express
Time: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Join WPLG Local 10 for the 11th Annual Big Bus Toy Express. Visit any of nine locations now through December 13, and donate a new, unwrapped toy to benefit the Marine Corps. Reserve Toys for Tots program. Local 10′s Eric Yutzy and Betty Davis will be your event hosts as our Big Bus makes stops at a neighborhood near you. There will be live music, festive characters and a whole lot of fun at all the locations.
For more information visit the community section on this site.
Saturday, Dec. 14 & Sunday, Dec. 15
4th Annual Fashion Weekend
City Hall Plaza
2300 Civic Center Place
Miramar, FL 33025
Time: Saturday - 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday - 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
This event showcases local and international fashion designers. It is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy to bring joy to children in need this holiday season.
Registration is required at www.MiramarFashionShow2024.eventbrite.com.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Winter Wonderland
Miami Airport Station
3861 NW 12st Street
Miami, FL 33142
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This event invites families from across South Florida to enjoy a festive day packed with activities, including interactive games, live music, face painting, cookie decorating, bounce houses, a balloon station, holiday characters, photo opportunities with Tri-Rail’s beloved mascot Conductor George Green and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
Cost: Free.
To learn more, visit tri-rail.com
Saturday, Dec. 14 – Sunday, Dec. 15
Kavakos: Mozart and Brahms
New World Center
Michael Tilson Thomas Performance Hall
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Time: Saturday - 7:30 p.m., Sunday – 2 p.m.
Violinist Leonidas Kavakos commands center stage in Mozart’s Fourth Violin Concerto before taking the podium, leading the Fellows in ultraromantic Brahms’ final symphony.
For tickets, visit https://www.nws.edu/events-tickets/concerts/2024-2025/kavakos-mozart-and-brahms/#/tickets/25D5
Thursday, Dec. 26 – Monday, Dec. 29
50th Anniversary Indian Arts & Crafts Festival
Miccosukee Indian Village
located 30 minutes west of the Florida Turnpike, in the heart of the Florida Everglades, on Mile Marker 35 on U.S. Highway 41.
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Since the 1970s, this festival has celebrated the diverse cultures of Native American Tribes and has become a cherished winter tradition in South Florida. Set in the beautiful Everglades, attendees will enjoy live performances, an artisan market, authentic cuisine, alligator shows and storytelling sessions.
For ticket prices and more information, visit Miccosukee.com.