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New Year's Eve Weekend near Miami: Fireworks, Boat Rides, and More Things To Do with South Florida Kids

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 1:44pm

Noon Year's Eve balloon drop photo courtesy  of the Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast

It is almost 2023 and we can't believe how quickly 2022 flew by—our first year sharing weekly fun with South Florida families! This last weekend of the year, grab your crew and celebrate at the beginning, middle, or end of the last day of the year. Your family can party with a DJ and fireworks at a time that works for the littlest revelers at the New Year's Eve Celebration in Delray Beach. Or celebrate a day early by cheering at noon with a balloon drop, snacks, and crafts at the Happy "Noon" Year Celebration. Not ready to let go of twinkling lights yet? It's the last weekend to go for a boat ride down a mansion-lined waterway to see a spectacular seasonal light show while listening to live music and enjoying holiday themed beverages—or catch one of several holiday light shows lighting for the last time this weekend.

All this and more is on our daily Calendar of Events for Miami and South Florida Families!

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Christmas Weekend Things To Do in Miami & South Florida: Lights, Santa, Reindeer, & Mermaids!

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 1:41pm

Zoo Lights photo courtesy of Zoo Miami

Merry Christmas! The holidays have arrived, and we are in full celebration mode. This is the time to gather your family together and head to one of the many festive events on our calendar for a happy Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa weekend. Continue the Santa and reindeer fun at a scavenger hunt (with prizes!) at A Very Merry Garden. Squeeze in some last minute shopping or just indulge in festive spirit being Merry in Mizner Park with roaming performers. And Zoo Lights Miami has one million bright and dazzling tree lights, a 26-foot LED holiday tree, animal visits, and Santa making a few last appearances.

Check out all our picks for this holiday weekend, including more things open on Christmas Day than you might have thought!

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New Year's Eve Celebrations for Kids near Miami: Fireworks, Balloon Drops, & Ice Skating

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Sun, 12/18/2022 - 10:12pm

Photo courtesy of Young at Art Museum

Babysitter for New Year's Eve? Ha! You could take out a second mortgage and do that OR you could ring in 2023 at one of these kid-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations around South Florida. Enjoy a noon countdown and ball drop with little kids at several locations around the Miami area, or celebrate later in the evening at one of the many family-friendly celebrations we found to greet the new year. And if a cough or sniffles has you housebound this New Year's Eve, the Story Pirates are throwing a free interactive celebration for kids online as well! 

As always, check out our events calendar for more events for families and kids in South Florida, or our list of 15 ways to ring in the new year at home.

Happy New Year from all of us at Mommy Poppins!

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Best Holiday Lights, Drive-Thru Light Shows, and Christmas Light Displays in Miami & South Florida

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Sun, 12/04/2022 - 6:28am

Photo courtesy of Holiday Fantasy of Lights

Whether your holiday of choice is Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, or Kwanzaa there is a timeless joy in piling the family in the car to take in the holiday light displays. We've rounded up the best of South Florida's Christmas lights, drive-thru light shows, boat parades, and magnificent holiday light displays. From the epic annual holiday tradition at Santa's Enchanted Forest to community efforts by festive neighbors like the neighborhood of Enchanted Place, we can help you point the family car toward the brightest, most sparkling displays in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. Whether you make a day of it, drive through in your pajamas, or shop and enjoy lights among stores, we have a holiday light list worth viewing.

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50+ Top Holiday Activities: Christmas & Hanukkah Events in Miami and South Florida for Kids

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Sun, 11/27/2022 - 10:34pm

Photo courtesy of  Oakland Park Holiday Village

Christmas and Hanukkah in South Florida—what could be better? We are ready for snow by the beach, holiday lights under Miami skies, and breakfast with Santa by the sea! Enjoy all things winter at Winter Wonderland Miami where you can ride, eat, skate, and play in an atmosphere only a winter in South Florida can offer. Enjoy the spirit of the holiday with a drive-thru light experience with all the family and friends you can fit in your car. Indulge in nightly flurries set to holiday favorites to get your fix of snow, and don't miss your annual chance to visit Santa's Enchanted Forest, which is a definite bucket list item for kids growing up in South Florida. Read on for dozens more of our holiday favorites!

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Thanksgiving Weekend Things To Do in Miami & South Florida with Kids: Holiday Parades & Drive-Thru Lights

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Tue, 11/22/2022 - 4:59pm

Photo courtesy of the Downtown Stuart Florida Facebook page

Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida Thanksgiving weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and prepping for the holidays are on most of our minds this week; let's have some fun while kicking off the holiday season with a few major annual family events. Relax in the car after your long week and get in the holiday spirit with the Drive-Thru Light Show. Enjoy the sounds of the holidays with local community musicians featured at the Holiday Music Series in Coconut Creek. Welcome the joy of the season at the Holiday Parade #onLincoln with crafts for kids and a tree lighting—then greet Santa and enjoy cookies and hot cocoa around the giant tree at Christmas on Main in Stuart.

Read on for more of our top picks for this weekend!

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Kid-Friendly Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dinner in Miami & South Florida

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Sun, 11/13/2022 - 2:02pm

Photo courtesy of Fleming's

Thanksgiving is a time to be with friends and family and reflect on all you are thankful for. Of course, no one ever said you had to be at home to do that, so we've compiled a great list of restaurants to choose from around South Florida, all of which are featuring a Thanksgiving menu—or are simply open on Thanksgiving—and offer a warm welcome to families with kids. Whether you're visiting South Florida to warm up over the holiday weekend or live here but don't want the hassle of cooking it all yourself, the restaurants below offer more than 20 family-friendly options for Thanksgiving dinner near Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach—so you can kick back and enjoy the meal!

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Veterans Day Weekend Things To Do in Miami & South Florida with Kids: Air Show, Greek Fest, & Holiday Kick-Off

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Wed, 11/09/2022 - 5:40am

Holiday Kickoff at The Square, photo courtesy of The Square, Palm Beach

Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Veterans Day is more than just a day off from school; it's a chance to honor all the brave men and women who fight for our country to keep America safe and free. We hope you not only get out to one of the many tribute ceremonies this weekend but also make memories with your family at one of the amazing events on our calendar.

The 2022 Stuart Air Show is a three-day event filled with thrilling performances and exciting displays by aircrafts and vehicles set to wow and excite. If you are part of team "ready to celebrate the holidays," head south to enjoy a holiday market, carolers, photos with Santa, and a magical snowfall at Holiday Kickoff at the Square. Greek Festival season also kicks off this weekend with the North Miami Greek Festival; enjoy authentic Greek food and dancing at this food and wine festival. And if you want to travel to any of these events on the Brightline train between West Palm and Miami, we can give you the lowdown.

Read on for more of our picks for this weekend!

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