15 Best Spots To Admire Dazzling Holiday Lights In Miami This Winter

Looking for something magical to do this winter? This annual light show transforms 83 acres of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden into a dazzling wonderland with rainbow-colored pathways, a talking tree, fairy quest illuminated by more lights than ever and glowing technicolor flowers. This year’s NightGarden spectacle promises to be full of surprises, and you can get tickets here.

One of Miami’s best-kept holiday secrets, this group of houses on North Miami’s NE 137th Terrace go all out with their holiday decor each season. The tradition has been going on since 1988 and each year is just as merry and bright as the one before! This year’s lights begin December 1st.

In addition to carnival rides and games, this holiday experience taking over Tropical Park for a third year is brimming with half a mile of spectacular displays and light shows. Highlights include a whimsical explosion of candy at Sweet Street and Toy Town, where the toys are larger than life! Once an hour, the trail goes dark and syncs up for an incredible light show encompassing all of the themed zones.

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood is getting a dazzling new holiday tradition with more than two million LED lights, 20 themed areas, a guitar light show and more! The 35-day event features themed islands like Candy Cane Cove and Reindeer Bay, in addition to a giant tunnel of twinkling arches and a 50-foot Tree of Wonder.

You don’t want to miss out on Flagler Street’s impressive display, shining with thousands of lights, a 24-foot Christmas tree and a 12-foot menorah. There’s so much holiday merriment, you can spend your Sundays strolling their holiday village and snapping photos at festive photo ops! Other highlights include a menorah lighting on December 14 and a toy giveaway on December 21 — all free to attend.

With a 42-foot Christmas tree, line dancing under the stars and 100,000 holiday lights brightening up the property, we get all the Christmas feels at The Berry Farm! For its beloved Winter Festival, the farm transforms its 40 acres into a sparkling countryside experience with glowing trees and festive music.

The season kicks off with a tree lighting ceremony on November 21 at 8 p.m., with live music, “snow” and all the holiday cheer one can wish for!

For just one weekend in December, the Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights is taking to Ocean Drive for spectacular lights and live music! Presented by the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival, these free and open-to-the-public performances will feature a full orchestra and cutting-edge projection mapping technology, transforming The Betsy Hotel’s façade into vibrant imagery.

When: December 13 at 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m., and December 14, 20 and 21 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Luminosa is returning to Jungle Island for its fourth year to light up our nights with larger-than-life lanterns! Each entirely handmade, visitors will find themselves across multiple mystical ecosystems filled with glowing animals and fantastical landscapes, with this year’s event featuring all-new designs.

Nights of Lights is returning to Pinecrest Gardens, dotting the whimsical botanical landscape with thousands of glimmering lights. On select dates, activities include photos with Santa Claus, seasonal gift vendors and live performances in the historic Banyan Bowl, ensuring every visitor gets into the spirit of the season.

Plantation Baptist Church holds the ultimate light show and it’s the perfect addition to your holiday plans. This year, watch as lights dance to your favorite festive tunes all around you and stroll through all the glowing displays! Reservations are required for entry.

Winterland at Pinto’s Farm is a must-do every season. The utterly magical annual event brings holiday cheer, photo spots, unlimited rides, animal encounters and fun for all ages! Explore the illuminated forest, marvel at their 60-foot Christmas tree and drink some hot chocolate as the weather cools.

Every November, the plaza at 600 Brickell transforms into a magical wonderland for all to see! We’re talking an illuminated, massive wreath and dozens of palm trees wrapped in red, green and golden lights!

Kick off the magic of the season at Gulfstream Park with its annual Symphony in Lights! More than 250,000 flickering lights will sparkle and dance to the classical sounds of your favorite holiday tunes for a totally mesmerizing show at the top of every hour from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Guests visiting on December 6 won’t want to miss the spectacular kickoff at 6 p.m., with a snow-filled appearance from Santa and expanded musical program.

More than a million tree lights and animal-shaped lanterns are placed throughout Zoo Miami for the annual Zoo Lights, making for a totally enchanting stroll through the park. Special themed nights will be sprinkled throughout this year’s event, from ugly sweaters and PJs to galactic nights, that are sure to brighten up everyone’s holiday!

A tree lighting ceremony will take place on opening night, November 21, alongside yuletide carolers and stilt walkers.

Mark your calendar for the magical lighting ceremony of Delray Beach’s famous 100-foot Christmas tree (aka Florida’s largest)! The ceremony takes place on December 2nd, but there will still be plenty of jolly activities and events to check out at Delray’s Holiday Village including a carousel, photos with Santa, ice skating and more.