While Miami may not have the snow, the city definitely doesn’t lack the wintry spirit. Despite not doing winter in the traditional sense, you’d be surprised at how the city embraces the season with a flurry of twinkling lights, enchanting concerts and other festive activities.
Miami puts its own sun-soaked spin on the holidays, and you can get your winter fix with the following:
The city is absolutely glowing with twinkling lights this time of year! Whether it’s the annual nature takeover known as NightGarden or larger-than-life lanterns at Luminosa, you’ll find plenty of dazzling displays around Miami. Find a full list here.
Holiday pop-ups are endless in Miami every winter, with many of the city’s bars and restaurants transforming into twinkling wonderlands. We love getting to indulge in themed cocktails that capture the flavors of the season. Check out the most delightful holiday bars here!
If you’re looking for a sober start to 2026 or just want a fun little bevy without the alcohol, there are tons of places serving up options that taste as good as the real thing! Check out our full roundup here.
A number of Candlelight concerts are set to fill Miami’s most beautiful venues with the sounds of festive music. From classical renditions of holiday hits like “O Holy Night” and “Joy to the World” to jazz numbers like Ella Fitzgerald’s “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”, talented musicians will take you through some of the most heartwarming songs of the season. Find the merriest Candlelight concerts happening this winter in Miami.
Luckily for us, Miami and its surrounding cities boast an amazing selection of year-round rinks to glide our way across this holiday season. See a full list of ice skating rinks to enjoy here.
And be sure to check out this year’s outdoor rinks across South Florida! Returning for a second run is The Ben’s Winter Wonderland in West Palm Beach, alongside a holiday market, winter tree forest and more. Down in Homestead, Losner Park is also home to a new outdoor rink with real ice!
No winter in Miami is complete without the annual trip to Knaus Berry Farm! A true local institution, this family-run farm is famous for its legendary cinnamon rolls and milkshakes, which draw devoted crowds and long lines for the season. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or going for the first time, grabbing a box of warm rolls and some fresh-baked herb is a quintessential South Florida rite of passage.Get all the details on their new location this year, what to expect and more, here.
Cirque du Soleil, famed purveyors of twists, flips and other mind-bending acrobatics, are returning to the city in February with another round of awe-inspiring performances. In this magical production, you’ll encounter several places, characters and sounds that are inspired by both classical and contemporary Mexico – and you can grab your tickets here.
Nothing beats the December air in South Florida, especially when the sun isn’t radiating like it normally does. That makes this the perfect time to step out into nature and take a hike through our most scenic trails! Check out our full roundup of great hikes here.