Posted by: Turn on holiday music in the car and take a drive to a fairyland of outdoor light displays throughout South Florida. You can see Christmas lights in all corners of Miami-Dade County, as well as in holiday lights in Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
In some cases, you won't even have to leave your car.
If you know of any business or residential displays worth checking out, by all means share the details with us at news@miamionthecheap.com.
Miami-Dade holiday light displays for 2025
Pinecrest Gardens Nights of Lights, Pinecrest
Pinecrest Gardens Nights of Lights (11000 SW 57th Ave., Pinecrest). The gardens come alive with glittering and larger-than-life light installations during the holidays, with the gardens open from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5-28, 2025. Admission is $15 for children under 18 and $20 for adults 18+.
Photo: Kilburn Live
Fairchild NightGarden, Coral Gables
Fairchild NightGarden (10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156). Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is transformed into a fairyland at night with thousands of lights, a “talking tree” and more. The events runs through January 11, 2026. Admission starts at $23 for children 4 to 10 years old and $28 for ages 11 and up. Parking is free.
(Photo courtesy of Zoo Miami)
Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami, South Dade
Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami (12400 SW 152 St.) – Fun family holiday immersive 3D experience that includes animal-shaped light displays with more than 1 million bright and dazzling lights. There are also special themed nights. Nov. 21 through Dec. 30, 2025. Online entrey admission through Nov. 20, Adults 13 and up $21.95, children 3-12 $19.95 and a special Zoo Miami package that includes admission, hot chocolate and two cookies. Click on link above for full info.
Deering Estate, South Dade
Deering Estate (16701 SW 72 Ave.). The grand estate features its very own “Historic Holidays: Golden Age of Travel,” with special vintage decorations throughout the various rooms. This display will be available from Nov. 28, 2025, through Jan. 6, 2026 (except Christmas Day when Deering Estate is closed). The Holiday Decor is included with estate admission: $18 for adults and $10 for children (ages 4-14). Admission is free for Deering Estate Foundation Members and children under 4 years old. Click here to buy in advance.
Winter Wonderland Experience at Losner Park (104 N. Krome Ave.) The City of Homestead transforms Losner Park into a Winter Wonderland with an outdoor ice skating rink, holiday-themed activations, themed nights, a vendor village, craft stations and food trucks. Nov. 22, 2025 through Jan. 18, 2026. Admission is $22.
Enchanted Place in North Miami, NE 137 St. and 16 Ave. in North Miami is a drive-thru experience down this cul-de-sac where residents welcome visitors to view their tree canopy lit up with hundreds of lights and homes feature elaborate light displays. Lights will be up from Dec. 1, 2025 through Jan. 6, 2026.
City of Miami – Christmas tree and light displays (these will be updated as information becomes available)
- Bayfront Park (301 Biscayne Blvd.). Behold its majestic tree and towering downtown skyscrapers.
- Brickell CityCentre (701 S. Miami Ave.). Featuring Santa's post office display, decorative trees, lights and holiday decorations.
- Christmas on Fuller St.: (Fuller St., Coconut Grove)
- CityPlace Doral (8300 NW 36 St.) and Downtown Doral Park (8395 NW 53 St.)
- Miami Lakes Main Street (6700 Main St.)
- Lincoln Road (660 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach)
- City of North Miami at MOCA Plaza (770 NE 125 St.)
- Palmetto Bay Village Hall (9705 E. Hibiscus St.)
- Holiday Village and Train Station at Aventura Mall (Village is Lower Level near Bloomingdale's and Train Station is Lower Level Near Macy's, 19501 Biscayne Blvd.)
Homes With Holiday Light Displays in Miami
(Video courtesy of Victor Pedroso)
Are you lighting up your house or neighborhood for the holidays? Email us the details and a photo at news@southfloridaonthecheap.com.
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Comments
Natalie
November 30, 2024 at 8:20 am
Where is the list of homes with holiday lights and displays? I'm not seeing it.
Josie Gulliksen
November 30, 2024 at 8:20 am
We have not updated that list yet. We are asking for readers to send us the info on those as they have become more difficult to find/research. However, this post has where you can see light displays at areas around Miami-Dade for free.
https://miamionthecheap.com/holiday-light-displays-miami/
I hope that helps.