Winter holiday festivals, parades, events in Broward 2026
Winter festivals, fun with Santa, and dazzling light displays are part of the seasonal festivities in South Florida.
Broward County offers all kinds of events to celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year. Parades, festivals, concerts, family festivals, light displays and more abound from Coral Springs to Hallandale Beach, from Hollywood to Pembroke Pines, from Plantation and Sunrise to Deerfield Beach to Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
If you're on a budget, you will find that many events are free. Some of the more expensive events offer discounts or cheaper days.
We also have big lists of free and cheap holiday events in Miami-Dade and free and cheap holiday events in Palm Beach County.
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Here is our ultimate day-by-day guide to free and cheap holiday events in Broward County in 2026.
Broward County Holiday Parades and Events in 2026
Free Symphony In Lights holiday display at Gulfstream Village in Hallandale Beach - Entertaining and festive, Symphony In Lights is a free outdoor light show at Gulfstream Park Village, an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Hallandale Beach. Light Show The animated… Read more »
Nova Singers holiday concert discount - Save $5 on a performance featuring Nova Singers by purchasing tickets online before the show. And, if you're a student with ID, you can see the performance for free. Children… Read more »
Broward Women's Chorus holiday concerts - The Broward Women’s Chorus will perform its upcoming holiday concert in three locations in December, in Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park. The concert is called “Carry the Light:… Read more »
Holiday Light-Up events in Broward including drones, inflatables & performances - Popular holiday events in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and other towns in South Florida include lighting & light-up festivities. Events often feature extra fun like live entertainment, activities for kids,… Read more »
Festive parade with floats delights in Plantation - The Plantation Holiday Parade is a festive event that residents look forward to every year. The parade in 2026 is 9 a.m. Saturday, November 21, with a route from Northwest… Read more »
Light Up Fort Lauderdale Beach with entertainment, inflatables & Olas - Thousands of lights & Olas the beach snowman are featured at Light Up The Beach on A1A and Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. The festivities in 2026 are 5:30… Read more »
Hollywood Jazz Festival is free - Hollywood is offering an exciting jazz festival and it's a free event. Hollywood Real Jazz Festival in 2026 is November 20 and November 21 at ArtsPark featuring local and national… Read more »
Dania festivities include dazzling drones, performances & free entry - Light Up Dania Beach offers entertainment, synthetic ice skating rink and a drone show. Photo ops include selfies with Santa. The event in 2026 is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.… Read more »
Free Ocean Way Holiday in Deerfield Beach - Photo ops with Santa, holiday tunes, and light displays are featured at Deerfield Beach's annual Ocean Way Holiday festivities. Ocean Way Holiday in 2026 is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.… Read more »
Water Taxi offers Holiday Lights Tours in Fort Lauderdale - For a fun Florida approach to holiday lights, embark on an excursion on the Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale. This is a fairly pricey and popular holiday activity. Water Taxi… Read more »
Winter holiday festivals, parades, events in Broward 2026 - Winter festivals, fun with Santa, and dazzling light displays are part of the seasonal festivities in South Florida. Broward County offers all kinds of events to celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas,… Read more »
Discount for Holiday Laser Shows at park in Broward - The Holidays in Florida offer a variety of entertaining events and vibrant displays. For a twist, a park in Broward is featuring laser shows. The Drive-In shows in 2026 are… Read more »
Free Holiday Light Up event in Davie with Santa & a horse parade - In Davie, horses are part of the holiday lighting festivities. Holiday Lighting of the Greens Festival includes the Jingle Bell Horse Parade. Live entertainment, Santa, and games are featured. Food is… Read more »
Holiday Fantasy of Lights drive-through in Broward offers discount - For your seasonal entertainment, a drive-thru wonderland of animated light displays is on full display at Tradewinds Park in north Broward. Events for biking and strolling are offered. Holiday Fantasy… Read more »
Light Up Sistrunk with bounce houses, teen fun & toy giveaway - Plenty of things to do and entertainment are featured at Light Up Sistrunk, which promises dancing in the streets and more. The event in 2026 is 5 p.m. to 8… Read more »
Water Taxi in Broward offers discounts & deals - Water Taxi on The Intracoastal Waterway runs scenic routes in Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach, and an express route from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood. Information about Water Taxi and purchasing… Read more »
Plantation Walk offers free outdoor entertainment & events - Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation. Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation… Read more »
Holiday Craft Show and Green Fair in Davie - The holidays in Davie include a vendor fair featuring handmade items, plants and planet-friendly green products. Live music and raffles are featured. What: Holiday Craft Show and Green Fair When:… Read more »
Free entertainment & events at Broward libraries - `Library branches in Broward occasionally feature free entertaining and events including live performances, yoga, and festivals. Some events are for kids and families. Others are aimed at adults. At plenty… Read more »
Kwanzaa events in Broward - Performances, workshops and activities for youngsters are featured at some of the festivities in Broward for Kwanzaa, an African-American holiday. Kwanzaa events in 2025 include Library in Fort Lauderdale Vendors… Read more »
