SPONSORED PICKS OF THE WEEK

• Don’t miss A Christmas Carol, the Musical live onstage at Actors’ Playhouse – click here for tickets
• Treat kids 5-12 to a week or two of animal adventures, hands-on activities, crafts, stories & snacks at Jungle Island’s Winter Camp. Email or click here to register & get more info.
• Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples is a brain-building powerhouse and SWFL’s first museum devoted to exclusively to play and discovery. Click here for more info!
• Treat your munchkins to a free Music Together with Rachel demo class. Kids 0-5 are welcome, but space is limited – please RSVP here.

DON’T MISS THE MIAMI CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL
Don’t miss an exciting week of intelligent films for children and teens at the Miami International Children’s Film Festival. December 24 – 29. Opening and Closing Days’ Family Fun on the Plaza is free and open to the public. Face painting, balloon animals, and music and dancing. Included during the Festival are two hands-on workshops to engage your child’s creativity. Click here for info & tickets.

DON’T MISS MCM’S MUSIC MAKERS STUDIO!
Explore the magic of music in the new Music Makers Studio. Dance on our Big Piano™ featured in the movie BIG, starring Tom Hanks and designed by world renowned artist Remo Saraceni. And explore our new interactive musical exhibits! Join us for a ribbon cutting at 11am! Click here for info.

FRIDAY

• Play for free at MCM
• Join a gingerbread house workshop at IKEA
• Celebrate Hanukkah with bounce houses, donuts & latkes in Aventura
• Kick off your weekend with a campfire & night hike

DON’T MISS THE MIAMI CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL
Don’t miss an exciting week of intelligent films for children and teens at the Miami International Children’s Film Festival. December 24 – 29. Opening and Closing Days’ Family Fun on the Plaza is free and open to the public. Face painting, balloon animals, and music and dancing. Included during the Festival are two hands-on workshops to engage your child’s creativity. Click here for details.

SATURDAY

• Give back as a family at the Set the Table Holiday Sort-A-Thon at Feeding South Florida
• Geek out at Science Saturday at Miami Science Barge
• Check out a free Sounds of the Season WallCast at SoundScape Park
• Treat your crew to a free al fresco screening of Big in Downtown Dadeland

DON’T MISS FAMILY DAY IN THE MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT
The Miami Design District + ICA Miami present Family Day this Sunday from 1-3pm. Make holiday mementos like menorahs, winter crowns and greeting cards; enjoy festive musical and dance performances + storytelling, and more! The fun takes place inside the Moore Building at 4040 NE 2nd Avenue with free parking available at City View and Palm Court garages. Click here for details.

SUNDAY

• Have a free breakfast with Santa
• Treat your little one to a mommy & me luncheon at Full Bloom
• Wind down your weekend with Holiday Tea at American Girl

DON’T MISS NIGHT OF LIGHTS AT PINECREST GARDENS
Experience enchanted nights like no other as Pinecrest Gardens transforms into a holiday wonderland illuminated by spectacular holiday lights! Presented by Live Like Bella, a foundation for childhood cancer, features pictures with Santa, midway rides, Christmas music, pony rides and performances on select dates featuring story tellers, ballet and more! Click here for details.

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