{"id":7236,"date":"2023-12-04T14:10:37","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T14:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.munchkinfun.com\/?p=7236"},"modified":"2024-01-13T13:20:37","modified_gmt":"2024-01-13T13:20:37","slug":"dec23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.munchkinfun.com\/blog\/dec23","title":{"rendered":"December Family FUN in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Hello HOLIDAYS! Break out the tinsel and get festive this month at events throughout the Sunshine State&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Broward<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Wonderland and the Rink at Las Olas Oceanside<\/b> <strong>Park<\/strong>. Nov 13 &#8211; Jan 1, <a href=\"https:\/\/theloopflb.ticketspice.com\/the-rink-at-wonderland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for info<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Broward<\/strong><b> Center Holiday Spectacular<\/b>. Dec 10, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.browardcenter.org\/events\/detail\/broward-center-holiday-spectacular-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for info<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>South Florida Chanukah Festival at Hard Rock Live<\/strong>. Dec 12, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com\/events\/chanukah-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for info<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garden of Lights at Flamingo Gardens<\/strong>. Dec 15-30, <a href=\"https:\/\/flamingogardens.org\/events-calendar\/garden-of-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for info<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>North Pole Pajama Parties at MODS<\/strong>. Dec 16, <a href=\"https:\/\/mods.org\/signature-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for info<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/winterfestparade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade<\/strong><\/a>. Dec 16. <a href=\"https:\/\/winterfestparade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for info<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Jacksonville<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Colors of the Wild at Jacksonville Zoo<\/strong>. Nov 19 &#8211; Feb 18, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonvillezoo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for details<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deck the Chairs<\/strong>. Various dates &amp; locations, <a href=\"https:\/\/deckthechairs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for details<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dazzling Nights at Jacksonville Arboretum<\/strong>. Nov 24 &#8211; Dec 29, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazzlingjax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for details<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Gingerbread Extravaganza at Old St. Andrew&#8217;s Church<\/strong>. Dec 8-27, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jaxhistory.org\/gingerbread-extravaganza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for details<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Miami<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami. <\/b>Nov 24 &#8211; Dec 30, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoomiami.org\/upcoming-events\/event\/zoo-lights-miami-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for details<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Winter Wonderland at Miami Children&#8217;s Museum<\/strong>. Ongoing, <a href=\"https:\/\/10315a.blackbaudhosting.com\/10315a\/page.aspx?pid=213&amp;tab=2&amp;txobjid=705653b3-ced4-4b4b-ab08-138661abc283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for details<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holiday Activities at Deering Estate<\/strong>. Ongoing, <a href=\"https:\/\/deeringestate.org\/events\/category\/miami-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for details<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Night of Lights at Pinecrest Gardens<\/strong>. Dec 9-30, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/nights-of-lights-tickets-728447926357?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for info<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Orlando<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unicorn World<\/strong>. This interactive experience features unicorns, rainbows, and all things magical. There will be photo opportunities, games, crafts, and more. It takes place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Nov 18-19, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theunicornworld.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for details<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Festival of the Trees at OMA<\/strong>. This annual event features beautifully decorated Christmas trees, as well as shopping, dining, and entertainment. Nov 10 &#8211; Dec 19, <a href=\"https:\/\/omart.org\/events\/festival_of_trees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for details<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ICE! at Gaylord Palms<\/strong>. This indoor winter wonderland features ice sculptures, slides, and other attractions. Nov 22 &#8211; Jan 7, <a href=\"https:\/\/christmasatgaylordpalms.marriott.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for details<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disney&#8217;s Very Merriest Christmas Party<\/strong>. This special event takes place at Magic Kingdom Park and features parades, fireworks, character meet-and-greets, and more. It is a ticketed event. Nov 8 &#8211; Dec 22, click here for details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Universal&#8217;s Holidays<\/strong>. This annual event features holiday-themed parades, shows,<span class=\"animating\"> and attractions.<\/span><span class=\"animating\"> It is included with regular park admission. Nov 12 &#8211; Dec 31, <a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/events-tours\/magic-kingdom\/mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for details<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Palm Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>LagoonFest<\/strong>. LagoonFest This family-friendly event features live music, food trucks, and activities for kids. Nov 4, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepalmbeaches.com\/lagoonfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for details<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/13th-annual-downtown-west-palm-beach-art-festival-tickets-741743222947\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Downtown West Palm Beach Arts Festival<\/strong><\/a>. This annual event features fine art from over 100 artists, as well as live music, entertainment, and activities for kids. Nov 18-19, click here for details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Affair of the Arts<\/strong>. This annual event features fine art from over 200 artists, as well as live music, entertainment, and activities for kids. Nov 25-26, <a href=\"https:\/\/festivalmanagementgroup.com\/affair-of-the-arts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for details<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sandi Lighting Ceremony<\/strong>. This annual event kicks off the holiday season in West Palm Beach with the lighting of the world&#8217;s only 700-ton sand tree. Nov 30, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpb.org\/government\/community-events\/events\/holiday-in-paradise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for details<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tampa Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Busch Gardens Christmas Town<\/strong>. This annual event features millions of lights, holiday-themed shows and rides, and a visit with Santa Claus. Nov 11 &#8211; Jan 7, <a href=\"https:\/\/buschgardens.com\/tampa\/events\/christmas-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for details<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Christmas in the Wild at Zoo Tampa<\/strong>. Christmas in the Wild features one of Tampa Bay\u2019s largest light displays, delectable holiday treats, amazing wildlife and new festive adventures. This year is bigger, better, and brighter than ever, with festive entertainment that the whole family will enjoy. Nov 24 &#8211; Dec 17, <a href=\"https:\/\/zootampa.org\/events\/christmas-in-the-wild\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here for details<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" 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