Christmas Near the Beach Festival
Toddler-friendly seasonal event in Hollywood, FL
ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 N Young Circle, Hollywood, FL 330200 mo–18 yrs
60–300 min
afternoon · evening
Seasonal: Dec 12Coming up · Dec 12 — 2026: Saturday, Dec 12, 4–9 PM at ArtsPark at Young Circle. Free. Expires after Dec 12, 2026.
Sat Dec 12, 2026, 4–9 PM at ArtsPark at Young Circle. Free. Not the city's Nov 20 tree lighting.
Christmas Near the Beach Festival at ArtsPark at Young Circle, Sat Dec 12, 2026, 4:00–9:00 PM. Free, with a free Eventbrite RSVP. Open to the public. A 40-foot lighted tree, live music and dance, a live nativity, St. Nick's arrival and free photos with St. Nick, stage giveaways, and a holiday marketplace. Vendors and food trucks sell on site. Faith-based, run by Authentic Love Movement, and held since 2007. This is not the city's Nov 20 tree lighting.
Why kids love it
A free Saturday evening with a lighted tree and free photos with St. Nick. Food trucks sell on site. It runs until 9 PM.
Hollywood · South Broward
🎒 Packing list
- • Sunscreen
- • Water bottles
- • Snacks
- • Wipes
- • Cash for vendors
Safety notes
- ! Crowds: use a wearable ID or write your number on toddler's arm
- ! Hydrate more than you think you need
Parent reviews
Quick facts
- Address
- ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 N Young Circle, Hollywood, FL 33020
- Cost
- Free (vendors and food trucks sell on site)
- Ages
- 0–18 yr
- Time needed
- 60–300 minutes
- Best time
- afternoon and evening
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Shade
- Little or none
- Season
- Dec 12. 2026: Saturday, Dec 12, 4–9 PM at ArtsPark at Young Circle. Free. Expires after Dec 12, 2026.
- Hours
- Sat Dec 12, 2026, 4–9 PM at ArtsPark at Young Circle. Free. Not the city's Nov 20 tree lighting.
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Questions about Christmas Near the Beach Festival
Is Christmas Near the Beach Festival good for toddlers?
Yes. We recommend Christmas Near the Beach Festival for ages 0–18 yr. A free Saturday evening with a lighted tree and free photos with St. Nick. Food trucks sell on site. It runs until 9 PM.
How much does Christmas Near the Beach Festival cost?
Christmas Near the Beach Festival is free. Prices and policies change, so confirm before you go.
How long should we plan for Christmas Near the Beach Festival?
Most families spend 60 to 300 minutes. It is at its best in the afternoon and evening. Sat Dec 12, 2026, 4–9 PM at ArtsPark at Young Circle. Free. Not the city's Nov 20 tree lighting.
Does Christmas Near the Beach Festival have shade, restrooms and stroller access?
Plan for little or no shade. We have no record of restrooms or stroller access here, so check before you go.
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