Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration (Coral Gables)
Toddler-friendly seasonal event in Coral Gables, FL
Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 331340 mo–18 yrs
60–180 min
afternoon
Seasonal: Dec 6Coming up · Dec 6 — 2026: Sunday, Dec 6, 1:30–4:30 PM at Ponce Circle Park. Free. Not the Dec 8 City Hall menorah. Expires after Dec 6, 2026.
Sun Dec 6, 2026, 1:30–4:30 PM at Ponce Circle Park. Free. Gelt drop at 4 PM. Not the Dec 8 City Hall menorah.
City of Coral Gables Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration at Ponce Circle Park, Sun Dec 6, 2026, 1:30–4:30 PM. Free and open to the public. Live music, family activities, crafts, holiday treats, a menorah lighting, a fire truck parade, and a chocolate gelt drop at 4 PM. This is not the City Hall menorah lighting on Tue Dec 8.
Why kids love it
A free Sunday afternoon in the park with a menorah lighting and a gelt drop at 4 PM. Separate from the Dec 8 City Hall lighting.
Coral Gables · Central Miami-Dade
🎒 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
- Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- 0–18 yr
- Time needed
- 60–180 minutes
- Best time
- afternoon
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Shade
- Little or none
- Season
- Dec 6. 2026: Sunday, Dec 6, 1:30–4:30 PM at Ponce Circle Park. Free. Not the Dec 8 City Hall menorah. Expires after Dec 6, 2026.
- Hours
- Sun Dec 6, 2026, 1:30–4:30 PM at Ponce Circle Park. Free. Gelt drop at 4 PM. Not the Dec 8 City Hall menorah.
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Questions about Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration (Coral Gables)
Is Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration (Coral Gables) good for toddlers?
Yes. We recommend Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration (Coral Gables) for ages 0–18 yr. A free Sunday afternoon in the park with a menorah lighting and a gelt drop at 4 PM. Separate from the Dec 8 City Hall lighting.
How much does Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration (Coral Gables) cost?
Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration (Coral Gables) is free. Prices and policies change, so confirm before you go.
How long should we plan for Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration (Coral Gables)?
Most families spend 60 to 180 minutes. It is at its best in the afternoon. Sun Dec 6, 2026, 1:30–4:30 PM at Ponce Circle Park. Free. Gelt drop at 4 PM. Not the Dec 8 City Hall menorah.
Does Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration (Coral Gables) 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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