Christmas By-The-Sea (Lauderdale-By-The-Sea)
Toddler-friendly seasonal event in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Commercial Blvd, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 3330812 mo–12 yrs
45–120 min
evening
Seasonal: Dec 2 (out of season right now) — 2026: Wednesday, Dec 2, 5-8pm, downtown Lauderdale-By-The-Sea (Commercial Blvd area). Free. Date per discoverlbts.com; venue and format from prior years -- confirm before going. Expires after Dec 2, 2026.
Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea's free Christmas By-The-Sea -- the town tree lighting plus a holiday and seaside gift and craft market downtown, and letters to Santa for kids. Location and activities are from prior-year listings; confirm details before going.
Why kids love it
A small-town, walkable seaside tree lighting -- kids can write a letter to Santa and be home by bedtime.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · Coastal 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
- Commercial Blvd, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- 12 mo–12 yr
- Time needed
- 45–120 minutes
- Best time
- evening
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Shade
- Little or none
- Stroller access
- Yes
- Season
- Dec 2. 2026: Wednesday, Dec 2, 5-8pm, downtown Lauderdale-By-The-Sea (Commercial Blvd area). Free. Date per discoverlbts.com; venue and format from prior years -- confirm before going. Expires after Dec 2, 2026.
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Questions about Christmas By-The-Sea (Lauderdale-By-The-Sea)
Is Christmas By-The-Sea (Lauderdale-By-The-Sea) good for toddlers?
Yes. We recommend Christmas By-The-Sea (Lauderdale-By-The-Sea) for ages 12 mo–12 yr. A small-town, walkable seaside tree lighting -- kids can write a letter to Santa and be home by bedtime.
How much does Christmas By-The-Sea (Lauderdale-By-The-Sea) cost?
Christmas By-The-Sea (Lauderdale-By-The-Sea) is free. Prices and policies change, so confirm before you go.
How long should we plan for Christmas By-The-Sea (Lauderdale-By-The-Sea)?
Most families spend 45 to 120 minutes. It is at its best in the evening.
Does Christmas By-The-Sea (Lauderdale-By-The-Sea) have shade, restrooms and stroller access?
Christmas By-The-Sea (Lauderdale-By-The-Sea) has stroller access. Plan for little or no shade. We have no record of restrooms here, so check before you go.
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