Light Up Lauderdale (Get Lit)
SeasonalFree; optional new unwrapped toy donation for the toy drive

Light Up Lauderdale (Get Lit)

400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

0 mo–12 yrs

60–150 min

evening

Stroller friendly

Seasonal: Nov 5 (out of season right now) — 2026: Thursday, Nov 5, 5:30–8:30pm at Esplanade Park. Kids Zone 5:30–8:30pm; lighting ceremony 6:30pm.

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale kicks off the holiday season at Esplanade Park: tree lighting on the New River, a Kids Zone, live holiday music, crafts, and a visit from Santa — the start of Light Up Lauderdale's multi-week lights along the river.

Why kids love it

Free, early evening, and Santa plus a Kids Zone without a long drive-thru wait. Be there for the 6:30pm lighting, then head home.

Fort Lauderdale · Coastal Broward

🎒 Packing list

  • • Sunscreen
  • • Water bottles
  • • Snacks
  • • Wipes
  • • Cash for vendors
  • • Optional new unwrapped toy (ages 3–12) for the toy drive tent

Safety notes

  • ! Crowds: use a wearable ID or write your number on toddler's arm
  • ! Hydrate more than you think you need

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