Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights
Toddler-friendly seasonal event in Miami Beach, FL
1440 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 3313912 mo–14 yrs
45–120 min
evening
Seasonal: Dec 12 – Dec 20 (out of season right now) — 2026: Sat Dec 12 at 6:15 & 7:15pm (Holiday Extravaganza with drone show, viewed from Lummus Park); Sun Dec 13, Sat Dec 19, Sun Dec 20 at 6 & 7:30pm, at 1440 Ocean Dr. Free. Expires after Dec 20, 2026.
Miami Beach Classical Music Festival and the City of Miami Beach's free Holiday Festival of Lights on Ocean Drive -- a live orchestra, projection mapping on the Art Deco facades, a 20-ft tree, 'snow,' and appearances by Santa, the Grinch, and Elsa. The Dec 12 Holiday Extravaganza adds the city's holiday drone show (view from Lummus Park).
Why kids love it
Free outdoor show with Elsa, the Grinch, Santa, and snow -- pick the early 6pm show for little ones.
Miami Beach · Miami-Dade
🎒 Packing list
- • Sunscreen
- • Water bottles
- • Snacks
- • Wipes
- • Cash for vendors
- • Low chairs or blanket
Safety notes
- ! Crowds: use a wearable ID or write your number on toddler's arm
- ! Hydrate more than you think you need
- ! Ocean Drive gets crowded -- keep littles in the stroller or carrier
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Quick facts
- Address
- 1440 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
- Cost
- Free; bring your own seating
- Ages
- 12 mo–14 yr
- Time needed
- 45–120 minutes
- Best time
- evening
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Shade
- Little or none
- Stroller access
- Yes
- Season
- Dec 12 – Dec 20. 2026: Sat Dec 12 at 6:15 & 7:15pm (Holiday Extravaganza with drone show, viewed from Lummus Park); Sun Dec 13, Sat Dec 19, Sun Dec 20 at 6 & 7:30pm, at 1440 Ocean Dr. Free. Expires after Dec 20, 2026.
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Questions about Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights
Is Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights good for toddlers?
Yes. We recommend Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights for ages 12 mo–14 yr. Free outdoor show with Elsa, the Grinch, Santa, and snow -- pick the early 6pm show for little ones.
How much does Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights cost?
Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights is free. Prices and policies change, so confirm before you go.
How long should we plan for Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights?
Most families spend 45 to 120 minutes. It is at its best in the evening.
Does Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights have shade, restrooms and stroller access?
Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights 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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