Winter Break with Kids in South Florida (2026–27)
Dates and prices below are from each listing. Confirm on the official page before you go.
Two weeks off and a lot of days to fill. Break camps, Noon Year's Eve parties made for little ones, and more from Dec 19 to Jan 6.
A few things to know:
- The camps on this page start Dec 21 and are priced by the day or the week.
- Noon Year's Eve parties are on Dec 31, in the daytime.
- The window runs through Jan 6 so Three Kings Day is included. Those events go on this list as cities post them.
- Holiday lights that stay up after Christmas are on the holiday lights guide, linked below.
Palm Beach County (4)Broward County (3)Miami-Dade County (2)
Palm Beach County (4)
A winter camp at the Cox Science Center, Noon Year's Eve there and in Boca Raton, and a Kwanzaa performance at CityPlace in West Palm Beach.
- Cox Science Center Winter Camp
West Palm Beach · Dec 21 – Dec 31
Science camp $264, tech camp $284 per 4-day week (members 10% off); before/aftercare $18 per day
- Afrique Ngozi Dance & Drums Kwanzaa Performance (CityPlace)
West Palm Beach · Dec 26
Cost not posted; call ahead
- Noon Year's Eve at Cox Science Center
West Palm Beach · Dec 31
Event price not posted; general admission is $26 adults, $24 teens and seniors, $22 kids 3–12 (each $2 off through Apr 16, 2027), free under 3 and for members. Call 561-832-1988 to confirm
- Noon Year's Eve Party: Holiday FUN-TACULAR (Boca Raton)
Boca Raton · Dec 31
$12 residents / $15 non-residents per child; one adult free per paid child, extra adults $5. Preregister by Dec 30
Broward County (3)
Winter camps at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and the Museum of Discovery and Science, plus Noon Year's Eve at MODS.
- Camp Live Oak Winter Camp (Hugh Taylor Birch State Park)
Fort Lauderdale · Dec 21 – Dec 31
$85/day or $425/week
- MODS Winter Break Camp: Winter WonderLab and Let It Glow
Fort Lauderdale · Dec 21 – Dec 31
$300 per 4-day week ($275 members); aftercare $75 per week
- Noon Year's Eve at MODS
Fort Lauderdale · Dec 31
Included with museum admission
Miami-Dade County (2)
Winter camps at Zoo Miami and Frost Science.
- Frost Science Winter Camp: Epic Earth and Space Quest
Miami · Dec 21 – Dec 31
$429 per 4-day session (non-member); Dual members $15 off, Crew members $50 off; lunch and aftercare included
- Zoo Miami Winter Camp: Jingle Jungle and Merry and Wild
Miami · Dec 21 – Dec 30
$175 per camper per 3-day session; Zoo Miami members $140 (20% off with code)
Holiday lights still on after Christmas
26 Christmas and holiday-light listings run past Dec 25. They stay on the Christmas list, not on this one. See the holiday lights guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which dates does this winter break page cover?
Dec 19, 2026 through Jan 6, 2027, so New Year's Day and Three Kings Day are both inside the window.
Where are the holiday lights?
Christmas lights, tree lightings and Santa visits stay on the holiday lights guide. Many of those displays keep running after Dec 25. This page is break camps, Noon Year's Eve and the other non-Christmas listings in the window.
Hours, admission and conditions change — always verify before you head out. Activities are suggestions only; you know your child best, and supervision around water is essential.