Holiday happenings and festive seasonal events

This is a list of reader-submitted public, in-person events. CDC social distancing and other guidelines may apply. Please use the contact information to verify details. All programs and activities are subject to change without notice.

Annual Holiday Open House, Pembroke Pines, 6-8 p.m. Dec .16. City of Pembroke Pines Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus, 301 NW 103rd Ave. Face masks required inside. RSVP at 954- 4506888 or emails felix@ppines.com.

12 th annual‘ Ho liGay’ Celebration & Toy Drive, Miami Beach, 6- 9 p.m. Dec .16. LGBT Visitor Center, Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, 1130 Washington Ave., 1st Floor. 305- 6734440. Bring an unwrapped toy. RSVP at gaybizmiami.com.

Holiday Movies by Moonlight, Fort Lauderdale ,6:30-9 p.m. Dec .16. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends to enjoy movies for all ages. Snacks and drinks are available to purchase. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Oceanside Park, A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. theloopflb.com/ events.

Holiday concert and sing along, Boynt on Beach ,7-8:30 p.m. Dec .16. Gold Coast Band performs. First Baptist Church, 301 N. Seacrest Blvd. Get tickets at bit. ly/ 3q7NSR5. $ 10.

Senior Center’ s Holiday Party, Boynt on Beach ,1-3 p.m. Dec .17. Senior Center. 1 021 S. Federal Highway. Senior Center registration required to attend. 561- 7426570. boynton- beach. org $ 3-$ 5.

Meals on Wheels Holiday Gift Box Program Volunteers, Plantation, 8 a.m .-4 p.m. through Dec .17. Volunteers are needed to sort, wrap, pack and deliver gift boxes for homebound seniors. Meals on Wheels SFL Headquarters, 451 N. State Road 7. Register at 954- 714- 7922 or mowsoflo/org./ holiday opportunities.

Garden of Lights at Flamingo Gardens, Davie, 5-10 p.m. Dec .17-30. Annual holiday event features an after- hours, self- guided walk through the holiday adorned garden. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie .954-4732955. flamingogardens.org. $ 9.95-$ 12.95.

Santa’ s Workshop: Meet & Greet with Santa, Miami ,5-7 p.m. Dec. 17, 18, and 24. Breakfast with Santa 9-11 a.m. Dec. 19; and Holiday Marketplace open daily through Dec. 26. InterContinental Miami, Grove Ballroom, 100 Chopin Plaza. 305- 5771000. icmiamihotel.com/ winter- wonderland. Prices vary.

Winter Festival, Mar gate ,6-10 p.m. Dec .17. Features rides for children, arts and crafts activities, music, and food vendors. Presented by the Margate Parks and Recreation Dept. 954- 972- 6458. Margate Boulevard and State Road 7. Free admission. margatefl.com.

Symphonic Band holiday concert, Davie, 7: 309:30 p.m. Dec .17. Join us for a variety of selections performed by the percussion ensemble, brass choir, and woodwinds f rom Broward College. Bailey Hall, 3501 Davie Road. 954- 201- 6843. bit. ly/ 3dANEKN. Free.

Family Holiday, West Palm Beach ,8-10 p.m. Dec. 17-18; and 2-4 p.m. Dec .19. Actor’s Rep Theatre, 1000 N. Dixie Highway, West

Palm Beach. 561- 833- 7529. Get tickets at actorsrep.org/ familyholiday. $ 15-$ 25.

North Pole Pajama Party, Fort Lauderdale, 9-11 a.m. Dec .18.“The Polar Express” in the IMAX Theater starts at 11 a.m. Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 SW Second St. $ 20-$ 30. mods. org/ northpole.

‘Music th on ’& Pet photos, Palm Beach Gardens ,10:30 a.m .-6 p.m. Dec. 18. Features performances by students in the Palm Beach County schools to benefit Make A Wish Foundation. Pet photos 7-9 p.m. Dec .19. Make your fur baby photo reservations at 561- 775- 7750. The Gardens Mall, one mile east of I- 95 on PGA Boulevard. thegardensmall.com.

Voices of Angels: Miami Children’s Chorus annual holiday concert, Coral Gables ,6-7:30 p.m. Dec .18. First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables, 536 Coral Way. bit. ly/ 3DDrrq2. $ 15.

Winter Wonderland, Riviera Beach ,6-8 p.m. Dec. 1 8. Features holiday lights and snow, plus live entertainment for the whole family, including a 9- hole putt- putt course and holiday i ce skating rink f or $ 5 per person. Riviera Beach Marina Village, 190 E. 13th St. 561- 844- 3408. eventbrite. com/ e/ 183511476767. Free.

Zoo Lights, Miami, 6:30-10 p.m. Friday- Saturday through Dec .18. Features a million bright animal shaped lights and dazzling tree lights and a 26- foot- tall LED holiday tree. Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 1 52nd St. 305- 2510400. See zoomiami. org for more holiday activities and animal encounters. $ 16.95$ 20.95.

47th annual Holiday Boat Parade, Boca Raton, 6:30 p.m. Dec .18. Boats will light up the waterways beginning at the C- 15 Canal, traveling south, with bleacher viewing at Red Reef Park. myboca.us/ specialevents.

Home for the Holidays & Victorian Christmas tours, Fort Lauderdale, Holiday tours are available in time increments starting at 7 p.m. Dec .18-23 with a maximum of 10 visitors per tour. Historic Stranahan House & Museum, 335 SE Sixth Ave. RSVP: 954- 5244736. stranahanhouse.org/ events. Home for the Holidays $ 50; Christmas tours $ 30.

Holiday Screen on the Green, Pompano Beach, 7-10 p.m. Dec .18. Festive family movie night with t he new classic “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.” Parks & Recreation: 954-786-4111. Refreshments available .1700 NE Eighth St. Free. parks. pompanobeachfl.gov.

Sounds of The Season with New World Symphony, Miami Beach, 7:30 p.m. Dec .18. Outdoor Wallcast concert, open to the pubic. 305- 673- 3331. New World Center, 500 17th St., Miami Beach. nws. edu. Tickets not required.

Santa’ s Flight Academy, Miami, noon -8 p.m. Dec .19-24. Enjoy the wonder of the North Pole in the Magic City this holiday season. Dolphin Mall, 11401 NW 12th St., Miami. 305- 365- 7446. Book photo appointments online at bit. ly/ 3ypCa6G. $ 39.99-$ 49.99.

Santa’ s Post at Command Centre open, Miami ,1-5 p.m. through Dec. 19. Visit t he dedicated Santa Centre at the garden deck. Kids can sit on Santa’s lap for a complimentary photo. Brickell City Centre, 701 S. Miami Ave. 305- 350- 9922. bricke ll city centre. com. Free.

A Seraphic Fire Christmas, Cutler Bay, 4- 5: 30 p.m. Dec .19. Socially distanced seating. 786- 5735300. South Miami- Dade Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211th St. Tickets available at smdcac.org. $ 20-$ 55.

‘ Thank Yule’ for Being a Friend, Fort Lauderdale ,4-5:30 p.m .; multiple shows through Dec .19. Island City Stage, 2304 N. Dixie Highway. 917- 5249072. b it. ly/3DFcN io. $ 15-$ 45.

Home for the Holidays concert, Fort Lauderdale ,6-8 p.m. Dec .19. Holiday concert by Bro ward Women’s Choral Group. Sunshine Cathedral, 1480 SW Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954- 942- 8711. bit. ly/ 3F1C9bK. $ 20-$ 25.

Forest and Field of Light, Pinecrest, 6- 9 p. m. Dec. 19- Jan 2. Features an extraordinary large- scale, site- specific light install ation by Bruce Munro. Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road. 305- 669- 6990. pinecrestgardens.org. $ 20.

Jonathan Antoine’s Christmasland live, Fort Lauderdale ,7:30 p.m. Dec. 21. Immerse yourself in the thrilling musical talent of Jonathan Antoine. The Parker, 707 NE Eighth St. 954- 462- 0222. browardcenter. org/ events. $ 35.50$ 148.

Bee Gees Christmas, Fort Lauderdale ,8 p.m. Dec. 22. Deck the halls with disco balls this year. The Parker, 707 NE Eighth St. 954- 462- 0222. browardcenter. org/ events. $ 39.50$ 67.50.

Garden of Lights, West Palm Beach, 6: 30- 8: 30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, through Dec. 23. Features thousands of jewel- toned lights to illuminate and amplify the lush tropical foliage, majestic trees, and signature structures along an easy- to - follow route. Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail. $ 7-$ 15. mounts. org.

Holiday Magical Park, Miramar, 4 p.m .- midnight Thursday- Sunday, except Dec. 24 when gates open at noon. Runs through Jan. 2. Features a wonderland of holiday lights, giant Nativity scene, photo ops with Santa and his elves, 30- foot- high inflatables, a 3- story roller coaster and more. Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway. $ 40 adult; under 12 free at ticketmaster. com.

Peter Mayer’s ‘ Stars & Promises’ Christmas tour, Fort Lauderdale, 7-10 p.m. Dec .25. Features seven- piece band. Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd. 954- 828- 2690. A portion of the proceeds benefits Dillard Center for the Arts. theloopflb.com/ events. Bring a blanket for free show; reserved chairs $ 10-$ 25; VIPs $ 80.

Making & receiving Kwanzaa gifts outdoors, Del ray Beach ,2:30 p.m. Dec. 26. Kuumba Village (formerly Make-A-Gift Village) will welcome families to celebrate the holidays by making their own gifts and enjoying live music, art activities, storytelling for children, and food. Spady Cultural Heritage Museum ,170 NW Fifth Ave. Call 561- 2798883 or visit spadymuseum.com.

Let It Snow, Dania Pointe, 7- 8: 30 p.m. through Dec. 26. Everyone is invited to participate in winter amusement, including a snow globe spectacle every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through December, ( except on Dec. 24); and a snowman experience 1-6 p.m. through Dec .19 on the Great Lawn. Dania Pointe Shopping Mall, 139 S. Compass Way. See dani

apointe. com.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Fort Lauderdale, 7 p.m. Dec .26-27. As leigh load of charm and sparkle lights up the stage. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave. 954- 462- 0222. browardcenter. org/ events. $ 29-$ 69.

Christmas with t he Countess, Fort Lauderdale ,8 p.m. Dec .26. Luann de Lesseps( a.k.a.Coun tess Luann) is a reality television star, author, actress, singer and mother. Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, 707 NE Eighth St. 954- 462- 0222. browardcenter. org/ events. $ 43-$ 148.

Winter Wonderland Christmas Tree Extravaganza, Plantation ,10 a.m .4:30 p.m. through Dec .30. Annual holiday exhibit features over 45 themed Christmas trees. Plantation Historical Museum, 511 N. Fig Tree Lane. 954- 7972722. plantation. org/ museum. Free.

Holidays in The Square, West Palm Beach, 6: 30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. nightly shows through Dec. 31. The Square, 700 S. Rosemary Ave. the square west palm. com. Special event parking of $15 start sat 3 p.m.

Ring in the Holidays with a Symphony in Lights, Hallandale Beach, 6-11 p.m. through Dec .31. Gulfstream Park Village at Gulfstream Park & Casino, 901 S. Federal Highway. 954- 454- 7000. Free. gulfstreampark.com.

Noon Year’s Eve, Fort Lauderdale ,10 a.m .-5 p.m. Dec .31. Join MODS for an epic event for the entire family, featuring a midday celebration with im me rs ive activities, music, dancing and a “Ball Drop” at noon. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St. mods. org. Included in museum admission. $ 19-$ 24.

Actor’s Workshop New Year’s Eve masquerade party, West Palm Beach, 7-10 p.m. Dec .31. Bob Carter’s Actor’s Workshop & Repertory Company, 1000 N. Dixie Highway. 561-833-7529. RSVP at actorsrep.org. $ 25.

Water Taxi holiday lights cruises, 6: 30- 8: 30 p.m. through Jan .2. Get the best view of holiday lights along the New River’ s span of elegant waterfront homes. Between Riverside Hotel and Stranahan House ,335 SE Sixth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale. 270- 839- 1218. watertaxi. com. $ 15; under age 3 free.

Lights 4 Hope, West Palm Beach, open 6 p.m. weekends except Dec. 24 and 31. Drive-through display fundraiser through Jan. 2. Holiday spectacle is spread out along a 1- mile route at Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forrest Hill Blvd. lights4hope.org. $ 15-$ 35.

Holiday Fantasy of Lights, Coconut Creek, 6-10:30 p.m. through Jan. 2. Safe and fun for the entire family. A portion of the proceeds benefit Gilda’s Club of South Florida. Tradewinds Park, 3600 N. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. 954- 829- 4173. holiday lights drive th ru. com. $ 18-$ 45 price is per carload.

Zoo Lights, West Palm Beach ,6-9 p.m ., Friday-Sunday nights through Jan. 2, presented by Florida Power & Light. Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, 1301 Summit Blvd. 561- 547- 9453. Closed holidays. palmbeachzoo.org/ zoo lights .$12.95$ 14.95; reserved at hourly intervals.

Magical Snow fall, Miami ,7 p.m. through Jan. 2. The mall is transformed into a winter wonderland for children of all ages to enjoy as the magical snowfall shows capture a child’s imagination. Dolphin Mall, 11401 NW 12th St., Miami. 305- 365- 7446. shopdolphinmall.com/ events. Free.

Ignite Your Light, Pembroke Pines, 6 - 1 1 p.m. through Jan .3. Ignite your curiosity, ignite your imagination. Outdoor experience with reserved times at 1.5- hourly intervals; days and times vary. C. B. Smith Park ,900, N. Flamingo Road. 954- 8519599. ignitecb. com. $ 14.95$ 76.95. bit. ly/ 30HuiRK.