Festive seasonal exhibits and holiday light displays in Broward offer dazzling family-friendly entertainment. Some are free.
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Holiday lights & holiday displays in Broward
Symphony of Lights, free
November 13 -December 31 Symphony of Lights display, outdoor light show dancing to festive holiday tunes, on the hour 6 p.m. – 11 p.m., free, Gulfstream Park Village, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, 954-454-7000
Water Taxi Holiday Lights
Water Taxi offers holiday lights excursions on The Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale. Reservations and payment online are required. Adult fares are $35. For kids 3 – 11, the price is $15. Order tickets online.
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Winter Wonderland
Festive decorated trees and other holiday decorations are featured at a free Winter Wonderland attraction in Plantation.
The display is usually open 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays – Saturdays November 20 – December 30, with free entry.
display is not open:
- November 25-26
- December 24-25
Plantation Historical Museum, 511 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation 33317, website, 954-797-2722
Olas The Snowman
On display as of November 23 “Olas,” a 20-foot snowman is on display at A1A and Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Las Olas Oceanside Park is at 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316
Holiday Fantasy of Lights drive-thru, with discount opportunities
Holiday Fantasy of Lights in North Broward is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. November 19 – January 2, drive-thru display. $22 per vehicle. $45 for bus & other vehicles with at least 12 people. $17 value nights & $5 off discount voucher offered, read Holiday Fantasy of Lights in North Broward. Tradewinds Park is at 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek 33073. For information about the park, 954-357-8870 or Holiday Fantasy online
Garden of Lights, Flaming Gardens
Garden of Lights events are 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. December 17 & 18, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. December 19-23 & December 26-30 @ Flamingo Gardens
- The evening lights event is included with regular entry fee paid during the day for Flamingo Gardens
- For the evening event only, fee is $12.95 for ages 12 & older, $9.95 for ages 3-11, & free for 2 & younger. Free for members. Online purchase recommended.
Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie 33330, 954-473-2955, website
Garden of Lights Christmas Lights In The Acres, $10 vehicle
Christmas Lights In The Acres
Formerly a free event, tickets are required for popular & impressive light show synchronized to festive tunes. Fee is $10 per vehicle. Purchase tickets on an app. Christmas In The Acres app. Varied dates, weather permitting at Plantation Baptist Church, Facebook
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