He’s made his list and checked it twice, all to find out who’s been naughty and nice. Turns out, Miami made the “nice” list, as Jolly Old Saint Nick is coming down a bunch of proverbial South Florida chimneys this year.
Wondering where you can go to visit Santa near you that’s not Dadeland Mall? We’ve also made a list and checked it twice. Here are all the places to see Santa or take Santa pictures around Miami-Dade.
Tree Lighting & Movie Night
Where: Downtown Doral Park – 8395 NW 53rd St, Doral, FLWhen: December 1, 2021 @ 6 PM
Website: Facebook
Dress in some pajamas and enjoy the annual Doral Christmas Tree lighting. While you’re there, watch a special screening of Polar Express and don’t forget those pictures with Santa.
Cookies with Santa
Where: Tinez Farms – 16405 SW 177 Ave, Miami, FLWhen: December 4, 2021 @ 9 AM
Website: Facebook
The 4th annual Cookies with Santa event in Miami is on Saturday, December 4, and will offer a full day of family fun, including Santa photo ops, pop-up shops, face painting, access to the farm, and Christmas trees for sale.
Santa’s Beach Bash
Where: Immaculate Conception Catholic School – 125 W 45th St, Hialeah, FLWhen: December 4, 2021 @ 6:30 PM
Website: allevents.in
Enjoy Christmas decorations, holiday tunes, yummy treats, and pictures with Santa Claus at this Hialeah Christmas event.
Breakfast with Santa!
Where: 2629 Davie Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FLWhen: December 5, 2021 @ 9 AM
Website: Facebook
Eat a healthy breakfast – if you can call scrambled eggs, fried potatoes and bacon “healthy” -- and meet Santa at this Fort Lauderdale Christmas event. Kids can also make crafts, do artwork, and more.
Superhero, Prince & Princess Night
Where: Galleria - 2414 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FLWhen: December 7, 2021 @ 4 PM
Website: galleriamall-fl.com
Dress up as your favorite superhero, prince or princess and take Santa photographs at the Galleria shopping center. If your garb is truly exceptional, you could even win a Santa photo package.
Santa Meet & Greet
Where: Sandrell Rivers Theater - 6103 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FLWhen: December 10-12 & 17-19, 2021
Website: dthollywoodbeach.com
Meet Santa for free, but don’t forget to bring $7 for Santa Claus pics and buy $10 tickets for hot cocoa and cookies.
Night of Lights
Where: Pinecrest Gardens – 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FLWhen: December 10, 2021 – January 2, 2022
Website: pinecrestgardens.org
Enjoy delicious holiday treats, a cocktail (adults only), listen to a story told by Mrs. Claus, and amazing Christmas light displays in South Florida. When he’s not too busy, Santa will stop by for a few special appearances on select nights.
Story-Time & Photos with Santa
Where: Deering Estate - 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FLWhen: December 11, 2021 @ 10 AM
Website: deeringestate.org
Get tickets to meet Santa and listen to him tell stories, all from a safe distance in the Great Hall at Deering Estate. Visitors can also purchase Santa photos.
Christmas Near the Beach
Where: ArtsPark Young Circle – 1 Young Circle, Hollywood, FLWhen: December 11, 2021 @ 4 PM
Website: sunny.org
For 15 years, Christmas Near the Beach has been one of the area’s best holiday events and places to see Santa in Hollywood. In addition to taking pics with Santa, guests will also hear Christmas carolers and live musical performances, eat some yummy treats and enjoy a night of fun.
Lunch with Santa
Where: Hard Rock Café - 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FLWhen: December 18, 2021 @ 12 PM
Website: Facebook
Tickets include a pre-made lunch (kid or adult), pictures with Santa, and cookie decorating.
Meet and Greet with Santa
Where: Sandrell Rivers Theater – 6103 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FLWhen: December 19, 2021 @ 2 PM
Website: ftfshows.com
Visit and take pictures with Santa at his workshop when he brings the North Pole to Sandrell Rivers Theater. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served to guests.
Santa Brought Gifts to Braman Genesis
This year, our luxury car dealership in Miami has all your Christmas miracles. From the refined new Genesis G80 sedan to the marvelous GV70 SUV, our Christmas deals on the latest Genesis models will have you feeling extra special this Holiday season. Give your Braman Genesis salesperson a call at (786) 574-3093 to book a test drive or learn more about our Curbside Concierge program.
