The merriest of shopping and activations to get you and your loved ones in the spirit of the season this Thanksgiving through Christmas Day. Featuring Family-Friendly events such as Santa’s Photo Studio, Animated Christmas Tree, Gnaughty Gnome Scavenger Hunt, North Pole Express Mail, and Santa Paws Dog Park, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to create gift-wrapped family memories you’ll cherish for years to come!
Bayfront Holiday Village will transform Bayfront Park into a shopping and entertainment destination for locals and tourists alike.
About this Event
The Village will become one of Miami’s most iconic offerings during the holiday season. All accomplished while keeping high family values and a welcoming atmosphere. Come for the weather, stay for the great shopping and entertainment.
The Shops at Bayfront Holiday Village
A
collection of hand-picked shops to help you get the most out of your
holiday shopping. Pick out the perfect gift for friends and family – or
maybe something up for yourself!
Animated Christmas Tree
The
iconic 50-foot Christmas tree sits in the middle of the Park and is
traditional… by most accounts. But once an hour, every hour, the park
get quiet, the music revs up, and the tree displays one of the most
unique animated light shows you’ll see anywhere.
DAILY ACTIVATIONS
The Shops at Bayfront Holiday Village
A
collection of hand-picked shops to help you get the most out of your
holiday shopping. Pick out the perfect gift for friends and family – or
maybe something for yourself!
Bay Skate
Strap
on your skates or rent your wheels right here at Bayfront Holiday
Village. Skate around the tree and iconic fountain to skating’s
favorite hits. Best of all, no need to bundle up – wear your shorts,
this is Miami!
Bayfront Bites
We’ve
gathered together South Florida’s top food trucks and offering to
being our gusts an assortment of delectable bites. Sit back, enjoy a
meal, and watch your kids skate. Take it all in.
North Pole Beach Club
Parents
(and non-parents) can escape to the cocktail-themed oasis with
traditional refreshments like Irish Coffee and Spiked Eggnog plus new
concoctions like Peppermint Mojitos, Mistletoe Martinis, Glacier Iced
Tea, and more. Over 21 only within the North Pole Lounge.
North Pole Express Post Office
Sit
and write your letter to Santa and mail it right from Bayfront Holiday
Village. Or feel free to bring in your own letters and we’ll make
sure they get on the express route to the North Pole.
Santa Paws Dog Park
Bring
along the family pet to enjoy the festivities at Bayfront Holiday
Village. There will be plenty for your dog to enjoy in this
purpose-built dog park right in the middle of all the action.
Gnauty Gnome Scavenger Hunt
Each
participant receives a guidebook to help you navigate Bayfront Park
and look for the right clues. Once you found all the gnomes and
figured out the riddle, bring back the correct answer for your special
prize!
Photo with Santa
Take
a seat with the man himself and tell him exactly what you want for
Christmas. But remember, don’t ask for too much – he knows who‘s been
naughty or nice!
FEATURED EVENTS
Mondays → Mistletoe Mingle
Tuesdays → Ugly Sweater Night
Wednesdays → Women Crush Wednesdays
Thursdays → SantaCon
Fridays → TBA
Saturdays → TBA
Sundays → Puppy Brunch
Opening Day → November 29th
Tree Lighting Ceremony → November 30th
Miami’s Largest Office Part → December 20th
FREE Transportation to Bayfront Holiday Village
Miami-Dade Transit Directions:
Take
the always-free-to-ride Metromover to Bayfront Park station! Hop on
the Metromover in downtown Miami, or connect via the Metrorail at
Government Center or Brickell Metrorail stations. For more on planning
your trip, download the Miami-Dade Transit Tracker app or visit
miamidade.gov/transit.