December Events

December is Miami's most beautiful month. The weather is crisp, and the world flocks here for a variety of international events. As events come up I will be posting on my facebook page so please make sure to check.  Thank you and Happy Holidays!!!!!

Deering Holiday Wonderland
Daily, Dec. 1 -31, 2012 10 am-4 pmFree with Estate Admission
Visitors can tour the elegant and historic houses of the Deering Estate as they come alive with holiday accents and decorations, created by local garden clubs and community organizations. Guests can explore the beautifully landscaped main grounds and historic buildings at leisure, or enjoy a guided house tour of the estate. Historic House Tours are held daily at 10:30 am & 3:00 pm. The Natural Areas Tour is held daily at 12:30 pm. Guided Tours are Free with Estate admission. Santa Story-Time & Kids Crafts
Satuday, December 8 & December 15, 2012
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free with Estate admission; Free for Foundation Members.
Santa Claus will be visiting the Deering Estate for story-time in the historic Stone House Ballroom. Children can also participate in holiday arts & crafts activities.  

Holiday Bay Cruise
Sunday, December 16, 2012
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (please arrive at 1:30 pm)
$35 per personTake a break from your holiday shopping and enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Bay!

http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org/visit/whatshappening.html

Miami Children's Museum December Events

http://www.miamimetrozoo.com/articles.asp?Id=851&categoryId=1

Zoo Miami December Events

Dolphin Mall’s Pet Nights with Santa
Wednesday, Dec 12 7:30p to 9:30p
at Dolphin Mall, Miami, FLDogs and cats can bring their owners to visit Santa at the Ice Palace, on the 2nd floor of the Ramblas Plaza. Visitors can select from an array of state-of-the-art digital photographs offered during the traditional photo shoot with Santa. Pet owners will receive a free pet food bowl with the purchase of a photo package on the dates and times of the pet event, while supplies last.


Free Family Fest@Arsht Center: Justin Roberts & The Not Ready for Naptime Players
Outdoor Activities

THOMSON PLAZA FOR THE ARTS
Saturday, December 15, 2012, 11:30am - 1:00pm

FREE Performance

KNIGHT CONCERT HALL
Saturday, December 15, 2012, 1:30pm

Sears Kids Workshop
Saturday, Dec 15 12:00p to 3:00p
at Sears, Miami, FL

Snow Mountain X-Travaganza
Saturday, Dec 15 2:00p to 10:00p
at The Shops at Sunset Place, Miami, FL

http://snowmountainxtravaganza.eventbrite.com/# 

The Miami Outboard Club Holiday Boat Parade & Bayfront Park’s Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec 15 6:00p to 10:00p
at Bayfront Park, Miami, FL

Breakfast with Santa at Conrad Miami
Sunday, Dec 16 9:00a to 12:00p
at Conrad Miami, Miami, FL 

http://conradhotels3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/conrad-miami-MIACICI/index.html#/en/hotels/florida/conrad-miami-MIACICI/events/social.html 

SCAS Winter Solstice Star Party

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 5-9 p.m. SCAS Astros & Park Rangers will host a WINTER SOLSTICE STAR PARTY, at Bill Baggs State Park, Cape Florida, at the southern end of Key Biscayne.  Celebrate the Winter Solstice (that actually occurs at 6:12 a.m. Dec. 21st) with spectacular views of brilliant southern winter night skies in hi-tech SCAS equipment.  Bring family, friends, your picnic, binoculars, telescopes, chairs, bug repellant to the Bayside SW Pavilion and enjoy fantastic views of boats, birds, sunset and picturesque Miami skyline.  Sunset admission: $4.00 per car 5-6 p.m.

Regular admission: $8.00 per car.  Park gate closes 8 p.m.  Rickenbacker Causeway toll: $1.50.  Public parking near the historic Key Biscayne Lighthouse.  Stroll to the telescope observing area.  No lights, lasers, litter, alcohol, pets or grilles.  Rain date: Thursday, December 27th.

SCAS: 305-661-1375  State Park: 305-361-8779.

Movies on the Plaza: A Christmas Story
Friday, Dec 21 7:00p
at Brickell World Plaza, Miami, FL


Coconut Grove Candy Cane Village
Friday, Dec 21-23 5:00p to 10:00p
at Peacock Park - Coconut Grove, Miami, FL

http://www.coconutgrovecandycanevillage.com/ 

Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays
December 28, 2012
Monthly cultural event and street fair on the last Friday of each month showcasing music, dance, poetry, and the visual arts.