Holidays
Until November 1: Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando
- Aug 28 – Nov 1, 6:30 PM
- Universal Studios Florida
- Separate ticket, not included with park admission; one-night prices vary by date
Kids & Family Events in Miami — November 2026
Miami Book Fair's street fair downtown, a 5K and a heart walk, free story times, LEGO clubs and crafts at Miami-Dade libraries, holiday décor at Deering Estate and A Very Merry Garden at Fairchild — November's family events across Miami-Dade and Broward, plus the holiday seasons opening at the Orlando and Tampa parks. Updated as new ones are announced.
52 events
November 1
Sunday, November 1
Holidays
Until November 1: Hotel Transylvania Monster Breakfast at SeaWorld Orlando
- Aug 29 – Nov 1, 9:00 AM
- SeaWorld Orlando
- $49.99 ages 10+, $20.99 ages 3–9, under 3 free; park admission required (not included)
Holidays
Until November 1: Halloween Spooktacular at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Sep 12 – Nov 1, 12:00 PM
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Included with park admission
November 2–8
Tuesday, November 3
Story Times
November 3: READy, Set, Go: Storytelling
- 11:00 AM
- Coconut Grove Branch Library
- Free
Classes & Workshops
November 3: LEGO Club
- 4:00 PM
- Coconut Grove Branch Library
- Free
Wednesday, November 4
Classes & Workshops
November 4: LEKA Kids Craft: PYSSLA Ornaments
- 6:00 PM
- IKEA Miami
- Free
Thursday, November 5
Story Times
November 5: READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement
- 10:00 AM
- Pinecrest Branch Library
- Free
Story Times
November 5: Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
- 11:00 AM
- South Miami Branch Library
- Free
Friday, November 6
Story Times
November 6: Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers
- 11:00 AM
- Coconut Grove Branch Library
- Free
Saturday, November 7
Runs & Walks
November 7: Miami Heart Walk
- 8:00 AM
- loanDepot park
- Free
Runs & Walks
November 7: Sofia's Hope Reason to Run 5K
- 8:00 AM
- Deering Estate
- $35 adults, $30 ages 17 and under (+$10 on race day)
Classes & Workshops
November 7: Arts & Crafts with Crafty.Korner
- 11:00 AM
- Pinecrest Branch Library
- Free
Classes & Workshops
November 7: Fun with Perler Beads
- 11:00 AM
- Coconut Grove Branch Library
- Free
Classes & Workshops
November 7: “Water” You Painting?
- 2:00 PM
- South Miami Branch Library
- Free
November 9–15
Thursday, November 12
Story Times
November 12: READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement
- 11:00 AM
- Palmetto Bay Branch Library
- Free
Story Times
November 12: Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
- 11:00 AM
- South Miami Branch Library
- Free
Saturday, November 14
Classes & Workshops
November 14: Arts & Crafts with Crafty.Korner
- 11:00 AM
- Pinecrest Branch Library
- Free
Classes & Workshops
November 14: Thanksgiving Craft: Paper Strip Turkey
- 11:00 AM
- Coconut Grove Branch Library
- Free
Classes & Workshops
November 14: Holiday Workshops & Santa Says at IKEA Miami
- 12:00 PM
- IKEA Miami
- Free
Festivals & Fairs
November 14: Picnic de Libros
- 2:00 PM
- Koubek Center, Miami Dade College
- Free
Classes & Workshops
November 14: Fresh AIR for Families: Slime
- 3:00 PM
- Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park
- $9.35 per vehicle
Sunday, November 15
Festivals & Fairs
November 15: 14th Annual Vintage Auto Show
- 10:00 AM
- Deering Estate
- $14–$18 adults, $7–$10 kids 4–14
November 16–22
Tuesday, November 17
Story Times
November 17: READy, Set, Go: Storytelling
- 11:00 AM
- Coconut Grove Branch Library
- Free
Classes & Workshops
November 17: LEGO Club
- 4:00 PM
- Coconut Grove Branch Library
- Free
Friday, November 20
Festivals & Fairs
November 20 – 22: Miami Book Fair Street Fair
- Nov 20 – 22, 10:00 AM
- Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
- Free on Friday; Sat–Sun $5–$12, kids 12 and under free
Saturday, November 21
Classes & Workshops
November 21: STEAM for Curious Minds
- 10:00 AM
- South Miami Branch Library
- Free
Story Times
November 21: Furry Tales
- 10:30 AM
- Pinecrest Branch Library
- Free
Holidays
November 21, 2026 – January 10, 2027: Discover Homestead: Winter Wonderland
- Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027, 5:00 PM
- Losner Park, Downtown Homestead
- Free
Holidays
November 21, 2026 – January 2, 2027: Holiday Fantasy of Lights Drive-Thru
- Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027, 6:00 PM
- Tradewinds Park, North Entrance
- $34 per car at the gate, a bit less online
Holidays
November 21: Lincoln Road Holiday Tree Lighting
- 6:00 PM
- Lincoln Road at Euclid Avenue
- Free
Sunday, November 22
Holidays
November 22: Winterfest Family Fun Day
- 10:00 AM
- Esplanade Park
- Free
Thanksgiving week
November 23–29Wednesday, November 25
Holidays
November 25, 2026 – January 10, 2027: Luminosa Lantern Festival at Jungle Island
- Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027, 5:30 PM
- Jungle Island
- $33.90, kids 4–12 $23.90, plus fees; parking $20
Friday, November 27
Holidays
November 27, 2026 – January 6, 2027: Historic Holidays Décor: Tides & Tidings
- Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027, 10:00 AM
- Deering Estate
- $18 adults, $10 kids 4–14, under 4 free
Holidays
November 27 – December 30: Zoo Lights Miami
- Nov 27 – Dec 30, 6:30 PM
- Zoo Miami
- $23.36, kids 3–12 $21.49; online through Nov. 26: $21.49 and $19.63
Saturday, November 28
Nature & Outdoors
November 28: Lighthouse Cruise
- 10:30 AM
- Deering Estate
- $90 per person
Holidays
November 28: Holiday Magic at IKEA Miami
- 12:00 PM
- IKEA Miami
- Free
All month long
Holidays
November 1 – December 31: Gnome in the Home Scavenger Hunt
- Nov 1 – Dec 31, 11:00 AM
- IKEA Miami
- Free
Holidays
November 12, 2026 – January 3, 2027: Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park
- Nov 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, 5:00 PM
- Christmas Wonderland, Tropical Park
- $39.99, kids 12 and under $29.99, plus fees; 3 and under free
Holidays
November 13 – December 24: A Very Merry Garden
- Nov 13 – Dec 24, 10:00 AM
- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
- $24.95–$27.95 adults, $11.95–$14.95 kids 3–11
Holidays
November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027: NightGarden at Fairchild
- Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, 5:45 PM
- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
- From $28, prices vary by night; 3 and under free; ice skating extra
Holidays
November 6, 2026 – January 4, 2027: Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando
- Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027, 9:30 AM
- SeaWorld Orlando
- Included with park admission
Holidays
November 13, 2026 – January 4, 2027: Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027, 10:00 AM
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Included with park admission
Holidays
November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027: ICE! featuring The Polar Express
- Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, 10:00 AM
- Gaylord Palms Resort
- From $34.22 adults, $24.22 kids 4–11
Holidays
November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027: Snow Flow Mountain Ice Tubing
- Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, 10:00 AM
- Gaylord Palms Resort
- $28.22 per rider
Holidays
November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027: Snowball Build & Blast
- Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, 10:00 AM
- Gaylord Palms Resort
- $14.99 per bucket of snow
Holidays
November 13 – December 24: Photos with Santa at Gaylord Palms
- Nov 13 – Dec 24, 11:00 AM
- Gaylord Palms Resort
- Photo packages $44.99–$99.99
Holidays
November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027: Pomp, Snow & Cirqueumstance
- Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, 11:45 AM
- Gaylord Palms Resort
- $17.99–$43.22 by seat and age
Holidays
November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027: Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions
- Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, 3:00 PM
- Gaylord Palms Resort
- $14.99–$18.99 per person
Holidays
November 14, 2026 – January 3, 2027: Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's
- Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, Time TBA
- Universal Studios Florida
- Included with theme park admission
Holidays
November 14, 2026 – January 3, 2027: Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, 9:00 AM
- Universal Orlando Resort
- Included with theme park admission
Holidays
November 14, 2026 – January 3, 2027: Grinchmas at Universal Islands of Adventure
- Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, 9:00 AM
- Universal Islands of Adventure
- Included with theme park admission
Holidays
November 14, 2026 – January 3, 2027: Holidays at Universal Orlando
- Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, 9:00 AM
- Universal Orlando Resort
- Included with theme park admission
Questions parents ask
25 free events this month, among them: READy, Set, Go: Storytelling (November 3), LEKA Kids Craft: PYSSLA Ornaments (November 4), READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement (November 5), Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers (November 5) and Miami Heart Walk (November 7).
The busiest days: Saturday, November 28 (7 events); Saturday, November 21 (6 events); Saturday, November 7 (5 events).
2 events in Broward this month: Holiday Fantasy of Lights Drive-Thru (November 21 – January 2) and Winterfest Family Fun Day (November 22).
15 getaways out of town this month, among them: Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando (November 6 – January 4), Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (November 13 – January 4), ICE! featuring The Polar Express (Gaylord Palms Resort, November 13 – January 3), Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's (Universal Studios Florida, November 14 – January 3) and Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort, November 14 – January 3).
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