Experience the heart of the holidays in Fort Lauderdale! Let our guide lead you to all the community events and activities. For those who call Fort Lauderdale home and those who wish they did, our guide is your holiday lifeline.
Popular Events: One highlight of the season is the Winterfest Boat Parade, where beautifully decorated vessels sail along the Intracoastal Waterway, creating a stunning display. Holiday Magic – Whimsical Wonderland transforms the area's parks into enchanting holiday landscapes, featuring interactive exhibits and colorful light displays. And the Menorah Lighting Celebration is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it showcases the vibrant traditions of the season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown
- Riverwalk Sunday Jazz Brunch
- The Nutcracker
- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
- Levi Kreis Live Performance
- Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas with Live Orchestral Score
- The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
- Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
- Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
- Fort Lauderdale Holiday Lights Cruise
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Fort Lauderdale Events Events
Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown (Fort Lauderdale) • 0.1 miles
Premier New Year's Eve street festival
Riverwalk Sunday Jazz Brunch (Fort Lauderdale) • 0.3 miles
Live jazz music on three stages along the scenic Riverwalk
The Nutcracker (Fort Lauderdale) • 0.4 miles
A timeless holiday ballet performance
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas (Fort Lauderdale) • 0.4 miles
A holiday tradition blending rock and classical music
Levi Kreis Live Performance (Fort Lauderdale) • 0.4 miles
Award-winning performer's captivating live show
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas with Live Orchestral Score (Fort Lauderdale) • 0.4 miles
Classic film brought to life with a live orchestral score
The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade (Fort Lauderdale) • 0.4 miles
The 'Best Show on H2O' parade of decorated boats
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade (Fort Lauderdale) • 0.4 miles
A 12-mile spectacle of illuminated boats on the water.
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade (Fort Lauderdale) • 0.4 miles
The "Best Show on H2O" - a dazzling boat parade
Fort Lauderdale Holiday Lights Cruise (Fort Lauderdale) • 0.4 miles
Fort Lauderdale's #1 Holiday Lights Cruise experience
Cookies with Santa at Historic Stranahan House Museum (Fort Lauderdale) • 0.5 miles
Meet Santa at Fort Lauderdale's oldest historic house.
Light Up Sistrunk (Fort Lauderdale) • 1.2 miles
Street party with tree lighting and toy giveaway
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