Julia & Henry’s 12:00 AM
The Downtown Development Authority is bringing all the cozy seasonal vibes to our subtropical paradise for its annual Holiday Village on Flagler, running on December 7, 14 and 21. Downtown's charming historic thoroughfare will transform into a festive pop-up village complete with twinkling décor, local vendors and interactive stations where kids can craft ornaments, snap photos and enjoy sweet seasonal treats. To kick things off, there will be a magical 24-foot Christmas tree-lighting ceremony on November 14 from 6 to 10pm, which includes a free performance by the Miami Symphony Orchestra alongside students from the New World School of the Arts. Families can also frolic in a dedicated kids’ area with a bounce house, popcorn, cotton candy, face painting and an early visit from Santa. Other highlights include a menorah lighting on December 14, a toy giveaway on December 21 and a New Year's Day celebration from 3 to 8pm featuring live music, family fun and surprise guests, all free and open to the public.