# Christmas lights in Miami and Fort Lauderdale for little kids, 2026

> Three Christmas light displays in and around Miami and Fort Lauderdale have 2026 dates: all walk-throughs. None are free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 10 p.m. at Zoo Lights Miami. All three are in Miami. Each card has stroller notes where the venue gives them, the 2026 price and a link to tickets.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Zoo Lights Miami** at Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177. When: Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026, select nights. Time: 6:30–10pm. Price: Separate ticket; daytime admission doesn’t include it. Over a million lights and a 26-foot LED tree. Open Nov 27–28 and Dec 4–5, 11–12, 18–23 and 26–30; the tree lighting is opening night at 7pm. Official page: https://www.zoomiami.org/zoo-lights
- **NightGarden at Fairchild** at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL 33156. When: From Nov 12, 2026. Time: Sun–Thu 6–10pm; Fri–Sat 6–11pm. Price: Ticketed; kids 3 and under free. Light installations along the garden paths, plus real ice skating under the palms this year. The site doesn’t list a closing date yet. Official page: https://thenightgarden.co/miami/
- **Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park** at Tropical Park, Tropical Park, Miami, FL. When: Nov 12, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027. Time: Evenings; see the site. Price: Ticketed; weekday tickets cost less. Rides, shows and light displays, with a Santa’s Enchanted Forest: Memory Lane section of original displays. Santa photos cost extra. Official page: https://miamiwonderland.com/

## More holiday outings in Miami and Fort Lauderdale

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Miami and Fort Lauderdale](https://littlesweekly.com/miami/nutcracker/index.md): 3 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Miami and Fort Lauderdale?
None of the light shows with 2026 dates that we found are free. The lowest prices are listed in “2026 prices at a glance”.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
We didn’t find a drive-thru with 2026 dates yet. Walk-throughs (three here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Miami and Fort Lauderdale? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Zoo Lights Miami at 10 p.m. and NightGarden at Fairchild at 10 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime.

### Which light shows are best for kids under 3?
Little ones get in free at NightGarden at Fairchild (kids 3 and under free). With a baby, a drive-thru keeps everyone warm in the car.

### How do you check these Christmas lights listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).