Christmas Wonderland
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Miami at Tropical Park in Westchester. The annual Christmas Wonderland spectacular is back through January 4 with a whole host of holiday attractions, rides, games, food and drink vendors, immersive worlds, special events and fun for the entire family.
Christmas Wonderland is open every day through Jan. 4. Operating hours are 5-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday (closed Nov. 17, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8); 5 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays; and 4-10 p.m. Sundays.
Holiday Attractions of All Kinds
Get into the holiday spirit with Christmas Wonderland’s immersive holiday attractions, featuring countless Instagram photo opps. Start with HoliDade, a recreation of famous Miami landmarks all dressed up for the holidays by the team behind the Museum of Ice Cream. Think gingerbread Miami Beach lifeguard stands and a toy “factoria” as an ode to Hialeah.
At Town Square, you’ll be transported into the kind of town you see in Hallmark Christmas movies complete with Tony’s Tree Farm, where you can buy your tree.
Then take a stroll down Sweet Street, where the Candy Land board game has been brought to life. Walk amidst life-sized candy canes, cookies, sweets and treats and indulge in goodies from food vendors along the way.
You’ll be transported into a winter wonderland at Arctic Delight, where a tinsel trail leads you through a wall of snow. Here, parents can seek out Nelson’s Nightcap Bar for spiked hot chocolate and other delights.
At IG’loo 360, step into a 360-degree, 3D-mapped dome, where you’ll be fully immersed in the sights and sounds of the holidays.
Over at Toy Town, everyone’s invited to be a kid again and experience larger-than-life toys, meet the Elf Brigade and write letters to Santa.
And, of course, it’s not Christmas until you’ve visited Santa. Over at Santa’s Village, you’ll spy reindeer in their stables, meet the elves and get a commemorative photo with the big guy himself.
Carnival Rides For Everyone
Christmas Wonderland has a carnival-like atmosphere and features nearly 40 rides, from a classic cyclone roller coaster to an “Eye in the Sky” ferris wheel, a lollipop swing ride and a merry-go-round.
Rides range from the extreme for thrill seekers to kid-friendly for easy-breezy fun for the little ones and family-friendly excitement for everyone. There’s a thrilling zero-gravity spinning ride and a swinging ship ride for an exciting tickle in your belly. Kids will love the Meadow Grace train ride and the kids boat ride, while families of all ages will have fun on the giant fun slide, the monkey maze, bumper cars and much more.
Special Nights Throughout the Holiday Season
Christmas Wonderland is jam-packed with special nights and events, including a fireworks show every Friday night (except January 2).
Wednesday, November 19
Silent Night
A special evening for guests with sensory sensitivities, featuring reduced music and lights until 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 20
Friendsgiving
Bring your friends and family for food, fun and festive cheer. There will also be two-for-one drink specials.
Friday, Nov. 21
Dia de Hialeah
Celebrate Hialeah’s 100th anniversary. The first 100 Hialeah residents get in free and all Hialeah residents receive reduced $25 entry.
Monday, Nov. 24
Furry Fam Night
Bring your furry friends to Christmas Wonderland. The evening will also feature pet adoption opportunities with Miami-Dade Animal Services.
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Jammies Jingle
Dress up in your favorite holiday PJs. There’ll be specials on martinis and chances to win prizes.
Thursday, Dec. 4
Mistletoe Mingle
Meet that special someone just in time for the holidays with a speed dating event hosted by Former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Ugly Sweater Night
Wear the ugliest sweater and win a $200 gift card to Burlington Coat Factory. Wearing an ugly sweater also unlocks drink specials.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Christmas Crawl Bar Crawl
Enjoy four specialty drinks, one at each bar.
Monday, Dec. 15
Heroes Night
All first responders and military with valid ID receive free entry, and friends and family receive discounted $29 entry.
Wednesday, Dec. 24
World’s Largest Noche Buena Party
Celebrate Christmas Eve at Christmas Wonderland. There’ll be a live conga band, drink and food specials and more.
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Not-So-Late New Year’s Eve
Enjoy a spectacular party featuring fireworks, a countdown to midnight and a dance party with a DJ. There’ll be noisemakers and glow sticks for children and mocktail specials at the bar.
Sunday, Jan. 4
Three Kings Day Parade
Close out the holiday season with a festive parade.
Tickets
Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park tickets start at $39 for adults and $29 for children under 12. Discounted bundle packages of two to four tickets are also available on select nights.
By: Shayne Benowitz | November 4, 2025