Princess parties, superheroes & gingerbread houses: Munchkin Fun's Top picks for Dec 8-12
TOP PICKS: DEC 8-12
ACTIVITY HOP
- Party with Anna & Elsa in Hallandale Beach (tickets are $10, click here to book)
- Enjoy a Spanish language Snow White-themed holiday show
- Make theater a family affair by snagging tickets to the Mouse King in South Miami
- Support elephant conservation at Trunks for Trunks at Zoo Miami
- Celebrate the holiday season with It’s a Tropical Christmas, Charlie Brown at Miami Children’s Museum
MIAMI CITY BALLET PRESENTS GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKER™ IN MIAMI AND FORT LAUDERDALE
Join Marie and her Nutcracker Prince as they travel through a winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes, sugar plum fairies and an epic battle between toy soldiers and mischievous mice! The Nutcracker is a perfect holiday treat for munchkins & parents of all ages. The show opens December 12 & tickets start at $25 – click here to get info & reserve your seats today. Bonus – we’re giving away 4 tickets to opening night – click here to enter to win.
FIND FREEBIE FUN
- Bring budding performers to “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” auditions in Pompano
- Explore Holidays Around the World at HistoryMiami
- Get crafty with superhero bookmarks & snacks
- Check out a free Music Together demo class in Doral
- Treat the kids to free art activities & exploration at PAMM
- Treat yourself to a New World Symphony al fresco Wallcast concert
TREAT THE FAMILY TO “HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS” IN PINECREST
Friday is movie night! Bring the munchkins to Pinecrest Gardens for a flashlight tour & outdoor screening of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The show starts at 8pm and the 15-minute garden tours run at 7:30 and 7:45pm. Enjoy full theater amenities & stadium seating plus the magic of outdoor theater. Tickets are just $5,
click here to get all the details.
GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
- Support literacy by donating a book (or two) via Milk + Bookies
- Help feed our community by donating food and/or dollars to Feeding South Florida
- Cook for a cause & prepare holiday dishes for Camilus House
- Create a happy holiday memory by buying a holiday gift for the Children’s Home Society of South Florida
CHANUKAH SPOTLIGHT: 3 WAYS TO CELEBRATE THIS WEEK
- Treat the kids to stories & crafts with PJ Library at Books & Books
- Check out a scavenger hunt & Chanukah songs at Fisher Park
- Join the community Chanukah celebration at the Miami Beach JCC
GET CRAFTY: 3 CLASSES TO MAKE GINGERBREAD HOUSES WITH THE KIDS
Nothing says holidays like candy & family time. Combine them both at these three local classes to make gingerbread houses with the munchkins. Some are free, some are paid – all are delicious – click here to add the events to your calendar.
This story was originally published December 8, 2014 at 7:12 AM.