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December Special Events & Festivals in Miami

By Dawn Muench-Pace, About.com

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December is Miami's most beautiful month. The weather is crisp, and the world flocks here for a variety of international events.

Christmas & Holiday Events in Miami
Entire Month of December
Browse here for more than 25 ways to celebrate the holidays in Miami - including theatre & dance performances, music concerts, caroling, and activities for kids.

Art Basel & Other Winter Art Shows
First week of December
Anchored by Art Basel, Miami is host to a wide variety of internationally recognized art shows each December. Get the full list here.

Barnacle Under Moonlight
December 2, 2009
A free monthly concert held on full moon nights at the Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove.

Moonlight Canoe Excursion
December 2, 2009
Visit Deering estate for a canoe tour across Biscayne Bay under the light of the full moon. Reservations required.

Gables Gallery Night
December 5, 2009
Monthly open house on the first Friday of each month showcases local galleries. Free refreshments and shuttle bus.

Sand In Your Boots Event
December 5-6, 2009
This Interactive Living History display is held annually at Lummus Park and features soldiers, weapons, tents and equipment that were used in World War II Camp Miami Beach.

Sunday Afternoons of Music for Children
December 6, 2009
"Tales & Scales: The Arabian Nights" is concert #3 in this fantastic and affordable series for children.

Family Fundays on Sundays at Fairchild
December 6, 2009
Visit Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on the first Sunday of each month for music, food and fun for the whole family.

Israel Film Festival
December 8-17, 2009
One of the largest showcases of Israeli films in the country.

Design District Gallery Walk
December 12, 2009
Stroll the galleries and showrooms of the Design District every second Saturday of the month.

Wynwood Gallery Walk
December 12, 2009
Explore the galleries of the Wynwood Art District on the second Saturday of each month.

Lincoln Road Antique and Collectible Market
December 13, 2009
Browse for antiques including jewelry, china, vintage clothing, furniture, and more.

Miccosukee Indian Arts Festival
December 24, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Experience the color and pageantry of costumed Native Americans from all over the country.

Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays
December 25, 2009
Monthly cultural event and street fair on the last Friday of each month showcasing music, dance, poetry, and the visual arts.

Christmas & Holiday Events in Miami
Entire Month of December
Browse here for more than 25 ways to celebrate the holidays in Miami - including theatre & dance performances, music concerts, caroling, and activities for kids.

Lincoln Road Antique and Collectible Market
December 27, 2009
Browse for antiques including jewelry, china, vintage clothing, furniture, and more.

Florida Dance Festival: WinterFest
December 27, 2009 - January 3, 2010
This distinctive event offers classes, workshops, intensive courses, and an outstanding performance series.

Barnacle Under Moonlight
December 30, 2009
A free monthly concert held on full moon nights at the Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove.

New Year's Eve Events in Miami
Last Days of December
Browse here for a listing of parades, fireworks, and other New Year's Eve Celebrations taking place in Miami.

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