2009 Christmas Events in Miami Florida

Christmas is just around the corner so if you haven't put any thought into what Christmas events you're going to take your family to, now is the time to start planning. Several Christmas events start in early December and you don't want to miss out on something fun. This article will detail four of the best Christmas events in attend in Miami Florida during the year 2009.

2009 Christmas Events in MiamiFlorida #1: Santa's Enchanted Forest

Take your kids to a magical celebration in Santa's Enchanted Forest. Santa's Enchanted Forest is a theme park that has rides, pony rides, games to play, a petting zoo and beautiful lights hung up everywhere. The forest is open from November 5^th to January 3^rd. You can buy tickets at the door or online at their website. Adults are $23.36, children 3-9 are $16.36 and kids under 2 are free. You can also buy a season pass which will get you into the park as often as you want. Season passes for adults are $39.26 and $28.97 for children. This event is located at Tropical Park, 7900 S.W. 40th Street, Miami.

2009 Christmas Events in MiamiFlorida #2: The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is a timeless classic that draws in crowds every year. The Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will be performing The Nutcracker December 19^th through the 20^th at the Julius Littman North Miami Beach Theater. You and your family can watch The Nutcracker being performed by talented ballet dancers. Click here for times playing. You can buy tickets online by clicking here. Prices start at $25 dollars for adults. Children and senior tickets are cheaper. The ballet lasts one hour and forty five minutes and has one intermission. The Julius Littman North Miami Beach Theater is located at 17011 NE 19^th Ave North Miami Beach, FL 33162.

2009 Christmas Events in MiamiFlorida #3: Tree Lighting Ceremony

There is just something special about going to a tree lighting ceremony. It helps you get more into the Christmas spirit and provokes excitement into children. Deering Village at Culter is having a tree lighting ceremony on December 4^th from 7 to 9 PM. Admission is $10 dollars for adults and $$5 dollars for children 5 to 14. They are located at 16701 SW 72 Avenue Miami, FL 33157.

2009 Christmas Events in MiamiFlorida #4: Story Time with Santa

Witness the excitement on your children's faces as they get to have story time with Santa Claus himself. Deering Village at Culter is hosting a story time with Santa in their Stone House Ballroom on December 12^th or 19^th from 10 AM to 12 PM. This event is free with regular paid admission. You can buy a picture of your child with Santa for a fee or bring your own camera and take pictures for free. After the story, your child will get to make a craft to take home. Deering is located at 16701 SW 72 Avenue Miami, FL 33157. Call (305) 235-1668 for more information.