Illustration of a lit evergreen tree with a gold star and red baubles as small townsfolk gather in a snowy village at night (Dania After Dark - Light Up Dania Beach)

Dania After Dark - Light Up Dania Beach

Visitors can kick off the holiday season with a ceremonial Christmas tree lighting, live entertainment, and an evening drone show. Families can meet Santa and his helpers for holiday photos, explore a Christmas village, and take a spin on the ice-skating rink. The celebration also includes face painting, competitions, and food vendors offering sweet treats and savory meals.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

daniabeachfl.gov

When

Tickets

Free; some featured experiences are ticketed.

Hours

5 to 9 p.m.

Food & Drink

Food vendors offer sweet treats and a variety of culinary options.

Parking

The City of Dania Beach offers complimentary parking and shuttle service from the Dania Beach Casino to City Hall. The shuttle runs continuously from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. The listed casino parking lot is the North West parking Lot, at 301 E Dania Beach Blvd., entered from Fronton Blvd.

Going?

Location

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Dania Beach City Hall · 100 W Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, FL Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Use the complimentary shuttle from the Dania Beach Casino’s Northwest lot because parking at the City Hall Garage is limited.
  • Bring a new, unwrapped toy if you wish to donate to the toy drive at the City Hall entrance.
  • Allow time to enjoy the ice-skating rink, Christmas village, food vendors, face painting and scheduled entertainment.
  • Be prepared for some featured experiences to be ticketed; the event information does not specify which ones.

Special Events & Promotions

  • A ceremonial Christmas tree lighting marks the start of the holiday season.
  • Visitors can meet Santa and his helpers for holiday photos.
  • The event includes a drone show.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What activities are planned for families?

Activities include an ice-skating rink, Christmas village, Santa visits, a drone show, competitions, face painting and live entertainment.

Will food and drinks be available?

Food vendors will offer treats and other culinary options.

Is any part of the event ticketed?

The event page notes that some featured experiences are ticketed but does not specify which ones.

Where can I park, and is there a shuttle?

On-site parking at the City Hall Garage is limited. Complimentary parking and a shuttle are available from the Dania Beach Casino’s Northwest parking lot; enter from Fronton Boulevard.

Can I bring a toy for the toy drive?

Visitors are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy for BSO Fire Rescue’s annual toy drive. Donations are collected at the City Hall entrance.

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