Step Right Up to the Magic of the Holiday Season at CityPlace Doral

Durée & Company
9 hours ago
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Oh, what fun is CityPlace Doral! Step right up to the magic of the holiday season with the Holiday of Miracles Winter Carnival and Toy Drive, holiday markets, the grand opening of Elf Factory, and a dazzling holiday decor display. South Florida’s premier destination for entertainment, dining, wellness and family fun has something for everyone this season.

Where holiday spirit meets big-top fun! CityPlace Doral will host Holiday of Miracles Winter Carnival and Toy Drive on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. The community is invited to a holiday carnival full of magic, fun and festive cheer, all while giving back to Jackson Health Foundation®. Attendees will enjoy free photos with Santa, carnival-style games and treats, including cotton candy and popcorn. Guests can laugh along with a clown show by Petunia y Cantaleta and dance the night away at a Christmas-themed party with falling snow. Festive characters, including Snowman, elves, Rudolph and Nutcrackers, will greet guests and spread holiday cheer.

Guests are encouraged to bring a toy to support Jackson Health Foundation’s Holiday of Miracles toy drive and help make the season brighter for children in need. CityPlace Doral is once again partnering with Jackson Health Foundation this holiday season to donate new, unwrapped toys for pediatric patients being treated at Holtz Children's Hospital and UHealth/Jackson Children’s Care. Now through Dec. 12, participating CityPlace Doral retailers are placing collection boxes at their locations to encourage shoppers to donate new, unwrapped gifts for children of all ages, from infants to teens. A box will also be placed at CityPlace Doral’s management office. Shoppers can also support with monetary donations through a QR Code that will be placed at each of the participating retailers’ registers.

CityPlace Doral is lighting up the holiday season! From Nov. 17 through Jan. 5, 2026, the community is invited to enjoy CityPlace Doral’s free winter wonderland seasonal art installation. Upon arriving at CityPlace Doral, guests will step into a dazzling winter wonderland more spectacular than ever before. Overhead, 120 three-foot illuminated blue and white snowflakes will twinkle above the boulevard, joined by two grand snowflakes marking the entrance. The Center’s soaring Christmas tree and rows of palm trees will glow with multi-colored LED lights, creating a holiday ambiance across the open-air plaza. At the heart of the celebration, the Fountain Plaza will transform into a festive holiday scene adorned with towering Nutcrackers, oversized ornaments and sparkling snowflakes and a seven-foot topiary woven balsam cheer deer, perfect for festive family photos and holiday memories.

Shoppers can also enjoy a colorful waterfall display choreographed to everyday favorites and holiday classics with a ten-minute light show beginning at the top of every hour each day.

To celebrate the holiday season, visitors are encouraged to take a holiday photo or snap a selfie with CityPlace Doral’s snowflakes and seven-foot topiary woven balsam cheer deer and tag @CityPlaceDoral and hashtag #NavidadatCityPlace for a chance to be featured on the Center’s social media accounts.

CityPlace Doral will host holiday markets where the community is invited to stroll and shop local vendors at the Fountain Plaza and boulevard, featuring thoughtful gift ideas such as holiday-themed crafts, handmade goods, sweet treats, street food and more.

Dates

Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4 to 10 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 14, from 4 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 20, from 4 to 10 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 21, from 4 to 10 p.m.

Straight from the North Pole, Santa’s Elves will make holiday magic happen at CityPlace Doral. Elf Factory, a Christmas pop-up experience, is now open at CityPlace Doral through Dec. 30. Offering guided workshops where children ages 3 to 12 years old can create toys and crafts in an authentic Santa's workshop setting, Elf Factory’s costumed elves provide expert instruction, ensuring every child completes their project. No parent stress, just holiday magic.

Elf Factory workshops are perfect for birthday parties, group events, holiday activities and family outings. Each workshop is 45 to 60 minutes and priced at $29-49 per workshop, with all materials included.

Workshop Types

Christmas Craft Workshop - Toy painting, Color me Plush, Ornaments (Ages 3-12), Cost: $39.99
Elf's Sensory Workshop - Slimes, Clay Figures, Playdough Cookies (Ages 3-12), Cost: $39.99
Santa's Toy Workshop - Wooden toys, Mechanical Toys, STEM Toys (Ages 8-12), Cost: $39.99
Holiday Customization - Ugly Sweater, Apron, Tote Bag (Ages 8+/Adults), Cost: $39.99