Winter Fest 2025
Published on October 17, 2025
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and some of your holiday favorites are back. This year’s Winter Fest features festive events sure to fill you with holiday cheer.
Holiday Lighting Celebration
Saturday, November 22
7 - 9 PM
Gateway Park, 151 Sunny Isles Blvd.
Free event parking is available in the Gateway Park Garage
Kick off the holiday season at Winter Fest 2025. The special event will feature a holiday lighting celebration, ice skating, inflatables, entertainment, arts and crafts, hot chocolate, festive photos and fun for all!
Price is $5 for Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID cardholders and $50 for non-residents.
*Please note wristbands sales for the Holiday Lighting Celebration will end on Friday, November 21 and will not be sold at the event.
Save your wristbands for a second day of ice skating on Sunday, November 23.
Ice Skating at Gateway Park
Sunday, November 23
10 AM - 2 PM
Gateway Park, 151 Sunny Isles Blvd.
Free event parking is available in the Gateway Park Garage
Join us for an afternoon at ice skating at Gateway Park! Wristbands from the Holiday Lighting Celebration will allow admission for ice skating. If you do not have wristbands, tickets will be available for purchase.
Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 13
6 - 8 PM
Gateway Park, 151 Sunny Isles Blvd.
Free event parking is available in the Gateway Park Garage
Enjoy the sounds of the season at this year's Holiday Concert featuring the South Florida Youth Symphony. Delight in classic carols, festive favorites, and heartwarming performances that capture the spirit of the holidays.
Festival of Lights
Sunday, December 14
3 - 6 PM
Gateway Park, 151 Sunny Isles Blvd.
Free event parking is available in the Gateway Park Garage
Come together to celebrate the joy, tradition, and wonder of Chanukah! Enjoy an evening filled with music, dance, and the glow of the menorah as we mark the first night of this beautiful holiday. Savor traditional treats like latkes and sufganiyot, take part in family-friendly activities, and share in the spirit of community and light.
Festival of Lights
Monday, December 15
5:30 - 7 PM
Sunny Isles Beach Government Center, 18070 Collins Ave.
Free event parking is available in the Government Center outdoor parking lot
Come together to celebrate the joy, tradition, and wonder of Chanukah! Enjoy an evening filled with music, dance, and the glow of the menorah as we mark the first night of this beautiful holiday. Savor traditional treats like latkes and sufganiyot, take part in family-friendly activities, and share in the spirit of community and light.
Movie Night: Wonka
Friday, December 19
6:30 - 9 PM
Pelican Community Park, 18115 North Bay Rd.
Free event parking is available in the Government Center outdoor parking lot, along North Bay Road, and Atlantic Boulevard.
Travel to a world of pure imagination with a special screening of “Wonka.” The film tells the story of a young Willy Wonka’s journey to become a beloved chocolatier. Its themes of magical wonder, along with the songs and dancing, make it an ideal choice for a heartwarming family experience during the festive season. Enjoy complimentary snacks on a first-come, first-served basis.
Holiday Ball: Enchanted Winter Wonderland
Saturday, December 20
6 - 9 PM
Gateway Center, 151 Sunny Isles Blvd.
Free event parking is available in the Gateway Park Garage