There is still plenty of time to make plans this season to check out some holiday events throughout Florida. Maybe you’ve been to Santa’s Enchanted Forest or already scored a Christmas tree. But what about checking out something that is only around for a limited time, something that will illuminate your night, creating a wonderland of magic, holiday spirit, and beauty. If you want the whole family to indulge in a little holiday fun together, then we suggest the lantern festival in Florida, known as the Luminosa Chinese Lantern Festival.

Luminosa, a legendary Chinese festival, is happening during the holiday season at Jungle Island in Miami, and tickets are selling fast!
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Bringing beauty, nature, and neon lights to the famous South Florida Zoo, Luminosa is a one-of-a-kind adventure that the whole family will be able to enjoy together.
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This Florida lantern festival is happening soon and is believed to be dated back 2000 years when Buddhist monks would light lanterns within their temples.
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As tradition goes, the Lantern Festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year, as lanterns are believed to symbolize people letting go of their pasts and celebrating new futures.
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Running for several months starting towards the end of November, Luminosa will illuminate Jungle Island with over 1 million LED lights and hand-crafted colorful silk lanterns.
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We guarantee you haven’t seen anything quite like this.
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During your visit to Luminosa, you’ll want to allow at least two hours to fully enjoy and experience all exhibit spaces. You don't want to feel rushed through such a special event like this one.
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There will also be plenty of food and beverage options to choose from, so you can stay as long as you’d like, and enjoy some nice refreshments when you get hungry.
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With ticket prices varying for children, adults, and group rates, as well as discounted pricing for seniors, students, and military, take a walk through Jungle Island at night and enjoy the most beautiful lantern display in the south.
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Have you ever seen Luminosa Jungle Island Lantern Festival in Florida? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about Luminosa Jungle or to buy your tickets, visit the Fever website. Check out this video, which is an excellent brief overview of what the event is like:

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What are the best outdoor activities in winter in Florida?

Obviously, with the warmer climate in Florida, outdoor winter activities are much different than in other states that get typical winter weather. Some of our favorite ways to enjoy winter in Florida include:

  • Enchant in St. Petersburg – Enjoy the most elaborate and magical display of the Christmas Spirit in such a way that you may just forget for a brief moment that Florida rarely sees snow or a regular type of winter.
  • Winterfest in Pensacola – What do you do when you live in a state that is unlikely to experience snow? You make snow yourself! That’s what happens at Winterfest, where snow begins to fall when you enter Plaza Wonderland on Palafox Place. Drink a warm cup of hot chocolate and enjoy lots of fun activities at this wonderful winter event in Florida.
  • Enjoy the beach – Yes, you can even still enjoy the beach during much of the winter in Florida! While everyone else is bundled up, you can work on your tan and play in the sand.

 

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Where can I visit Santa in Florida?

Santa is certainly busy during the holiday season, but a few places you can visit him in Florida include:

  • Santa’s Farm in Eustis – What better place to pick out your Christmas tree than from Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest? You can also enjoy a breakfast buffet and a meet-and-greet with Santa or visit with him during the Santa After-Hours, a chance when the tree fields close down and the bar and grill are open for guests!
  • Santa at the Silos at True LIfe Church in Middleburg
  • Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum in St. Augustine – Visit with Santa, enjoy yuletide refreshments, and see the lighthouse's spectacular holiday decorations and lighting displays.

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