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Santa, singing, sparkling lights: Your Pembroke Pines Christmas week guide

From noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, guests can explore the Florida Citrus Model Train Society’s interactive displays, including a variety of scale model trains and scenes from the ‘50s and ‘60s through the turn of the century and present day.
From noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, guests can explore the Florida Citrus Model Train Society’s interactive displays, including a variety of scale model trains and scenes from the ‘50s and ‘60s through the turn of the century and present day. Photo by Alex Devera via Unsplash

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate in Pembroke Pines.

As your work week dwindles down for the holidays, so does the city’s list of festivities — but not entirely.

This Monday through Thursday, Pembroke Pines is offering a massive lights display, trivia nights, karaoke with a competitive twist and more to tack onto the holiday potlucks and parties you’ve got planned.

Looking to maximize the fun? Check out this list of events to add to your 2025 Christmas week.

Christmas at the Oasis

Oasis Church — located at 12201 SW 14th St. — presents its one-time Guinness World Record-winning Christmas display Dec. 22 through Dec. 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Families can enjoy food and drinks, photo opportunities, karaoke, a kids’ fun zone and more during the church’s “full experience” nights Monday and Tuesday.

On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, enjoy the glowing winter wonderland from the comfort of your car in a drive-thru experience. Admission is free, but tickets for food and rides are sold in bundles ranging from $20 to $80.

Info: https://www.visitoasis.org

Ageless Grace

Ease your way into the holiday season with this fitness and wellness class at the Southwest Regional Library Monday noon to 1 p.m. Certified instructor Eleanor Robinson will lead a program of simple exercise tools based on everyday movements to “focus on the health longevity of the mind and body.” Admission is free and all are welcome, regardless of age.

Info: https://broward.libnet.info

Ballad Bingo

Enjoy karaoke with a twist at The Pub’s weekly Ballad Bingo Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at 237 SW 145th Terrace. The restaurant invites all to “sing your heart out and mark your cards” at no cost and indulge in its British bar fare, including shepherd’s pie and beer-battered fish and chips. Winners will score prizes, so come with your game face on.

Info: https://experiencethepub.com

Santa Con

Unit B Eatery & Spirits invites you to don a Santa costume, ugly Christmas sweater or holiday pajamas at its Santa Con party Tuesday from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. DJ Eli will soundtrack the 21+ night hosted under the cocktail bar’s festive, “Reindeer Room” decor. Service industry workers are welcome to a 25% discount with proof of employment.

Info: https://www.instagram.com

Trivia Night at Throwback Tavern

Put your brain to the test at Throwback Tavern’s weekly trivia night Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The competition will be hosted in teams, and the category is “general knowlegde trivia,” meaning anyone from ages 8 to 80 is welcome to play. Get a head start on the winnings — $100 in prizes — by visiting the restaurant’s website for the free answer of the week.

Info: https://www.facebook.com

Holiday Interactive Train Exhibition

Train enthusiasts young and old will want to check out the Southwest Regional Library’s newest exhibition open now through January 2026. From noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, guests can explore the Florida Citrus Model Train Society’s interactive displays, including a variety of scale model trains and scenes from the ‘50s and ‘60s through the turn of the century and present day. Admission is free and open to the public.

Info: https://broward.libnet.info

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Isabel Rivera
Pembroke Pines News
Isabel Rivera covers the city of Pembroke Pines for the Pembroke Pines News, a sister publication of the Miami Herald. She graduated from Florida International University (go Panthers!), speaks Spanish and was born and raised in Miami-Dade. Her last meal on death row would include a cortadito.