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5 Things To Do With The Kids If You Don’t Celebrate Christmas

By Macaroni Kid North East Miami and Miami Beach December 20, 2018

The Countdown is nearly over. People have been preparing for months but what to do when you and your family don't celebrate Christmas? We have rounded up a list of 5 fun things you can do on Christmas day: 

1. Visit a Park. Unwind and relax admits the beauty of Oleta River State Park, Florida’s Largest Urban Park. This park is a haven for mountain bikers, paddlers, anglers, swimmers and for families out to enjoy a picnic along scenic Biscayne Bay.

2. Volunteer with your kids at the Lotus VillageOvertown’s state of the art shelter serving homeless moms and kids. Spend the morning with the Lotus House Family! From 10AM-2-PM, they will be:
- Distributing toys to all the kids
- Distributing gifts to all the women
- Decorating cookies
- Drinking hot chocolate!
- Playing with new toys & more!

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3. Go to the Movie Theater. Mary Poppins Returns, Spider-Man,Transformers: Bumblebee…There is  no shortage of new movies now playing in theaters. Get out of the house, sit in a nice, dark theater, sneak in some candies and have fun. 

4. Plan a picnic lunch. We live in year-round picnic weather. So pack your favorite picnic lunch and get ready for a fresh air feast. If you are looking for picnic spots ideas, these parks features serene greenery, plenty of open space to play around and panoramic views:

  • Legion Memorial Park - 6447 NE 7th Ave, Miami, FL
  • Margaret Pace Park - 1745 N Bayshore Dr., Miami, FL
  • Museum Park - 1075 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
  • South Pointe Park - 1 Washington Ave. - Miami Beach, FL 33139

5. Spend Time with Friends and Family at Home - Just because you are not celebrating Christmas, it doesn’t mean that you can get together, have lunch, host a game night, plan a movie marathon and create memories with your loved ones.  

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