Hoffman’s Chocolates Winter Wonderland at Flamingo Gardens Is Broward’s Brightest Holiday Glow-Up Yet
- Evan Snow
- Nov 10
- 2 min read
If South Florida had a North Pole, it’d be in Davie — surrounded by palm trees, peacocks, and the smell of chocolate wafting through the air.
Hoffman’s Chocolates is bringing back its legendary Winter Wonderland, and this year it’s leveling up big time at Flamingo Gardens with help from Amazon.
From November 22 through December 30, the 10-acre botanical paradise will transform into a glittering dreamscape that screams holiday season, 954-style. Think twinkling lights hanging from banyan trees, a 35-foot Christmas tree glowing brighter than a Fort Liquordale sunset, and a full-blown Santa’s Village presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital — where the big guy himself will be snapping free pics with the fam.
And because this is a Broward bash, there’s no shortage of local flavor:
Hoffman’s Chocolates Pop-Up Shop for your cocoa fix and last-minute stocking stuffers
The Sweet Ride Ice Cream Truck slinging cool treats (because it’s 80° in December, obviously)
Flamingo Pond Café firing up s’mores and seasonal bites
Live music every night bringing those beachy, backyard-vibe tunes
This festive mashup marks Hoffman’s 50th anniversary and Flamingo Gardens’ biggest glow-up ever — an iconic Broward collab between local legends and big names like Amazon and Florida Blue. Even better?
Proceeds support Flamingo Gardens’ conservation and education programs plus the BBX Capital Foundation, helping fund arts, education, and human services across South Florida.
As Lois Marino from Hoffman’s Chocolates put it, “We outgrew our original space — now we’re turning up the holiday cheer in a big way.” Translation: expect full-on magic, from the Everglades to the eggnog.
Whether you’re a cocoa-sipping romantic, selfie-hunting influencer, or just looking for a place to take the kiddos that doesn’t involve a mall Santa, this is your spot. Grab your crew, cue the festive playlists, and step into the most Florida-fied Winter Wonderland ever.
Where: Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S Flamingo Road, Davie
When: November 22 – December 30, 5:30–9 PM nightly (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day)
Pull up, Broward — your holidays just got a major glow-up.
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