35+ Best Photoshop Layer Styles in 2022 (Free & Premium)

Today, we’re bringing you a collection of Photoshop layer styles you can use to transform your ordinary text, shapes, and logos into creative designs.

Whether you want to add a modern glitch effect to your poster titles or give a retro look to your logo designs, Photoshop layer styles can help you create beautiful designs almost instantly without any effort.

All you have to do is download the PSD file that already contains the layer styles and effects, edit the text layer, and enter your own titles or headings. Or use the ASL file to create your own styles. It usually takes hours upon hours to create such effects but with Photoshop layer styles it only takes a few clicks.

We’ve handpicked a few premium and free Photoshop layer styles you can experiment with. Have a look.

Smoke Cloud Photo Effect PSD Layer Style

Smoke Cloud Photo Effect PSD Layer Style

The smoke cloud effect is a popular effect used in various graphic designs from posters to portraits. With this Photoshop layer style, you can easily add a smoke cloud to your own photos and graphics without effort. The effect is easy to apply and it includes a guide on how it works as well.

Broken Glass Effect for Posters Photoshop Layer Style

Broken Glass Effect for Posters Photoshop Layer Style

You may have seen this effect on movie posters where it shows an image reflected on shattered glass or a broken mirror. This layer style template creates that same effect, except you don’t have to do any work. All you have to do is replace the background image with one of your images.

Pencil Doodle Effect for Posters PSD Layer Style

Pencil Doodle Effect for Posters PSD Layer Style

This Photoshop layer style template works similarly to the broken glass effect. It allows you to add a pencil sketch effect to your image. The template is easy to edit and it works great for making posters, social media posts, product promo shots, and much more.

Halftoner Engraving Effect Photoshop Layer Style

Halftoner Engraving Effect Photoshop Layer Style

With this Photoshop layer style, you can create a vintage look in your photos and graphics by adding a halftone overlay effect. It comes in 5 different color versions and you can easily replace the image to add the effect to your own designs.

Free Old Comics Text Effects Layer Styles

Free Old Comics Text Effects Layer Styles

This free Photoshop layer style lets you create amazing text effects in the style of classic comic books. The effects are inspired by the classic comics made by the legendary Stan Lee. And they are quite easy to edit thanks to smart object layers.

Smoke Effect Photoshop Layer Style PSD

Smoke Effect Photoshop Layer Style

Technically this is not a Photoshop ASL style but a PSD file that you can use to create incredible smoke effects. It includes 11 individual smoke effects that you can freely move, resize, and rotate. Using the smart objects you can easily place your own text and shapes between the smoke effects as well.

80s Retro – Photoshop Layer Styles

80s Retro - Photoshop Layer Styles

If you’re a fan of the 80s retro designs, this set of layer styles will come in handy. It includes 22 different Photoshop layer styles featuring various retro effects. They are perfect for adding an 80s look to your titles and graphics. The styles are available in both PSD and ASL files.

Paper Kingdom Photoshop Layer Styles

Paper Kingdom Photoshop Layer Styles

This is an incredible Photoshop layer styles kit that includes 260 different layer styles featuring colorful effects that will add a hand-crafted look and feel to your designs. It includes ASL files with a whole bunch of textures, shapes, and pre-made PSD compositions. It’s a must-have bundle, especially for greeting card designers.

Origami Shapes Photo Effect Layer Styles

Origami Shapes Photo Effect Layer Styles

You can turn your photos and shapes into modern origami shapes with this unusual PSD layer styles collection. It includes 10 different layer styles in PSD format. You can use its Smart Objects to easily place your own images and shapes to give them an origami look.

Old Movie Titles Photoshop Layer Styles

Old Movie Titles Photoshop Layer Styles

With this collection of layer styles, you can transform your text and titles to look like titles from classic movie posters. The bundle features 6 text effects in PSD format. You can easily edit the layers and copy the styles over to your own designs.

Free Holographic Chrome Text Effect PSD

Free Holographic Chrome Text Effect PSD

This is an amazing free Photoshop layer style that converts your text, logos, and shapes into shiny holographic chrome objects. It’s easily editable and allows you to instantly apply the effect to your graphics without an effort.

Free Welter Glitch Effect Photoshop Layer Style

Free Welter Glitch Effect Photoshop Layer Style

This free Photoshop layer style allows you to easily apply a glitch effect to your photos and graphics. It comes with 3 different glitch effects in PSD file format. They are perfect for stylizing flyer and poster designs.

Retro Style Text Effects PSD Layer Styles

Retro Style Text Effects PSD Layer Styles

This is a collection of vintage-retro-themed text effects you can use to give a classic look to your text and titles. If you’re a designer working on a poster or flyer design, these will help you craft amazing titles. The PSD files are easily editable and feature Smart Objects as well.

80’s Retro Text Effects PSD Layer Styles

80's Retro Text Effects PSD Layer Styles

Another collection of 80s retro text effects featuring neon-themed styles. These text layer styles are also fully customizable. They are available in PSD format and support Smart Objects. You can edit them in Photoshop CS2 or higher.

Spray Stencil – Photoshop Layer Styles Pack

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If you are working on an urban-themed design project, these Photoshop layer styles can come in very handy. It provides you stunning spray-painted graphics with sloshed borders without you having to get your hands dirty.

Graffiti Photoshop Layer Styles

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Here we have a collection of Photoshop text layer styles that can be instantly applied to your lettering, logos, and shapes in just a few easy clicks. With these layer styles, creating graffiti has never with easier.

Ice Chrome – Photoshop Layer Styles

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Perfect for virtually any typeface or shape, these Photoshop layer styles instantly give an icy look to your designs, and create a winter scenery that pleases the eyes. It’s a great option for those looking to add a unique and innovative effect to their artworks.

Fancy – Photoshop Layer Style

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Covert your dull and boring titles into modern, vibrant, and trendy typographical designs with the help of Fancy, a Photoshop layer style perfect for decorating flyers, posters, and birthday invitations in the quickest and most efficient manner.

Chalkboard Photoshop Layer Style

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Check out this chalkboard text effect for Photoshop that will take you straight to the nostalgic school days. The color adjustment layers allow you to customize the colors to your liking, giving a lot of creative control in your hands.

Anaglyph 3D Effect Photoshop Layer Style

Anaglyph 3D Effect Photoshop Layer Style

Want to add a futuristic glitch effect to your photos and graphics? Then this quick PSD layer style will help. It features a stylish Anaglyph effect in 3 different color schemes. You can easily place your own design in the PSD file using Smart Objects to apply the effect.

Neon Sign Effect Photoshop Layer Style

Neon Sign Effect Photoshop Layer Style

With this Photoshop PSD layer style, you can create a stylish neon sign effect. It works with both text and shapes for adding a realistic neon glowing effect without an effort. The PSD is easily editable and comes with 6 background textures to go along with your designs.

Ultimate 1001 Text Effects PSD Layer Styles

Ultimate 1001 Text Effects PSD Layer Styles

With more than 1000 different text effects bundled into one PSD file, this layer styles kit is a must-have for every graphic designer. It includes various styles of text effects featuring gold foil, fabric, metal, wood, and many others. It also features Smart Objects and easily editable text.

Vintage Comic Creator Photoshop Layer Styles

Vintage Comic Creator Photoshop Layer Styles

A bundle of ASL layer styles, patterns, overlays, and shapes for creating vintage comic book design. This bundle has everything you need to retro posters, flyers, and graphic designs with the old-school comic book look and feel. You can also edit its overlay PSD files to instantly apply the layer styles to your own text and graphics.

Free Vintage Photoshop Layer Styles

Free Vintage Photoshop Layer Styles

This is a collection of 16 Photoshop layer styles you can use to transform the look of your text to give them an old-school halftone look and feel. The effects are available in ASL and PSD format. A Photoshop action is also included in the bundle.

Free Vintage Paint Effects for Photoshop

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Use this free Photoshop layer styles to give a vintage look and feel to your text and objects. Two of the effects from this bundle can be downloaded for free to use with your personal projects.

Urban Trending Text Effects PSD Layer Styles

Urban Trending Text Effects PSD Layer Styles

The urban-style of text effects are fairly common in modern poster and flyer designs as well as on social media. This Photoshop text effect will allow you to easily recreate that same urban text effect for your own designs. It includes 6 pre-made and easily editable layer styles in PSD format.

Smoke Text Scenes PSD Layer Styles

Smoke Text Scenes PSD Layer Styles

Another collection of smoke text layer styles. This bundle is quite different from the previous one as it includes both text layers and smoke elements fully prepared in text scenes. You can simply edit the text layer to enter your text and get it done within seconds. There are 4 different layer styles to choose from.

Glitch Text Photoshop Layer Styles

Glitch Text Photoshop Layer Styles

This text effect layer styles kit will help you make your poster and flyer titles look more trendy and stylish. Featuring a futuristic glitch effect, this PSD layer style comes with Smart Objects and editable text layers. You can also customize the fonts and the shapes to your preference.

Double Light Text Effects PSD Layer Styles

Double Light Text Effects PSD Layer Styles

The creative text effects in this PSD layer styles bundle will certainly add a touch of personality to your own designs. There are 8 different styles in this pack that are available in editable PSD format. Each style has different and colorful double-light designs.

Peeling Paint Grunge Effect Layer Styles

Peeling Paint Grunge Effect Layer Styles

An easy to use Photoshop layer style that allows you to give an aged painting look to your photos. It comes in 2 styles and in easily editable PSD files. The effect works great for both text and images.

Free Vintage Effects Pack for Photoshop

Free Vintage Effects Pack for Photoshop

A collection of 3 vintage-themed text effects and 3 vintage photo effects. You can use them to give an authentic vintage look to your various digital and print designs. The effects are available in PSD file format.

Free Color Distortion Effect Photoshop Layer Styles

Free Color Distortion Effect Photoshop Layer Style

This free Photoshop layer style adds a stylish color distortion effect to your text and typography. It’s perfect for giving a trendy look to your poster and flyer titles. There are 4 different color schemes to choose from.

Watercolor Dry Brush Effects Layer Styles

Watercolor Dry Brush Effects Layer Styles

With this unique Photoshop layer style, you can immediately convert your ordinary images into watercolor paintings. It comes as an editable PSD file where you can place your own images to copy the watercolor effect. It will only take a few clicks.

Engraving Lines Photoshop Effect PSD

Engraving Lines Photoshop Effect PSD

Featuring 30 different gradient styles and 3 line direction styles, this Photoshop layer style kit will allow you to give an engraved look to your images and graphics. It comes as an easily customizable PSD file.

Duotone Photo Effect PSD Layer Style

Duotone Photo Effect PSD Layer Style

This is a collection of duotone photo effects that you can apply to your own photos. It includes 5 pastel color shades and 2 halftone overlay patterns. All of which are included in an editable PSD file.

Looking for more PSD styles? Then check out our retro text effects collection.

Road Tripping in Jamaica

Have you ever heard the song entitled, Island in The Sun, by Harry Belafonte? That’s the song that comes to mind each time I thought about writing this article. It could be because the song is associated with the Island. Either way I do agree that it is indeed an Island in the sun filled with lush vegetation and beautiful white sand beaches and the home of the delicious Blue Mountain Coffee.

Boat parked on Negril’s 7 mile Beach

This small Island lays just below Cuba and west of Haiti surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. Though it’s well known for the sun, beaches, and jerk chicken and jerk pork, Jamaica does have a lot more to offer.

One of the best ways to discover any country, city or neighborhood is by taking a road trip and more so a road trip off the hidden path. Taking a Road trip around Jamaica opens you up to new places, hidden gems, some hidden as far away as the mountains. For example, the Bath Fountain located in the Parish of St. Thomas. Here you can bathe in the natural hot spring water that is said to have healing abilities and or enjoy a nice massage by the springs from one of the local masseuse. Once you are done there, you can visit the nearby botanical garden.

Also in St. Thomas off the hidden path of Morant Bay you can discover Reggae Falls, a man made falls but a beautiful attraction nonetheless.

You will notice that as you ride along the narrow roads of Jamaica, through St. Thomas that you cannot help but be distracted by the savory smell of jerk chicken that permeates the atmosphere from the StreetSide vendors, 
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Top Things To Do in Naples Florida

Are you looking for somewhere serene and relaxing for you next vacation? well here’s an idea…. Naples, Florida! Naples is located on the Southwestern side of the State and currently has a population of 22,206. Its history goes back thousands of years to the early settlers, the Calusa Indians, but the current day Naples was discovered in the late 1800s by General John S Williams and Walter Haldeman and development of the city began shortly after. It was named Naples after its namesake Naples in Italy and first started out as a winter retreat. It was to carry the essence of the Italian City (Now I know why there were so much Italian restaurants along 5th avenue).

Naples is a natural beauty and very calm, it’s no wonder it is one of the cities that makes up Florida’s Paradise Coast. There you will find miles upon miles of beautiful white sand beaches, animals in their natural habitats like dolphins, sea gulls, fishes swimming around you while bathing, and beautiful sunsets. It is a very popular spot for fishing and golfing. Below I have narrowed down some of the top things to do in Naples based on my recent visit.

Tin City Shopping and Dining Center

Naples Botanical Garden

The Garden which is located in downtown Naples, is a 170 acre botanical landscape that was founded in 1993. The Garden is divided it into sub-gardens each specific to a particular region. For example, the Florida Garden focuses on plants that are native to Florida, like palm trees and also plants from other parts of the world that tend to thrive in the Florida climate, you will also find a manmade waterfall in this garden. Then there is the Asian Garden where you will find a Thai pavilion, Asian Art and plants like the lotus, veggie patches and temple trees. Also there is a Caribbean Garden that is reminiscent of a Caribbean home that has a farm yard just out front with fruits trees such as guava, sugar cane, and papaya.

The parking here is free, the fee to get in is $25, but we were told that after 1:15 p.m. instead of paying the entry fee we could just give a donation of whatever amount we wanted. There is also a gift shop onsite. The garden closes at 2:00 PM. Give yourself about 90 mins to explored the entire garden.

Orchid at Naples Botanical Garden

Dolphin Watching Tours

Spotting dolphins is one of the great things about Naples, at least it was for me. Though there are multiple ways to see them, like hanging out at the Naples pier or just out swimming, there is nothing like a tour that takes you out into the water around Naples Bay and into the Gulf of Mexico. When we booked our tour, we ended up on a small deck boat, not what I expected based on the photos on Pure Florida’s website but it turned out to be a great experience. It was more intimate, there were three of us in our group and another party of two.

We enjoyed the boat bouncing over the waves as it sped along the Naples Bay and the views of the mansions that we passed by. The captain gave us some details about the surrounding waters, information about plants species like the mangroves and also about the animal species that are found in the area. Afterwards the boat was docked and we were taken to a beach to pick up shells along the gulf coast. If you are not into shelling you could opt to go for a swim, or stay in the boat and chill like the elderly couple that was on the tour with us.

Along the shore we found some beautiful seashells, I especially like the small two toned conch shells. The beach was not crowded at all, it was only us and there were two yachts anchored not very far from shore. In the far distance though, we could see a beach umbrella erected, like there were people enjoying the privacy of the beach.

On our way back from shelling, we spotted a baby dolphin that looked like it was hunting for food, we trailed it for a while and then the captain of the boat took us out to the Gulf in hopes that we could see some more, and we were not disappointed

Starfish Spotted While Shelling

Naples Pier

This historical monument is a popular location amongst visitors and locals alike. Here you can spot dolphins, fish, people watch or enjoy the sight of the sea gulls diving into the water for food and the pelicans sitting on top of the water waiting for their prey. There is also a beach along the pier, but the most common event that attracts people to this popular spot are the beautiful sunsets.

If you are there for the dolphins it’s best to go early mornings or late evenings, per the locals that’s when they come out in their numbers, I even heard mention of a black and white one. While there in the early afternoon we were able to spot one that was hanging around.

The pier has a concession area where you can buy items such as ice cream, slushies, snacks and beach supplies. Just in front of the concession shop there is a covered eating area. There are also restrooms, showers and there is paid parking nearby. We were able to park in a parking lot just about a block from the pier.

Naples Pier

Palm Cottage

As you step off the Pier or before stepping on, why not take a tour of Palm Cottage which is located by the parking lot at the southeastern corner of 12th Avenue S and Gulf Shore Blvd S. Palm Cottage which was built in 1895 by Walter Haldeman, is the oldest home in Naples. At the Palm Cottage you can take a guided tour of the property, as well as sign up for a tour of Naples historic district, learn about the history of the town and view original works of art as well as newly added ones, and also explore the Norris Garden at the cottage.



Naples Zoo

The Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens started out in 1919 as a botanical Garden by Botanist Dr. Henry Nehrling. Animals were first introduced to guest on September 1,1969 by Lawrence and Nancy Jane Tetzlaff, who wanted to move their animals from Ohio to a warmer climate. For some time it remained a zoo and botanical garden but today it is more of a Zoo.

At the zoo in Naples you will encounter a wide variety of animals like bears, crocodiles, Florida Panther, lions, hawks, and so much more. Try not to be traumatized by the pythons (gosh those things are huge). There is a short river expedition that takes you on a guided tour of the small island surrounded by Lake Victoria, on this expedition you will learn of the primates that “hang” out on these islands. Learn about giraffe behaviors and spend some time feeding them and taking photos while doing so. The zoo has a café and also concession stands throughout.

Upon entering the zoo you will first go through the gift shop where you can purchase tickets or show the tickets that you purchased in advance online. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. They are open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and tickets are $22.95 for adults and $14.95 for children ages 3-12. Face masks are required in some areas, like the gift shop, on the expedition and in the restrooms. Oh and the parking here is free.

Naples Zoo Entrance and Gift Shop

Shopping and Dining

One of the things that Naples is famed for is its high-end shopping, and oh yes there is much of that to do there. Along 5th Avenue South you can find Art Galleries, Bohemian styled clothing stores, real estate offices, beach wear, jewelry, Italian restaurants and the Inn on Fifth. Most of the retail locations here on are owned by locals. There is the Coastland Center your typical Mall with brand name stores such as Macys, Dillard’s, and Forever21. There is also the Waterside Shops that showcases stores like Ann Taylor, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Saks and Fifth.

Along the Naples Bay you will find Tin City, a shopping area with a rustic look. As you step inside you can find anything from souvenirs to jewelry to clothing and waterfront dining.

Shops on 5th Avenue South

Swimming/The Beach

Suppose you are from one of those landlock states where there are no beaches and you are just wanting to come relax and enjoy the beach, there are a lot of beaches in Naples. There is Clam Pass Park a beach access point that takes you along a boardwalk surrounded by mangroves and other species of plants. It takes about 10-15 minutes to walk the boardwalk or you can wait for the tram to take you down to the beach, it takes about 5 minutes by tram. The fee is $8 for parking without the Collier County Beach Parking Permit. The park is open from 8 a.m. to Sunset. There is a restaurant on the beach, restrooms, and showers.

Lowdermilk Park is another popular beach spot in Naples. Here you can find concession, volley ball courts, children’s playground, restroom and showers. You will also need to pay for parking here at the parking meters.

Vanderbilt Beach Park is located near major hotels and offers paid parking for $8, has concession, restrooms and foot showers. Also don’t forget that there is also a beach at the Naples Pier, it also has a volley ball court.

Clam Pass Beach

Above I have listed just some of the many things that you can do in Naples, Florida. There are other activities such as fishing; you can book one of many fishing charters which will take you out for the best fishing experience. Also rent a Jet Ski and explore the marine life, spot dolphins or jet pass the fancy homes, you have the choice of staying on Naples Bay or ski out into the Gulf of Mexico.

You can also go food truck hopping at Celebration Park, the waterfront park lined with food trucks and listen to live music while you eat, there is also a bar onsite. Celebration Park is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. As I mentioned above golfing is very common in Naples some resorts offer golfing as part of the amenities and there are also public golf courses. If you are looking for a nightlife scene, Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South get’s pretty lively after dark and Marco Island a neighboring city to Naples has an active night life. And lastly if you want to view more of the city and learn more about it you can book a Naples Trolley Tour .

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The Miami-Dade Youth Fair Is Back

Every year thousands of people gather together at the Miami-Dade County fair for the rides, games, food, concerts and exhibitions. The Miami-Dade County Fair, also known as The Fair, or the Miami Youth Fair, started in 1952 as a way to promote education and the agricultural sector of the Dade County Community. It is one of the biggest events in southern Florida.

One of the many concession stands at the Fair

What to Expect

Get ready to walk a lot, eat a lot and play a lot. At the Youth Fair you can find carnival favorites such as corn dogs, corn-on-the-cob, cotton candy, frozen lemonade, and big juicy turkey legs. Each year I attend, I look forward to having the curly fries loaded with cheese and bacon, yum! You will enjoy thrilling roller coaster rides, merry-go-rounds, waterslides, rope drop and Ferris wheels. Play whac-a-mole, pop the balloons or shoot the target and what makes it more interesting is that it can be a family day or night out because there is something for every age group. There are also exhibits showcasing animals and plant species and competition among students from the Miami-Dade Public Schools. You can also have fun feeding the goats or camels and have the kids take a pony ride.

Youth Art Work on Display in Arnold Hall

The fair usually takes place each year from the end of March to early April, however, due to the pandemic things have changed a bit. This year it will be held from November 18th thru December 5th, so if you happen to be visiting South Florida around this time, scribble it in on your list of things to do. It’s located at the corner of SW 107th Ave. and Coral Way in Miami Florida adjacent to the Florida International University South Campus. It will resume it’s regular schedule starting in 2022.

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5 Places to Visit for Christmas in South Florida

Can you believe it’s almost Christmas again? In my neck of the woods lights have already been hung, the Christmas shopping is on the way and the attractions in town with their lights on display and Santa’s meet and greet are in effect. That means there is a lot of places for you and the entire family to go after you’ve finished opening the gifts and eating Christmas dinner. In this article I will be mentioning some of the top places that you and your entire family can visit during the Holidays.

1. Santa’s Enchanted Forest

Santa’s enchanted Forest is a seasonal Christmas themed amusement park that opens annually from November through January. The theme park has been a part of South Florida since 1983 and has been ongoing ever since, except for last year when it had to temporary close its doors due to the Corona Virus pandemic. The park has re-opened this year since November 4th until January 2nd at its new location in Hialeah.

There is a lot to see and do at Santa’s Enchanted, get ready to meet Santa, taste some of the delicious foods that are there like ice cream, turkey legs, cotton candy, and fully loaded fries. Watch the entertaining live magic and acrobat shows, play fun games, and there are rides for everyone no matter the age.

The cost to go in for adults is $39.25, for children $29.91, and for seniors $65 and older also $29.91. The tickets are a bit pricier than normal but it does include the price for the rides, so you can ride all you want. The parking is free. There is also season pass and an express pass available. It’s best to try and buy tickets in advance. For more information and to purchase tickets you can visit their website by clicking here.

2. Zoo Lights Miami

Light Display at Zoo Miami

Zoo Lights Miami is an annual event that is at Zoo Miami (Miami Zoo). The event showcases different light displays across the 750 acres lot located in South Miami. You will see trees decorated with different types of lights, as well as a Christmas tree whose light changes to different colors while the music plays in the background. I even believe I saw some of the lights on the Christmas tree shaped like animals. There are concession stands through out and you will find foods like cotton candy, dulce-de-leche funnel cakes, white claw, pretzels and more. For the adults’ you can also find beer, wine, and cocktails.

There is Santa’s meet and greet as well as meet the Grinch. You will also see Mr and Mrs. Giraffe dancing. There are live animal shows as well.

The Zoo lights event is only on certain nights starting from November 26th until December 30th and each night has a different theme.

  • December 10th and 11th are Galactic nights so make sure to go dress in your best Star Wars outfit.
  • December 17th and 18th are Santa and Elf look a like nights.
  • December 19th and 22nd, Superheroes nights.
  • December 23rd and 26th are PJ and Onesies night.
  • Last but not least December 27th and 30th are Ugly Sweater nights.

Above are the remaining nights the event is on and the themes, you don’t have to dress up according to the theme if you are not into those type of things, you can just wear a regular outfit.

The parking is free, the entry fee for adults is $20.95, for children it’s $18.95. If you would like to get the hot cocoa and two cookies deal the fee is $23.95 for adults and $21.95 for children. There is also an additional $5 per person for the Snowman’s boat ride.

3. Night Gardens at Fairchild Gardens

Probably the most Magical place in South Florida is the Night Garden event in Coral Gables at the Fairchild Botanical Garden. This event is also a yearly event that opens up during the Christmas season. You will have a lot of fun at this interactive Garden that illuminates at night. Play with fake snow, experience the talking tree and make sure to download the app before you go so you can use it to find fairies as your stroll through the garden.

Walking through the rainforest while listening to the sound of mystical music will make you feel like you are in another world. You won’t be disappointed by the variety of light displays. The prices currently shows at $34 for adults and children 10 and under $29. Members of the Fairchild Garden gets a discount and also members get 4 free tickets. New Years Eve entry fee is a different price at $49 for adults and $44 for children.

For food there are Food Trucks available for you to purchase food and beverages from. The event last until January 2nd and opens from 6-9PM on some nights and 6-10 PM on other nights.

4. Garden of Lights

Garden of Lights at Flamingo Gardens in Davie Florida will start on December 17th until December 30th. At this event you can explore the gardens decored with lights, meet Santa and friends, and enjoy holiday treats at the Flamingo Cafe. There will be musical performances each night.

The cost to get in is $12.95 for adults and $9.95 for children 11 and under. This event is closed on Christmas eve and Christmas day.

5. Holiday Fantasy of Lights

This drive-thru event takes place every year at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek, north of the Fort Lauderdale airport. Put the car in cruise control has you take in the animated decors during this 3 mile drive.

Holiday Fantasy of Lights is open until January 2nd, 2022 and is starts from 6-10 PM each night. The cost is $22 per vehicle plus a $2.72 fee. You can get a $5 coupon by signing up for their mailing list. There is also an additional cost of $2 if you are interested in getting the 3D glasses for that 3D experience.

There are other places around that you can take your family out to see the lights, some of them are inexpensive or free of charge, like Plantation Baptist Church, it’s $10 per vehicle, Gulf Stream Park in Hallandale has a Christmas tree on display that plays music and changes colors every hour on the hour and there is no cost but you may or may not have to pay for parking. Also you can take the family driving into neighborhoods looking at the best decorated houses like the one at the corner of Northeast 16th Ave. and Northeast 137th Street.

Where ever you choose to go I am sure you will have fun, wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

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