Bill Hansen Catering has brought back its hot chocolate bar, which can be incorporated in small or large gatherings for a cozy treat with toppings like crushed candy canes to choose from. Villa Woodbine is a venue located in Coconut Grove, which can accommodate 400 guests

The newly-updated event spaces at The Marker Key West Harbor Resort, which totals 1,400 square feet, The Marker provides a slice of paradise and true holiday retreat for any group. Even though the views of Duval street and Mallory Square are breathtaking, the event space ties the entire aura of the hidden sanctuary of lush tropical grounds together. 

The Gabriel South Beach is the new jewel open on Ocean Drive. With a secret rooftop glass pool in addition to indoor and outdoor event spaces, the hotel embodies holiday magic. Its lounge spaces and jaw-dropping view of South Beach makes it an ideal spot for a true Miami holiday party or cocktail reception.

Hotel Effie was made for a one-of-a-kind holiday event. Ideally located in north Florida along the Emerald Coast, Hotel Effie is located at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, which transforms into a holiday wonderland during the festive period. The property boasts a13,000 square-foot ballroom located on the first floor which can be converted to six individual rooms.  

The Balfour Hotel boasts an intimate courtyard and flex space suitable for a holiday celebration of at least 75 people. With an ode to its Latino roots, coquito and other holiday cocktails can be requested at the bar.

The Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science holds celebrations and ceremonies within their 16 event spaces totaling 1000,000 square feet. This holiday season, Frost Science has created holiday party packages featuring daytime and evening receptions, museum passes and holiday cocktails created by Constellation Culinary Group. The main space fits 5,000 guests standing and 430 guests seated. You can capture your event under the stars of the Frost Planetarium, on the Rooftop Terrace, next to the Gulf Stream Oculus and you can even live-stream it for guests.

From cooking demo offerings to curated holiday menu items by Constellation Culinary Group, Bistro at Sarasota Art Museum will accommodate any holiday party needs. The Sarasota Art Museum is the place to dine and dance into the night surrounded by replicas of ancient Greek, Roman and Baroque statuary on magnificently manicured lawns with four different event spaces that can fit 570 people maximum.

Known for its array of live shows, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County boasts a massive entertainment space for the intimate or large holiday party. Accommodating anywhere from 50 to 2,400 guests, the gorgeous venue -- in partnership with Constellation Culinary Group -- has many options for holiday celebrations, including dinner and a show.

EST. 33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen is a dining experience inspired by a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western cultures and the confluence of heritage and innovation, located in Brickell City Center. EST. 33 features 93 seats nestled indoors and an expansive covered outdoor patio with 62 seats overlooking Brickell City Centre’s atrium. The full space of the restaurant is 5,000 sq ft with a whole buyout capacity of 160 and the half space is 3,000 sq ft, including the patio with a buyout capacity of 100 maximum.

Villa Azur, Miami Beach’s South of France-inspired dining destination, features a versatile, yet stunning 8,000 square-foot dining room, adorned with the glamour and charm of the French and Italian Rivieras. The atmosphere is a culmination of culture and design, set in an open format for added adaptability, and is capable of accommodating up to 280 guests for a seated dinner and 400 standing guests.

A Fort Lauderdale landmark since 1982, the recently renovated Shooters Waterfront  Restaurant has a trio of new private event spaces for festive holiday activations, totaling 6,000 square feet and can seat up to 175 guests. The attendees will enjoy the option to arrive by boat or yacht.