Hoffman's Chocolates Winter Wonderland Partners with Flamingo Gardens for 2025 Holiday Extravaganza

Hoffman's Chocolates is bringing its Winter Wonderland to Flamingo Gardens for the 2025 holiday season in a partnership that includes Amazon as presenting sponsor. The event will run from November 22 through December 30, 2025, transforming ten acres of the botanical gardens into a festive display of lights and holiday attractions. This collaboration marks a significant expansion for the previously established Hoffman's Chocolates holiday tradition while combining it with Flamingo Gardens' existing Garden of Lights display.

The event will feature thousands of colorful lights throughout the gardens, a 35-foot Christmas tree presented by Florida Blue, and free photos with Santa in Santa's Village presented by Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital on select nights through December 23. Additional attractions include Hoffman's Chocolates Pop-up Shop, The Sweet Ride ice cream truck, toasty s'mores and seasonal bites from Flamingo Pond Café, and nightly live musical performances. Tickets are available at https://flamingogardens.org/winter-wonderland/.

Lois Marino, Executive Director of BBX Capital Foundation and Director of Community Engagement at BBX Capital, Inc., explained the significance of the partnership. "Hoffman's Chocolates Winter Wonderland has been a beloved holiday tradition for decades, and this year, we're making it more magical than ever. We outgrew our original space, but now, thanks to our amazing partnership with Flamingo Gardens and Amazon, we're turning up the holiday cheer in a big way."

The event represents a meaningful collaboration between corporate, nonprofit, and healthcare organizations. Flamingo Gardens, established in 1927, is one of South Florida's oldest botanical gardens and a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving and educating about South Florida's natural and cultural heritage. Keith Clark, CEO of Flamingo Gardens, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating it "aligns perfectly with our vision to expand our holiday lights in a family-friendly way and will allow us to spread even more joy this year."

Proceeds from the event will support Flamingo Gardens' educational and conservation mission, with a portion also benefiting the BBX Capital Foundation, which invests in programs focused on the arts, education, and human services throughout South Florida. This dual-benefit approach represents a significant community impact, combining entertainment with meaningful support for local nonprofit organizations.

Amazon's involvement as presenting sponsor underscores the company's commitment to community engagement. Angie Santibanez, Head of Community Engagement at Amazon, noted that "Amazon is proud to support the return of this iconic South Florida tradition. We believe in partnering with local community traditions and creating joyful moments for families, and Hoffman's Chocolates Winter Wonderland at Flamingo Gardens offers exactly that — holiday magic, community connection and meaningful support for a great cause."

The event's extensive sponsor list includes Florida Blue, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, BBX Capital Foundation, NBC 6 South Florida, Florida Power and Light Company, Baptist Health South Florida, and several other corporate and community partners. This broad-based support indicates the event's significance within the South Florida business and nonprofit communities. The collaboration demonstrates how corporate partnerships can enhance community traditions while supporting important local causes through events that combine entertainment with philanthropy.