Holiday happenings in the Palm Beaches

The Palm Beaches is heating up in readiness for the holiday season.

Spanning a collection of 39 unique cities and towns from Jupiter to Boca Raton in South Florida, The Palm Beaches offer a wide variety of holiday experiences that reflect the distinctive local character of each community.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS ALL SEASON LONG

Winter Wonderland Returns to The Ben – West Palm Beach
Through Jan. 4, 2026, The Ben transforms into a festive Winter Wonderland. Following last year’s debut, the 2025 celebration features an expanded 50-by-66-feet outdoor rink made of real ice and a new holiday tree forest decorated by local nonprofits. Guests can enjoy s’mores, hot chocolate, and holiday cocktails while exploring Aspen-inspired chalets.

Lantern & Lights Safari Nights – West Palm Beach
Experience the magic of Lion Country Safari after dark during its first-ever Lantern & Lights Safari Nights, with select evenings through Jan. 18, 2026. Stroll through more than 60 larger-than-life illuminated displays inspired by wildlife from around the world, along with interactive glow swings, tunnels, and seesaws. Guests can enjoy festive holiday cocktails, seasonal “wild eats,” and photo-worthy backdrops throughout the park. Santa Claus will make special appearances on December 19 and 20.

Beachside Igloos at The Singer Oceanfront Resort – Singer Island
Through March 2026, The Singer Oceanfront Resort debuts Beachside Igloos on its private beach. Each igloo features a fire pit, Adirondack chairs, a holiday playlist, and seasonal treats including shareable plates—such as artisanal cheese boards and a Mediterranean mezze platter—along with an a la carte menu from Caretta Caretta, s’mores, and hot chocolate. Family-friendly packages with cookie-decorating kits and holiday games are also available.

Nightly Snowfalls and Lightshows at CityPlace – West Palm Beach

The holidays shine brightly at CityPlace, with community gatherings and engaging events that make Downtown West Palm Beach a can’t-miss destination. From nightly snowfalls Nov. 8 to Dec. 31 at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m. to Santa meet-and-greets on weekend evenings Nov. 8 to Dec. 24, CityPlace invites families and friends to create.

Visit Santa and the Kids’ Corner Holiday Shop at The Gardens Mall – Palm Beach Gardens
Experience Santa’s Enchanted Garden and take photos with Santa in the Grand Court at The Gardens Mall through Dec. 24. On weekends, Santa’s stilt-walking elves will spread holiday cheer from 1 to 4 p.m. Families can also visit the Kids’ Corner Holiday Shop, a kids-only shopping zone where little ones can use a coin from Santa’s golden bank to pick out gifts for friends and family. Additional coins are available for purchase at three for $5, with all proceeds benefiting The Arc of Palm Beach County.

ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival – West Palm Beach
Mounts Botanical Garden debuts ILUMINA, an after-dark holiday experience that transforms 20 acres of the garden into a glowing landscape. The exhibition features more than 500 handcrafted silk lanterns inspired by tropical plants and wildlife, including a 195-feet dragon rising from the lake. Open through Jan. 11, Tuesday through Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m.

“Edgar Degas: Works on Paper” at The Society of The Four Arts – Palm Beach

Kick off the season with “Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist” through Feb. 1, 2026. This exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the private world of one of France’s most celebrated Impressionists, featuring drawings, prints, and works by Degas and his close circle.

Zoo Lights at Palm Beach Zoo – West Palm Beach

Zoo Lights transforms Palm Beach Zoo into a glowing wonderland. On select nights from Nov. 21 to Jan. 4, 5:30 to 9 p.m., guests can stroll twinkling pathways, sip hot cocoa, and marvel at a 24-feet tall animated holiday tree with a dazzling light show set to seasonal favorite songs.

Harbourside Ski Lodge Returns to Wyndham Grand – Jupiter
For the second year in a row, Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place will transform its lobby into the Harbourside Ski Lodge, a festive holiday pop-up bar serving classic seasonal cocktails and made-from-scratch bites from late November 2025 through mid-January 2026.

Jingle & Mingle at Hilton West Palm Beach – West Palm Beach

Jingle & Mingle brings the holiday spirit with a festive outdoor bar experience featuring cozy firepits, lounge seating, and a lineup of spirited events for all ages. Guests can sip on seasonal cocktails and enjoy holiday bites and s’mores by the fire. Open to the public Thursdays through Saturdays from Nov. 28 to Jan. 3, 5 to 9 p.m., with limited seating and reservations available on OpenTable.

Holiday Season at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa – Manalapan
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa transforms into a festive retreat throughout December. Loggers offers kids’ holiday pastry cooking classes, bedtime stories with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread house-making on Christmas Day. Guests can also enjoy free activities like Reindeer Games, arts and crafts, spin art, popcorn and snow cones, and festive character meet-and-greets. The resort’s culinary outlets, Angle, Breeze Ocean Kitchen, Stir, and Nobu Manalapan, will feature holiday-inspired menus throughout the season.

Boca Jolly Days – Boca Raton

Celebrate all December with Boca Jolly Days, the City of Boca Raton’s festive lineup of community events and holiday traditions. Families can enjoy themed movie nights, crafting workshops, musicals, kid-friendly holiday parties, and Merry in Mizner nights filled with performances, photo ops, and festive treats.

Delray’s 100-Foot Christmas Tree and Holiday Village – Delray Beach

The holiday season begins Dec. 2 in Delray Beach with the lighting of the city’s iconic 100-Foot Christmas Tree, followed by a month of festivities as Old School Square Park becomes a magical Holiday Village from Dec. 4 through Jan. 1, complete with a carousel, ice skating rink, mini golf, and Santa’s House.

Holidays in Boynton – Boynton Beach

Experience Boynton Beach with celebrations all December. Enjoy tree lightings, parades, concerts, and family fun as the community comes together to celebrate the holidays. Join Snapshots with Santa on Dec. 4, 11, and 18 at three locations across eastern Boynton Beach to take a photo with Santa Claus, receive a Polaroid keepsake, and enjoy holiday music and tasty samples from local restaurants. Every Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., shop local handmade goods at the Holiday Pop-Up Shop in the Business Incubator Space at City Hall.

Tropical Holiday Trees at Mounts Botanical Garden – West Palm Beach

Experience a tropical twist on the holidays. Three dazzling 8 to 15-feet trees, designed by the Mounts Horticulture Team and decked with hundreds of colorful bromeliads, orchids, and lush tropical plants, bring seasonal magic to the Garden through Dec. 31.

Holiday in Paradise: Sandi’s Music and Light Shows on the Waterfront – West Palm Beach
Gather nightly to experience music and light shows surrounding Sandi, the world’s largest tree made of sand. From Dec. 4 to 31, catch the magic every 15 minutes between 6 and 10 p.m.

A December of Music and Laughter at the Kravis Center – West Palm Beach

Experience Handel + Haydn Society’s “Messiah,” laugh along with Jeremy Piven, Ali Siddiq, and other top comedians, enjoy concerts with artists including Lea Salonga, David Foster & Katharine McPhee, Itzhak Perlman, Shawn Barker, and more. Broadway fans can delight in “The Choir of Man,” while 360 Allstars brings BMX, breakdancing, and acrobatics to the stage. Close the year with the holiday sounds of “Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour.”

Holiday Royal Tea at Serenity Teahouse & Cafe – West Palm Beach

Enjoy holiday high tea in a beautifully decorated teahouse. Begin with a glass of champagne, choose from a selection of teas, and enjoy a cup of homemade soup followed by a three-tiered tower of finger sandwiches, scones, desserts, and chocolate-covered strawberries.

Gumbo Limbo Aglow! Brings Holiday Magic – Boca Raton
Celebrate seaside at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center’s glowing holiday event series. Guests of all ages can explore illuminated outdoor aquariums after dark, enjoy seasonal crafts and yard games, sip festive refreshments, and take photos with Luna the sea turtle mascot. Held on select Fridays in December and early January from 6 to 8 p.m.

Family Fun Day: Create New Year’s Cards at Morikami – Delray Beach
Join Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens from Dec. 13 to 28 to create a nengajō, a Japanese New Year’s card, to share with friends and family. The activity is available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free with paid museum admission.

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