Fun Things to do for the Holidays

The holiday season is just around the corner. When it comes to celebrating the season to be jolly, Palm Beach County offers a variety of fun things to do! There are many activities all around Palm Beach County and many are free to enjoy. Florida does the holiday season a little differently as we enjoy warm temperatures and sand instead of the snow. This season, be sure to see Sandi, the world’s only 700-ton sand tree, view the decorated boats in the boat parade, experience the famous 100-foot Christmas tree in Delray Beach, take a ride in the Polar Express, and so much more! All of these will help you get into the holiday spirit.

Here are some activities and events available this holiday season in Palm Beach County.

Boca Raton

Pictures with Santa at Town Center, Boca Raton

Have your photo taken with Santa Claus.

• Photos are from Nov. 8 to Dec. 24. 
• There are times for photos with your pets too. 
• Visit Nordstrom Court at Town Center at Boca Raton
• Cost: FREE
• More information: Santa Photo Experience

Boynton Beach

Boynton Beach & Delray Beach Holiday Boat Parade

Decorated boats will be seen at the Lantana Bridge near Old Key Lime House and go along south the Intracoastal Waterway to Delray Beach. The parade of boats can be viewed in Boynton Beach at Intracoastal Park, Jaycee Park and in Delray Beach from Veterans Park.

• Friday, December 13 at 6:00 pm
• Lantana Bridge near Old Key Lime House
• Cost: FREE
• More information: Holiday Boat Parade

Delray Beach

100 Foot Christmas Tree

This impressive tree is standing tall in Old School Square Park!

• Tree lighting begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 5
• Opens daily 10:00 am – 9:00 pm until January 1
• Visit Old School Square on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach
• Cost: FREE
• More Information: 100ftChristmasTree.com

North Palm Beach

Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade

The parade, with a fireworks display, will go up the Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.

• Saturday, December 7
• Visit  North Palm Beach at 6:00 pm and ends at the Jupiter Lighthouse around 8:00 pm
• Cost: FREE
• More information: PalmBeachBoatParade.com

West Palm Beach

Sandi, the 700-ton Tree

Sandi, a 700-ton sand tree is a must-see in West Palm Beach. Include this in your list of things to do this holiday season. Sandi’s impressive music and light shows are available each night plus activities for the family.

• December 5 – December 31
• Ongoing music and light show each night repeatedly every 15 minutes
• Visit 101 S. Clematis St., West Palm Beach
• Cost: FREE
• More information: WestPalmBeach.org

Snowfall in Rosemary Square

Experience the snowfall in West Palm Beach!

• November 30 – December 31
• Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm
• Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm
• Snowfall will not take place on Christmas
• Visit Rosemary Square, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach
• Cost: FREE
• More information: Rosemary Square

Christmas Tree Lighting at Whitehall / Flagler Museum

Enjoy holiday refreshments, piano performance, caroling and Christmas tree lighting by the youngest descendants of Henry Flagler’s.

• Sunday, December 1, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Free with Flagler Museum admission
• Visit 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach
• Cost: FREE
• •More information: Flagler Museum Events

Flagler Museum Holiday Evening Tours

Enjoy Christmas carols while being mesmerized by the glow of the original 1902 light fixtures. Experience holiday refreshments, and receive a traditional Flagler Museum Christmas Cracker.

• December 19 – December 23
• Various tour times start at 6:45 pm
• Visit 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach
• Cost: FREE
• More information: Flagler Museum Events