The holidays have arrived, Palm Beach Gardens! Dive into our guide for all the top festive events. For Palm Beach Gardens experts and novices, our guide is the key to unlocking the city's holiday treasures.
Popular events this season include the enchanting Christmas Tree Lighting at Whitehall / Flagler Museum, where the historic site comes alive with holiday spirit. In addition, the impressive 100 Foot Christmas Tree stands tall as a captivating centerpiece, illuminating the city with its vibrant lights. And don’t forget that Snowfall & Santa in The Square offers a whimsical experience filled with joy and cheer. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Palm Beach Gardens
- 100 Foot Christmas Tree (Delray Beach)
- Snowfall & Santa in The Square (West Palm Beach)
- Flagler Museum Holiday Evening Tours (Palm Beach)
- Christmas Tree Lighting at Whitehall / Flagler Museum (Palm Beach)
- Surfboard Tree at The Royal Poinciana Plaza (Palm Beach)
- Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade (Boynton Beach)
- Worth Avenue Tree Lighting (Palm Beach)
- Winterfest Boat Parade (Fort Lauderdale)
- Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade (Hollywood)
- Delray Beach Holiday Parade (Delray Beach)
See these and even more events listed below!
Palm Beach Gardens Holiday Light Displays
Snowfall & Santa in The Square
What to Expect:
Snowfall and Santa photos in a festive holiday setting.
Description:
Enjoy nightly snowfalls and photos with Santa at The Wishing Tree, located adjacent to The Workshop, each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 11th to December 24th.
Where: West Palm Beach | More Info: Snowfall & Santa in The Square
100 Foot Christmas Tree
What to Expect:
Unique holiday display with historic building replicas.
Description:
The 100 Foot Christmas Tree in Delray Beach is a 10-story tall, 100-foot tall tree decorated with 18,000 ornaments and 217,980 LED lights. It features replicas of historic buildings inside the tree and offers various holiday activities like ice skating and a holiday carousel.
Where: Delray Beach | More Info: 100 Foot Christmas Tree
Christmas Tree Lighting at Whitehall / Flagler Museum
What to Expect:
Historic instruments and descendants lighting the tree.
Description:
The Christmas Tree Lighting at Whitehall / Flagler Museum features a 16-foot tall Grand Hall Christmas Tree adorned with electric "fairy" lights and traditional Gilded Age-style ornaments. The event includes festive music played on the Odell organ and Steinway grand piano, a special choir performance, refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus. Henry Flagler's youngest descendants will light the tree, and the H. M. Flagler & Co. Museum Store will be open for holiday shopping.
Where: Palm Beach | More Info: Christmas Tree Lighting at Whitehall / Flagler Museum
Worth Avenue Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Santa-led parade and tree lighting ceremony.
Description:
The Worth Avenue Holiday Tree Lighting event features a festive parade led by Santa and his elves, culminating in the lighting of a 40-foot tree at 6:25 pm on December 3, 2024.
Where: Palm Beach | More Info: Worth Avenue Tree Lighting
Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade
What to Expect:
One of the longest running holiday parades in the country.
Description:
The Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade is a long-standing holiday event featuring dozens of lighted floats and vehicles along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, entertaining thousands of spectators.
Where: Hollywood | More Info: Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade
Lighthouse A’Glow
What to Expect:
Holiday tree and menorah lighting with community activities.
Description:
Lighthouse A’Glow is a holiday event featuring a 30 ft. tall tree and menorah lighting, bounce houses, balloon artists, food, and entertainment at Frank McDonough Park in Lighthouse Point, FL.
Where: Lighthouse Point | More Info: Lighthouse A’Glow
Symphony in Lights
What to Expect:
Dazzling LED light show with new Christmas tree and Santa chair.
Description:
Gulfstream Park Village presents Symphony in Lights, a spectacular holiday light display featuring over 250,000 LED lights set to holiday classics and popular music. The event includes a new Christmas tree, regal Santa chair, and elegant street light post ornaments. It offers a perfect opportunity to enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment in an open-air setting with 11 distinct home stores and various dining options.
Where: Hallandale Beach | More Info: Symphony in Lights
Palm Beach Gardens Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Delray Beach Holiday Parade
What to Expect:
Santa riding on a fire truck.
Description:
The Delray Beach Holiday Parade features over 70 floats, marching bands, dance teams, and walking groups along Atlantic Avenue. Awards are given for various categories, and Santa will ride on the Delray Beach Fire Department's fire truck.
Where: Delray Beach | More Info: Delray Beach Holiday Parade
Winterfest Boat Parade
What to Expect:
Dazzling display of illuminated boats along a 12-mile route.
Description:
The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is a 12-mile procession of beautifully decorated boats, showcasing hundreds of thousands of lights, music, and entertainment. This event brings together the community and visitors from around the world, featuring private boats, giant showboats, and corporate megayachts.
Where: Fort Lauderdale | More Info: Winterfest Boat Parade
Christmas Near The Beach
What to Expect:
Variety show and outdoor market with food trucks and Santa visit.
Description:
Join Christmas Near The Beach for a variety show, outdoor market, food trucks, and a visit with Santa at ArtsPark Young Circle in downtown Hollywood.
Where: Hollywood | More Info: Christmas Near The Beach
Palm Beach Gardens Other Holiday Activities
Flagler Museum Holiday Evening Tours
What to Expect:
Holiday-themed tour of a historic mansion with traditional decorations.
Description:
Explore Whitehall after hours with a special Docent-led holiday tour, featuring historically accurate decorations and a 16-foot-tall Christmas Tree. Enjoy carol singers, refreshments, and holiday-themed activities.
Where: Palm Beach | More Info: Flagler Museum Holiday Evening Tours
Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade
What to Expect:
Festively decorated boats with dazzling lights and holiday décor.
Description:
The Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade features festively decorated boats lighting up the Intracoastal waterways, with activities including festive music, children's activities, and a special visit from Santa at the Boynton Harbor Marina.
Where: Boynton Beach | More Info: Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade
Surfboard Tree at The Royal Poinciana Plaza
What to Expect:
Luxurious holiday display blending fashion and coastal culture.
Description:
The Royal Poinciana Plaza features a unique holiday display, the Thom Browne Surfboard Tree, combining the designer's signature style with Palm Beach's coastal culture. Adorned with bespoke surfboards showcasing Thom Browne's stripes, colorways, and avant-garde sensibilities, the tree is part of a curated selection of Thom Browne's offerings, including men's and women's ready-to-wear and accessories.
Where: Palm Beach | More Info: Surfboard Tree at The Royal Poinciana Plaza
Christmas-by-the-Sea
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with various activities and events.
Description:
Christmas-by-the-Sea is a festive holiday event in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, featuring holiday parties, job opportunities, and community gatherings.
Where: Lauderdale-By-The-Sea | More Info: Christmas-by-the-Sea
Breakfast with Santa
What to Expect:
Delicious donuts and Santa meet-and-greet.
Description:
Join Santa at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center for a delightful morning of freshly baked donuts, holiday wishes, and fun activities. Kids can share their wishes and take photos while enjoying the company of jolly old Saint Nick.
Where: Pompano Beach | More Info: Breakfast with Santa
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Riviera Beach (6 miles)
- Jupiter (8 miles)
- The Acreage (8 miles)
- West Palm Beach (9 miles)
- Royal Palm Beach (10 miles)
- Wellington (13 miles)
- Palm Springs (13 miles)
- Greenacres City (14 miles)
- Lake Worth Corridor (14 miles)
- Lake Worth Beach (15 miles)
- Boynton Beach (21 miles)
- Palm City (25 miles)
- Delray Beach (25 miles)
- Boca Del Mar (33 miles)
- Deerfield Beach (35 miles)
- Port Saint Lucie (35 miles)
- Parkland (36 miles)
- Coral Springs (39 miles)
- Coconut Creek (40 miles)
- Margate (40 miles)
- Pompano Beach (40 miles)
- North Lauderdale (42 miles)
- Tamarac (43 miles)
- Fort Pierce (45 miles)
- Oakland Park (45 miles)