Get Your Holiday Event Calendars Out!
#SoooBoca has put together a list of holiday events in South Florida and has updated it for 2025. Holiday events and happenings are in full swing this year so check out our big list of things to do in Boca Raton, around the Palm Beaches, and South Florida!
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Links to the websites for each of the events have been included. Click on them and confirm the locations and times – you know as well as us, sometimes things change.
Plus scroll down and meet some of my blogger friends who have done a fabulous job putting their fun holiday round-up of events together for you!
New to our area? Check out the #SoooBoca Youtube channel for more things to do, places to go, and events to attend!
You can also check out some of my favorite things on my Amazon store and on my Amazon Christmas List…have you been naughty or nice? I have trendy and fun lists of items that you might enjoy for friends and family!
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Thankgiving Events
Check out our annual Thanksgiving in South Florida post! At #SoooBoca we love both Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving. We know we are fortunate that we can celebrate at home, dine out, or even have a beach Thanksgiving!
South Florida Holiday Events
A great place to find holiday events in South Florida appears to be on Eventbrite. You can click here to see area celebrations for all of the December holidays!
Discover The Palm Beaches has fun information on the latest events throughout Palm Beach County.
Love Football?
Boca Raton Bowl
As a community captain for the Boca Raton Bowl, #SoooBoca highly recommends this annual December event! For all you football fans, get your tickets and get ready for a great kickoff at FAU Stadium!
BOCA RATON BOWL RETURNS
DECEMBER 23, 2025 2 P.M. ET LIVE ON ESPN
Family and Friends Time On The Belli-Sea
People love experiences, especially during the holidays. Whether you’re visiting, living here, or just not sure what gift to give, a day on the Belli-Sea is always a win. Give the gift of fishing or cruising and spend real time on the water with your favorite people. It’s the kind of holiday memory everyone actually wants.
The Belli-Sea is based in Lighthouse Point, not too far from the Hillsboro Inlet and the Boca Raton Inlet.
- 42′ Post has an air-conditioned salon, enclosed head (toilet), kitchen and 2 staterooms.
- Specializing in sportfishing off the South Florida coast from Fort Lauderdale to the Palm Beaches!
- Fishing for mahi, snapper, wahoo, kingfish, grouper, sailfish, tuna and more!
I look forward to fishing with you and your families here in South Florida!
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Boca Raton Events
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTINGS
CP Groups Annual Tree Lighting
Get ready to celebrate at CP Group Annual Tree Lighting Extravaganza, Thursday, November 20th with the return of our lively host, WPTV’s First Alert Chief Meteorologist Steve Weagle!
Entry is FREE when you bring a new, unwrapped toy or make a discretionary monetary contribution to Spirit of Giving. Donations will be collected at the entrance to support the nonprofit Annual Holiday Gift Drive, spreading joy to thousands of children throughout Palm Beach County.
This year’s experience will be more immersive, with elevated activities, food and drinks, and a special “Santa’s arrival.”
Saturday, November 22, 2025
6pm – 10pm | Mizner Park Amphitheater
Join the City to kick-off the holiday season on Saturday, November 23 with “Holiday Tree Lighting,” a FREE celebration featuring a tree lighting ceremony, live music performances, food vendors, and more.
Join the City to kick-off the holiday season on Saturday, November 22 with “Holiday Tree Lighting,” a FREE celebration featuring a tree lighting ceremony, live music performances, food vendors, and more.
PLEASE NOTE: Plaza Real East and West (interior roads inside Mizner Park) will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 5PM.
6pm | Holiday Celebration
The Holiday Tree Lighting celebration begins!
• LIVE Music Performances
• Snow Flurries
• Roaming Holiday Characters
• Craft Station
• Holiday Market
• Variety of Food & Drinks for purchase
6-10pm | Selfie Photo Opportunities with Santa
Head to the Boca Raton Art Museum to snap a photo with the big guy!
7:30pm | Ceremonial Tree Lighting
The highlight of the evening will be the ceremonial lighting of the City’s tree led by Mayor Scott Singer, which will illuminate simultaneously with Mizner Park’s Lighting Display throughout the park.
STAGE SCHEDULE
- 6:15 – 7:20pm: Music performance by Kazual
- 7:30pm: Tree Lighting Ceremony begins
- 8:00 – 8:45pm & 8:55 – 9:40pm: A Very Diva Christmas
- PLUS, Mizner Park will also transform into a holiday wonderland, with 50,000 LED lights adorning 75 palm trees throughout the park. Festive 2D light displays make great photo opps in the heart of Downtown Boca.
Note:
Chairs will be available for rent on site. No outside chairs are allowed. One unopened bottle of water per person is permitted.
The Holiday Tree Lighting event is sponsored by the City of Boca Raton, WPBF 25, and Mizner Park.
City of Boca Raton
Merry in Mizner
Merry in Mizner features pop-up entertainment sprinkled throughout Mizner Park under the holiday lights on select December dates.
HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT
Sat, Dec 6 | 7:00pm
Mizner Park Amphitheater
The Symphonia, conducted by the visionary Jacomo Bairos, and joined by the Florida Atlantic University Chorus, will bring musical magic and holiday classics to the Mizner stage. Tickets start at $15 per person and are available here. Doors open at 6pm.
MERRY IN MIZNER’S MEET & GREET WITH GRINCH & MAX AT NIGHT MARKET
Thurs, Dec 11 | 6:00pm | Sanborn Square
Bring your friends for the Night Market featuring live music, vendors, drinks and more. PLUS…snap a selfie with the green legend and his adorable “reindeer”! FREE.
MERRY IN MIZNER’S STUFF-A-PLUSH
Sun, Dec 14 | 6:00pm | Mizner Park
(South Gazebo)
Make your own plush winter critter. FREE, limit first 200 attendees, first come, first served.
MERRY IN MIZNER’S COOKIES & COCOA
Thurs, Dec 18 | 6:00pm | Mizner Park
(South end of Mizner Park by The Studio at Mizner)
Get in the holiday spirit by joining us for one of the most wholesome holiday traditions. Free cookies and cocoa in Mizner Park. FREE, *While supplies last
Additional Holiday Fun In Boca Raton
FAU’s Tuba Christmas
Enjoy traditional holiday music performed by tubas and euphoniums in this worldwide tradition.
- Sunday, December 1, 5pm – 6pm
Visit the FAU’S Tuba Christmas page for details.
Boca Raton Holiday Street Parade
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
7:30PM – 9PM | Along Federal Highway
The 53rd Annual Holiday Street Parade will feature decorated floats and community groups which will entertain viewers as they bring dancing, lighting, and music to Federal Highway in Downtown Boca.
The parade will start at Federal Highway and SE 5th Street, and travel north to the Mizner Park Amphitheater.
2025 Holiday Street Parade
Theme: The Centennial Express: 100 Years of Holiday Cheer
The parade will start at Federal Highway and SE 5th Street, and travel north to the Mizner Park Amphitheater.
Looking forward to celebrating with you at the Holiday Street Parade! In order to prepare 60+ floats, marching bands & dance groups, FEDERAL HWY will be CLOSED from CAMINO to GLADES RD from approx. 5pm – 11pm. Traffic will be directed to Dixie Hwy or surrounding streets.
If you will be joining us as a spectator, PLAN AHEAD – walk, bike, carpool, ride share services OR use FREE parking at:
- City Hall (201 W. Palmetto Park Rd)
- Building Administration (200 NW 2nd Ave)
- City Parking Lot (300 NW 2nd Ave)
- Downtown Boca Library (400 NW 2nd Ave)
Temporary barricades will be placed along the parade route to ensure the safety of attendees and participants. All spectators must stay behind the barricades during the parade. Designated crosswalks will be available along the route. AFTER THE PARADE, pedestrians please keep off Federal Hwy. as street sweepers will immediately be cleaning in prep for reopening the road as soon as possible. (See the Street Parade Route. Click on the image to enlarge and/or print.)
Street Parade Applications are now closed as we have reached our participant limit.
For more information, please email CommunityEvents@myboca.us
And BEFORE the parade, participate in a family-friendly 1 mile “Boca Holiday Mile Run” with the Boca Raton Police Athletic League.
Parks and Rec
Sugar Sand Park Events for all ages during the holiday season!
‘Tis the Season for Photos with Santa
Santa is back at Town Center Mall in Boca Raton on November 8th! Make sure to check out the website for times and to make a reservation!
Holiday Shopping Ideas
Did you know the Boca Raton Historical Society has a store? They do and have wonderful Boca Raton-based items including Christmas ornaments that showcase locations and history of Boca!
Nutcracker Performances in South Florida
Starting with all the amazing The Nutcracker performances in South Florida which start in November and go through December. From Miami to the Palm Beaches there is a performance waiting for you! Many are doing “socially distanced” performances so way to get creative during this difficult time!
West Palm Beach
The City of West Palm Beach Save the date for the City of West Palm Beachs holiday tree lighting on Thursday, December 4th, 2025! Sandi, the 35-foot star of the City’s annual Holiday in Paradise campaign will celebrate her 12th birthday with her famed light shows and a cast of supporting characters.
The Palm Beach Zoo –Zoo Lights presented by Florida Power & Light Company is sure to become a Florida holiday tradition for families and friends. For the first time, the Palm Beach Zoo will be illuminated for the holidays with over one million eco-friendly lights. Each evening from 6 -10 pm the Zoo will be aglow with unique themed displays from the entrance through the Florida Wetlands and Tropics of the Americas. The festive holiday fun features photos with Santa, special animal encounters and Mrs. Clause Kitchen featuring cookie decorating sponsored by Florida Crystals.
Lion Country Safari – Please check for holiday happenings and hours. Lion Country Safari is situated on nearly 600 acres of natural area and is home to over 1,000 animals.
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Delray Beach
If you love visiting Christmas pop-up bars and themed restaurants and more holiday events check out MiamiOnTheCheap and FortLauderdaleOnTheCheap for some great ideas!
Don’t forget to buzz by the community calendar section we have set up that will have holiday events in South Florida on them! Click here!
Delray Beach has several events including the Delray Beach 100 Ft. Christmas Tree is one of the largest and most celebrated holiday events in Palm Beach County. 100 NW 1st Avenue Delray Beach Florida 33444
Boynton Beach
Annual Holiday Boat Parade in Boynton Beach Beautifully decorated boats with travel from the Lantana Bridge to the C-15 Canal in Delray. The festive parade can be viewed from multiple points along the route. If you are going to watch, please bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.
Broward County & Greater Fort Lauderdale
Fantasy of Lights: This drive-through holiday light display is always a favorite. Pile the kids in the car, grab some cocoa, crank up the holiday music and head on over to Tradewinds Park. Visit their website for complete details.
Fort Lauderdale is a ton of fun during the holidays! Check out Sunny.Org for all the holiday activities and fun happening just to the south of beautiful Boca Raton!
As always, one of the best events of the holiday season is The Seminole Hardrock Winterfest Boat Parade on the Intracoastal in Fort Lauderdale! There are plenty of places to watch this spectacular holiday event so check out the deets right here!
Kwanzaa
For Kwanzaa events around South Florida check out Eventbrite for scheduled activities!
Miami Holiday Celebrations
One of my favorite bloggers, Florida Trippers, has a great list of things happening in the Miami area so check out these festively fun events!
Happy Hanukkah
Hanukkah Events
Jewish Federation Calendar of Events – Check in with the Jewish Federation for local Hanukkah events around our community.
Do You Have Updates For Us?
If you have any updates for holiday events in South Florida, especially “local” to Boca and the Palm Beaches, please email us directly so we can update this post!
The #SoooBoca Squad wishes you very Happy and Healthy Holidays!
PS…
Give Your Holiday Tree a “Second Chance”
Help give your tree a second chance with the City of Boca Raton Holiday Tree Recycling program from December 26 through the 3rd Sunday in January!
With this program, residents can drop off their “clean” holiday trees at 751 Banyan Trail (east parking lot located adjacent to Mizner Bark Dog Park). The City’s Recreation Services Department will pick up the trees and chip them into mulch to be used at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. ***Please make sure to remove ALL decorations including lights and tinsel from the tree.***
For single-family residents who are not able to drop off trees for recycling, please be sure to remove all decorations and place trees in the swale for regular vegetation collection. For additional information please call 561-393-7810.
 As always please confirm all information in this post with the event coordinators.
About Michele Bellisari
Michele is a South Florida Realtor, based in Boca Raton, Florida, serving surrounding cities, and the founder of #Soooboca Lifestyle and Media.
If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Boca Raton and any of the surrounding cities let her help you out! Thinking of purchasing a vacation home?
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