Get Your Holiday Event Calendars Out!
#SoooBoca has put together a list of holiday events in South Florida and has updated it for 2024. 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!
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. I have trendy and fun lists of items that you might enjoy for friends and family!
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, on Wednesday, December 18th – 5:30 pm – FAU Stadium.
Boca Raton Events
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTINGS
CP Groups Annual Tree Lighting
Get ready to celebrate at CP Group’s 9th Annual Tree Lighting Extravaganza, Thursday, November 21st 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’s 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.” Also, the marquee event is available to sponsors for the first time in three years. To learn more about sponsorships, contact Events Manager Kisha Cools at kcools@cpgcre.com.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
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.
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
• Craft Station
• Selfie Photo Opportunities with Santa
• Costumed Elves, Snowman & Reindeer
• Holiday Market
• Variety of Food & Drinks for purchase
7:15pm | 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.
7:30pm | Holiday Music Performances
Enjoy the music mix of holiday classics, Top 40 hits, and more.
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 7 | 6 – 9pm
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 range from $10 to $40 per person and are available here.
MERRY IN MIZNER’S MEET & GREET WITH OLAF AT NIGHT MARKET | Thurs, Dec 12 | 6 – 8pm
Sanborn Square
“He’s Olaf and he likes warm hugs!” Stop by our December Night Market to hug and take a selfie with our snowy friend.
MERRY IN MIZNER’S COOKIES & COCOA
Fri, Dec 20 | 6 – 8pm | Public Open Area
Mizner Park
Get in the holiday spirit by joining us for one of the most wholesome holiday traditions. Free cookies and cocoa in Mizner Park. *While supplies last
MERRY IN MIZNER’S LET IT SNOW, SNOW CONES
Sat, Dec 28 | 11am – 2pm | Public Open Area
Mizner Park, Public Open Area
While it doesn’t actually snow here in Boca, were bringing you the next best thing…SNOW CONES! Join us in the Mizner Park POA to get yours! *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 4, 2024
7:30PM – 9PM | Along Federal Highway
The 52nd 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.
2024 theme: “Winter Wonderland”
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)
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 Beach’s holiday tree lighting on Thursday, December 5th, 2024! 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. Claus’ 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.
Have you subscribed to #SoooBoca Yet? Click here for insider info!
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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