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Floridians know how to celebrate the winter holidays, even if “winter” doesn’t mean here what it means elsewhere. The snow may be fake or manmade, but the fun is real. South Florida has holiday parades, boat parades, Christmas tree lightings, menorah lightings, holiday concerts, family festivals and more. Many events are free or cheap. We …

The public is invited to attend these community holiday festivities with local artisans, food vendors, music, skating and a fire truck with snow. Winter in Paradise When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Historic Northwest District, Heart & Soul Park, 825 N. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach Located just north of …

The Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade will be held rain or shine, and prizes will be announced at the Jupiter Lighthouse. The parade, led by a Zambelli traveling fireworks display navigates up the Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Inlet at approximately 8 p.m. 31st annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade When: …

Holiday events in Boynton Beach are free and open to the public, beginning with the evening tree lighting, followed by an afternoon parade the next day. Holiday Tree Lighting When: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach Features: Holiday music, food vendors, …

The Village of Wellington is hosting the 35th annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic, for ages 15 and younger. Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road Cost: FREE to participate. Registration required. Schedule: Check-in opens at 8 a.m. (look for the blue tents) …

“The Centennial Express” is the theme for this year’s parade, featuring floats and marching bands displaying and saluting the city’s pride over the past 100 years. Holiday Street Parade: 100 Years of Holiday Cheer When: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Where: The parade will start at Federal Highway and SE 5th …

Popular holiday events in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and other towns in South Florida include lighting & light-up festivities. Events often feature extra fun like live entertainment, activities for kids, face painting, vendors and Santa.  Some events in Fort Lauderdale feature Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds. An event in Dania includes skating and a drone show. …

Appreciate the talents of artists and artisans with lively art festivals, which draw exhibitors from South Florida region as well as different parts of the United States. South Florida has lots of arts festivals, craft fairs and artisan markets in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm beach counties. Finding unique gifts are what’s great about arts festivals, …

Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church will present a free “Ukrainian Christmas Traditions” concert featuring “Carols of the Bells” plus food, crafts and more starting at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. with food, crafts and more. The “Carols of the Bells” concert will begin at 6 …

Lionsgate is offering free passes to an advance film screening that is rated-R.  The Housemaid When: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Where: AMC Aventura, 19501 Biscayne Blvd. Passes are limited, click HERE to claim yours. Each pass allows two admissions. The film will be released in theaters nationwide on Dec. 19. Synopsis: In THE …

The City of West Palm Beach is celebrating its 34th annual Pleasant City Share-A-Supper community event and will be offering Thanksgiving dinner to residents, while supplies last, at no charge. Share-A-Supper Thanksgiving Feast WHEN: Tuesday, Nov.  25, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Pleasant City Community Center, 500 22nd St., West Palm Beach City …