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The holidays at CityPlace feature a world of wonder illuminated by nightly snowfalls and light shows, with lots to do and see for the whole family. Wrapped in Wonder When: Holiday festivities continue through Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Where: CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach Featured activities (weather permitting) include the following: Snow …

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Take advantage of this ongoing series of free concerts under the stars, with food trucks and vendors, plus pop-up family events scheduled in 2025. CLICK HERE: For holiday happenings in Wellington! The amphitheater at Wellington Town Center has a capacity of 1,500 people. Plan to take portable seats or blankets to enjoy festivities under the stars. …

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Celebrate the season Delray-style with festive Midday Holiday Cheer at Old School Square. Holi-Days events at Old School Square What’s in store: Downtown Delray’s First Friday Art Walk on Dec. 5, 2025, will feature Yuletide Carolers strolling around from 6 to 8 p.m., starting at the Cornell Art Museum. Each Tuesday and Wednesday in December, …

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Mizner Park in Boca Raton is transformed each by a sleigh full of elves with winter holiday decorations and public festivities. Following is a partial list. What: Boca Jolly Days & Merry in Mizner When: Tree, displays and activities extend through Dec. 31, 2025 Where: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton & other venues. …

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  Entertaining and festive, Symphony In Lights is a free outdoor light show. It’s on display at Gulfstream Park Village, an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Hallandale Beach. Light Show The animated light show in 2025 is every hour on the hour 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. December 6 to December 31, with …

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The Hollywood Beach Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk  runs more than two miles along the beach, and it lined with restaurants, shops and motels. Entertainment …

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If you believe the spirit of the holidays comes alive through music, then you won’t want to miss the Christmas Cantata. It’s a one-hour program and is free to attend but since seating is limited, we recommend arriving early. A Musical Celebration Tradition When: Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, from 3 to 4 p.m. Where: Cason …

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The Lincoln Road Business Improvement District is bringing jazz, classical and Latin music to the pedestrian mall on Miami Beach with the Live on Lincoln Road series from October 2025 to January 2026 at the centrally located Euclid Oval. Here is the lineup: The Jazz Collective. Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. New World Symphony …

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The long-running, popular – and free – Jazz at MOCA has been a fixture in the North Miami community and Miami’s music scene for more than two decades. The monthly event presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami features an exciting lineup of South Florida musicians playing on the last Friday of every …

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With the surf and ocean air offering delightful ambience, live bands offer free entertainment at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale throughout the year. Sound Waves The popular Friday Night Sound Waves free concerts are 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The schedule includes: Nov. 14: Touch & Go, Tribute to The Cars Nov. 21: …

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