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Lake Worth Beach is kicking off the season with performances, a meet and greet with Santa, plus plenty of family activities. Tree Lighting and Meet & Greet Santa! When: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Cultural Plaza, Lake Worth Beach Features: Tree lighting with Santa, performances and family activities. Cost: Free …

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The “6th Annual Pooches & Presents in the Park”is a free, pet-friendly holiday event. Not only will it feature photos with Santa, adoptable dogs, local vendors, food and raffles, but also dog-friendly activities like a splash zone and lure course.  “Pooches & Presents in the Park” When: Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, from noon to 4 …

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Whether you’re a creative crafter or maybe just appreciate unique handicrafts, or just like to browse a variety of homemade works by local artisans to get ideas for your own projects, this event is for you.  Buckler’s 35th annual Christmas Craft Fair When: Dec. 6-7, 2025, Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. …

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Street parades offer a unique kind of magic, transforming ordinary city blocks into shimmering, vibrant pageants of marching bands, floats and community spirit. Following is a list of some of the most popular ones across Palm Beach County. Listed chronologically: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, Boca Raton, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, Boynton Beach, at …

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If you’re out and about, some parks, natural areas, restaurants, attractions, lights displays and shopping plazas are open for fun, entertainment and food on Thanksgiving Day in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County. Maybe you want to take your relatives on a day trip to the next county. You will find lots of sights to …

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There is always so much to see and do during the month of December, it’s not easy to cover everything going on in the greater Palm Beach area, but we’ve done our best to compile a list of some of the best of the best from a frugal standpoint. Please check back with us since …

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Lake Worth Beach’s free oceanside bonfires and night market are once again a great place to go when, especially when the temperature drops. The gatherings are held on the first and third Fridays, November, 2025, through February, 2026. What to take to the bonfire Pack your towels, beach chairs, coolers and s’mores kits to the …

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Sailfish Marina has partnered with an impressive lineup of sponsors and the City of West Palm Beach to host its first-ever holiday boat parade. Event will help support the Little Smiles annual Holiday Toy Drive by asking spectators to donate unwrapped toys for those in need. Boat Parade of the Palm Beaches When: Saturday, Dec. …

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It’s that time of year again and Royal Palm Beach is going all in to create another signature event for the holidays that not only includes performers, entertainment and food vendors but also lots of wintry activities for kids of all ages. Winter Festival When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 2 to 9 p.m. Where: …

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Here’s a chance to get a taste of a Scandinavian Christmas Market with not only gift shopping but also food and activities for kids and more. Scandinavian Christmas Market When: Friday-Sunday, Nov. 21-23, 2025, Friday: Noon-8 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: Noon-6 p.m. Where: Annan Maja Heritage Hall (Finnish-American Village) at 1800 South Drive, Lake Worth Beach …

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