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Relish the rhythms of the holidays at a free live outdoor performance featuring the South Florida Pride Concert Band. The event in 2025 is at 7 p.m. Friday, December 19, and entry is free. The venue is Mickel Park, 2675 NW Seventh Avenue, Wilton Manors 33305 Bring a blanket or lawn chair if you’d like. …

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Ben & Jerry’s is raising the bar with the introduction of its new treat for ice cream lovers. The iconic ice cream company is dropping something big in the new year — Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Bars! The treat has all the much-loved chunks and swirls fans love in a handy, on-the-go bar. Available …

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Hanukkah fairs and other events enhance the holiday with fun and yummy food in South Florida.  Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees, a Jewish army, over the Syrian-Greek army, which enabled them to reclaim and rededicate the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. But, there was only enough oil to keep the candles lighted for one …

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Here’s a list of some free concerts in the Village of Royal Palm Beach for December, 2025.  Winter concerts in Commons Park Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, features Wonderama, from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach Cost: Admission is free; vendor prices vary CALENDAR To keep up with the …

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The Normandy Fountain will be the site for a free Baroque Music Festival concert on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 6-8 p.m. The Velveteen Ensemble a Miami-based string quartet are returning for an encore performance at the Fountain taking place during the monthly Culture Crawl event. Attendees are encouraged to come in their best baroque attire. …

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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: Each Tuesday and Wednesday in December, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be live music, lawn games, and good vibes. Pack a lunch, grab a friend, and kick back to holiday …

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The 2025 Holiday Boat Parade, hosted by the Osborne Yacht Club (OYC), begins at The Hive Waterfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar in Lantana and will follow the entire perimeter of the lake. Viewing spots are available along Lake Osborne Drive, from Lantana Road to Lake Worth Road, John Prince Park, and the restaurants and parks …

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Getting photos with Santa at the mall is a timeless tradition, and the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. No lines, no stress, just pure holiday joy you’ll remember for years to come.  The closer we get to Christmas, the busier photos with Santa events get. It can be hard enough to get a …

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As the temperatures cool and the holiday spirit warms up, there is no place in the world quite like Palm Beach County to celebrate the season on the water. The county’s most dazzling coastal tradition is perhaps the Holiday Boat Parade season, and this year it promises spectacular nights of glittering lights, festive cheer, and …

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Whether you just want a selfie or you’ve got kids, pets or the whole family, the Downtown Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA) is making it easy for you to grab that special memory. Each event will feature themed activities, live entertainment, complimentary offerings, and a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus.  Snapshots with Santa, from 4 …

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For a twist on festive entertainment, sing along with holiday tunes strummed on ukuleles.  The Florida Ukulele Network presents a Holiday Ukulele Play and Singalong at Broward Library in Fort Lauderdale.  The Ukulele event in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, and entry is free. Register online. Parking fees are about …

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