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Coco Market not only features live music, family activities, artisans and retailers but also wellness vendors, workshops, bounce houses, pet adoptions and more. These seasonal events are held monthly in Delray and Jupiter and everyone is welcome. Coco Market, Delray Beach First Sunday: Dec. 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Old School …

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For the winter holidays, South Florida lights up with oodles of dazzling parades. Holiday boat parades and street parades are a delightful seasonal tradition with family and friends. Some events feature toy drives, if you’d like to drop off  an unwrapped present. Parades are among the many free and cheap holiday events in South Florida. …

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Flamingo Gardens in Davie glitters during the holidays with its lights display. Winter Wonderland Lights and decorations are poised among the tree-lined walkways of the attraction. Live music enhances the ambiance. Winter Wonderland in 2025 is 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. November 22 to December 30, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission is …

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The Jubilate Vocal Ensemble and the Jubilate Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Nelson Hall, will lead a community sing-along of Georg Friederich Händel’s Messiah at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Ancient Spanish Monastery, 16711 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami, Florida. Also participating will be the Eagle Point Elementary String Orchestra and …

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Winter in paradise comes early in Palm Beach County, where some venues and malls are already in full swing of hosting holiday trees, “snow” and lights galore. These holiday tree lightings are perfect for the entire family and often include a variety of holiday activities, from free concerts, Santa photos, elf sightings, and a lot …

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Make it a night of wonder and enchantment for the holidays at Nights of Lights at the Fair Expo, an experience filled with holiday lights and displays, a skating rink and much more, open through Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. It is open Wednesday through Sunday from 6-11 p.m. except when it is open Monday and …

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Fort Lauderdale offers  a whimsical twist on holiday decorations and photo opportunities. Olas The Beach Snowman with sunglasses, a tropical shirt and bright orange nose is poised at the beach off Las Olas Boulevard.  The beach area features decorations and lights displays at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33316. …

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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. 5, 2025, features Solstice Reign, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, features Wonderama, from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach Cost: …

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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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Several library branches in Broward are offering free holiday photo shoots and free photo ops. For photo shoots, libraries are using a green screen that offers different holiday and winter digital backdrops.  Usually a digital version of the photo is emailed to participants for free. Friends, family and props are permitted. No pets, please. If …

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