CityPlace holiday events, West Palm Beach, through December

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 falls – through Dec. 31
• Light shows – through Dec. 31
• The Wishing Tree – through Dec. 31
• Photos with Santa – through Dec. 24
• Festive music – through Dec. 31
• Hanukkah – Dec. 20
• Kwanzaa – Dec. 27

Snowfalls and nightly light shows will be at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m.

Photos With Santa

Reservations not required.

Schedule:

• Fridays & Saturdays, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 5 to 7 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Santa will be located in the space next to Sloan's. Attendees are responsible for their own photos. Santa will take a 8-minute break during the snowfalls at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.

DIY pet photos with Santa: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025

Doggy parents are responsible for their own photos. Santa will be available from 6 to 8 p.m.

Pet Photo Day with Santa at CityPlace

Hanukkah Celebration

Palm Beach Synagogue West will celebrate Hanukah with live music, menorah lighting, latkes and donuts, on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. Free to attend; the public is welcome.

The King's Academy Jazz Ensemble

Catch the talented student musicians of the King's Academy Jazz Ensemble live at CityPlace on Saturday, Dec. 20, on the lawn, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Kwanzaa: Afrique Ngozi Dance & Drums

Experience live West African dancing and drumming and other family fun activities on Saturday, Dec. 27, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

• 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Kwanzaa craft
• 5:30-6 p.m. – Story Time
• 6:00-6:30 p.m. – Performance

Kwanzaa at CityPlace

Visit cityplace.com/holidays for even more events and details.

Note: All events subject to change; please verify before heading out.

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List of free & cheap events in South Florida:

• Holiday Light-Up events in Broward including drones, inflatables & entertainment
• Holiday Fantasy of Lights drive-through in Coconut Creek
• Tree lightings and free holiday events around Miami-Dade
• Yuletide on Atlantic Parade in Pompano Beach
• Holiday art & craft show, Delray Beach, Nov. 20-22
• Zoo Lights has advance discounts on certain days, Palm Beach Zoo
• Delray Beach 100-ft tree & Holiday Village open Dec. 2 through Dec. 31
• Nights in Northwood Village, holiday edition, West Palm Beach, Dec. 12
• Free family movie night: ‘Arthur Christmas,' Palm Springs, Nov. 21
• Holiday Tree Lighting & Menorah Presentation, Palm Springs, Dec. 6

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