Pet photos with Santa, CityPlace WPB
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.
Season of Glow
- When: Nov. 14-Dec. 31, 2026.
- Where: CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach
Santa arrives in the Audi SQ9, because even the North Pole appreciates a grand entrance. Richie Nuzz sets the tone, Ballet Palm Beach brings the “Waltz of the Snowflakes” to life, and an acappella ensemble fills the plaza with harmony.
The first lighting and snowfall with the opening of Santa’s Workshop transform CityPlace from end to end, with the new Discovery Tree standing at the center of it all into a Season of Glow.
Featured seasonal activities (weather permitting) include the following:
- Season of Glow Holiday Kickoff – Saturday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 9 p.m.
- Snow Falls & Light Shows – Nov. 14 through Dec. 31: Nightly at 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 p.m.
- The Wishing Tree – Nov. 14 through Dec. 31
- Santa's Workshop & Photos – Weekends: Nov. 14 through Dec. 24
- Festive music – through Dec. 31
- Hanukkah (Chanukkah) – Dec. 11, from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Kwanzaa – Dec. 26-Jan. 1 (more details to come)
- New Year's Eve – Dec. 31 (more details to come)
Snowfalls and nightly light shows will be at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m.
Photos With Santa
Through Christmas Eve
Commemorate the holidays and meet the jolly man himself during photos with Santa at CityPlace each weekend. Attendees are responsible for taking their own photos. Santa will be located in the space next to Sloan's.
Reservations not required. Attendees are responsible for their own photos; first-come, first-served basis. Santa will take a 8-minute break during the snowfalls at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Schedule:
- 5-6 p.m. on Friday's: Bank of America Card holders receive exclusive early access
- 6-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
- 5-7 p.m. on Sundays
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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WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING:
- Free Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa at Delray Marketplace, Nov. 14
- CityPlace holiday events: Season of Glow starts Nov. 14
- Winter Wonderland at The Ben has skating & more, through Jan. 3
- Nova Singers holiday concert discount
- Santa's Arrival Parade at The Gardens Mall, Nov. 13
- Holiday Tree Lighting, Boca Raton, Nov. 21
- Tree Lights & Santa, Harbourside Place, Jupiter, Nov. 28
- Free Tree Lighting with Santa, Lake Worth Beach, Nov. 30
- Free entry: Scandinavian Christmas Market with food & fun, Lake Worth, Nov. 20-22
- Zoo Lights adds nights for grownups at Palm Beach Zoo, Nov. 20-Jan. 3
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