Holiday Kickoff: Festivities begin in Boca Raton

Holiday Kickoff event at The Shops at Boca Center

When: Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Shops at Boca Center, 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton.
Features: Live holiday music performances, and photos with Santa (for a $10 donation benefiting the Boca Raton Toy Drive). There will also be cookie decorating, letters to Santa, and other activities.

Activities include:

Holiday DJ and LED Dancing Robots
Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting
Photos with Santa – $10 donation
Cookie Decorating and Holiday Craft Station
Letters to Santa and Face Painting
Freebies and more!

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