Posted by: We have it made here in South Florida because we don't have to worry about bundling up warm or slogging through sleet to enjoy the seasonal displays and festivities.
We've compiled a list of some free and ticketed holiday light displays for 2024 available for public viewing throughout Palm Beach County. And we hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday season.
Boca Raton: Holiday Tree, Lights & Decorations
Nov. 23, 2024, through Dec. 31.
Location: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton
For more details on seasonal events and activities through Dec. 31 for Boca Jolly Days & Merry in Mizner, visit myboca.us.
Snowfall at CityPlace, WPB
Delray Beach lights & Holiday Village
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024; open through Dec. 31.
Location: Old School Square Park, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444
Event time: 6-9 p.m., 100-foot tree lighting at 7.
Enjoy ice skating, pictures with Santa, mini-golf, carousel and more. Event is free and the activities are available for a nominal fee.
City of West Palm Beach's Holiday in Paradise
Date: Dec. 5, through Dec. 31, 2024: Sandi Tree & Holiday in Paradise
Event time & cost: 6-10 p.m. General admission is free; Ferris Wheel rides cost $5.
Location: West Palm Beach waterfront on the Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street.
Features: Nightly music and light shows through Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Holiday happenings at CityPlace, West Palm Beach
Nightly snowfalls at CityPlace are magical. Take in the real magic of the holiday season with a snowfall each evening at CityPlace beginning Saturday, Nov. 9 through Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Times: 6:30, 7:30, & 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Entry is free. Parking fees apply.
Location: 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For further details and an extensive list of performances and activities, read our post here.
Palm Beach Zoo Lights
Starting Nov. 23, 2024, and running through Jan. 5, 2025, this magical event will transform the Zoo into a winter wonderland of twinkling lights and seasonal delights. Take photos with Santa. Decorate cookies, and roast s’mores. Enjoy hourly light shows, music and “snow” in the fountain! Zoo Lights is presented by Florida Power & Light Co.
Non-premium night tickets cost $18-$22. Visit this webpage for more details.
Location: 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33405.
Photo: Palm Beach Zoo Lights
Lights 4 Hope drive-through display
Lights 4 Hope presents its annual light show, a drive-thru light show containing over 2 miles of animated and musical holiday light displays.
Pre-purchase your ticket online here or pay cash/credit/ApplePay at the event gate. Standard cars and trucks $20; vans and SUVs $30; and buses $40. Proceeds from this event benefit local children and families suffering with life-altering diseases and diagnoses.
Event Location: Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33413.
Click here for directions and more details.
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