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 of the best places to get into the spirit.
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.
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.
Holiday In Paradise with light shows & Ferris Wheel, West Palm Beach
Starting on the night of the tree lighting, Dec. 5, 2024, Sandi and the surrounding area will feature synchronized nightly music and light shows through Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 6 to 10 p.m. (shows will be extended on New Year’s Eve through midnight). Shows start on the quarter hour except during special events. Rides on Ferris will be available during the same time for $5 per person per ride plus taxes and fees, and rules and restrictions apply.
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.
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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