Posted by: Winter in paradise comes early in Palm Beach County, where some venues and malls are already in full swing of hosting holiday trees, snow and lights galore. These holiday tree lightings are generally free to attend and are perfect for the entire family and often include a variety of other holiday activities, from tree lightings to concerts, snow-cones and more.
Following is a list for 2024; to be updated as more information is available.
Christmas Tree Lighting / photo by Tim Mossholder
Holiday Tree Lightings & Displays
Boca Raton
The Shops at Boca Center will present Jingle & Mingle: Holiday Cheer Lights up The Shops at Boca Center, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Holiday Tree Lighting at Mizner
Nov. 23, 2024, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Location: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton
Features: Live music performances, Snow Flurries, Craft Station, Selfie Photo Opportunities with Santa, Costumed Elves, Snowman & Reindeer, Holiday Market, plus a variety of food & drinks for purchase. Free admission; prices vary.
For more details on seasonal events and activities through Dec. 31 for Boca Jolly Days & Merry in Mizner, visit myboca.us.
Delray Beach tree lighting & Holiday Village
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024
Location: Old School Square Park, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach.
Event time: 6-9 p.m., 100-foot tree lighting at 7.
Features: Ice skating, pictures with Santa, mini-golf, carousel and more. Admission is free and the activities are available for a nominal fee. Will remain open through Dec. 31.
100-foot Christmas tree / Delray Beach
City of West Palm Beach's Holiday Tree Lighting
Date: Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024: Sandi Tree Lighting
Event time & cost: 6-10 p.m. General admission is free; Ferris Wheel rides cost $5.
Location: Holiday In Paradise is at the West Palm Beach waterfront on the Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street.
Features: Nightly music and light shows through Tuesday, Dec. 31.
City of WPB / Sandi Tree
Wellington
Holiday Cultural Celebration & Tree Lighting
Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Location: Wellington Amphitheater, at 12100 Forest Hill Blvd.
Features: Live performances by local school groups, vendors, activities and family fun.
FREE to attend.
Holiday Tree Lighting, Wellington
Holidays in Boynton Beach
Tree lighting: Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, from 5 to 9 p.m., Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33435.
Holiday Parade: From 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, Downtown Boynton Beach.
Tree Lighting, Palm Beach Gardens
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
Location: The Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Court N.
Event time: 4-7 p.m.; lighting at 5:45.
Features: Santa, food vendors, and festive activities.
Holiday Tree Lighting and celebration in Palm Beach Gardens
Holiday Tree Lighting & Parade, Palm Springs
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024: Tree Lighting and Menorah presentation 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 21: Santa Sleigh Parade, 8 a.m.
Location: Village Courtyard, 226 Cypress Lane, Palm Springs, FL 33461.
Holiday in the Park, Greenacres
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024
Location: Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park, 2905 Jog Road, Greenacres, on Saturday, Event time: From 5 to 9 p.m.
Features: Christmas tree lighting, Santa, amusements, school performances, face painting, arts and crafts, and carolers. Food and refreshments available for purchase. Free admission. Prices vary.
Holiday in the Park, Greenacres
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