Holiday Tree Lightings & Santa Sightings

Winter 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 perfect for the entire family and often include a variety of holiday activities, from free concerts, Santa photos, elf sightings, and a lot more. Plus, following the annual tree lighting, most of these venues continue to offer festivities throughout the holiday season.

Holiday Tree Lightings & Santa Sightings for 2026

The following events are listed from November through December; please scroll down, and check back with us as more are added. Admission is usually free but some activities and rides may require tickets.

Top Seasonal Events

Register for free Family Autism Art Workshops, Nov. 1-Dec. 20 - Visit the Norton Museum of Art for a free accessible art workshop for the entire family every month. This program will feature interactive time in the gallery and art-making in… Read more »
GreenMarket: Food, vendors & entertainment, Saturdays through May - The seasonal GreenMarket that hosts more than 150 vendors on the West Palm Beach downtown waterfront takes place on Saturdays, through May, 2027, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. An… Read more »
Howard Alan Events: Free Seasonal Arts & Crafts Festivals, Nov. 7-Dec. 6 - If you enjoy shopping for handcrafted items and homemade treasures, you know that Howard Alan Events that produces seasonal arts & crafts festivals are the place to go. You can find… Read more »
Saturdays: Winter GreenMarket, Delray Beach, Oct.-May - Delray's GreenMarket will once again be open from Oct. 24, 2026, through May 22, 2027, with farm-to-fork produce, organic meats, juices and flowers, plus live music, food artisans, demos and… Read more »
Sugar Sand Park: Lots of free and cheap activities, Boca Raton - Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton is a popular local community park that is home to Children's Science Explorium, Willow Theatre and it also features a vintage Carousel. This is… Read more »
Holiday Tree Lighting, Boca Raton, Nov. 21 - Join the City of Boca Raton to kick-off the holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, during its annual "Holiday Tree Lighting," a FREE celebration to which the public is… Read more »
Holiday Kickoff: The Shops at Boca Center, Nov. 20 - 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.… Read more »
Holiday Cultural Celebration & Tree Lighting Wellington, Dec. 3 - The Amphitheater and the Lakeside Market will come alive with lights, laughter and lots of holiday happenings. Holiday Cultural Celebration & Tree Lighting When: Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026, from 6… Read more »
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, Jupiter Town Hall - Residents of Jupiter will once again host the annual tree lighting ceremony that will feature live performances and fun for the whole family. Tree Lighting Ceremony When: Friday Dec. 4,… Read more »
Year-round daily $1 rides on classic Carousel, Boca Raton - The classic Sugar Sand Park Carousel in Boca Raton is a charming, family-favorite attraction that offers a nostalgic experience. The intricate and colorful carousel features 30 hand-carved horse reproductions, inspired… Read more »
Sensory 3rd Saturdays at Manatee Lagoon, Riviera Beach, November-March - On the third weekend November-March, Manatee Lagoon hosts Sensory Saturdays for family members who prefer an inclusive experience with softer lighting, less noise, and still a lot of fun from… Read more »
Top seasonal things to do in December in Palm Beach County - There is always so much to see and do during the month of December, it's not easy to cover everything going on in the greater Palm Beach area, but we've… Read more »
Winter holiday events & festivals in Palm Beach County - Floridians know how to celebrate the winter holidays, even if "winter" doesn't mean here what it means elsewhere. The snow may be fake or manmade, but the fun is real.… Read more »
Weekend: Live music & more, free on The Lawn at CityPlace - When you've finished shopping or just want a break from snacking, CityPlace features live music performances every weekend on The Lawn in downtown West Palm Beach. Free Weekend Music Fridays:… Read more »
Free Bike Valet through May, downtown West Palm Beach Saturday mornings - The City of West Palm Beach is once again offering an essential service for downtown visitors who prefer two wheels to four and never need to worry about where to… Read more »
Holiday Tree Lighting & Menorah Presentation, Palm Springs, Dec. 6 - Here's a holiday celebration that has something for kids of all ages, from tree lighting, live performances and plenty of holiday activities, and hot cocoa with Mrs. Clause. Tree Lighting… Read more »