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Holiday Tree Lightings in Palm Beach County

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. Events listed by date, from earliest to last, November through Dec. 14, 2024; scroll down.

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Christmas Tree Lighting / photo by Tim Mossholder

Holiday Tree Lightings & Displays

Palm Beach Gardens

Light up the Night: Tree lighting with Santa

When: Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, from 5 to 6 p.m.
Location: Alton Town Center, 5320 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens.


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

Holliday Happenings at Marketplace

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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Holiday in the Park, Greenacres
When
December 14, 2024 @ 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
What
Holiday in the Park, Greenacres
Where
Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park, Greenacres
Cost
FREE
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When
December 21, 2024 @ 8:00 am
What
Santa Sleigh Parade, Palm Springs
Where
Village Commons, Palm Springs
Cost
FREE
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Mary Lou Cruz

About Mary Lou Cruz

I worked at the South Florida Sun Sentinel for 21 years, as an Advertising Special Sections Writer; Editorial Systems Editor in Technology; and Editorial Assistant in the Newsroom. Before my newspaper career, I worked in the airline and travel industry and I have lived in Brazil, Puerto Rico and vacationed in more than 25 countries. Originally, I'm from Maryland. I moved to Florida in 1984 and raised my daughter in Miami. Email: events@SouthFloridaOnTheCheap.com.

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