Posted by: Holiday events in Boynton Beach are free and open to the public, beginning with the evening tree lighting, followed by an afternoon parade the next day.
Holiday Tree Lighting
- When: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m.
- Where: Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach
- Features: Holiday music, food vendors, children's activities, holiday gift market, and a visit from Santa.
Enjoy performances on the stage with local choirs, dance companies, and the BBCHS Drum Line. Interactive storytelling with Nanny Gingerbread on the Tree Pad at 5:15 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony begins at 6:20 p.m.
MORE EVENTS: The Boynton Beach Holiday Street Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Downtown. The Holiday Boat Parade is on Friday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Activities:
- Santa’s Silent DJ Party
- Riverside Youth Enrichment Center choir performance 5:30 p.m.
- Santa's grand arrival on a fire truck to light the tree
- Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:45 p.m.
- Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus 6-7 p.m.
- Mistletoe Market
- Holiday inflatables
- Festive music & entertainment
- Food vendors
- Seasonal activities & more
All Aboard the Holiday Express! Enjoy a festive ride on the trackless train as it winds through the holiday celebration.
Attendees can also enjoy FREE activities such as holiday music, photo opportunities with Santa, a Christmas Minnie & Mickey Mouse, storytelling with Nanny Gingerbread, roaming winter stilt walkers, a free ice skating rink and train rides.
For a list of event parking lots and garages, see this website: boyntonbeachinsider.com.
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