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For the winter holidays, South Florida lights up with oodles of dazzling parades. Holiday boat parades and street parades are a delightful seasonal tradition with family and friends. Some events feature toy drives, if you’d like to drop off  an unwrapped present. Parades are among the many free and cheap holiday events in South Florida. …

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Gather your friends, family, blankets and chairs and head over to Canyon Amphitheater in Boynton Beach on the third Saturday of each month (except summer).  Legends on the Lawn is a monthly outdoor concert series, that is free and open to the public. Concessions will be available on site. Upcoming featured performers What – Legends on …

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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 …

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Street fairs and outdoor festivals are plentiful in South Florida and they are also fun for family excursions, frugal dates and solo activities. We’ve curated some popular ones throughout greater Palm Beach County, stretching from Boca, all the way up to Jupiter. Bookmark this page and check back with us as more will be added …

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The Boynton Beach Gold Coast Band will perform “Sounds of the Season” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at Boynton Beach Community High School, 4975 Park Ridge Blvd. Tickets are $10 at the door; children under 12 get in free. Tickets for can be reserved online at goldcoastband.org or at the door.  Sign …

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The Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade will start at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, with a watch area and festivities at Boynton Harbor Marina, 735 Casa Loma Blvd. Festivities at the marina will include music, children’s activities, a visit from Santa, food and drinks for purchase. Guests are asked to bring a new, unwrapped …

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Boynton Beach is gearing up for the holidays and the future looks bright. Here’s what’s in store: Boynton Beach Holiday Parade The city will host the 52nd annual Holiday Parade in Downtown Boynton. Festivities are Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, beginning at 4 p.m. and ending at 6 p.m. Featured entertainment includes marching bands, local schools, and …

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Getting photos with Santa at the mall is a timeless tradition, and the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. No lines, no fuss. Just friendly staff, a jolly Santa, and the most heartwarming photos to capture the moment! The closer we get to Christmas, the busier photos with Santa events get. It can be …

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Hanukkah fairs and other events enhance the holiday with fun and yummy food in South Florida.  Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees, a Jewish army, over the Syrian-Greek army, which enabled them to reclaim and rededicate the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. But, there was only enough oil to keep the candles lighted for one …

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Make a fun day out of visiting u-pick farms throughout Miami and South Florida, where you can pluck your own fruit and vegetables straight from the plants. It’s fun, cheap and fresh. Find strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, star fruit, lychee, herbs, flowers and more. We encourage you to try the tropical fruits, such as mamey, …

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