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Holiday elves will be delivering 32 tons of real snow, providing a winter wonderland with play areas, bounce houses, holiday characters like Santa, Anna & Elsa. Plus, there will be special music, and a festive Winter Village that will transform The Town of Jupiter into a wonderland to the delight of all. There’s Snow Place Like …

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We have it made here in South Florida because we don’t have to worry about bundling up warm or slogging through sleet to enjoy the seasonal displays and festivities.  We’ve compiled a list of some free and ticketed holiday light displays for 2025 available for public viewing throughout Palm Beach County. And we hope everyone …

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Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter invites the public to participate in this special holiday workshop on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event will feature Santa, hot cocoa and crafts. Admission is by donation and everyone is welcome. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is at 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter Farms. Sip hot …

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Walking in nature has been shown to have a wide range of health benefits, both physical and mental. Experts say it can not only help reduce stress, but it also may improve one’s mood, boost creativity, and even improve cognitive function. So, grab the sunscreen and bug repellant, your comfy walking shoes, and if you …

Read More about Guided nature walks, animal encounters and more at Riverbend Park, Jupiter

As the temperatures cool and the holiday spirit warms up, there is no place in the world quite like Palm Beach County to celebrate the season on the water. The county’s most dazzling coastal tradition is perhaps the Holiday Boat Parade season, and this year it promises spectacular nights of glittering lights, festive cheer, and …

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The Carlin Park After Dark experience takes everything you love about a beach day to the next level. Arrive early to walk along the Jupiter Beach shoreline at sunset. Enjoy an evening picnic with local food vendors on site and live music. Then, only a few steps away from the stage, grab your blanket or …

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You can enjoy festive holiday tunes played on tubas and euphoniums at three Tuba Christmas concerts in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Tuba and euphonium players are invited to participate in all three events. Registration for performers is $15. Admission is free for spectators. Florida Atlantic University’s Tuba Christmas free concert is at 5 p.m. …

Read More about Free: Tuba Christmas concerts in Boca, Jupiter & Plantation, Dec. 7, 13, 20

Coco Market not only features live music, family activities, artisans and retailers but also wellness vendors, workshops, bounce houses, pet adoptions and more. These seasonal events are held monthly in Delray and Jupiter and everyone is welcome. Coco Market, Delray Beach First Sunday: Dec. 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Old School …

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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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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 perfect for the entire family and often include a variety of holiday activities, from free concerts, Santa photos, elf sightings, and a lot …

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Ask yourself: Are you interested in a naturalist-led group night hike to search for the superstars of the night like nocturnal animals?  How does a guided walk through a pine flatwood forest to encounter wildlife along with a red-shouldered hawk sound? Are you interested in learning more about and seeing up close an American alligator …

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