Holiday Kickoff party with tree lighting, at Boca Center

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.

Event highlights include:

• Nutcracker Fantasy – Delight in the presence of Nutcracker Stiltwalkers, along with Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy Ballerinas, bringing the magic of the classic tale to life.
• Santa’s Spectacular Arrival – Watch as Santa Claus makes his grand entrance, followed by a special meet and greet for the little ones.
• Photos with Santa – Get a photo with Santa!  $10 per child with all proceeds benefiting the Boca Raton Toy Drive, spearheaded by the city’s six Rotary Clubs.  The charity will also be on-site collecting new, unwrapped toys for the cause.
• Sweet Treats & Sips – Indulge in cookie decorating with Blueprint Cookies and enjoy a cozy cup of hot chocolate, courtesy of The Shops at Boca Center.
• Letters to Santa – Kids can create and personalize their letters to Santa at our special craft station.
• Sounds of the Season – Enjoy live performances by Krescendo, the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, West Boca High School Choir, and the St. Paul Lutheran School handbell choir, filling the air with holiday melodies.
• Giving Back – Support the Boca Raton Toy Drive, an initiative of the city’s six Rotary Clubs, by making a cash donation of $10 for a photo with Santa, or by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to their on-site booth
• Tree Lighting Ceremony – The evening's grand finale, the lighting of our majestic holiday tree, will officially kick off the season.

Location: 5150 Town Center Cir, Boca Raton, FL 33486.

Holiday lights and festivities will continue through Dec. 31, 2024. For more details, visit the Facebook page. 

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