BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) — Palm Beach County has a lot of events to for people to celebrate the 2021 holiday season. From boat parades to musicals and tree lighting ceremonies in the fabulous South Florida weather. There is surely something for everyone to find some magic this holiday season. Here is a growing list of events. Be sure to check back for updates!
Christmas lights: Zoo Lights at the Palm Beach Zoo
Palm Beach Zoo, Photo: Palm Beach Post
When: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28; Dec. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17-23, 26-30; Jan.1, 2
Where: 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach
Cost: see website for ticket prices and available time slots
Information: 561-547-9453; palmbeachzoo.org/zoolights
Rosemary Square Holiday Happenings
Rosemary Square, Photo: Palm Beach Post
- Snowfall w/ lightshow at The Wishing Tree
- Every night 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 through Dec 31st
- Weekend photos with Santa:
- Through Dec 19th – Fri/Sat 6-8pm, Sun 5-7pm
- Movie Night on the lawn:
- “The Polar Express” – December 18th
- “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” – December 19th
- “Ugly Sweater Brunch” at Copper Blues
- December 19th
- Live holiday music by Saxaphonist Reggie Ellison
- Christmas Day
Rosemary Square: 700 S Rosemary Ave Suite 200, West Palm Beach
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker Palm Beach Gardens
When: Performances are 2pm and 8 p.m. Saturday Nov. 20 and Sunday Nov. 21.
Where: Palm Beach State College Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens.
Cost: $35.
Information: 561-207-5900; www.parisballetdance.com/
Downtown Palm Beach Gardens Tree Lighting
Photo: Palm Beach Post
When: Saturday, Nov. 27th, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave.
Information: https://downtownpbg.com/event/Holiday-Tree-Lighting-Celebration/2145555530/
Hanukkah Celebration
Photo: Palm Beach Post
Kids will receive a free giveaway bag filled with crafts, Hanukkah gelt (chocolate coins) and a dreidel.
When: Sunday, Nov. 28, 5:30pm
Where: Boynton Beach Mall, 801 North Congress Avenue
Information and RSVP: boynton-beach.org/hanukkah-celebration-1
Delray Beach Tree Lighting
When: Nov. 30, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave.
Information: https://www.delraybeachfl.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1304/18
Sandi the Holiday Tree Lighting
Holiday Events Near Boca Raton – Sandi Tree West Palm Beach
When: Dec. 2-31
Where: Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach
Info: wpb.org
Boynton Beach Tree Lighting
When: Friday, December 3, 2021 5-8pm
Where: Boynton Beach Amphitheater, 120 East Ocean Avenue
Information: boynton-beach.org/concerts
Palm Beach Gardens Tree Lighting
When: Friday, Dec. 3rd, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Burns Road Community Center, 4404 Burns Road
Information: https://pbgfl.com/747/Annual-Tree-Lighting
Palm Beach Outlets Santa’s Holiday Celebration
When: Saturday Dec. 4, 12-3 p.m.
Where: 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach
Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/971410926773220/
Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade and Toy Drive
When: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4
Where: Starting in North Palm Beach and finishing at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Information: marinepbc.org
Winterfest
Holiday Events Near Boca Raton -Winterfest Wellington
When: Dec. 10, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Wellington Amphitheatre, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd.
Information: www.wellingtonchamber.com/events/winterfest-2021
Boynton and Delray Holiday Boat Parade
Holiday Events Near Boca Raton – Delray Beach And Boynton Beach Boat Parade
Though the official watch location is the Boynton Harbor Marina, other great spots to watch from include Intracoastal Park, Jaycee Park, Veterans Park and Knowles Park.
When: 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 10
Where: Begins at the Boynton Inlet then travels south along the Intracoastal Waterway to the C-15 canal.
