Last updated: November 11, 2024
The festive season is upon us, Deerfield Beach! Explore our guide for all the must-see holiday attractions. Whether you're a longtime resident or a curious visitor, our guide showcases the holiday highlights of Deerfield Beach.
Popular Events: One of the key attractions this season is the Ocean Way Holiday, a vibrant celebration featuring beautiful displays and festive activities that capture the holiday spirit. Another highlight is Holiday Magic – Whimsical Wonderland, where enchanting decorations create a truly magical experience for families. And the Symphony in Lights is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it combines music and dazzling light displays in a captivating show. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Deerfield Beach Holiday Light Displays
Ocean Way Holiday
- What to Expect
- Interactive snow globe and festive lights display.
- Description
- The Ocean Way Holiday in Deerfield Beach features live entertainment, Santa and his reindeer, a giant interactive snow globe, ice skating, and festive treats. The event's famous lights will be displayed throughout the whole month.
- Where
- Deerfield Beach | More Info : Ocean Way Holiday
Symphony in Lights
- What to Expect
- Dazzling LED light show with festive decorations.
- Description
- Gulfstream Park Village presents Symphony in Lights, a spectacular holiday light display featuring over 250,000 LED lights set to holiday classics and popular music. The event includes a new Christmas tree, regal Santa chair, and elegant street light post ornaments. Families can enjoy shopping and dining at the village's 11 distinct home stores and various dining destinations.
- Where
- Hallandale Beach | More Info : Symphony in Lights
Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade
- What to Expect
- Longest running holiday parade with lighted floats and vehicles.
- Description
- The Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade is one of the longest running holiday parades in the country, featuring dozens of lighted floats and vehicles along the parade route, entertaining thousands of spectators who line the Broadwalk. The parade begins at 7:00 p.m. on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk at Missouri Street and heads south to Harrison Street, with a parade emcee stationed at the Hollywood Beach Theatre at Johnson Street.
- Where
- Hollywood | More Info : Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade
Lighthouse A’Glow
- What to Expect
- Vibrant light display in a scenic coastal setting.
- Description
- Lighthouse A’Glow is a community event featuring a spectacular display of lights and decorations in Lighthouse Point, Florida, bringing together residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season.
- Where
- Lighthouse Point | More Info : Lighthouse A’Glow
Holiday Tree Lighting
- What to Expect
- Community tree lighting with Santa visit and toy donations.
- Description
- Join us for the 1st Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Rusch Community Park, sponsored by SacTown Real Estate and Precision Orthodontics. This event features holiday cheer for the whole family, including kids sending letters to the North Pole, enjoying fun activities, and sipping hot cocoa while the beautiful tree is lit. Santa will make a special visit to take photos and spread joy. Toy donations for the NICU and PICU at a local hospital are also accepted.
- Where
- Sunrise | More Info : Holiday Tree Lighting
100 Ft. Tree Lighting
- What to Expect
- A 100-foot tall Christmas tree with 18,000 ornaments and 217,980 LED lights.
- Description
- The 100 Ft. Christmas Tree in Delray Beach is a towering holiday spectacle featuring 18,000 ornaments and 217,980 LED lights. It is a community-driven event with musical performances, crafts, and over 60 vendors offering culinary creations and holiday shopping opportunities.
- Where
- Delray Beach | More Info : 100 Ft. Tree Lighting
Light Up Sistrunk
- What to Expect
- Community celebration featuring dazzling light displays and local arts and crafts.
- Description
- A vibrant celebration illuminating the streets of Sistrunk in Fort Lauderdale, this event showcases dazzling light displays, live music, and local art. Community members gather to celebrate the season with food trucks offering diverse culinary delights, while local vendors provide unique crafts and gifts for attendees. Families can enjoy activities designed for all ages, creating a lively atmosphere throughout the area.
- Where
- Fort Lauderdale | More Info : Light Up Sistrunk
Deerfield Beach Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Holiday Magic – Whimsical Wonderland
- What to Expect
- Live entertainment and festive decorations.
- Description
- Celebrate the holiday season at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens with live entertainment, a scavenger hunt, letter to Santa, and book reading. Enjoy the beautifully lit house and gardens, and capture your holiday family portraits.
- Where
- Fort Lauderdale | More Info : Holiday Magic – Whimsical Wonderland
Christmas Near The Beach
- What to Expect
- Variety show with outdoor market and food trucks.
- Description
- Christmas Near The Beach is a festive event featuring a variety show, outdoor market, food trucks, and a visit with Santa Claus.
- Where
- Hollywood | More Info : Christmas Near The Beach
The Nutcracker Ballet
- What to Expect
- Classic ballet performance with diverse cast of students, pre-professionals, and professionals.
- Description
- St. Lucie Ballet presents The Nutcracker, a classic ballet featuring Clara's adventures with the Rat King, Land of Snow, and Land of Sweets, culminating in a visit with the Sugar Plum Fairy. This event showcases students, pre-professionals, and professional dancers in a perfect winter evening performance for all ages.
- Where
- Sunrise | More Info : The Nutcracker Ballet
Merry Christmas Market Society Las Olas
- What to Expect
- Live performances by over 30 local schools and organizations.
- Description
- The 62nd Christmas on Las Olas is a free community event celebrating Fort Lauderdale's urban holiday season. The event features live performances by over 30 local schools and organizations, sledding down Snow Mountain, and greeting local businesses along Las Olas Boulevard.
- Where
- Fort Lauderdale | More Info : Merry Christmas Market Society Las Olas
Deerfield Beach Other Holiday Activities
Christmas-by-the-Sea
- What to Expect
- Holiday celebration with community gatherings and downtown area grand re-opening.
- Description
- Christmas-by-the-Sea is a festive event in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand re-opening of the downtown area, along with various holiday activities and community gatherings.
- Where
- Lauderdale-By-The-Sea | More Info : Christmas-by-the-Sea
Winter Festival
- What to Expect
- Family-friendly event with real "Florida-style" snow and local performances.
- Description
- The Winter Festival in Margate, FL, features Florida-style snow, kiddie rides, local group performances, food, and arts and crafts activities. Pictures with Santa are also available.
- Where
- Margate | More Info : Winter Festival
Holiday Village
- What to Expect
- Holiday celebration with a 100-foot Christmas tree and festive activities.
- Description
- Delray Beach Holiday Village is a vibrant holiday celebration featuring a 100-foot Christmas tree, holiday carousel, ice skating, and various activities like cocoa, cookies, and crafts. It transforms Old School Square into a festive hub with something for everyone in the family.
- Where
- Delray Beach | More Info : Holiday Village