Last updated: November 11, 2024
Explore the festive season in Lake Worth Corridor with our comprehensive guide. Find all the must-see holiday events. Whether you're a Lake Worth Corridor insider or an outsider looking in, this guide reveals the city's festive soul.
This year, the enchanting 100 Foot Christmas Tree transforms the evening with dazzling lights and cheerful decorations, creating a magical atmosphere for all visitors. Zoo Lights brings a unique experience as wildlife is aglow with vibrant holiday-themed illuminations, offering a different take on seasonal festivities. And the beloved Holiday in Paradise event showcases local arts, crafts, and holiday treats that you definitely don't want to miss. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Lake Worth Corridor Holiday Light Displays
Holiday in Paradise & Sandi the Christmas Tree
- What to Expect
- Synchronized light and sound show with a 700-ton sand tree.
- Description
- In downtown West Palm Beach, Holiday in Paradise features Sandi, the world's only 35-foot, 700-ton holiday sand tree, with nightly synchronized music and light shows. Additional activities include Ferris wheel rides, sand sculptures, and holiday-themed events.
- Where
- West Palm Beach | More Info : Holiday in Paradise & Sandi the Christmas Tree
Snowfall & Santa in The Square
- What to Expect
- Free nightly snowfall and light show in South Florida.
- Description
- Witness the transformation of The Square in downtown West Palm Beach into a winter wonderland with nightly snowfall and a synchronized light show around The Wishing Tree. This free event, open to the public, takes place from November 13th to December 31st at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 pm.
- Where
- West Palm Beach | More Info : Snowfall & Santa in The Square
100 Foot Christmas Tree
- What to Expect
- Community-driven holiday celebration with a 100-foot tall tree.
- Description
- The 100 Foot 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 over 60 vendors, food trucks, and festive activities like ice skating and visits with Santa.
- Where
- Delray Beach | More Info : 100 Foot Christmas Tree
Christmas Tree Lighting at Whitehall / Flagler Museum
- What to Expect
- Historic organ and piano performances accompany the tree lighting.
- Description
- The Christmas Tree Lighting at Whitehall / Flagler Museum features a 16-foot tall Grand Hall Christmas Tree adorned with historically accurate trimmings. The event includes festive music played on the Odell organ and Steinway grand piano, special choir performances, refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus. Henry Flagler's youngest descendants will light the tree, and the H. M. Flagler & Co. Museum Store will be open for holiday shopping.
- Where
- Palm Beach | More Info : Christmas Tree Lighting at Whitehall / Flagler Museum
Zoo Lights
- What to Expect
- Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
- Description
- Zoo Lights at the Palm Beach Zoo features over one million LED lights, hourly light shows, and festive holiday treats. Take photos with Santa, decorate cookies, and roast s'mores in the North Pole Circle. Enjoy family-friendly music and visit the Wildlife Carousel.
- Where
- West Palm Beach | More Info : Zoo Lights
Lake Worth Corridor Other Holiday Activities
Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade
- What to Expect
- Decorated boats with fireworks and toy drive benefiting local children.
- Description
- The 30th Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade features decorated vessels navigating the Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, accompanied by a Zambelli traveling fireworks display. Judging is based on lights, enthusiasm, and themed decor, with thousands of dollars in cash and prizes awarded to top boats. The event benefits Toys for Tots and Little Smiles, with a grand finale at the Jupiter Lighthouse.
- Where
- North Palm Beach to Jupiter | More Info : Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade
Flagler Museum Holiday Evening Tours
- What to Expect
- Historic home tour with holiday decorations and activities.
- Description
- Explore Whitehall after hours during the Holiday Evening Tours, featuring a special Docent-led holiday tour, carol singers, and holiday-themed activities. Guests experience the historic home by the glow of 1902 light fixtures and receive a traditional Flagler Museum Christmas Cracker.
- Where
- Palm Beach | More Info : Flagler Museum Holiday Evening Tours
Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade
- What to Expect
- Festively decorated boats with dazzling lights and holiday decorations.
- Description
- The Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade is an annual event featuring festively decorated boats that light up the Intracoastal waterways. It is a premier holiday attraction hosted by the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency in partnership with the Town of Hypoluxo, Town of Lantana, and City of Delray Beach. The parade includes a variety of privately owned and commercial vessels with dazzling lights, holiday decorations, and costumed captains.
- Where
- Boynton Beach | More Info : Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade
Surfboard Tree at The Royal Poinciana Plaza
- What to Expect
- Thom Browne’s Surfboard Tree combines his avant-garde sensibilities with Palm Beach’s coastal culture.
- Description
- The Royal Poinciana Plaza presents a unique holiday display featuring a Surfboard Tree designed by Thom Browne, showcasing his signature style and bespoke surfboards. The tree is adorned with striking red, white, and blue stripes and is part of a curated retail experience offering men’s and women’s ready-to-wear and accessories.
- Where
- Palm Beach | More Info : Surfboard Tree at The Royal Poinciana Plaza