Margate Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Margate and surrounding areas
Margate welcomes Christmas 2025 with neighborhood charm and holiday activities around civic centers and historic corridors. The Margate Winter Festival brings seasonal entertainment, holiday performances, and local vendors together near community parks and plazas, while city streets glow with festive lights. Families can enjoy Christmas markets, Santa visits, and interactive holiday activities plus seasonal concerts and parades that make Margate feel like a warm, festive escape for shoppers and visitors seeking classic holiday cheer.
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Christmas Lights
23 eventsThe "Best Show on H2O" boat parade
Christmas Markets
14 eventsAnnual holiday auction with diverse items
Christmas Shows
9 eventsGrammy-winning a cappella group Pentatonix performing holiday classics.
Christmas Parties
8 eventsThe Lion King-themed Savanna ballroom transformation
Christmas Activities
44 eventsMidnight anchor drop celebration
Editor's Picks (6)
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Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown
(Fort Lauderdale)
Midnight anchor drop celebration
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Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
(Fort Lauderdale)
The "Best Show on H2O" boat parade
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44th Annual Holiday Auction
(Boca Raton)
Annual holiday auction with diverse items
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Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour
(Sunrise)
Grammy-winning a cappella group Pentatonix performing holiday classics.
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Light Up Lauderdale (Get Lit)
(Fort Lauderdale)
Annual 'Get Lit' event launching holiday light celebration
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Handel's Messiah & Holiday Pops
(Fort Lauderdale)
Annual holiday tradition featuring Handel's Messiah and Holiday Pops
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Margate Christmas FAQ
The Margate Annual Winter Festival is one of the biggest events, featuring Florida-style snow, rides, crafts, food vendors, and visits with Santa, typically held in mid-December along Margate Boulevard.
Margate celebrates with its own style of 'Florida-style' snow during the Winter Festival, blending traditional holiday fun with local flair, including community crafts and live music.
Beloved neighborhood favorites throughout Margate offer charming light displays, with some areas near Margate Boulevard and residential streets known for festive decorations and community spirit.
Local Christmas markets and craft fairs are often held at community centers and parks in Margate, especially during the Winter Festival and other seasonal events, showcasing local artisans and vendors.
Free activities include enjoying neighborhood light displays, attending the Winter Festival with free admission, and exploring local parks decorated for the season, making for budget-friendly holiday fun.
Families can enjoy the Winter Festival’s kiddie rides, arts and crafts, snow experiences, and visits with Santa, all designed to create a festive and memorable holiday outing for children.