Palm Beach Gardens Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Palm Beach Gardens and surrounding areas
This Christmas season Palm Beach Gardens fills with bright Christmas lights and seasonal cheer across The Gardens Mall area and waterfront parks. Events like the Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade and the Gardens Harvest & Holiday Bazaar spotlight local vendors, live music, and family-friendly attractions. There are plenty of things to do from holiday activities and Santa visits to outdoor markets and fun runs like The Gardens Trailblazer 5K & Reindeer Dash 2K that pair lights, treats, and community spirit for a memorable festive outing.
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Christmas Lights
25 eventsSandi the holiday tree with music and light shows
Christmas Shows
16 eventsBallet Palm Beach's enchanting production of The Nutcracker.
Christmas Markets
14 eventsAnnual holiday auction with diverse items
Christmas Parties
10 eventsExclusive New Year's Eve tasting menu with live music
Other Christmas Activities
33 eventsIlluminated boats parading the Intracoastal Waterway
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Sandi Tree Lighting and Festivities WPB
(West Palm Beach)
Sandi the holiday tree with music and light shows
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Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade
(North Palm Beach)
Illuminated boats parading the Intracoastal Waterway
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Winter Wonderland: Real Ice Skating Experience
(West Palm Beach)
South Florida's only outdoor real ice skating experience
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The Nutcracker
(West Palm Beach)
Ballet Palm Beach's enchanting production of The Nutcracker.
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Jupiter Holiday Boat Parade and Toy Drive
(Jupiter)
Festive boat parade and community toy drive
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44th Annual Holiday Auction
(Boca Raton)
Annual holiday auction with diverse items
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Christmas Giving Opportunities Near Palm Beach Gardens
Give back this holiday season with volunteering and charitable opportunities in Palm Beach Gardens.
Salvation Army Angel Tree Program
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The biggest annual Christmas event is the Tree Lighting ceremony at The Gardens North County District Park, featuring the Mistletoe Market, live music, and Santa’s arrival. This event officially kicks off the holiday season in Palm Beach Gardens.
Palm Beach Gardens celebrates with community-focused events like the Tree Lighting and Mistletoe Market, combining local vendor shopping with festive entertainment and a grand Santa arrival by fire truck, creating a distinctive local holiday atmosphere.
Several residential neighborhoods in Palm Beach Gardens are known for their festive holiday lights and neighborhood displays, offering free and charming walkable experiences for visitors and locals alike.
Local makers and Christmas markets can be found at the Mistletoe Market during the Tree Lighting event and at various neighborhood markets throughout the season near Palm Beach Gardens, providing a range of artisan crafts and holiday goods.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the Tree Lighting event, and exploring local markets with no admission fees. Donations may be suggested at some venues like the Florida Botanical Gardens holiday lights.
Families will enjoy the Tree Lighting event with its live music, inflatables, and Santa’s grand arrival, as well as the Mistletoe Market’s festive shopping and activities. Neighborhood light displays also offer a fun and safe environment for children to enjoy the holiday spirit.