By The Editors By The Editors | December 2, 2022 | Lifestyle, Feature, Features,
From seasonal (and shoppable) pop-ups to photos with Santa, here are the 10 best ways to celebrate the holidays in Palm Beach.
Saint Holiday x Lydia Marie Elizabeth Pop-Up At The Four Seasons
What’s better than celebrating the season AND getting your shopping done at the same time? From December 9 to 11, Saint Holiday and Lydia Marie Elizabeth are popping up at the Four Seasons Palm Beach. Come in to sip and shop Saint Holiday’s new collection and original artworks from Lydia. For this weekend only, you can personalize a limited edition beach bag with a hand printed monogram, palm tree, flower and more.
Lights 4 Hope at Okeeheelee Park
Organized by Lights 4 Hope, discover a holiday-themed drive-thru live show at Okeeheelee Park. From mid-November running through the beginning of January, the Light 4 Hope show includes over a mile of animated and musical holiday light displays. Additionally, every dollar from the event’s proceeds will be donated to local children and families in need.
The Simon Santa Photo Experience at Town Center
Santa is most definitely coming to town—well, Boca Raton at least! From now until Christmas Eve, Santa will be sitting at the Town Center for a surplus of events and photo opportunities. Some can’t miss events include pet photos on December 11, baby’s first Christmas every Monday, pajama days on Tuesdays, ugly Christmas sweater days on Thursdays and so much more.
33rd Annual Musicthon
The Gardens Mall beloved holiday tradition is back! On December 17, find your spot at the Nordstrom Court and watch the holiday musical provided by the Palm Beach Music Teachers Association with performances from students in the Palm Beach County Schools music programs. To top it off, all proceeds from the event will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Holidays at The Square Downtown West Palm
This winter, beat the heat and bring out the jackets because its snowing in South Florida. From November 12th through December 23rd, experience a one-of-a-kind South Florida winter wonderland during the nightly snowfall on The Square with The Wishing Tree lightshow at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 pm. On top of festive lights and sights, the event is full of activites from photos with Santa and an interactive Mistletoe Trail to live holiday music. This event is completely free to the public and no reservations are required.
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society's Zoo Lights
While the animals may be sleeping, the Palm Beach Zoo comes alive at night with its lights. With over one million eco-friendly lights, the Zoo will be illuminated with uniquely themed holiday displays throughout the entire 23 acres. And the fun doesn't stop there! Don't forget to get your picture with Santa, dance at the DJ holiday party and munch on seasonal treats! Tickets are available online now.
The Kids Corner Holiday Shop and Gift-Wrap Suite
Head to the Nordstrom Court in The Gardens Mall for the ultimate shopping experience: The Kids Corner Holiday Shop and Gift-Wrap Suite. This kids-only shop features a full team of Santa’s helpers that help every child spend one coin from Santa’s golden bank. Additional coin are available for purchase, and all of the proceeds will go to help The Arc of Palm Beach County.
Holiday in Paradise
This season, celebrate in the sand with Holiday in Paradise's big reveal of Sandi—the 700-ton tree sculpture made of sand that crowns the waterfront each year in West Palm Beach. And how about a birds-eye view from above? This year, the City of West Palm Beach is adding a Ferris wheel to the celebration, which spans the entire month of December. Perched inside a gondola 65 feet up in the air, you can admire all of the holiday festivities, see boats decked out in Christmas lights and watch the nightly light shows.
Santa Photos In The Enchanted Garden
Sneak away to the Enchanted Garden for your chance to take a picture with Santa. Located on the lower level in The Gardens Mall, celebrate the season and take a keepsake photo with Santa. Photo reservations are highly encouraged and walk ups are welcomed.
Sunday on the Waterfront
What better way to embrace our tropical winter season than with a show on the water? On December 18, head down to the Great Lawn for a festive Sunday with the Aloha Islanders. Dancers from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa and New Zealand lead this performance with high-energy routines, hula and fire dancers, an interactive set and so much more.
Photography by: By Marina/Courtesy of Unsplash
