There’s nothing like a Christmas tree lighting ceremony to officially welcome the holiday season!
You can meet Santa at most of the tree lighting events in this list, but I also have a list specifically of where to take photos with Santa in Palm Beach County.
And if you’re looking for holiday parades, boat parades, and other Christmas events check out my full list of holiday events in Palm Beach County.
Check out all the holiday tree lighting ceremonies happening near you this year in Palm Beach County, Florida.
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Sandi Tree Lighting 2024 in West Palm Beach
- Date: Thursday, December 5, 6 PM – 10 PM
- Location: The Great Lawn, West Palm Beach waterfront, 100 Clematis Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Price: FREE admission (ride on the Ferris wheel are $5 per person, plus taxes and fees)
- Details: Sandi, the world’s only 35-foot, 700-ton holiday sand tree, will debut at the Clematis by Night Holiday Tree Lighting with a dynamic light and music show. This year’s Holiday in Paradise Presented by FPL theme is “Sandi Shares Harmony.” While traveling during the off-season, Sandi met Harmony, the leader of a Happy Herd of Llamas, who inspired this year’s theme. There will also be a 50-foot Ferris wheel, other accompanying sand sculptures besides Sandi, and a 50-ton sand bar where kids can play. The celebration will feature music by Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream (R&B/Soul/Rock/Cover) and will include FREE and special entertainment, including strolling entertainment, photos with Santa, and much more. A holiday shopping bazaar featuring local artisans will occur in the Lake Pavilion. Note: music, activities, and the bazaar take place until 9 PM; Sandi shows and rides on Ferris continue until 10 PM.
- For additional information, visit the Holiday in Paradise webpage on the West Palm Beach Events website.
Boca Raton Holiday Tree Lighting 2024 at Mizner Park
- Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024; 6 PM – 10 PM
- Location: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
- Price: FREE
- Details: The City of Boca Raton is hosting a free celebration featuring a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, live music performances, food vendors, and more. Mizner Park will transform into a holiday wonderland, with 50,000 LED lights adorning 75 palm trees throughout the park. Festive 2D light displays make great photo ops too. Note: No outside chairs allowed.
- Schedule:
- 6 PM: LIVE Music Performances, Snow Flurries, Craft Station, Selfie Photos with Santa, Costumed Elves, Snowman & Reindeer, Holiday Market, Variety of Food & Drinks for purchase
- 7:15 PM: Ceremonial Tree Lighting with Mayor Scott Singer. The tree will illuminate simultaneously with Mizner Park’s Lighting Display throughout the park.
- 7:30 PM: Holiday Music Performances
- Schedule:
- Parking Info and Traffic Notes: Plaza Real East and West (interior roads inside Mizner Park) will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 5PM. Guests are encouraged to walk, bike, carpool, ride share, and use the free BocaConnect shuttle in and around the Downtown area.
- For additional information, visit the event page on Facebook for the Holiday Tree Lighting at Mizner Park or visit the event page on the City of Boca Raton’s official website.
Holiday Kickoff and Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Shops at Boca Center
- Date: Friday, November 22, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8 PM
- Location: Shops at Boca Center, 5150 Town Center Cir, Boca Raton, FL 33486
- Price: FREE
- Details: Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us as we ring in the season at Holiday Kickoff on Friday, November 22, from 5:30-8PM. Enjoy an evening of festive fun for the whole family! Get ready for holiday fun, including:
- Live Holiday Performances
- Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting
- Photos with Santa – $10 donation (all proceeds from Santa photos will benefit the Boca Raton Rotary Annual Toy Drive)
- Blueprint Cookie Decorating
- Freebies and more!
- For additional information, visit the event page on Facebook for the Holiday Kickoff and Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Shops at Boca Center.
Boynton Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony 2024
- Date: Friday, December 6, 2024, 5 PM – 9 PM
- Location: Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
- Price: FREE
- Details: Enjoy live entertainment, holiday music, and tasty treats from local vendors. Watch as we bring the holiday spirit to life with our grand tree lighting, followed by a special visit from Santa himself
- Event Highlights:
- Ice Skating Rink & DJ Holiday Music
- Photo-Op with Holiday Mickey & Minnie
- Nanny Gingerbread Interactive Storytelling
- Stilt Circus Performance
- Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Photos with Santa
- Stilt Circus Performance
- Live Performances:
- Florentina Dance Company
- Franklin Academy 4th & 5th Grade Choir
- Franklin Academy Boynton Beach Middle School Band
- Galaxy Elementary Choir
- Congress Cheerleaders
- Poinciana Elementary Choir
- Melissa & Starlings Dance Company
- Exceptional Handbells
- Young Singers of the Palm Beaches
- Level Up Dance Company
- BBCHS Choir
- Southern Dance Theatre
- BBCHS Drum Line
- Event Highlights:
- For additional information, visit the Facebook event page for the Boynton Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony 2024.
Delray Beach 100ft Christmas Tree Lighting / Yuletide Fair
- Date: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, 6 PM – 9 PM (Tree Lighting is at 7 PM)
- Location: Old School Square, 51 North Swinton Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33483
- Price: FREE admission and the walk through the tree is free (you must purchase tickets for the Holiday Carousel, Ice Skating, Mini Golf, Ride All Day Wristband, and Santa Photos)
- Details: Watch as Santa lights up our famous Delray Beach 100ft Christmas Tree! Once the tree is lit, you can go inside and explore the history of our Village by the Sea with animated scenes or enjoy Santa’s Holiday Village with ice skating, a carousel, mini golf, and take photos with Santa inside his house! Do some holiday shopping with over 60 vendors down Atlantic Ave., Old School Square, and Pineapple Grove. Enjoy the culinary creations at one of the many food trucks on Swinton Ave.
- For additional information, check out my post on Everything You Need To Know About the Delray Beach 100 ft Christmas Tree Lighting / Yuletide Fair.
Holiday Happenings & Tree Lighting Ceremony at Delray Marketplace
- Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024, 3 PM – 6 PM
- Location: Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446
- Price: FREE
- Details: Enjoy a night of free fun, music and celebration, including:
- Tree Lighting at Dusk
- Visit with Santa
- Carolers
- Crafts
- Trackless Train
- Face Painting
- Performers
- Activities
- Hot Cocoa
- Local Dignitaries
- While supplies last and weather permitting. Event subject to change without notice. Rain date: Sunday, November 24, 2024.
- For additional information, visit the event page on Facebook for the Holiday Happenings & Tree Lighting Ceremony at Delray Marketplace.
Greenacres Tree Lighting & Holiday in the Park
- Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024, 5 PM – 9 PM
- Location: Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park, 2905 Jog Road, Greenacres, FL 33467
- Price: FREE
- Details: celebrate a magical evening with Santa and enjoy a special Christmas tree lighting ceremony! There will also be:
- Face Painting
- Food Trucks
- Amusements
- Carolers
- School Performances
- Music and More!
- Children under the age of 11 may receive a gift from Santa while supplies last.
- For additional information, visit the event page on Facebook for the Greenacres Holiday in the Park.
Jupiter Holiday Tree Lighting at Harbourside Place
- Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024, 5 PM – 9 PM
- Location: Harbourside Place Amphitheater, 200 US-1, Jupiter, FL 33477
- Price: FREE admission
- Details:
- Tree Lighting Ceremony: Watch as our stunning holiday tree lights up the night!
- Preview of Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s production of Disney’s Frozen – A Broadway Musical
- Visit from Santa: Bring your wish lists and take a festive photo with Santa himself!
- Live Performances: Enjoy heartwarming shows by local schools and performing arts centers.
- Sips & Bites: Indulge in delicious seasonal treats from Harbourside restaurants.
- Photo Ops: Capture the magic of the season with beautiful backdrops throughout the venue.
- Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit! This event is free and open to all.
- For additional information, visit the event page on Facebook for the Annual Tree Lighting at Harbourside Place.
Jupiter Tree Lighting Ceremony: There’s Snow Place Like Jupiter
- Date: Friday, December 6, 2024, 6 PM – 9 PM (tree lighting at 6:30 PM)
- Location: Abacoa Community Park, Jupiter, FL 33458
- Price: FREE
- Details: The Town of Jupiter is hosting a tree lighting ceremony and hometown winter event that will include: 32 tons of real snow, choir and dance performances, a winter village, meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus, meet and greet with Anna and Elsa, bounce houses, live DJ – Jammin’ Jim, food vendors, and more. No pets allowed.
- For additional information, visit the There’s Snow Place Like Jupiter event webpage.
Lake Park Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration
- Date: Friday, December 6, 2024, 6 PM – 8 PM
- Location: Town Green (corner of Park Avenue and 9th Street)
- Price: FREE
- Details: Join the Town of Lake Park, FL for live performances, photos with Santa, raffle prizes, and the official lighting of the Christmas Tree, Menorah and Kinara! Plus, it’s the second annual Holiday Light Display along Park Avenue.
- For additional information, visit the event page on Facebook for the Lake Park Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting.
Lake Worth Beach Holiday Tree Lighting
- Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024, 6 PM – 8 PM
- Location: Lake Worth Beach Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Ave, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460
- Price: FREE
- Details: The Lake Worth Beach Holiday Tree Lighting event will include performances, a meet and greet with Santa, and family activities.
- For additional information, visit the event page on Facebook for the Lake Worth Beach Holiday Tree Lighting.
Lantana Holiday Tree Lighting & Winterfest
- Date: Friday, December 14, 2024, 6 PM – 8 PM
- Location: Lantana Town Hall, 500 Greynolds Circle, Lantana, FL 33462
- Price: FREE (for Lantana residents only; NOT open to the public)
- Details: Enjoy photos with Santa, a tree lighting ceremony, a menorah lighting ceremony, vendors, and free giveaways.
- For additional information, visit the events page on the Town of Lantana official website.
North Palm Beach Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 7 PM
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 303 Anchorage Drive, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
- Price: FREE
- Details: Kick off the holiday season at the official Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony for the Village of North Palm Beach. There will be a music performance by North Palm Youth Symphony, and the mayor will lead the official tree lighting.
- For additional information, visit the events page of the official website for the Village of North Palm Beach.
Village of Palm Springs Tree Lighting and Menorah Presentation
- Date: Saturday, December 7th, 2024, Time TBD
- Location: 226 Cypress Lane, Palm Springs, FL 33461
- Price: FREE
- Details: Listen to music by local schools, enjoy complimentary cookies and hot cocoa plus photo opportunities with Santa Claus! We are waiting for more information about this event and will update it as soon as we receive it.
- For additional information, visit the Special Events page of the Village of Palm Springs’ official website.
Worth Avenue Holiday Tree Lighting in Palm Beach
- Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 6:10 PM – 8 PM
- Location: 256 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480
- Price: FREE
- Details: Santa and his elves will begin the parade at 6:10 pm on the 100 block of Worth Avenue. Santa will light the tree at 6:25 pm.
- For additional information, visit the event page for the Worth Avenue Holiday Tree Lighting.
Palm Beach Gardens Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024, 4 PM – 7 PM (Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 5:45 PM and the tree lighting countdown will immediately follow).
- Location: The Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Court N., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
- Price: FREE
- Details: Kick off the holiday season with the holiday tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, inflatables, snow, a silent DJ party, and food vendors.
- For additional information, visit the event webpage for the Palm Beach Gardens Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Royal Palm Beach Holiday Tree Lighting & Winter Fest
- Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024, 2 PM – 9 PM
- Location: Royal palm Beach Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
- Price: FREE admission
- Details: Get into the holiday spirit with activities, entertainment, and winter magic for the whole family!
- Activities (2 PM – 9 PM):
- Train Ride
- Carnival Rides
- Skating Rink
- Arts & Crafts (3 PM – 6 PM)
- Special Moments
- Tree Lighting Ceremony – 6:15 PM (Watch our 28ft Christmas Tree come to life!)
- Photos with Santa – 6:30 PM
- Entertainment Schedule:
- 3:30 PM – Western Academy
- 4:00 PM – Dance Academy
- 5:30 PM – Victorian Voices
- 7:00 PM – Taylor Swift Tribute
- Activities (2 PM – 9 PM):
- For additional information, visit the event page on Facebook for the Royal Palm Beach Winter Fest.
Wellington Holiday Tree Lighting & Cultural Celebration
- Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024, TIME TBD
- Location: Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414
- Price: FREE
- Details: TBD. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to this event for Wellington’s Annual Hometown Holiday Toy Drive and help ensure no child goes without a gift this holiday season.
- Further details have yet to be released for this event. For additional information, visit the event webpage of the Holiday Cultural Celebration & Tree Lighting on the official Village of Wellington website.
Make sure to check back on our website for more things to do near you, including our list of things to do this weekend in West Palm Beach. Looking to explore outside of West Palm Beach? No problem! I also have a list of things to do this weekend in Palm Beach County.
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