If you’re looking for things to do in West Palm Beach, FL on Thanksgiving weekend, I’ve got you covered with this list for November 28 – December 1, 2024!
I also have an article all about events and other things to do this Thanksgiving weekend in Palm Beach County beyond West Palm Beach.
This Thursday is Thanksgiving (some really great restaurants in West Palm Beach are open for Thanksgiving dinner by the way), Black Friday comes after, and then we have Small Business Saturday!
Don’t forget there are a lot of holiday events happening soon in Palm Beach County and Santa is coming to town too!
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Things To Do In West Palm Beach, FL This Weekend
Art After Dark at Norton Art Museum
- Date: Friday, November 29, 2024, 5 PM – 10 PM
- Location: Norton Art Museum, 1450 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Price: $10 for adults, $5 for students (admission is always free for Members and children under 12 years old)
- Details: Art After Dark is a new experience at the Norton Art Museum every Friday night. Take advantage of later hours, live music, performances, tours, talks, art workshops, and so much more.
- For the full schedule of this Friday’s Art After Dark event and additional information, visit the Art After Dark page on the Norton Art Museum website.
Karaoke at Grandview Public Market
- Date: Friday, November 29, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Location: Grandview Public Market, 1401 Clare Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Price: FREE
- Details: Get ready for a blast every Friday night Showtime Karaoke hosted by Rob Idol at the Loading Dock! Introducing “Grab the Mic at Grandview” – your go-to spot for Friday fun. Are you a secret superstar or a karaoke enthusiast? Now’s your chance to step into the limelight! Come down on Friday for a night of thrilling karaoke. Belt out your favorite tunes, soak up the cheers, and be the star you’re meant to be! Cost? Absolutely free – just come ready to have a good time!
- For additional information, visit the Grandview Public Market website.
West Palm Beach GreenMarket
- Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024, 9 AM – 1 PM
- Location: Waterfront Commons & 100 Block of Clematis Street, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Price: FREE admission
- Details: The West Palm Beach GreenMarket has returned! Routinely ranked as one of the best farmers markets in the country, the 30th season will be the largest in our history, with more than 130 vendors. Join locals and visitors at this farmers market judged one of the nation’s best, featuring seasonal produce, unique offerings, live music, and Pop-Up Workshops.
- For additional information, visit the West Palm Beach GreenMarket page on the official City of West Palm Beach website.
Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market at Tanger Palm Beach Outlets
- Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024, 10 AM – 7 PM
- Location: Tanger Outlets (formerly the Palm Beach Outlets), 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Price: FREE admission
- Details: Enjoy the sunshine while you shop our weekly Farmer’s & Artisan’s Market presented by Florida Fresh Markets. Discover a variety of specialty food and artisan pop-up vendors offering fresh veggies & produce, honey, jewelry, dog treats, homemade bread, and more.
- For additional information, visit the event page on Facebook for the Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market at Tanger Palm Beach Outlets.
Bingo at Grandview Public Market
- Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024, 1 PM – 3 PM
- Location: Grandview Public Market, 1401 Clare Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Price: FREE
- Details: Enjoy bingo every Sunday at Grandview Public Market. You can win awesome prizes, enjoy delicious food from our vendors, and sip on bottomless mimosas (available for purchase) all while having a great time with friends and family. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned Bingo pro or a newbie, this event is for everyone. Come on down and experience the excitement and joy of Bingo.
- For additional information, visit the Grandview Public Market website.
Drive Thru Christmas Lights Show at Okeeheelee Park
- Date:
- Friday, November 29, 2024, 6 PM – 10 PM
- Saturday, November 30, 2024, 6 PM – 10 PM
- Sunday, November 24, 2024, 6 PM – 9 PM
- Location: Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33413
- Near Micanopy Pavilion, after the soccer fields, before Pooch Pines Dog Park. Enter Okeeheelee Park at the intersection of Forest Hill Blvd and Eshleman Trail. Proceed northbound into the park at the intersection and continue straight until you reach the show entrance.
- Price: $20 per standard car/truck (up to 8 people in vehicle), $30 per large van / small bus (9-12 passengers), $40 per large bus (13+ passengers)
- Details: Lights 4 Hope, Inc presents its 7th annual light show. This is a drive-thru light show containing over 2 miles of animated and musical holiday light displays. Pre-purchase your ticket online or pay cash/credit/ApplePay at the event gate. Proceeds from this event benefit local children and families suffering with life-altering diseases and diagnoses. This is a drive-thru event. All participants are to remain in their vehicles at all times. No exceptions. Speed limit is 5 MPH through the event. Drivers must adhere to all traffic laws.
- You can buy your tickets online and visit the Lights 4 Hope website for additional event information.
Photos with Santa at CityPlace West Palm
- Date: Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 9 – December 24, 2024
- 6 PM – 8 PM Friday and Saturday
- 5 PM – 7 PM Sunday
- Schedule Notes: Snowfalls occurs each evening at 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM & 8:30 PM. Santa will take a 5-minute break during the snowfalls at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM.
- Location: CityPlace West Palm (by the Floratorium Wall behind the Greet House), 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
- Price: FREE
- Details: Commemorate the holidays and meet the jolly man himself during photos with Santa at CityPlace. Complimentary to attend; first come, first served. Reservations not required. There will NOT be a photographer; attendees are responsible for their own photos.
- For additional information, visit the Photos with Santa page on the CityPlace West Palm website.
Nightly Snowfall At CityPlace West Palm
- Date: Each night November 9 – December 24, 2024 (weather permitting)
- Nightly Schedule: 6:30, 7:30, & 8:30 PM
- Location: CityPlace West Palm, 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
- Price: FREE
- Details: Enjoy nightly snowfall at CityPlace West Palm this holiday season.
- For additional information, visit the Night Snowfall page on the CityPlace West Palm website.
Zoo Lights at Palm Beach Zoo
- Date: Select nights November 23 – January 5, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9 PM
- Adult Only Nights – November 15 & 16, December 5 & 12
- Location: Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida 33405
- Price: $22 per adult, $18 per child ages 3-12, kids 2 and under are free. Day and night combo tickets also available.
- Details: This magical event will transform the Zoo into a winter wonderland of twinkling lights and seasonal delights. Take photos with Santa. Decorate cookies, and roast s’mores. Enjoy hourly light shows, music and “snow” in the fountain!
- To buy tickets and for additional information, visit the Zoo Lights page on the Palm Beach Zoo website.
Outdoor Ice Skating And Winter Wonderland at The Ben West Palm Hotel
- Date: November 2, 2024 – March 1, 2025
- Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 2:30 PM – 10 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM – 10 PM (There will be multiple ice resurfacing breaks per day. Check the official calendar for special hours and closures.)
- Location: The Ben, an Autograph Collection Hotel, 251 N Narcissus Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Price: $20 per adult, $10 children ages 4-11, children ages 3 and under can enjoy the Winter Wonderland for free but not allowed on the ice skating rink.
- Included in Your Ticket:
- Access to Winter Wonderland & Gingerbread Village
- One-time ice-skating rink entry
- Ice skate rental
- Available for Purchase
- Additional ice-skating rink entries
- Coat & personal item check
- VIP & Group Seating
- Food & Beverage
- Limited-Edition Merchandise & Retail
- Included in Your Ticket:
- Details: The Ben, an Autograph Collection Hotel is the home to the first and only outdoor ice-skating rink and exclusive winter wonderland experience in West Palm Beach. The Ben Hotel’s Winter Wonderland will transform its outdoor space into an “Instagramable” escape, with specialized lighting, music, and festive decorations designed to make guests feel as though they have stepped into a faraway snow-capped village while still under Florida’s palm trees. Families, friends, and couples are invited to lace up their skates and enjoy a real outdoor ice-skating rink. The Winter Wonderland experience will not stop at ice skating. The Ben Hotel will offer themed food and beverages inspired by cozy winter lodges, along with a VIP area for special guests. The space will host a variety of seasonal events, including family-friendly activities and exclusive themed parties throughout the duration of the installation. Ice skates are available for the entire family to rent, and all ages are welcome to enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience. The rink accommodates up to 70 skaters per 90-minute session and is available to all ages.
- For tickets and additional information, visit the Winter Wonderland page on The Ben website.
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