34 Christmas Events in Palm Beach County 2026: Shows & More

Christmas in Palm Beach County can mean tubas playing carols under the Boca palms, a glowing banyan tree at the Jupiter lighthouse, or a 100-foot tree you can walk inside in Delray Beach. West Palm Beach brings the Intracoastal into the celebration; farther north and south, local theaters, historic houses and neighborhood groups give the season their own character. Here are 34 Christmas events worth planning around, with the county’s long north-south drive in mind.

Christmas shows, ballet and holiday music

Ballet Palm Beach: The Nutcracker

Ballet Palm Beach brings Marie’s Christmas Eve dream to the Kravis Center, where Tchaikovsky’s score carries the story from a family gathering into a world of toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes and the Kingdom of Sweets. The familiar scenes make this a natural first ballet for children, while the live stage gives the choreography and music room to unfold at a scale a screen can’t match. The company recommends the production for ages 4 and up.

Dec. 4–6 · Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach · Recommended for ages 4+ · Showtimes and tickets

Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live to Film

Gonzo narrates as Dickens, Kermit is Bob Cratchit, and the Muppets’ scruffy, tender version of the story plays on screen while a live orchestra performs the score in sync. The format lets families enjoy a movie they know while hearing its music fill the concert hall; the humor stays delightfully silly, but the story still has its Dickensian heart. It’s an especially good pick for a mixed-age group that wants a live performance without giving up the comfort of a familiar film.

Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 13, 2 p.m. · Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach · Performance details and tickets

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Max the Dog narrates as the Grinch plots to steal Christmas from Whoville, in a full-scale stage musical that turns Dr. Seuss’s rhymes, comic characters and bright picture-book world into a Broadway touring production. The appeal is the performance’s playful theatricality: the Whos bustle, the Grinch looms, and the familiar songs give younger viewers plenty to follow. Several dates fall during school break, with matinees as well as evening performances.

Dec. 22–27 · Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach · Performance schedule and tickets

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches: Winter Songbook

This concert puts the county’s own award-winning children’s choir on the Kravis stage for a seasonal program spanning generations and musical styles. The sing-along gives the audience a part in the evening, so the room becomes more than a showcase for the young voices onstage. It’s a local, family-centered alternative to a touring holiday spectacle, and one that makes the community behind the music visible.

Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. · Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach · Program and tickets

Maltz Jupiter Theatre: Jingle Jams Holiday Series

At the Maltz, three concerts give the holiday songbook different moods: Dueling Yule-ing Pianos leans into requests and sing-along fun, Classic Christmas by Candlelight slows the evening down, and the Jazzy Christmas Concert brings seasonal standards into a swinging setting. Choose the date by the sound you want rather than treating the series as one interchangeable show. The theater’s smaller Island Theatre makes these performances feel closer than a large touring production.

Dec. 16–19, select performances · Island Theatre, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 Indiantown Rd., Jupiter · Dates and prices vary · Schedule and tickets

Leslie Odom, Jr.: The Christmas Tour 2026

The Tony-winning Hamilton star brings a polished holiday concert to Dreyfoos Hall, pairing Christmas standards and original songs from his holiday albums with the expressive voice and stage presence that made him a Broadway standout. It’s a one-night choice for listeners who like a familiar seasonal repertoire delivered as a full concert by a singular performer.

Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. · Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach · Event information and tickets

Tuba Christmas at Mizner Park

Tuba Christmas gives the lowest instruments the spotlight. A large ensemble of tubas and euphoniums takes on holiday favorites outdoors, turning carols into a warm, low-brass wall of sound. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for an informal concert rather than a formal recital; musicians of all ages can also register to play.

Dec. 13, 5 p.m. · Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton · Free · City event details

The Symphonia Boca Raton: Holiday POPS Concert

The Symphonia Boca Raton leads this concert of holiday classics with the FAU Chamber Singers and Schola Cantorum of Florida. The combination of orchestra and choral voices gives the familiar music a fuller sound than a solo-carol program, while the outdoor Mizner Park setting keeps the evening relaxed. A pre-concert pop-up adds a little live music before the main performance.

Dec. 5 · Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton · Ticketed; see city page for times and tickets · Concert details

Christmas Cantata Extravaganza at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center

Belle Glade’s holiday concert brings local church choirs, musicians and community performers together for an evening built around the voices of the Glades. It offers a different scale and sound from the county’s West Palm concert halls: the focus is a shared community tradition, carried by singers who live and perform in the area. For a December plan west of the coast, this is a particularly local way to hear the season.

Dec. 6 · Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Dr., Belle Glade · Venue and ticket details

Three Redneck Tenors: CHRISTMAS Spec-Tac-YULE-Ar!

This comic country trio brings holiday songs into a theatrical variety show, mixing big voices with broad humor and the kind of over-the-top characters the title promises. It’s a lighter alternative to the region’s orchestral and ballet performances, suited to families or friends who want seasonal music with a comedy-show streak. The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center makes the Belle Glade date an outing in its own right for western Palm Beach County.

Dec. 12 · Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Dr., Belle Glade · Show details and tickets

Historic houses, markets and community traditions

Holiday Evening Tours at the Flagler Museum

Whitehall’s Christmas evenings place visitors inside Henry Flagler’s Gilded Age mansion after hours. A docent-led route through the first floor moves past carolers on the portico, a pianist in the Drawing Room, organ music in the Music Room and live performances in the Ballroom. This season’s floral installations, inspired by The Gilded Age, add new arrangements to the historic rooms. Go for a slower, close-look evening where the architecture and live music are as much a part of the experience as the decorations.

Dec. 18–23 and 26–27 · Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach · Timed entries; $65 adults, $35 children listed · Tour details and tickets

Maltz Jupiter Theatre: Holiday Communi-Trees

Twenty decorated Fraser firs turn the Maltz lobby into a small forest of local ideas. Each tree is designed by a nonprofit to reflect its work and personality, and visitors can vote for a favorite and take part in the silent auction. It’s a cheerful display with a community purpose: an easy daytime stop that also introduces visitors to organizations working across Palm Beach County.

Dec. 2–14 · Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 Indiantown Rd., Jupiter · Free · Display information

West Palm Beach: Holiday in Paradise and Sandi’s nightly shows

Sandi, West Palm Beach’s 35-foot sand tree, is built from the material that belongs on this waterfront. The Dec. 3 lighting launches a month of synchronized music-and-light shows on the Great Lawn, with the Intracoastal just beyond; a Ferris wheel gives visitors another way to take in the view. The lighting night is the big community gathering, while a later evening is better if you simply want to stroll, catch a show and stop for a ride.

Tree lighting Dec. 3, 6–10 p.m.; nightly music and light shows Dec. 3–31 · West Palm Beach Waterfront, 100 N. Clematis St. · Free; Ferris wheel rides $5 · City schedule and details

Winter in Paradise: Rhythm on Rosemary

West Palm’s Historic Northwest District hosts this neighborhood celebration with live music, student ensembles, arts and crafts, food vendors and activities such as face painting, inflatables and a bubble artist. The U.B. Kinsey/Palmview School of the Arts Orchestra and Band and the Palm Beach Lakes High School Ram Regiment bring local young musicians into the night’s program. It feels less like a holiday attraction dropped into a neighborhood and more like the neighborhood welcoming the season together.

Dec. 4, 6–9 p.m. · Heart & Soul Park, 825 N. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach · Free · City schedule and details

Delray Beach: 100-Foot Christmas Tree Lighting and Yuletide Street Fair

Delray’s 100-foot tree is a whole holiday village, not just a photo stop. On opening night, Santa lights it as Atlantic Avenue fills with music, food, crafts and more than 60 vendors; visitors can walk inside the tree to see its decorated houses and scenes. The carousel, skating, mini golf and Santa’s House continue on select dates, with some activities priced separately, so check the seasonal schedule before you go.

Dec. 1, 6–9 p.m.; tree lighting at 7 p.m. · Old School Square and downtown Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach · Tree walk-through is free; activities priced separately · City details and seasonal schedule

Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade

Decorated boats travel north along the Intracoastal from North Palm Beach to Jupiter, following a moving fireworks display and ending with a finale at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. It’s a long route, so choose a waterfront viewing spot in advance instead of trying to chase the procession by car. Public viewing areas along the route make it possible to watch from shore; the event also supports local children’s charities.

Dec. 5, parade begins at 6 p.m. · North Palm Beach to Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse · Free viewing at public locations · Route and viewing information

Lake Worth Beach: Krampusnacht

The American German Club gives Alpine folklore a rowdy holiday-night treatment. Krampusnacht is the adult-oriented counterpart to a traditional Christmas market, with food, dancing and a costumed parade inspired by the horned figure who accompanies St. Nicholas in Central European tradition. Come for the cultural twist and party atmosphere; it’s a very different outing from the family market the club hosts the next day.

Dec. 11, 6–11 p.m. · American German Club, 5111 Lantana Rd., Lake Worth Beach · From $10 · Event information and tickets

Lake Worth Beach: Christkindlmarkt

The American German Club’s weekend market brings German food, Glühwein, local vendors, choirs and folk dancing to Lake Worth Beach. The festivities culminate with a lantern parade and tree lighting at dusk, giving the market a communal finish rather than leaving it as a row of stalls. Go for the food and handmade gifts, then stay for the music and procession.

Dec. 12–13 · American German Club, 5111 Lantana Rd., Lake Worth Beach · Check organizer for admission and hours · Market details

Boca Raton: Holiday Tree Lighting at Mizner Park

Boca’s tree-lighting celebration opens the city’s Boca Jolly Days with live music, a holiday market, crafts, food and Santa photos around the amphitheater. The ceremony is the central moment, but the surrounding activities make it easy to turn the evening into a full outing; restaurants and shops at Mizner Park are steps away. Expect a crowd and arrive early if you want a comfortable place to watch the lighting.

Nov. 21, 6–10 p.m. · Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton · Free · City event details

Boca Raton: Holiday Street Parade

Federal Highway becomes the route for Boca’s annual parade, with decorated floats, community groups, music, lights and dancers moving through downtown. This year’s “Boca by the Beach” theme gives the procession a local flavor, and the evening makes a good family plan if you want the shared spectacle of a parade without a ticketed attraction. Check the city’s route and street-closure details before setting out.

Dec. 2, 7:30–9 p.m. · Downtown Boca Raton, Federal Highway · Free · Parade route and event details

Boynton Beach: Grinch and Whoville Tree Lighting

Boynton Beach leans into the storybook side of Christmas with a Grinch-and-Whoville theme, two performance areas, children’s activities, food and market vendors, and a drone show. The expanded event footprint gives families more to explore than a quick tree-lighting ceremony; shuttle and parking details matter, so check the city’s latest plan before driving downtown.

Dec. 5, 4–10 p.m. · Centennial Park and Amphitheater, 120 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach · Free · City event details

Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade

A second shoreline spectacle follows the Intracoastal south from Lantana through Boynton Beach toward Delray. The official watch location at Boynton Harbor Marina adds holiday music, children’s activities, food, Santa and a Toys for Tots collection, so families can settle in for the evening rather than search for a view at the last minute. Boats are expected to pass Boynton later in the route; leave time for parking and bridge delays.

Dec. 11, 6–9 p.m. · Official watch location: Boynton Harbor Marina, 735 Casa Loma Blvd., Boynton Beach · Free viewing · City route and event details

Boat Parade of the Greater Palm Beaches

This newer parade sends decorated boats along the Intracoastal from Singer Island to North Palm Beach, with a holiday toy drive benefiting Little Smiles. It gives the north end of the county another waterfront viewing night after the larger Jupiter-bound parade earlier in the month. Pick a spot near the route and confirm the start time with the organizer before heading out.

Dec. 12 · Singer Island to North Palm Beach · Route and event information

Friends of Jupiter Beach Holiday Market

This free market at Ocean Cay Park is dog-friendly and family-focused, with local vendors, holiday drinks, a kids’ zone and photos with Santa on the beach. There’s also a self-guided beach cleanup, an apt reminder that Jupiter’s shoreline is part of the gathering rather than a backdrop. Bring the dog, browse the vendors and leave a little time for a walk by the water.

Nov. 28, 2–6 p.m. · Perry Como Pavilion, Ocean Cay Park, Jupiter · Free · Market details

Harbourside Place Holiday Tree Lighting

Jupiter’s waterfront shopping district opens the evening with a holiday market and live music, then lights its tree at 6:30 p.m. Performances continue afterward, including an electric violinist, which gives the event a livelier finish than a brief ceremony and send-off. It’s an easy north-county gathering to pair with dinner along the water.

Nov. 28, festivities begin at 5 p.m.; tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. · Harbourside Place Amphitheater, 200 N. U.S. Highway 1, Jupiter · Event details

Luminary Nights at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse

A new holiday event brings glowing pathways to one of the county’s most recognizable landmarks. The route includes an illuminated banyan tree and a tunnel of lights leading toward the lighthouse, with local artisans, live entertainment, food and family activities around the grounds. Lighthouse climbs are limited and first come, and children must be at least 48 inches tall to climb; the wider event is about the waterfront setting as much as the view from the top.

Dec. 11, 12, 18 and 19, 6–9 p.m. · Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter · Ticketed · Dates, admission and event details

Palm Beach Island: The Royal Poinciana Surfboard Tree

The Royal Poinciana Plaza’s surfboard tree turns a familiar holiday form into a Palm Beach design piece. Each year, a creative figure from art, fashion or design gives the display a new look; this season’s installation is scheduled to remain through early January. Treat it as a quick stop within a Palm Beach outing, and check the plaza’s page for the reveal gathering and any additional programming as details are announced.

Dec. 4–Jan. 4 · The Royal Poinciana Plaza, 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach · Public display · Season details

West Palm Beach: Flamingo Park and Sunshine Park Holiday Home Tour

The neighborhood tour opens nine decorated historic homes in Flamingo Park and Sunshine Park for one evening. Rather than looking at a single large display, visitors move through residential streets and see how homeowners interpret the season in houses with their own architectural details. Local restaurant bites and refreshments are part of the event, making it a slower, walk-and-look alternative to a concert or light attraction.

Dec. 6, 4–8 p.m. · Flamingo Park and Sunshine Park, West Palm Beach · Ticketed · Tour information

Holiday lights and seasonal attractions

Winter Wonderland at The Ben

An outdoor real-ice rink beside the Intracoastal is a distinctly South Florida holiday novelty, but The Ben’s winter village adds more than skating. The expanded rink is paired with a holiday market, seasonal food and drinks, music and decorations; the Winter Tree Forest and market are free to enter, while skating requires a ticket. It works as a flexible downtown stop: skate if you’ve booked a session, or just browse and take in the waterfront setting.

Nov. 1–Jan. 3 · The Ben, 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach · Market and tree forest free; skating ticketed · Hours and skating tickets

Palm Beach Zoo: Zoo Lights — Magic in the Wild

The zoo’s after-hours light walk is organized as three illuminated worlds: a traditional holiday scene, a polar dreamscape and a pathway inspired by bioluminescence. That sequence gives the evening a visual arc, with glowing animal forms and nature-inspired light displays rather than one continuous string of bulbs. Santa photos, keepsakes and seasonal treats add family activities, while select 21-plus nights offer an adults-only version of the event.

Select nights Nov. 20–Jan. 3 · Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach · Separate timed ticket required · Dates and tickets

Mounts Botanical Garden: ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival

More than 500 handcrafted silk lanterns turn Mounts Botanical Garden into an after-dark walk through tropical color and illuminated forms. The displays are designed to sit among the garden’s plants, so the experience connects lantern artistry with the shapes and textures of South Florida’s landscape. Allow an hour or more to follow the outdoor route, pause for food or a drink, and look closely at the lanterns rather than treating it as a quick drive-by display.

Select nights Nov. 18–Jan. 17 · Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach · Timed entry; tickets from $28 adults, $10 ages 5–17; under 5 free · Dates, tickets and visitor information

Christmas in Yesteryear Village

At the South Florida Fairgrounds, this living-history village trades a modern plaza for old Florida’s historic buildings. Visitors can ride a train, see a light show, walk through the village displays and catch a little artificial snow, with Santa, live entertainment and children’s activities along the way. It’s a full family outing rather than a quick light stop; bounce houses require a separate wristband, so check the admission options before arriving.

Nov. 27–29 and Dec. 4–6, 4–9 p.m. · Yesteryear Village, South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach · Admission from $15; some activities extra · Dates, packages and tickets

CityPlace: Nightly Snowfall

CityPlace adds a short burst of winter theater to downtown West Palm Beach, with scheduled snowfall shows among the lights and storefronts. It’s a free, easy stop before or after dinner, especially for children who want the novelty of seeing snow in Florida. Snowfall is weather permitting; check the current schedule before making the trip specifically for a show.

Nov. 14–Dec. 31, nightly at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. · CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach · Free; weather permitting · Season information

Gumbo Limbo Aglow!

After dark, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center turns its coastal paths into a small, nature-centered holiday walk. The event is a quieter alternative to a large garden light show: the setting is the draw, and the glow gives families a chance to see the nature center after its daytime hours. Dates and admission are limited, so reserve through the city’s program listing and check age and resident rules before you go.

Dec. 12, 19 and 26, and Jan. 2, 6–8 p.m. · Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton · Registration and admission details on city listing · Event dates and details

Choose your Palm Beach County Christmas outing

The county stretches from Jupiter to Boca Raton, with Belle Glade well inland, so build the day around one area. The Kravis Center, Sandi and the Mounts Garden are all West Palm outings; Jupiter’s lighthouse, Harbourside Place and the boat parade belong to a northern trip; Delray and Boca make a natural southern plan. Fixed-date performances and timed light events need advance planning, while many tree lightings and neighborhood celebrations are free to join.

Dates, prices, availability and event schedules can change. Confirm the linked organizer details before setting out.