Holiday Events in Palm Beach County 2016
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Save the Date – Holiday Events in Delray Beach
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December 1:
Tree Lighting from 5 to 9 pm Tree Lighting
December 3, 10 & 17: Cookie Cruise with Santa at 10 am on the Lady Atlantic
December 3: Carols by Candlelight featuring the Little River Band, Stephen Bishop & Kim Carnes at 7 pm at Old School Square Pavilion
December 4: Empty Bowls Benefit from 11 am to 2pm at Old School Square Park
December 9: Holiday Boat Parade at 5:30 pm on the Intracoastal Waterway
December 10: Holiday Parade at 6 pm down Atlantic Avenue
December 17: Screen on the Green at 6:30 pm at Old School Square Park
December 24: Menorah Lighting at 6 pm at Old School Square Front Lawn
December 24: The Avenue Church Candlelight Service at 7 pm at the Old School Square Pavilion
December 31: Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration from 5 to 9 pm at Old School Square grounds
SAVE THE DATE Sat., Dec. 3 • 7 -10 PM Village of Wellington’s Annual Winterfest Join music Icon, philanthropist, actor and TV Star “Vanilla Ice” for an unforgettable holiday experience! Musical and dance performances by local talent, exhibitors, retail shopping, fantastic food vendors, Blizzard Beach live snow, kids winter wonderland village and more! There will also be a Potions in Motion VIP Lounge. Free admission and shuttles to the event. For more information call 561.753.2484. 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.
Sat., Dec. 3 • 8:30 – 10:00 AM Breakfast with Santa at the Palm Beach Outlets as well as by Kids Fun Time Holiday Party from 9:00 – 11:00 Join us for numerous holiday activities and fun for kids, including a Santa breakfast, cookie decorating, face painting, hands-on holiday crafts, music, games with prizes and much more! All activities are FREE. Limited space available, RSVP required. Please call 561.650.6023 for more information. 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach.
Sat., Dec. 3 at 7:30 PM & Sun., Dec. 4 at 3:00 PM • The 28th Annual Living Christmas Tree at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center What better time to share your family’s generations of traditions than during the holidays? Bring your family to share in the joys of the season in the 28th annual production of the Living Christmas Tree, a Glades holiday classic! Come early Sunday afternoon for free pictures with Santa in the lobby. All seats are just $5. 1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade.
Fri., Dec. 9 • 6 – 8 PM Polar Express Extravaganza at the Schoolhouse Museum Learning Center All ages are welcome for this family-friendly holiday event. $7 Members per person. $10 Non-members per person. Family 4 package – $24 Members, $36 Non-Members. For more information go to www.schoolhousemuseum.org. 129 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach.
Sun. Dec 11 • 5-7 PM Pet Photos with Santa at Palm Beach Outlets– Join Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League for Pet Photos with Santa. Suggested donation is $10 donation. Visit www.palmbeachoutlets.com or call 561.650.6023 for more information.1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach.
Sat., Dec. 17, Sun.,18, Sat., 24 • 8:30 – 10 AM Breakfast with Santa at Palm Beach Zoo It’s a holiday tradition that brings a smile to every kid’s face! Enjoy a hot breakfast buffet, up-close animal encounters and meet Santa & Mrs. Claus and take photos. There’s also face painting, crafts, and complimentary rides on the Wildlife Carousel. Professional photos will be available in the gift shop at an additional cost after the meet & greet. Advance reservations are required. Seating is limited. This event will sell out! Call 561.533.0887 or visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for more information and pricing. 1301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach
Sat., Dec. 17 • 9:30 AM Grinch Who-liday Party at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe Today is the day to enjoy our small feast, we’ll have Who treats but no roast beast. Enjoy breakfast, games and other fun, we’ll keep going until we’re all done! The cocoa will be warm and orange juice will be flowing, we just need to know which Whos will be going. Enjoy hot pancakes, fresh juices, a 12oz brewed coffee, activities and a photo-op with a grinch! $24.95 includes all-day admission or $15 for the event only. For more information call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115, Palm Beach Gardens.
Sun., Dec. 18 • 7 AM 5th Annual Wellington Holiday Run 5K All runners will be given jingle bells prior to the race. Divisions: Male/ Female Age, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, and Male/Female Stroller. Registered participants have the option to donate an un-wrapped toy which will be donated to the Village of Wellington for families in our community. For more information visit www.wellingtonholidayrun.com. Register in
person at Genie’s Gymnastics, 6752 Lantana
Road in Lake Worth. The race takes place
inside Village Park located
Thurs., Dec. 22 • 11:30 AM Hanukkah with Miss Helen at the Schoolhouse Museum Learning Center Children will enjoy traditional Hanukkah stories, songs and Hanukkah crafts as well as light the Menorah and eat jelly doughnuts. FREE with paid admission. Ages 2 – 7. For more information go to www.schoolhousemuseum.org. 129 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach.
Wed., Thurs., Fri., Dec. 28, 29, 30 • Miami City Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Kravis Center Join Marie and her Nutcracker Prince as they travel through a winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes, sugar plum fairies and epic battles between heroic toy soldiers and mischievous mice-the perfect holiday treat for the entire family. The lavish performance-one of the only productions of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. Various performance times. Tickets start at $25. Visit www.kravis.org/nutcracker for tickets. 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach.
Sat., Dec. 31 • 11 AM – 1 PM Noon Year’s Eve at Palm Beach Zoo Celebrate the end of 2016 at Palm Beach Zoo’s annual “Noon Year’s Eve.” Kids of all ages are invited to join us at 11 AM in the Fountain Plaza for our traditional apple juice toast and the 12 Noon “Alligator Drop” from the FPL solar panel structure. Included in your Zoo admission. Call 561.533.0887 or visit www.palmbeachzoo.org. 1301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach.
Sat., Dec. 31 • 10:30 AM – 12:01 PM Happy Noon Year at the Schoolhouse Museum Learning Center Join us for an apple juice toast to the new year and enjoy music, crafts and more. Members: $4, Non-Members: $8. For more information go to www.schoolhousemuseum.org. 129 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach.
Sat., Dec. 31 • 7 PM – 12:30 AM New Year’s Eve at Aquanuts It’s out with the old and in with the new – during our exclusive Aquanuts New Year’s Eve party just for kids. It’s a full night of food, entertainment, balloon artistry, snow cones, and a balloon drop with sparking apple juice toast – at midnight. No grownups allowed! Tickets are $99 per child. Children must be 5 or older and have an updated registration form to attend. For details and reservations, call 561.540.4833. Aquanuts at Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa is located at 100 S Ocean Blvd, Lantana.
Ongoing Performances of Charles Dickens’ The Christmas Carol at Sol Children Theatre Join us on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from December 2 – 18 for performances of this holiday classic. Fridays and Saturdays at 7 PM and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 PM. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for juniors. For more information please call 561.447.8829 or visit www.solchildren.org. 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton.