West Palm Beach – Christmas Calendar of Events
West Palm Beach – Christmas Calendar of Events
This calendar of events includes holiday happenings in West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Delray and Palm Beach. Get into the holiday spirit with all the fun holiday happenings from tree-lightings to boat parades to festivals. We’re here to help you make a little merry this holiday season.
Holiday in Paradise & Sandi the Christmas Tree
Sandi, the world’s only 700-ton sand tree is a must-see and should top your list of West Palm Beach things to do this holiday season. Don’t miss Sandi’s impressive music and light shows each night plus activities for the family including a ferris wheel!
•December 5 – December 31
•Music, light shows and dancing fountains are ongoing each night and repeat approximately every 15 minutes
•101 S. Clematis St., West Palm Beach
•More information: WestPalmBeach.org
Winter Wonderland at The Ben
Outdoor ice skating rink, gingerbread village and festive food in West Palm Beach..really, really!
•November 1 – January 4
•Daily
•251 N. Narcissus Avenue, West Palm Beach
•More information: The Ben
Snowfall at City Place
Experience the only “snowfall” in West Palm Beach!
•November 13 – December 31
•Daily at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30
•City Place, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach
•More information: City Place
Worth Avenue in Palm Beach
•Tuesday, December 3, Tree Lighting
•6:10 Parade
•6:25 Santa lights the tree
•Enjoy this beautiful tree throughout December
Surfboard Tree at The Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach
Surfboard Tree – a beloved Palm Beach tradition, and there’s nothing quite like it!
•December 4, 6:00 – the reveal!
•Make sure to stop by in December to see the tree, and you’re going to want a picture!
100 Foot Christmas Tree
Ranking up there with Rockefeller Center, this tree is impressive!
•Tuesday, December 2 – tree lighting festivities 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
•Open daily 5pm – 9:00 pm through December 31
•Old School Square on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach
•More Information: Delray Beach 100 Foot Christmas Tree
Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade
The parade, led by a fireworks display navigates up the Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
•Saturday, December 6
•Begins in North Palm Beach at 6:00 pm and ends at the Jupiter Lighthouse around 8:00 pm
•More information: Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade
Boat Parade of the Greater Palm Beaches – NEW!
Expect festive boats, sparkling lights, fireworks and Santa Claus as this new boat parade navigates the Intracoastal Waterway from Singer Island to Downtown West Palm Beach
•Saturday, December 13
•Begins on Singer Island at 6:00 pm and ends in Downtown West Palm Beach around 8:00 pm
•More information: Boat Parade of the Greater Palm Beaches
Christmas Tree Lighting at Whitehall / Flagler Museum
Whitehall’s 16 foot Christmas Tree is adorned in traditional Gilded Age ornaments. Enjoy holiday refreshments, piano and organ performances, caroling and Christmas Tree Lighting.
•Sunday, December 7, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
•$40 for non-members
•1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach
•More information: Flagler Museum Events
Flagler Museum Holiday Evening Tours
See Whitehall by the glow of the original 1902 light fixtures, enjoy Christmas carols and holiday refreshments, and receive a traditional Flagler Museum Christmas Cracker.
•December 18 – December 23
•Various tour times beginning at 6:00 pm, $60
•1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach
•More information: Flagler Museum Events
Please leave a comment to share your favorite Things to Do in the Palm Beaches during the holiday season.
updated 10/14/25