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2016 Holiday Event Guide

By Macaroni Kid PBG/Jupiter December 1, 2016
Don't miss out on a single holiday event this year! We are sharing our go-to guide for all the best local activities, performances, celebrations, and festivals of the season!

If you know of an upcoming holiday event that you'd like to share, Submit an Event for consideration on our calendar!


December 

1, Holiday Crafts: Wreath & Gift Tags at the North Palm Beach Library: Decorate your own holiday wreath and create unique gift tags. All materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own favorite things. 

2, 
Christmas by the Lake in Juno Beach: Juno Beach residents are invited to come down for a charming hometown Christmas By The Lake celebration in the Juno Beach tradition! Meet Santa and his elf.Please bring your cameras! Please bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. 

2, 
The Polar Express Pajama Storytime at Barnes and Noble: All aboard! Come in your PJs and join us for a magical evening as we host our annual Polar Express Storytime. Coloring and activities to follow, including writing a Dear Santa letter! 

2-3, 32nd Annual Gardens Holiday Bazaar: Shop for all your holiday needs with 100 booths of handcrafted and gift items for all of your friends & family!

3, Lowes Build and Grow Clinic--Christmas Ornaments: Sign the kids up to make Christmas Ornaments at Lowe's.

3, Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade: The 22nd Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade will travel from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.

3, Kids Club at Michael's: Sprout Stockings: They craft, you shop! Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project and take home a finished masterpiece.

3, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Storytime at Barnes and Noble"Grow Your Heart 3 Sizes!" and celebrate all things Grinch with a reading of the classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! We will have good deed badges and tracking booklets for kids to log all the good things they do this holiday season.

7, Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Village of North Palm Beach: Entertainment will be provided by the Bright Futures Academy Chorus and by the children's orchestra from the Conservatory School of North Palm Beach. You and your family are invited to enjoy the program and the lighting of the Village's 20' Christmas Tree!

7, Tree Lighting Festival at the Burns Road Recreation Center: The Tree Lighting Festival is a family-oriented event celebrating the holiday season, featuring l
ive entertainment, Santa's Village on the trail, Children's games and activities, a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more!

10, The Gardens Mall Kids Club Holiday Celebration: Join The Gardens Mall Kid's Club for holiday dance performances by Just Dance and story time with Mrs. Claus! Get in the Holiday Spirit Courtesy of Macaroni Kid and Pottery Barn Kids with Ornament, Dreidel, and Cookie Decorating.

16, Santa's Trolley Rides in North Palm Beach: The whole family can enjoy a Trolley Ride, traveling the streets of North Palm Beach, singing carols and viewing all the homes decorated in their holiday finest! Afterwards, Santa will be on hand to listen to children's wishes and to pose for family photos!

17-18 & 24, Breakfast with Santa at the Palm Beach ZooEnjoy a hot breakfast buffet with Santa! The day will include meet 'n' greets and Photo Opportunities with Santa & Mrs. Claus. There's also face painting, crafts, and complimentary rides on the Wildlife Carousel.

23, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at the Kravis Center:  The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. See all of your favorite characters as they come to life in this show. It's an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.


Season-Long Celebrations:

  • November 25th through December 31, Downtown at the Gardens Holiday Light Show: Kick off the holidays with the spectacular Downtown Lights the Night celebration, a display of over 500,000 colored lights synchronized to festive family-inspired music surrounding a dazzling 23-foot lighted tree!
Keep checking back as we add in additional events! And make sure you also take a look at our Major Event Guide HERE and purchase your tickets early to upcoming productions!