Events Roundup: What to Do This December in The Palm Beaches

Looking for things to do in Palm Beach County this October? Explore the top October events in The Palm Beaches, from Thanksgiving dinners and family-friendly festivals to outdoor adventures, waterfront experiences, and cultural attractions. Find our top picks for things to do across Palm Beach County this month.

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Winter Wonderland at The Ben

Date: December 1 – 31
Location: The Ben, an Autograph Collection Hotel, West Palm Beach, FL

We heard you, West Palm Beach — you asked for a bigger rink, and this year it’s here: the only outdoor REAL ICE skating experience in South Florida. Even better, entry to the Winter Tree Forest and Holiday Market is free for everyone to enjoy, with skating as the only…

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Harbourside Ski Lodge

Date: December 1 – 31
Hours: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place, Jupiter, FL

Looking for a Holiday Pop-Up Bar in Jupiter, Florida? Harbourside Ski Lodge returns to Wyndham Grand Jupiter from November 20, 2026 through January 2, 2027. Enjoy festive holiday cocktails, seasonal drinks, lite bites, live entertainment, and a cozy ski lodge atmosphere along the Jupiter waterfront. Open daily throughout the holiday…

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Delray Beach 100' Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration and Yuletide Street Fair

Date: December 1
Hours: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Delray Beach, FL

Help us welcome the holidays with festivities, delicious food, musical performances, crafts, and many more holiday surprises. Do some holiday shopping with over 60 vendors down Atlantic Ave., Old School Square, and Pineapple Grove. Enjoy the culinary creations at one of the many food trucks and vendors on Swinton Ave….

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PALM BEACH HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE

Date: December 5
Hours: 6:00 PM
Location: Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to Jupiter, North Palm Beach, FL

Celebrate three decades of holiday joy with the 32nd Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade! This beloved event, set for Saturday, December 5, at 6 p.m., will light up the Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to Jupiter Inlet with up to 80 festively decorated boats and a dazzling fireworks…

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U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon

Date: December 12 – 13
Location: Meyer Amphitheatre,, West Palm Beach, FL

Running Through the Tropics Where else during December can you run through picturesque tropical waterfront streetscapes without a snowflake or icy road in sight? The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon, that’s where. In The Palm Beaches, it isn’t just a simple marathon – it’s a weekend-long happening where you…

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U.S Polo Association PALM BEACHES MARATHON

Date: December 12 – 13
Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Running Through the Tropics Where else during December can you run through picturesque tropical waterfront streetscapes without a snowflake or icy road in sight? The  Palm Beaches Marathon, that’s where. In The Palm Beaches, it isn’t just a simple marathon – it’s a weekend-long happening where you can come and…

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Boca Raton Bowl

Date: December 18
Hours: 2:00 PM
Location: Boca Raton Bowl, Boca Raton, FL

The  Annual Busch’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans game will take place on Friday, December 18, 2026, with a kickoff time set for 11:00 a.m. ET at Flagler Credit Union Stadium on the campus of FAU in Boca Raton, Florida and broadcast live on ESPN.

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PALM BEACH POLO SEASON

Date: December 27 – 31
Location: National Polo Center, Wellington, FL

Palm Beach Polo Season  Each January through April, the world’s premier polo players, and polo enthusiasts head to The Palm Beaches for top-level competition during Palm Beach International Polo Season. Located in Wellington, the National Polo Center presents weekly and often daily events.  About The National Polo Center The home…

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