December is a magical month in The Palm Beaches, filled with Holiday celebrations, family-friendly events, and unique seasonal activities for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking to attend an open-air concert, sip mimosas at a gourmet brunch, or be awed by classic ballet performances, our events roundup has you covered. Dive into the highlights and make your plans for a memorable December in sunny Palm Beach County!

Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival: A Culinary Paradise, The Palm Beaches

📅 Date: December 11-14, 2025

📍 Location: Various venues across The Palm Beaches, with the Grand Tasting at Palm Beach County Convention Center

Experience the culinary excellence at the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival. This four-day festival offers an extraordinary lineup of dining events, tastings, and chef-led seminars across the region’s finest venues, from The Breakers to Eau Resort & Spa. Join renowned chefs like Daniel Boulud, Robert Irvine, Duff Goldman, and many local favorites for an unforgettable gourmet experience.

here is a long event lineup at Palm Beach Food & Wine Fest. Here are some of our favorites for 2025.

Discover more information on these events here.

• SPICE Featuring Golan Heights Winery – Dec. 11: SPICE at Stage Kitchen & Bar on December 11 brings together chefs Pushkar Marathe, Maneet Chauhan, Neal Fraser, and Jonathon Sawyer for a four-course dinner paired with Golan Heights wines. Expect bold flavors, fragrant spices, and a global twist on locally inspired cuisine.
• Oceano – Dec. 12: For PBFWF at Oceano on Friday, December 12, sessions will feature Robert Irvine in Session A and Michelle Bernstein in Session B.
  Alongside hosts Jeremy & Cindy Bearman, the lineup also includes chefs Ashley Christensen, Joe Flamm, and James London, offering signature bites paired with fine wines and craft cocktails across Oceano’s indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Kick off Party at The Belgrove – Dec. 12: The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival kicks off in style on December 12 at The Belgrove, where a chic poolside setting becomes the backdrop for a night of culinary indulgence. Guests will mingle under the stars, savoring bites from celebrated chefs alongside flowing wine, craft cocktails, and live music that set the tone for the weekend ahead.
• Bubbles & Bites – Dec 13: Set poolside at PGA National Resort, Bubbles & Bites: A Yacht Rock Experience pairs sparkling wines and craft cocktails with dishes from star chefs like Joe Flamm, Sarah Grueneberg, and Antonia Lofaso. With smooth yacht rock beats and gourmet flavors under the sun, it’s the festival’s most playful—and delicious—daytime escape.
• A Night at Ben – Dec 13: A Night at The Ben returns in 2025 with a dazzling winter-wonderland theme on the hotel’s scenic waterfront lawn. Host chef Daniel Pundik and an all-star lineup—including Karen Akunowicz, Timon Balloo, Maneet Chauhan, Ben Ford, James London, Giorgio Rapicavoli, and Matt Vawter—will present chef-crafted tasting stations paired with wines, champagnes, and cocktails, creating an elegant evening of seasonal flavors and relaxed mingling under the stars.

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Holiday in Paradise, Sandi Tree

📅 Date: December 4 – December 31, 2025

🕒 Hours: Check Website for Details

📍 Location: Great Lawn, West Palm Beach Waterfront, 100 N. Clematis St.

This holiday season, the City of West Palm Beach brings back Holiday in Paradise, presented by FPL. The centerpieces of this celebration include Sandi, the iconic 35-foot, 700-ton sand tree, and Ferris, a 50-foot Ferris wheel, inviting visitors to enjoy the holidays with unique seasonal charm.

Starting on December 4, synchronized music and light shows take place from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM every evening, with extended hours on New Year’s Eve until midnight. Shows begin on the quarter hour, setting the scene for holiday wonder.

Ferris Wheel Rides: Take in the view from Ferris for $5 per ride, open nightly from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and until midnight on New Year’s Eve.

Winter Wonderland with Ice Skating Rink at The Ben Hotel – West Palm Beach

📅 Date: Now –January 4, 2025

🕒 Hours: Check website for details

📍 Location: The Ben Hotel, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach, FL

Experience a winter wonderland in the heart of West Palm Beach. The Ben Hotel welcomes back South Florida’s only outdoor ice-skating rink with real ice . This unique attraction brings an Aspen-inspired atmosphere to the area, complete with charming chalets, food and beverage concepts, and a VIP section for special guests.

Located just a block away from Holiday in Paradise and the world-famous 35-foot sand tree, Sandi, The Ben Hotel’s Winter Wonderland offers a perfect complement to your holiday festivities in West Palm Beach.

Downtown Delray Beach 100′ Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Fun!

📅 Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Tree lighting is at 7:00 PM)
📍 Location: 51 N. Swinton Avenue, Downtown Delray Beach

Kick off the holiday season at Delray Beach’s 100’ Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration and Yuletide Street Fair on December 2, 2025, from 6–9 PM! Stroll through more than 60 unique vendors along Atlantic Avenue, Old School Square, and Pineapple Grove for festive shopping, delicious treats, and holiday cheer. Savor culinary delights from food trucks on Swinton Avenue, dance the night away at the silent disco, and enjoy exciting LED games and live entertainment. Bring the whole family for crafts, music, and magical moments — then gather together as Santa lights up the iconic 100-foot Christmas Tree to officially start the season!

Bring your family, friends, and festive spirit—because the holidays truly shine brighter in Delray Beach!

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Sunshine Cinema: Florida in Film

📅 Date: Now through May 30 2025

🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Location: Historical Society of Palm Beach County, 300 N Dixie Hwy West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Step into Sunshine Cinema: Florida in Film, an immersive exhibition celebrating the state’s cinematic legacy. From Jacksonville’s silent era to Palm Beach County’s roles in Bad Boys II, Donnie Brasco, and Marley & Me, Florida has long been a star of the screen.

Explore rare footage, interactive displays, and artifacts — from Norman Studios’ groundbreaking 1920s “race films” to nostalgic drive-in nights — and discover the magic that made Florida film-famous.

Artisans of Food & Wine, Boca Raton

📅 Dates: Get your tickets now – Event takes place January 15 – 18

🕒 Time: Check Website

📍 Location: The Boca Raton, 501 East Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Artisans of Wine & Food returns for its second edition, January 15–18, 2026, bringing four unforgettable days of culinary magic and wine distinction to Florida’s coastline. Experience more than 100 esteemed Napa Valley wineries and 20+ celebrated chefs from Michelin-starred and award-winning restaurants, all gathered at The Boca Raton for a weekend devoted to epicurean excellence. The event lineup features over 20 experiences, from intimate vintner-hosted dinners to an expansive grand tasting and a dazzling gala headlined by the legendary Mario Carbone. Purchase your Weekend Pass or A La Carte ticket today and savor every extraordinary moment.

Ballet Palm Beach Presents: The Nutcracker West Palm Beach

📅 Dates: December 5 – 7, 2025

📍 Location: Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall

Celebrate the holiday season with the timeless magic of The Nutcracker. Ballet Palm Beach brings this beloved Christmas classic to life, following Marie’s enchanting journey with the Nutcracker Prince through a world of dancing snowflakes, toy soldier battles, and festive wonder. This production is a perfect holiday experience for families and ballet lovers alike.

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Million Dollar Quartet, Jupiter

📅 Date:  December 2 – 7, 2025
🕒 Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Location: Maltz Jupiter Theatre 1001 East Indiantown Road Jupiter, FL 33477

This Tony Award®-nominated jukebox musical takes audiences back to the 1950s, when fate brought together four rock ‘n’ roll icons — Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash— for an impromptu jam session at Sun Records studio. Million Dollar Quartet teaches a lesson in rock ‘n’ roll history, featuring timeless hits like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” and “Hound Dog,” just to name a few. With a mix of rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, R&B, and country hits, performed live by world-class musicians, this show captures the drama and magic of a night that changed music forever.

Holiday Lights Cruise

📅 Date: December 7 – December 24, 2025 & December 31

🕒 Time: Please check the website for times and locations

📍 Location: Harbourside, 25 N Coastal Way, Jupiter, FL & Riviera Beach Marina, 200 E 13th St Riviera beach, FL

Set sail into the season!
The Manatee Queen Holiday Lights Cruise is back, bringing festive glow to the Intracoastal. From December 7–24, enjoy a magical evening on the water as you admire beautifully decorated homes and sip on unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and light bites.

Want to ring in the New Year in style? Hop aboard the NYE Cruise on December 31 featuring champagne at midnight and lively beats from DJ Calbert as you take in Palm Beach’s sparkling waterfront views.

🎟️ Holiday Cruises: $65 per person
🎉 NYE Cruise: $149 per person
📍 Departing from Harbourside & Riviera Beach Marina

Space is limited — call 561-744-2191 or scan the QR code to reserve your spot!

Bonfires & Night Market, Lake Worth Beach

📅 Dates: Now – February (1st & 3rd Fridays of the month)

🕒 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Location: Lake Worth Casino Building and Beach Complex, 10 S Ocean Blvd, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460

Gather under the stars for a cozy evening at the Lake Worth Beach Bonfires & Night Market. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and s’mores kits to relax by the bonfire while listening to live music. Explore the Night Market, where local artisans, crafters, and hand-makers offer unique finds—perfect for holiday shopping.

Interested in becoming a vendor? Artisans and makers can apply here to be part of the Night Market.

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City of Boca Raton’s Holiday Street Parade

📅 Date: December 3, 2025

⏰ Hours: 7:30 PM – 9 PM

📍 Location: Federal Highway, from SE 5th Street to the Mizner Park Amphitheater Boca Raton, FL 33432

Celebrate Boca Raton’s Centennial at the city’s can’t-miss holiday parade!
The 53rd Annual Holiday Street Parade will light up Downtown Boca with more than 60 festive floats, community groups, and bands. Enjoy music, dance, and dazzling decorations as the parade travels along Federal Highway from SE 5th Street to Mizner Park Amphitheater.

West Palm Beach Beer Wine & Spirits Fest, West Palm Beach

📅 Date: December 6, 2025

🕒 Hours: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

📍 Location: Meyer Amphitheater, West Palm Beach, FL

Get your all-access pass to the West Palm Beach Beer Wine & Spirits Fest! Sample a global selection of beer, wine, and spirits while enjoying live entertainment, tasty food options, and interactive games in a vibrant outdoor setting. This festival is the perfect way to discover new flavors and experience the local scene.

Tickets:

• General admission $50 +
• Designated Driver: $15 (will not be served alcohol)

1st Ever Boat Parade of Greater Palm Beaches

📅 Date: December 13, 2025

🕒 Hours: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Location: 98 Lake Drive Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404

Get Ready for a Dazzling New Holiday Tradition! “

Sailfish Marina is thrilled to unveil the first-ever Boat Parade of the Greater Palm Beaches and have proudly partnered with the City of West Palm Beach— a magical, high-energy celebration lighting up the Intracoastal Waterway from Singer Island to West Palm Beach on Saturday, December 13, 2025!

 Watch the water come alive with a breathtaking procession of festively decorated boats, shimmering lights, and non-stop holiday cheer. The night sky will sparkle with a spectacular fireworks display, and the magic reaches new heights with a special appearance by Santa Claus himself, riding in style aboard the KVJ Show Grand Marshal Boat!

25th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Art Festival, Delray Beach

📅 Dates: Saturday & Sunday, December 6–7, 2025
🕒 Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 401 E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444

Delray Beach proudly hosts the 25th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Art Festival on 4th, welcoming over 125 fine artists from across the country for a vibrant, outdoor art walk. The festival spans two blocks along NE 4th Ave, starting at E Atlantic Ave in the heart of downtown Delray Beach.

Explore stunning works in glass, photography, painting, mixed media, fiber, jewelry, and more. Admission is free!

Sado: The Way of Tea at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens – Delray Beach

📅 Date: December 13, 2025

🕒 Hours: 2:00 PM

📍 Location: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Discover the serene beauty of Japanese Sadō (The Way of Tea) with a traditional tea ceremony at the Morikami Museum. This experience offers a calming escape as you observe the seasonal subtleties and rituals of Japanese tea preparation. Sip on matcha green tea and enjoy a sweet treat as you embrace the essence of harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), and tranquility (jaku)—a perfect way to add calm and mindfulness to your day.

Cost: $5 with paid museum admission

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U. S. Polo Palm Beaches Marathon, West Palm Beach

📅 Date: December 12-14, 2025

🕒 Start Times: 6:00 AM or 7:30 AM

📍 Location: Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL

Enjoy a weekend-long event withthe US Polo Palm Beaches Marathon. The marathon has races for all levels, including a full marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 10K, and 5K. Run along scenic waterfront routes, lined with palm trees, historic homes, and the sparkling views of the Lake Worth Lagoon. With warm weather and no icy roads, it’s the ideal winter race experience.

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Swank Table Dinner, Farmers Market Reveillon

📅 Date: December 14, 2025

🕒 Hours: 4:00 PM

📍 Location: Swank Farm, 14311 North Road, Loxahatchee, FL 33470

Celebrate the season with the Farmers Market Réveillon at Swank Specialty Produce in Loxahatchee on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 4 p.m. This festive farm-to-table evening invites guests to wander the picturesque barn, enjoy a beautifully prepared dinner, and shop from six local artisan vendors offering holiday gifts. The event benefits the Community Classroom Project and is open to guests 21 and over. Tickets are $195 per person and non-refundable; dietary requests must be submitted at least four days before the event. It’s a warm, community-driven celebration blending local flavor, craftsmanship, and the joy of the holidays.

Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans, Boca Raton

📅 Date: December 23, 2025

🕒 Kickoff: 2:00 PM

📍 Location: FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, FL

Get ready for the 12th Annual Busch’s Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium! This highly anticipated bowl game will feature exciting matchups from Group of Five conferences or FBS independent Army, wrapping up the 2025 FBS season with thrilling plays and emerging talent. Catch the action live at the stadium or on ESPN!

Tickets: Available in December

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Kwanza at The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum

📅 Date: December 26, 2025

🕒 Hours: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

📍 Location: Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, 170 NW 5^th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL

The Spady Museum’s Kwanzaa Celebration invites families to honor African culture and heritage through live music, art activities, storytelling, and food. Held outdoors on the museum grounds, this event condenses the week-long Pan-African holiday into an enriching afternoon. Highlighting the seven principles of Kwanzaa, including unity, the celebration is a collaborative effort with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, the Sankofa Study Group, and Pyramid Books, and is sponsored by Eric’s Wrench.

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ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival 

📅 Date: Now – January 11, 2026

Wednesdays – Sundays (except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)

🕒 Hours: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 Location: Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33415

Mounts Botanical Garden’s popular holiday light spectacular is back – bigger, brighter, and more dazzling than ever – with ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival. Step into a world of light, color, and wonder with ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival – where nature, art, and imagination come alive in a radiant celebration of light.

As night falls, ILUMINA transforms Mounts Botanical Garden’s lush landscape into a glowing paradise filled with more than 500 handcrafted glowing silk lanterns, inspired by the plants, animals, and vibrant spirit of the tropics. As you stroll through illuminated pathways, you’ll encounter towering chameleons, radiant flamingos, shimmering butterflies, luminous orchids, and the festival’s breathtaking centerpiece – a 195-foot dragon rising from the Garden’s lake, a masterpiece of color and light that leaves you in awe. ILUMINA is family-friendly and walkable, making it an ideal evening outing for couples and friends.

Clematis By Night – West Palm Beach

📅 Date: Thursdays

🕒 Hours: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Location: Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL

If you’re looking for live entertainment to add to your Thursday night itinerary, look no further than Clematis by Night. Chilling out South Florida style at this highly popular, award-winning weekly concert series has been a favorite West Palm Beach tradition for nearly 3 decades. Grab your lawn chair or a blanket and head to one of the liveliest free Thursday nights in South Florida!

December featured bands:

• December 4: Sound Society
• December 11: Phoenix5
• December 18: ReaXtion Band
• December 25: No Clematis By Night. Happy Holidays

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Harmony on Ice

📅 Date: December 11, 2025

🕒 Hours: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Location: The Ben Hotel, 251 N Nrcissus Ave, West Palm Beach

Harmony on Ice, an inspiring winter celebration of music, movement and giving back on Thursday, December 11 from 6 – 9 PM at The Ben Hotel. 

Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring:

• Intimate live performance with Adam David, Winner of The Voice Season 27 (two live sets) and three-piece band
• Ice skating performances
• Digital Vibez entertainment with DJ Spyro & youth dancers
• Ice-skating under the stars
• Cocktails & mocktails
• Chef-curated hors d’oeuvres & culinary food stations curated by The Ben

The Man in Black: Tribute to Johnny Cash, Kravis Center

📅 Date: December 11, 2025

🕒 Hours: 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM

📍 Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL 33401

With his strikingly similar looks, baritone voice, and spot-on mannerisms, SHAWN BARKER’s uncanny resemblance to the original “Man In Black” revitalizes the true character and spirit of Mr. Cash himself, one of America’s greatest musical icons, for a truly one-of-a-kind show. The energetic show features Barker in character walking the audience through each era of Cash’s life and music, including hits like “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Hurt” and “Ring of Fire,” complete with a full backing band.

Show Times:

Thu, Dec 11, 2025 at 11:00am

Thu, Dec 11, 2025 at 2:00pm

Night Market, Boca Raton

📅 Dates: December 11, 2025

🕒 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Location: 72 Federal Highway City of Boca Raton, FL 33432

Enjoy a Twilight Event Downtown in the Park with the City’s Night Market events.

Enjoy Night Markets in Sanborn Square with live music, a variety of delicious food, sweet treats, local artists and makers, and art.

West Palm Beach Greenmarket, West Palm Beach

📅 Date: Saturdays

🕒 Hours: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM

📍 Location: Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL

The West Palm Beach GreenMarket 2025-2026 season features the most vendors to date — over 130! Vendors sell various products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, coffees and teas, flowers and plants, homemade specialty items, desserts and treats, and so much more!

Mornings in the Market Food Tour, West Palm Beach

📅 Date: Saturdays 2025

⏰ Hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

📍Location: Downtown West Palm Beach

Start your weekend with a delightful 2-hour brunch tour showcasing the best of Palm Beach County’s unique and exotic agriculture. Guided by a local expert, you’ll navigate the vibrant maze of vendors, skipping lines and enjoying exclusive demonstrations for a true VIP experience.

This tour is all about connecting with local vendors and savoring the flavors of South Florida. You’ll meet the people behind the food, taste authentic Cuban coffee, enjoy arepas (cornmeal cake sandwiches), and indulge in the best conch fritters in town. Along the way, you’ll learn about tropical fruits, watch live demonstrations, and sample a stuffed cookie that’s all the rage.

With enough tastings for a generous brunch, the tour concludes with a refreshing mimosa in a stunning restaurant overlooking the GreenMarket.

 Tickets: $72

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Lanterns and Lights Safari Nights, Lion Country Safari

📅 Date: Now – January 18  (on select nights)

🕒 Hours: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

📍 Location: Lion Country Safari

Get ready to glow at Lanterns and Lights Safari Nights, the first-ever lantern festival at Lion Country Safari! From November 2025 to January 2026, explore 60+ illuminated exhibits featuring wildlife and prehistoric creatures. Enjoy festive bites, cocktails, photo ops, and even visits from Santa on select nights.

Holiday Lights Cruise

📅 Date: Various Dates December 7 – 24

🕒 Hours: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM

📍 Location: Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL

Delray GreenMarket, Delray Beach

📅 Date: Saturdays

⏰ Hours: 9:00 AM –2:00 PM

📍 Location: Old School Square, 51 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach

Since 1996, the Delray GreenMarket has been a beloved seasonal tradition. Browse over 50 vendors offering local farm-to-fork produce, fresh citrus, farm eggs, raw milk, and hormone-free meats from Palm Beach County. You’ll also discover artisan baked goods, vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free options, fresh-cut flowers, plants, and gourmet treats. Enjoy live musical entertainment as you explore the vibrant market and soak up the community spirit.

Prepare for a memorable December in The Palm Beaches filled with fun events! Book your stay and enjoy all the season has to offer.

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