The 2025 holidays are shining bright across Palm Beach and West Palm Beach! From glowing light displays and waterfront parades to live shows and ice skating under the palms, there’s something magical for everyone this season. Whether you’re a local or visiting, this is your essential Palm Beach holiday events 2025 guide — the most complete roundup of Christmas activities, New Year fun, and winter traditions across town.
✨ Ongoing 2025 Holiday Events in Palm Beach & West Palm Beach
🎅 Sandi the Holiday Sand Tree (West Palm Beach, Free)
📅 December 4 – December 31
📍 Great Lawn at the West Palm Beach Waterfront
A local icon, Sandi the Holiday Sand Tree stands 35 feet tall, sculpted from 700 tons of sand. Nightly light and music shows make it one of the top holiday attractions in West Palm Beach.
⛸️ Winter Wonderland at The Ben Hotel (West Palm Beach, Tickets Required)
📅 November 1 – January 4
📍 The Ben Hotel, 251 N Narcissus Ave, WPB
Skate under the stars at South Florida’s first and only outdoor ice rink. Enjoy themed chalets, holiday cocktails, and a waterfront view of Downtown West Palm Beach.
❄️ Nightly Snowfall & Santa at CityPlace (West Palm Beach, Free)
📅 November 8 – December 31
📍 CityPlace, 700 S Rosemary Ave, WPB
Snow falls nightly at 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 PM, bringing winter wonder to the tropics. Meet Santa every Fri–Sun through December 24 for photos and festive fun.
🎅 Sippin’ Santa at Juicy Cocktail Bar (West Palm Beach, A La Carte)
📅 Wednesday – Saturday from November 19 – December 24
📍 202 S. Olive Ave, WPB
The tropical Christmas pop-up returns — think tiki mugs, festive bites, and an expanded bar for the season. Equal parts tropical and nostalgic — where Christmas meets Key West.
🐾 Zoo Lights at the Palm Beach Zoo (West Palm Beach, Tickets Required)
📅 Select Nights from November 21 – January 4
📍 Palm Beach Zoo, WPB
Walk through thousands of twinkling lights, visit Santa, decorate cookies and roast s’mores. Adults can enjoy Zoo Lights After Dark (December 4, 11 & 18) with cocktails and music.
🚗 8th Annual Holiday Drive-Thru Light Show at Okeeheelee Park (West Palm Beach, Tickets Required)
📅 Select Nights from November 21 – December 28
📍 Okeeheelee Park, WPB
Drive 2.5 miles through thousands of lights and displays — a family-friendly tradition benefiting Lights 4 Hope and local families in need. Or, check out Bike Night on December 28!
🍸 Jingle & Mingle at Hilton WPB (West Palm Beach, A La Carte)
📅 Thursday – Saturday from November 28 – January 3
📍 600 Okeechobee Blvd, WPB
The Hilton’s outdoor oasis turns merry with firepits, festive cocktails, and themed events (5 pm–9 pm).
🎨 Paint & Sip (Dec 2) | 🍸 Cocktail Class (Dec 16) | 🧥 Ugly Sweater Trivia (Dec 19)
Plus, a Santa meet-and-greet + “The Grinch” outdoor movie night (Dec 18)!
Signature sips include Santa’s Cocoa Clause and Mint Condition Espresso. Reservations via OpenTable.
🏖️ Up on the Rooftop Holiday Lounge at PopStroke (West Palm Beach, A La Carte)
📅 Thursday – Sunday from November 22 – January 4
📍 2429 Perimeter Rd, WPB
PopStroke goes full North Pole meets Palm Beach! Enjoy holiday cocktails, shareable bites, and skyline views every Thursday–Sunday (1 pm–12 am). Perfect for date nights, group outings, or post-mini-golf merriment under the lights.
🐘 Lanterns & Lights Safari Nights at Lion Country Safari (Loxahatchee, Tickets Required)
📅 Select Nights from November 1 – January 18
📍 Lion Country Safari, Loxahatchee
See 60+ handcrafted illuminated lanterns, explore “Prehistoric Land of Legends,” and snap glowing photos. Santa visits select nights in December.
💡 ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival — Mounts Botanical Garden (West Palm Beach, Tickets Required)
📅 Wednesdays – Sundays from November 12 – January 11
📍 531 N. Military Trail, WPB
Stroll 20 glowing acres with 500+ silk lanterns—flamingos, orchids, a 195-ft dragon—plus festive bites and photo ops.
🎪 ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil (West Palm Beach, Tickets Required)
📅 November 20 – November 30
📍 Kravis Center, WPB
Cirque’s first-ever holiday show reimagines the classic poem with acrobats, music and heartwarming storytelling.
🩰 The Nutcracker (West Palm Beach, Tickets Required)
📅 December 5 – 7
📍 Kravis Center, WPB
Ballet Palm Beach brings the classic Nutcracker to life with Tchaikovsky’s score and stunning choreography.
🎭 The Seafarer at Palm Beach Dramaworks (West Palm Beach, Tickets Required)
📅 December 12 – 28
📍 201 Clematis Street, WPB
Dark, witty holiday drama by Conor McPherson: a Christmas Eve poker game forces Sharky to face his past—mystery, humor, redemption.
🎉 Special One-Time 2025 Holiday Events in Palm Beach & West Palm Beach
🌴 Memorial Park Tree Lighting (Palm Beach, Free)
📅 December 2 | 5:00 – 5:30 PM
📍 360 S County Rd, Palm Beach
A charming small-town ceremony to light up Palm Beach for the season.
💫 Worth Avenue Tree Lighting (Palm Beach, Free)
📅 December 2 | 6:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach
Palm Beach’s holiday event with Santa’s arrival parade and the grand tree lighting at 6:25 PM.
🎶 Winter in Paradise Tree Lighting at Heart & Soul Park (West Palm Beach, Free)
📅 December 6 | 5:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 825 N Rosemary Ave, WPB
Community celebration with music, vendors, and family activities in the Historic Northwest District.
🐕 Pet Day with Santa at CityPlace (West Palm Beach, Free)
📅 December 6 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Behind the Greet House, CityPlace, WPB
Capture adorable holiday photos with Santa and your pets!
🎻 Ninth Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête (West Palm Beach, Tickets Required)
📅 December 8 | 10:30 AM
📍 Cohen Pavilion, Kravis Center, WPB
A festive luncheon with live music, student performances, and a holiday auction supporting Palm Beach Symphony.
🚤 Inaugural Boat Parade of the Greater Palm Beaches (West Palm Beach, Free or VIP Tickets Available)
📅 December 13 | 6:00 PM
📍 Starts at Sailfish Marina → West Palm Beach → North Palm Beach
More than 50 decorated boats light up the Intracoastal Waterway with fireworks and Santa aboard the KVJ Show Grand Marshal Boat. Benefits Little Smiles Toy Drive.
🏡 37th Annual Old Northwood Historic Holiday Home Tour (West Palm Beach, Tickets Required)
📅 December 13 | 4:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Historic Old Northwood, WPB
Tour beautifully decorated historic homes and gardens. VIP tickets include a pre-party with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
💡 Top Palm Beach Holiday Experiences by Category
🌟 Tree & Light Displays for the Family
- Sandi the Sand Tree — a must-see downtown light show.
- CityPlace Snowfall & Wishing Tree — a nice night out.
- Boat Parade of the Greater Palm Beaches — lights on water.
- Zoo Lights — festive animal-themed illuminations.
- Okeeheelee Park Drive-Thru — perfect for families by car.
- The Breakers — luxury holiday decor at its finest.
🎅 Where to See Santa in Palm Beach
- CityPlace Snowfall & Santa (weekends).
- Pet Day with Santa at CityPlace for four-legged friends.
✨ Holiday Shows & Music
- The Nutcracker – a classic tradition.
- Cirque du Soleil’s ’Twas the Night Before… – family-friendly magic.
🍸 Adults-Only Ideas
- Zoo Lights Adult Nights (Dec 4, 11 & 18).
- Flagler Museum Evening Tour followed by drinks at The Breakers’ HMF Bar.
🌴 Wrap-Up
From glowing sand trees to festive boat parades and ice skating under palm trees, Palm Beach and West Palm Beach holiday events 2025 promise something for everyone. Bookmark this guide to plan your December and make the season bright in Palm Beach and West Palm Beach!
