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  Entertaining and festive, Symphony In Lights is a free outdoor light show. It’s on display at Gulfstream Park Village, an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Hallandale Beach. Light Show The animated light show in 2025 is every hour on the hour 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. December 6 to December 31, with …

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Getting photos with Santa at the mall is a timeless tradition, and the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. No lines, no stress, just pure holiday joy you’ll remember for years to come.  The closer we get to Christmas, the busier photos with Santa events get. It can be hard enough to get a …

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Here’s a list of some free concerts in the Village of Royal Palm Beach for December, 2025.  Winter concerts in Commons Park Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, features Solstice Reign, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, features Wonderama, from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach Cost: …

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For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not.  Ikea restaurant deals include: Swedish holiday buffet in 2025 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Friday December 12 with tickets purchased at …

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The City of Greenacres is turning 100 years old in 2026 and is inviting the public to take part in the festivities at these special Holiday in the Park events. A tree lighting ceremony, along with family activities will be on Friday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 9 p.m., followed by a Saturday drone show with …

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The Charles Dickens holiday classic  “A Christmas Carol” is a dark tale with grumpy Ebeneezer Scrooge and the frightening ghosts that visit him. But the theatre group Fantasy Theatre Factory presents their own funny version of the story with their original show “Scrooge: A Fractured Christmas Carol!” which they are presenting four times Saturday, Nov. …

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Get ready for a fun time on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, when the 50th Annual Winternational Thanksgiving Day parade rolls through downtown North Miami along NE 125 St. from 6th to 12th Avenues. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. and will feature… Marching bands from various Miami-Dade high schools with color guard …

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The annual tree lighting, performances and activities are just the beginning at Harbourside Place in Jupiter. There will also be dancers, gymnasts, food vendors and much more. Tree Lighting & Santa arrival When: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, kick-off at 5 p.m. Where: Harbourside Place, 200 U.S. Route 1, Jupiter, Features: Local vendors, holiday performances, including …

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Delray Beach is gearing up for the 6th annual United We Rock Toy Drive & Concert as it returns to the Amphitheater for a free, family-friendly evening of music and holiday giving.  United We Rock Toy Drive & Concert When: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m. Where: Old School Square Amphitheater, 51 …

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Mizner Park in Boca Raton is transformed each by a sleigh full of elves with winter holiday decorations and public festivities. Following is a partial list. What: Boca Jolly Days & Merry in Mizner When: Tree, displays and activities extend through Dec. 31, 2025 Where: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton & other venues. …

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The Boynton Beach Gold Coast Band will perform several seasonal concerts in 2025-26 at various venues. Tickets are $10 at the door; children under 12 get in free. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at 3 p.m., Coral Lakes Theater, 12751 El Clair Ranch Road Program includes arrangements of your favorite Christmas and Hanukkah melodies, with   featured vocalist, …

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