Visit this old-world gourmet market for holiday delicacies. It was opened several months ago to rave reviews. Mama Bella Gourmet Market and Café is located at 518 South Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. The café and market is a 3,750-square-foot culinary market, which has a capacity of 75 guests and carries a curated assortment of the world’s finest gourmet foods, and spices. Mama Bella features a contemporary café and bar which is perfect for a festive gathering or party.

The European-inspired gourmet market and deli features international wines, specialty stone pizza, and an alfresco patio for dining.The gourmet market also offers imported artisanal cuisine and the finest ingredients. The full-service, European-inspired market, and scratch…

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World renowned Worth Avenue located on Palm Beach island is sparkling with holiday activity! The shopping mecca is just three blocks from the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway and is truly an amazing experience not to be missed. Each year at this time, a glorious Christmas Tree Lighting and other events take place for the holiday season.

The Tree Lighting was held virtually this year with no public gathering in concern for the health and safety of visitors.

In lieu of the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade, stay tuned for their calendar of events featuring Santa Sightings and festive activities along Worth Avenue bringing warmth into the Holiday Season!

Santa Sightings are anticipated for December 11th, 17th and 23rd between the…

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Perhaps you have a Christmas cookie exchange and do not have the time to bake cookies. Swing on over to Crumbl Cookies at 5240 Donald Ross Road, Suite 105 at Alton in Palm Beach Gardens.

The gourmet cookie dream all started with two crazy cousins. and the perfect combination of flour, sugar, and chocolate chips. In 2017, after finally developing the perfect recipe, the pair and their family opened Crumbl Cookies' first store in Utah.

Crumbl Cookies have gained so much popularity, so get your seasonal favorite flavors soon! The week of December 6 – 11, 2021 flavors at Crumbl Cookies are the following seasonal flavors:

-        Mom's recipe

-        Gingerbread cake

-        Mother's Reindeer Games

-        Mom's recipe oatmeal

-   …

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When you live in an area as beautiful as Palm Beach County most do not wish to spend a lot of time in a hot kitchen. Holidays come with obligatory sweet treats and cookie exchanges. So, if you are more interested in getting outside in the gorgeous weather and playing, tennis, golf, going to the beach or something else here is a 5-ingredient peppermint bark to make at home. Wrap it up with a pretty bow and you are done!

This layered peppermint bark is a delectable blend of semisweet chocolate, white chocolate, and peppermint. Semisweet, milk chocolate or dark chocolate can be used to your preferred liking.

Ingredients:

- 8 ounces high-quality semisweet chocolate, broken into pieces

- 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided

- ½ teaspoon…

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Holidays are festive and merry. Do not miss caroling fun at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens. Enjoy acapella holiday music as festive carolers stroll the property spreading holiday cheer through song. 

The history of caroling is not what you might expect. An early version of caroling dates to the 13th century. It began in the oral tradition but did not always involve Christmas or even singing. In its earliest days. The reveling involved individuals going house to house giving offering uplifting wishes during the colder months.

Details for the Holiday Carolers:

Dates:

December 11th

December 18th

Time:

4:00 - 8:00 PM

Location:

Downtown Palm Beach Gardens

11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave, Palm Beach Gardens

 

 

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The Village of North Palm Beach is offering Crafts for Grownups.  Crafting is the activity or hobby of making decorative articles by hand.  Crafting classes are at the North Palm Beach Community Center located at 1200 Prosperity Farms Road, North Palm Beach.  Crafting has been shown to provide a laundry list of benefits for adults—from relieving stress, depression, and insomnia to decreasing the risk of age-related cognitive impairment. Plus, a good craft project can go a long way towards helping you achieve your interior decorating goals without breaking the bank.

Crafts for Grown-Ups is here, and holiday crafts are on the calendar.  Space and supplies are limited to 20. Sign-up is available online or by phone at (561) 841 – 3383.

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The 27th Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade wound up in Jupiter last night. The premier event of the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County and gift to the community took place last night. The 2021 "Merry and Bright" Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade kicked off the holiday season. The annual boat parade has always been a huge community event and last did not fail Jupiter residents! The boats were brilliantly decorated and did not cease to amaze onlookers!

Judging was based on three main factors: lights, enthusiasm, and themed decor. The theme this year was "Merry and Bright." There were thousands of dollars worth of prizes to be given away to the top three boats in each category! In addition to prizes, the Best of Parade boat will take…

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Here in Southeast Florida, our pleasant weather continues to roll on in!  Looking for a fun time out on the water? You should consider heading out to one of our fantastic local sandbars!

Here are three favorites to consider:

The Jupiter/Tequesta Sandbar:

The Jupiter/Tequesta sandbar is located along the Loxahatchee River, a little north of the Jupiter Inlet and Intracoastal. On any given weekday or weekend throughout the year, the popular sandbar is certainly the place to be and hang out for the day. The sandbar boasts views of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and the eastern end of the sandbar is a great spot for snorkeling, especially during the summer months.

Stuart/Hutchinson Island:

The Stuart sandbar is located just inside the St.…

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On occasion, we all experience a little bit of the "ba humbugs" during the holiday season. 

Don't let it get you down. Turn that frown upside down.

Just remember, that if The Grinch can receive the Town of Jupiter's Cheermeister Award, you too can put a smile back on your face!

Holidays are not about gifts. Keep in mind that the holidays have a deeper significance.

 Smile and Happy Holidays!

 

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Experience a white holiday season in Palm Beach County during the nightly snowfall on the square with The Wishing Tree light show at The Square (formerly Rosemary Square) in downtown West Palm Beach through December 31st. The Square at the Wishing Tree will transform into a winter wonderland daily at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 pm.

The Wishing Tree, created by the San Francisco-based collective Symmetry Labs, is a unique site-specific installation that pushes the boundaries of art and technology. The Wishing Tree offers shade and resembles an ancient 26-foot-tall banyan, and by night, the monumental light sculpture reveals a spectacular visual experience. A total of 100,000 individually programmable, full-color-spectrum LEDs create the light embedded in…

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