Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of attending an event at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts in Downtown West Palm Beach understands the level of class and brilliance this venue provides. I was lucky enough to walk across the Kravis Center stage as part of a graduating class of Alexander W. Dreyfoos High School of the Arts, and have experienced the wonderment of their regal ballet performance, The Nutcracker, as one of our family holiday traditions. While the Kravis Center is most notable for the performances it produces, this year outstanding remarks will be made about The Center itself after $50 million worth of upgrades are polished off.

Aside from an expanded lobby, additional restrooms, behind-the-scenes technology improvements, a valet…

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Head to Hobe Sound this Saturday for the Christmas Parade and Craft Stroll. This year, the parade is expected to be the biggest parade procession to date.

The parade route will begin along Dixie Highway and Bridge Road. The holiday parade procession will include decorated golf carts, floats, flying reindeer, go karts, boats, RV’s, antique Firetrucks, horses and helicopter flyovers to kick off the holiday fun. More than 1,500 parade participants are expected.

The Hobe Sound Centre Building on Bridge Road will be the Viewing Stand for the parade. The Viewing Stand will also serve as the Judging Stand. On the buildings’ balcony, DJ Dancensound will be blasting all the holiday favorites and latest holiday hits.

The Hobe Sound Christmas Parade will begin at 1…

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This week, anyone and everyone involved in the art world of producing, commissioning, presenting, preserving, promoting, chronicling, criticizing, and selling fine art will be in Miami. Aside from the pleasing warm weather and charming tropical landscape, South Florida is the host of Art Basel, an art show that brings the international world of art together.

December 5th through the 8th, Art Basel Miami showcases the works from over 250 leading galleries and 4000 artists from North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Significant work from the masters of modern and contemporary art will be on display in every media imaginable, including paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, and films.

Over 70,000 visitors flock to Miami each year,…

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Save the date for this Thursday, December 5th to celebrate to kick off to the holidays with the lighting of Sandi the Sand Christmas Tree and Clematis By Night.

After month of preparation, Sandi, the world’s only and West Palm Beach’s 700-ton sand tree will be ready to make its holiday season debut. The holiday festivities will begin around 6 pm this Thursday night. The 35-foot tall tree is part of the city’s Holiday in Paradise campaign that aims to bring merriment and cheer this holiday season.

Returning activities this year include Snowieville, Sandi’s Dressing Room, and Glow Fore It Mini Golf. Other holiday activities include shopping at Sandi’s Boutique, mailing your Christmas Wish List to Santa, Clematis By Night music event on Thursday nights, and…

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The Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade is back again for the 25th year and is traveling up the intracoastal waterways from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Lighthouse, this Saturday, December 7th. Gather the family and friends and line the intracoastal waterways and get to see boats decorated with holiday lights, decorations, and holiday cheer.

This is the largest public holiday event in Palm Beach County. Tens of thousands of people line the water to view the parade from their waterfront homes, restaurants, numerous parks and public viewing areas.

The Holiday Boat Parade is led up the intracoastal by fireworks from the North Palm Beach Marina to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. For the past 20 years, The Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade is also a water-based Toy…

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Every night starting this Saturday, November 30th, Rosemary Square in downtown West Palm Beach turns into a Winter Wonderland with its Nightly Snowfall.

The holiday season is here and what better way to celebrate the holiday’s than some snow. Luckily for us here in South Florida, we don’t get to experience the cold weather and snowfall. Visitors can come and shop for holiday gifts and get into the holiday spirit. The Nightly Snowfall on the Square will happen 7 days a week until New Years Eve.

Nightly Snowfall Schedule:
Monday through Wednesday’s: Snowfall at 6 pm and 7 pm
Thursday through Sunday’s: Snowfall at 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm

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Downtown Delray Beach is hosting its annual ‘Festival of the Arts’ this Saturday and Sunday. The event features hundreds of creatives displaying and selling all kinds of art ranging from glass, photography, painting, mixed media, fiber, jewelry and much more.

There will also be food and plenty of places to hang out and socializes with other people in the area. This is a perfect event if you are looking for something unique to buy for a friend or family member this Christmas.

Details

The show starts at the entrance of E Atlantic Ave and NE 4th Ave in the heart of downtown. The show will proceed north on NE 4th Ave for two full blocks. The show then heads east on NE 2nd St to SE 5th Ave

Click here for more information.

When: Saturday and…

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The Christmas holiday festivities are starting and this Saturday, head to the Downtown at the Gardens to help start the holiday season.

The event begins at 5 pm and will feature live music, festive stilt walkers, holiday crafts, kid’s activities, a dazzling light show and the lighting of the Christmas tree in the center court of the outdoor shopping and lifestyle center.

All are welcomed to attend the holiday festivities and Christmas tree lighting.

Event Details:
When: Saturday, November 30th
Time: 5 pm to 8 pm
Location: Centre Court at the Downtown at the Gardens, located at 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens.

Click here for more details.

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The holidays are right around the corner and don’t forget to head to Downtown Abacoa for the 3rd Annual Holiday Block Party this weekend.

The Holiday Block Party will feature a holiday kid’s train, a rock-climbing wall, food and drink specials, live music, balloon art, local vendors displaying their unique items perfect for your holiday gifts, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Event Details:
When: Saturday, November 30th
Time: 12 pm to 4 pm
Location: Downtown Abacoa located at 1200 Town Center Drive, Jupiter.

The event is free to attend with vendor purchases. For more information, click here to visit their Facebook page.

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On the last Wednesday of every month, Food Trucks roll into Juno Beach Park for their monthly Food Truck Chow Down.

Gather your family in friends this upcoming Wednesday, November 27th for some of the best gourmet Food Trucks in Palm Beach County. Every meal is freshly prepared and cooked to order and the food gourmet food trucks do not serve fast food.

The Food Trucks will be serving delicious meals in Juno Beach Park starting at 3:30 pm to 9 pm. The admission is free to attend with food and beverage purchases. The park also offers free parking in their parking lot and pets are welcomed to attend as well.

Event Details:
When: Wednesday, November 27th
Time: 3:30 pm to 9 pm
Location: Juno Beach Park located at 14775 US Highway 1, Juno Beach

This is the last…

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