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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South Florida residents should be aware of more restrictive measures announced Thursday by President Biden as the Omicron variant of COVID-19, has been detected in the United States. New regulations are just continuations of what people who have been traveling internationally.

Starting next week, all travelers entering the U.S., regardless of their vaccination status or nationality, must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one calendar day of their departing flight. Previously, a negative test administered up to three days before boarding a flight was considered valid. Biden has also extended the current rule mandating mask-wearing on airplanes, trains, buses, and at airports which were scheduled to expire in January to mid-March. 

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The 5th Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival is presented by the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach. It will feature local and out-of-town artists, live music, demonstrations, food, and activities for all ages. The festival takes place December 4-5, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 am-4:00 pm.

Artistic media includes 2-D, which is drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media. Other artistic media includes 3-D, which is ceramics, sculpture, fiber, jewelry, glass, furniture. The range of media provides the perfect opportunity for some holiday shopping! 

The Armory Art Center is on the south end of Howard Park. It is within walking distance of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, the Palm Beach Convention Center, and Rosemary…

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Milli et Jaime is the most adorable children’s boutique featuring clothing, toys, and gifts. The darling shop is located at 378 A Tequesta Drive in Tequesta. The amazing boutique offers outstanding high-quality European-inspired clothing and gifts. The items range from newborn to size ten.

The Milli et Jaime is welcoming to all, including new mothers. They feature a devoted area, in a secluded area of the store, to nurse if needed. If you are searching for a unique gift for a newborn, a child, or a new mom looking for a quick stop to grab an outfit for the baby or a gift this could become your new favorite place. Avoid the holiday chaos at the big stores or malls in exchange for a unique shopping experience.

Milli et Jaime opened a second location…

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Add some magic to your holiday season by planning a visit with Santa at The Gardens Mall. The Gardens Mall located at 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, is hosting Santa between November 12, 2021 – December 24, 2021.

Photos and visits with Santa at The Gardens Mall began on November 12. Kids of all ages, young and young at heart, can visit Santa in the Grand Court to share their holiday wishes and get a photo with the man in red.

You decide your Santa Magic. You can sit with Santa or have a socially distanced experience.

Be sure to reserve your time with Santa here.

Pet Photos with Santa are also available for your fur baby too!

Bring your favorite fur friends to experience the Santa Magic! Reservations required – call 561-775-7750…

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Ring in the holidays with an entertaining and festive, Symphony of Lights free outdoor light show.  It is on display at Broward County's Gulfstream Park Village. Gulfstream Park Village is an open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment plaza in Hallandale. ‘Symphony in Lights’ is the perfect opportunity to experience some holiday magic.

Enjoy the energetic light display every hour. The light display is every hour on the hour between 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. through December 31, 2021. Come out and enjoy the light show as the colorful lights dance to holiday music.

The display features over 250,000 LED lights. A dazzling display of lights choreographed to the sounds of holiday favorites from yesterday and today. It is dynamic and plays along to favorite…

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The holiday season is here! It is the time to bring out the holiday decorations, brilliant lights, holiday gifts, ornaments, and a perfect Christmas tree. There is no better way to get in the holiday spirit than visiting one of Palm Beach County Christmas tree vendors to find the perfect tree to bring home and decorate with family and friends.

North Pole Christmas Tree has been selling holiday décor and Christmas trees in Palm Beach County for 40 years. The Christmas trees arrive every 3 days from North Carolina and are some of the freshest trees around. The trees range in height and size and include top-quality trees such as Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, and Balsam. North Pole Christmas Trees is open 7 days a week starting November 19th through the end…

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The holidays should be full of health and happiness. Many families in Palm Beach County and Martin County need assistance to fulfill those dreams. Some families will go without gifts, food, or even shelter. Those with means have the wonderful opportunity to assist those of lesser means.

During the holidays, Palm Beach County and nearby charities help children from low-income families. There are free Christmas toys, books, games as well as regional programs including Toys for Tots and Angel Tree from Salvation Army. Other assistance during Christmas and other holidays is available for senior citizens, the homeless, and the unemployed, among others. Everything from free Christmas presents to meals, gift cards, toys, dinners, clothing, and much more.…

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The West Palm Beach GreenMarket, 101 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, is celebrating its 27th season. This season the farmers market begins with national recognition. The GreenMarket was named the #1 farmers market in the United States by USA TODAY. It is the only Florida market included in the Top 20!

The 2021-2022 season is the largest GreenMarket in history. There are an added thirty new vendors, raising the total vendor count to 100. The GreenMarket opened almost thirty years ago. If you are interested in which vendors will be featured, please visit the GreenMarket Vendors page to see a complete list.

Free parking is available in the City of West Palm Beach managed Evernia and City Center garages until noon, at which time current…

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