HAPPENINGS
Weekend Family Fun in South Florida
Friday, December 19th
When: Nov.12, 2025 – Jan. 11, 2026
Mounts Botanical Garden’s popular holiday light spectacular is back – bigger, brighter, and more dazzling than ever – with ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival. Step into a world of light, color, and wonder with ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival – where nature, art, and imagination come alive in a radiant celebration of light.
As night falls, ILUMINA transforms Mounts Botanical Garden’s lush landscape into a glowing paradise filled with more than 500 handcrafted glowing silk lanterns, inspired by the plants, animals, and vibrant spirit of the tropics. As you stroll through illuminated pathways, you’ll encounter towering chameleons, radiant flamingos, shimmering butterflies, luminous orchids, and the festival’s breathtaking centerpiece – a 195-foot dragon rising from the Garden’s lake, a masterpiece of color and light that leaves you in awe. ILUMINA is family-friendly and walkable, making it an ideal evening outing for couples and friends.
When: Nov.30, 2025 – Mar. 1, 2026
The WILD in the Palm Beaches Tour has returned for the 2025-2026 season, offering a half-day exploration of Manatee Lagoon, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, and Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Designed for adults and families, the tour will run every Sunday from November 30, 2025 to March 1, 2026. It includes guided experiences, lunch, transportation, and self-guided exploration time.
Guests will experience the best of Palm Beach County’s natural and cultural resources, while supporting the conservation efforts of each organization. The tour starts at Manatee Lagoon, a Florida Power & Light (FPL) Eco-Discovery Center. Participants will begin their journey with a breathtaking view of the Lake Worth Lagoon. Then, guests will enjoy a guided experience by a knowledgeable guide, a manatee expert, who will take them through the Lagoon’s interactive educational center and exhibits. At the end of the tour, guests can explore their outdoor observation deck for a chance to see manatees and other sea life in their natural habitat.
Saturday, December 20th
Come out for our Market, see our new and returning vendors, and support small businesses in our community all under our 8500 square-foot, open-air Pole Barn.
14311 North Road
Loxahatchee
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Takes place every Saturday through May 30, 2026 (except on February 14, due to the Palm Tree Festival, and March 28, due to the Palm Beach International Boat Show)
100 Clematis Street
West Palm Beach
Sunday, December 21st
Date: December 21
Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Royal Palm Place, Federal Hwy by the Clock Tower
This season, get ready to immerse yourself in the heart of Boca Raton’s vibrant local scene. The Downtown Boca Green Market at Royal Palm Place is back for another exciting season, bringing you the freshest produce, one-of-a-kind handmade goods, and a sense of community that’s second to none.
Check back soon for more weekend family fun in South Florida and Boca Raton!
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