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Weekend Family Fun in South Florida

Friday, December 5th

ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival At Mounts Botanical Garden

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.

WILD in the Palm Beaches Tour Returns for the 2025-2026 Season

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 6th

Fleamingle - The Flamboyant Flea Market

Join us every first Saturday and Sunday of the month at this lively and colorful flea market located in the Vintage Gym at Old School Square.
Explore a variety of unique treasures from talented local vendors while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and connecting with fellow community. members. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to support local businesses and discover hidden gems!

December 6 & 7 | 9 AM – 2 PM

Vintage Gym at Old School Square

Swank Farm Farmers Market

Join us for the Market of the new Season!

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

THE WEST PALM BEACH GREENMARKET for the 2025 – 2026 Season

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 7th

Boca Green Market at Royal Palm Place

Date: December 7

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.

Coco Market: Yoga & Wellness Festival

Date: December 7

Hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location:

Coco Market is a monthly wellness market that builds community and fosters new connections. It is held on the first Sunday of every month (except a few select months) at Old School Square. Its mission is to bring local businesses together to support one another and the larger wellness community. During the events, which are free and open to the public, kids and adults of all ages can enjoy a variety of fun and interactive activities including:

• Healing classes like yoga, meditation, and sound baths with musicians.

• Healing modalities, such as spinal adjustments, cupping therapy, massages, and energy work.

• Workshops, crafts, and local curated vendors offering a variety of unique products, from aromatherapy to reworked clothing and elderberry elixirs.

• Offerings from small local restaurants and pop-up food vendors featuring both vegan and non-vegan options.

• Access to triple-filtered 8.5pH water. (All are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles to fill.)

Coco Market is produced by The Coco Yogi, Corey Heyman, a Downtown Delray Beach based yoga teacher and community creator.