West Palm Wonderland
Celebrate the season in West Palm Beach! We invite you to enjoy West Palm Wonderland, featuring festive events, family activities, and holiday magic for all ages. Whether it’s ice skating under the stars, marveling at the glowing holiday trees, shopping for the perfect gift, or making memories with loved ones, there’s truly something for everyone. Explore the full lineup of holiday happenings from the City and our partners below!
City Events
Holiday in Paradise Presented by FPL | Thursday, December 4: We're returning in a Symphony of Lights this December! The season kicks off at the Clematis by Night Holiday Tree Lighting when Sandi, her 25-ton sand sculpture friends, and the glowing Ferris wheel sparkle to life for the first time this season. Check out the packed Entertainment Schedule for all the details!
Winter in Paradise | Saturday, December 6: Celebrate the season at Winter in Paradise, a festive evening filled with holiday cheer in the Historic Northwest District's Heart & Soul Park. Enjoy a special holiday lighting ceremony, WPB Fire Rescue firing up the grill (while supplies last), and a variety of family-friendly activities, including arts and crafts, roller skating, a holiday fire truck with snow, and more! This is a FREE event!
Sandi & Santa's Annual Pancake Breakfast | Sunday, December 7: Join Sandi for a magical holiday breakfast experience with Santa — perfect for all ages! Customize your pancakes with various delicious toppings and take private selfies with Santa and Mrs. Claus. And to top it all off, tickets include a daytime ride on the Ferris Wheel, giving you front row seats to an unforgettable view of the West Palm Beach Waterfront. Buy tickets now!
Nights in Northwood Village | Friday, December 12: Celebrate the season in Northwood Village with dazzling holiday lights, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local artisans, and festive live entertainment! This is a FREE event — so bring your friends, family, and neighbors!
Sandi's Seasonal Grand Finale | Wednesday, December 31: Join Sandi as she welcomes the new year during this FREE event! The Great Lawn will transform into a rocking New Year’s Eve celebration with a live performance by On The Roxx, DJ Reflex spinning top hits, delicious food and drinks available for purchase — and at midnight, a short yet explosive grand finale-style fireworks display will ignite over the Intracoastal Waterway! Fireworks are sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority.
City Partners
The Ben's Winter Wonderland: Real Ice Skating Experience: Come enjoy the only outdoor REAL ICE skating experience in South Florida! Entry to the Winter Tree Forest and Holiday Market is open to everyone, with skating as the only ticketed activity.
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The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority encourages everyone to shop & dine in Downtown WPB! Enjoy the holidays by the Waterfront!
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The Holidays at CityPlace: Shop, dine and experience the wonder of the holidays at CityPlace, right in the heart of West Palm Beach. Celebrate the joy and light that shines within our community with festive events and longtime traditions all season long.
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City Center Podcast | Photos and Memories: Old WPB Captured on Film!
Step back in time this holiday season! During this City Center Podcast episode, we'll look at three photos that will unlock a part of West Palm Beach's history, creating a window in time to when our town was a tropical frontier!
"Photos and Memories: Old WPB captured on Film" video.
Celebrate the Holidays at the Mandel Public Library!
It's almost that time of year again! Readers of all ages can earn FREE books and more starting on Monday, December 1. Log your reading into the Beanstack app or website to start earning prizes. Register now on Beanstack!
There will be lots to do at the library this December — check out upcoming programming on the library's online calendar or browse the programming booklet!
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