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ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival at Mounts Botanical Garden
2025-12-11 17:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-12 17:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-13 17:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-14 17:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-17 17:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-18 17:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-19 17:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-20 17:30 - 22:30 UTC and 13 more dates | Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, 33415
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.
ILUMINA is more than an exhibition – it’s a celebration of art, culture, and community spirit you don’t want to miss!
What: ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival
When: Nov.12, 2025 – Jan. 11, 2026
Where: Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 (between Southern Blvd. and Belvedere Rd.)
Hours: Wednesdays to Sundays; 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm (except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)
Tickets: https://www.mounts.org/ilumina/ (Mounts Members $16 adults/$2 age 2-17; Non-Members $26 adults/$10 age 2-17).
Groups (12 or more) & Private Events: tickets@mounts.org; 561-233-1757
Parking: Complimentary on-site parking

Swamp Serving Alligator Feeding
2025-12-15 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-22 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-29 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-05 16:00 - 16:30 | Busch Wildlife, 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter, FL, 33478
Stop by our Sanctuary on Mondays at 4 PM for our weekly Alligator presentation and feeding! Come see the mighty Florida Alligator and learn all about why they are such an important keystone species, how they help the environment and much more!

Photos with Santa
2025-12-18 16:30 - 19:30 | Hilton West Palm Beach, 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
On Thursday, December 18, the public can enjoy a heartwarming evening filled with festive activities at Hilton West Palm Beach. From 4:30-7:30PM, meet Santa Claus and take home a printed keepsake. Sip hot cocoa and nibble on cookies while crafting holiday-themed creations at the craft station, then gather for interactive games at Jingle & Mingle to bring out the festive spirit. As the evening winds down, cozy up under the stars for an outdoor screening of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch at 7:00PM.
Please bring one unwrapped toy for our annual toy drive with West Palm Beach Police Department.
More Information
– Reservations encouraged.
– Standard valet parking rates apply. Additional parking available at the public garages across the street at CityPlace.
– Photos will be printed and also emailed to you for download. Please allow 3 days for photo processing.

Winter Lights & Bites
2025-12-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach, FL, 33405-3017, United States
The Cox Science Center and Aquarium is bringing back Winter Lights & Bites, a family holiday event that will light up your season!
Get ready to sing, dance, and shine during our new sing-along holiday light show, where holiday favorites come to life in dazzling color. Stroll through our glowing outdoor exhibits, enjoy hands-on science fun, and cozy up with s’mores under the stars. Plus, feast on bites from local food trucks and be wowed by our shows on our science trail and outdoor amphitheater.
– Musical entertainment featuring Elsa and the Palm Beach Symphony
– Take your holiday photos and meet the one and only, Santa!
– Variety of Winter Themed Crafts and Hands-on Activities
– Free Face Painting
– DIY S’mores Station
– Enjoy dazzling holiday lights throughout our Science Trail

Half price for Heroes
2025-12-27 | Cox Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail North, Weest Palm Beach, FL, 33405

Noon Year’s Eve - Ball Drop at Noon
2025-12-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale, 33312
Families can ring in 2026 with lively tunes, dance-offs, kid-friendly science experiments and party gear creation, sponsored by Joseph and Katie Masucci Charitable Fund with support from Xpress Entertainment. Guests can count down to the Museum’s iconic balloon drop at noon, then capture memories at the New Year’s gallery wall. Included with Museum admission. Free admission is available for first responders and up to four family members with valid ID presented at the Box Office.

Touch-A-Truck and Pet-A-Pup – Celebrate Real-Life Heroes!
2025-12-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale, 33312
Families can meet the first responders and service animals who protect our community. Kids can climb aboard emergency vehicles, connect with real-life heroes and enjoy amazing K-9 demonstrations. Included with Museum admission.
