Mindfulness and Meditation for children
2025-12-28 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Herbs & Earth, 423 Northwood Rd., West Palm Beach, 33407
Kids’ Meditation Class. Sundays at 11:00 AM
A playful, powerful reset for children of all ages, starting at 5 years old. We breathe, move, and imagine to strengthen intuition, focus, and self-confidence. Zero “sit still” pressure. This is YOUR time to connect with your inner guidance and learn about yourself.
Parents welcome!

Live Alligator Petting
2025-12-28 14:00 - 14:30 | Cox Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail North, Weest Palm Beach, FL, 33405
Live Alligator Petting
Friday – Sunday Only at 2:00pm

ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival at Mounts Botanical Garden
2025-12-28 17:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-31 17:30 - 22:30, 2026-01-01 17:30 - 22:30 | 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

Nightly Snowfall at CityPlace
2025-12-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-31 18:30 - 20:30 | CityPlace, 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
Yes, it’s real. Yes, it’s magical. Take in the real magic of the holiday season with snowfall each evening at CityPlace beginning Saturday, November 8th, through the end of the year.

November 8-December 31, 2025
Nightly (weather permitting)
6:30, 7:30, & 8:30pm

ZenHippo Holiday Keepsake Art
2025-12-29 09:30 - 10:30
The first year is filled with magical moments — and the holidays make them even more special! In this joyful class, children will make salt dough handprint ornaments and celebrate the winter season with art.
December 15th, 22nd, 29th 9:30 AM
485 Seventh Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

Toddler Storytime
2025-12-29 10:30 - 11:00 | North Palm Beach Library, 501 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL, 33408
Toddler Storytimes (Ages 3 – 5): Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for Toddler Storytime! No sign up required and recommended for ages 3 to 5 years. Our storytimes are filled with bubbles, songs, stories, and crafts or activities.

Touch Tank Demonstrations
2025-12-29 10:45 - 11:00, 2025-12-30 10:45 - 11:00, 2025-12-31 10:45 - 11:00, 2026-01-01 10:45 - 11:00 | Cox Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail North, Weest Palm Beach, FL, 33405
Touch Tank Demonstrations
Daily demonstrations at 10:45am

ZenHippo Let's Build Snowmen
2025-12-29 11:00 - 12:00
Let it snow! Children will sing cheerful winter songs, enjoy hands-on sensory play, and build their very own snowman! We’ll wrap up our chilly adventure with a cozy winter story time, perfect for sparking imaginations and warming little hearts.
December 15th, 22nd, 29th 11:00 AM
485 Seventh Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

Swamp Serving Alligator Feeding
2025-12-29 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!

Fit4Mom Stroller Strides
2025-12-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Alton Town Center, 5320 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 AM at Alton Town Center as the FIT4MOM Stroller Strides workouts continue. For more information visit FIT4MOM Palm Beach/Jupiter.
Get ready to sweat, then stick around and enjoy Everything Alton Town Center including shopping, dining, health & wellness.

ZenHippo Pine Cone Art
2025-12-30 09:30 - 10:30
In this playful, hands-on class, toddlers are invited to explore the natural world through the magic of pine cones! Little artists will discover different shapes, textures, and scents as they handle real pine cones, then bring them to life with washable paints and other toddler-friendly craft materials.
December 23rd & 30th 9:30 AM
485 Seventh Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

ZenHippo Holiday Music Together
2025-12-30 11:00 - 12:00
It’s time to jingle and jam! In this festive session of Music Together, families will sing, dance, and connect while enjoying a rich variety of holiday and winter-themed songs. Backed by decades of research, the Music Together curriculum nurtures your child’s natural musicality in a playful, inclusive environment.
December 16th & 23rd & 30th 11:00 AM
485 Seventh Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

ZenHippo Herbal Intentions
2025-12-30 15:00 - 16:00
Step into the new year with a little plant magic and peaceful energy. Guided by Miss Kara — therapist, herbalist, and founder of Suna Body Care — the group will participate in movement and breathing exercises. Then we’ll mix our own herbal tea, craft nature treasures, and create a soothing body scrub to take home — a reminder of the magic that lives in you and the earth around us.
December 30th 3:00 PM
485 Seventh Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

Tiny Tales Storytime
2025-12-31 10:00 - 10:30 | Busch Wildlife, 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter, FL, 33478
Join us for Toddler Storytime in our Educational Amphitheater, every Wednesday at 10 a.m. A great family-friendly program where little ones of all ages can learn about wildlife! Listen to stories about gators and panthers, and see some of our animal ambassadors up close.

Daytime Playtime
2025-12-31 10:00 - 14:00 | CityPlace, 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
The mamas spoke up, and we listened!
Join us weekly for a casual play date on the lawn featuring water tables, hula hoops, lawn games and more. Bring your towels for post-splashing in Water Pavilion West Palm and pack your lawn blankets for shady enjoyment! Ideal for little ones 5 and under, and all ages welcome.
Please note: no diapers in fountain please; if changing needs to occur, please use public restrooms.

CityPlace

Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10AM-2PM

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.

ZenHippo Noon Years Eve
2025-12-31 12:00 - 13:00
Discover the joy of movement and music as we celebrate the New Year! We’ll welcome 2026 with a variety of high energy movement, instruments, props and games. Get ready to build coordination, rhythm and confidence.
December 31st 11:00 AM
485 Seventh Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

THE COUNTDOWN MIAMI at Bayfront 2026
2025-12-31 17:00 | Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 33132
Miami is getting a brand new New Year’s Eve tradition and it is going to be major. THE COUNTDOWN MIAMI is taking over Bayfront Park with a free, family-friendly bash on the water filled with superstar performances, big Miami energy, and a fireworks show that lights up all of Biscayne Bay. Doors open at 5 p.m., so come early and stay late.
This inaugural event’s incredible guest experience includes:
Live performances by Marshmello, Flo Rida, Nicky Jam, Gente De Zona, and Tono Rosario
A breathtaking fireworks show over the bay
Multiple bars and food stations offering signature cocktails, champagne, festival bites, and a variety of local and international cuisines
VIP Open Bar Upgrades offering a premier, immersive experience
And MORE!
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP for complimentary access to the event. Tickets for the VIP experience will also be available for purchase on the site starting Dec. 3 at 1 p.m.

Sandi's New Year's Eve with Ferris & Fireworks FREE
2025-12-31 20:00 - 23:59 | Downtown West Palm Beach — Waterfront Commons / The Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, 33401
FREE! Wednesday, December 31, 8:00 p.m.-Midnight
The Great Lawn
100 N. Clematis Street
From 8 p.m. to midnight, the Great Lawn will transform into a rocking New Year’s Eve celebration! On The Roxx will play some of your favorite music from the ’60s, ’70, ’80s and today, followed by DJ Reflex spinning top hits. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. At midnight, the City, in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority, will ignite a short but explosive grand finale-style fireworks display over the Intracoastal Waterway.

Crafts for Kids
2026-01-01 15:00 - 15:30 | North Palm Beach Library, 501 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL, 33408
Crafts for Kids (Up to Age 7)
Every Thursday / 3:00 p.m.

Join us for weekly crafts at the library! We offer a new craft every week, we recommended these crafts for up to age seven.
