December Events In Boca Raton | Holiday Events In Boca

Boca Raton can't claim to fit the traditional holiday vibe: peppermint candies, snow-swept meadows and towering coniferous forests. However, what our city lacks in North Pole energy, we make up for in every which way. It's days like these that the weather politely reminds us of the many reasons people move to Boca Raton. Learn more about the upcoming December events as we turn our calendar and ready ourselves for a riveting holiday season!

PALM BEACH VEGFEST

• Saturday, December 4th. 11 AM - 5 PM
• Mizner Park Ampitheater - 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 

The Palm Beach Vegfest saw its nascent stages take place further north in Palm Beach proper, with today's iteration perfectly suited for the vaunted Mizner Park Ampitheater space. The VegFest is part trade show, part food festival, with vegan food trucks, product presentations, and even live games and performances. Far from exclusionary, the founders of the event encourage all to attend, especially non-vegans. The exposure means the world to these small, cruelty free businesses, and the event if FREE to attend!

FAU Holiday Celebration

• Sunday, December 5th 3 PM - 5 PM
• FAU - 777 Glades Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33431

The FAU Holiday Celebration is a showcase of some of the premier talent fostered at Florida Atlantic University's arts program. It celebrates music and holiday traditions from around the world in a global showing, reflective of the diverse and growing population seeking their degrees at FAU. Visitors are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy in support of the SCF Toy Drive, a joint effort between Boca Raton's emergency and law enforcement services. For a little giving, and a lot of bright lights and beautiful song - support our local students at the FAU Holiday Celebration!

Christmas On the Hill - Outdoor Christmas Concert

• Sunday, December 5th. Starting at 5:15 PM, Concert at 6:00 PM
• Church On The Hill - 251 SW 4th Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33432

The Church on the Hill puts a wonderful family friendly event on each year as part of Boca Raton's preamble to Christmas. While the subsequent weekend is a late night movie event, the earlier starting December 5th Christmas concert is replete with festive activities, food trucks, a candy cane hunt, and much more. Bring a lawn chair and kick back while the kids play freely, then gather for a delightful concert to truly usher in the holiday season!

NOVA SINGERS HOLIDAY CONCERT

• Sunday, December 5th. 4 PM
• St. Paul Lutheran Church - 701 W Palmetto Park Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33486

The Nova Singers are community ensemble under the tutelage of Nova Southeastern University, featuring 140 members spanning NSU undergrads to senior locals. This mixed, diverse chorus has wowed parishioners and classical aficianado for well over 4 decades, continuing to build their legacy of immense success with performances that have spanned Carnegie Hall in NYC to St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. The Nova Singers take their annual holiday special on tour through the county, with a special Boca Raton destination taking place at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, not far from our either of our Boca Raton offices.

The Boca Raton Holiday Parade

• Wednesday, December 8th 2021 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
• US1/Federal Highway (between SE 5th & Mizner Park Ampitheater)

This is it. The big kahuna. The largest December event in Boca Raton. The exciting event to be held at the aforementioned Biergarten is only one way to enjoy this sprawling, 50+ float paradae. The parade travels northward on Federal Highway (US1), beginning at SE 5th st. and ending at the Mizner Park Ampitheater. The parade will feature song, dance, decorative floats, and more. This year's theme: What Are You Streaming? Is a take on our most modern television pastime. Be sure to check for parking and traffic details, as this is sure to congest the area whether you're attending or not, and get there early for the best view on the block!

BOCA RATON HOLIDAY PARADE AT THE BIERGARTEN

• Wednesday, December 8th. 6:30 PM
• Biergarten Boca Raton - 309 Via de Palmas #90. Boca Raton, FL 33432

Introducing a holiday event held at a restaurant renowned for hearty foods and adult beverages is sure to capture our attention! As Realtors, we're no stranger to taking the edge off in Mizner Park with a nice cocktail to end our day. This (clearly) German themed restraurant is sure to put on one of the best bangers (that was a sausage pun, for the record) to line a the holiday parade. Be sure to reserve early and get the best seats on the route! 

GHALEB HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH SOPRANO NATHALIE AVILA

• Wednesday, December 22nd 6 PM - 10 PM
• Pavilion Grille - 301 Yamato Rd. #1201 Boca Raton, FL 33431

Much like football and potato chips just seems to enhance one another, there's little else that could suit our fancy than dinner and a show. In this case, the linebackers and canned beer make way for a scintillating three course dinner & show at the Pavilion Grille. At a quite affordable $70 per person, enjoy a delectable complement of fine foods and a display of world class music, featuring Soprano Nathalie Avila and the rich, soothing sounds of classical Flamenco guitar.