Cocktails with Santa
Thursday, Dec. 8, 6 to 8 p.m.
Butler House
380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
This is the night for adults to have some good cheer for a great cause. Help out the Historical Society and mingle with your neighbors. Cost: $10 donation. For more information, email elilly707@aol.com or call 954-429-0378.
Snow Day
Saturday, Dec. 10, 2 to 6 p.m.
Oveta McKeithen Rec. Complex
445 SW 2 St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Day full of activities and rides for all ages, arts and crafts, entertainment, a fun visit from Santa and snow. Photo opportunities will be available. Free Event. For more information, call 954-480-4429.
Scuba Santa
Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Deerfield Beach Aquatic Center
501 SE 6 Ave.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Have your pictures taken underwater with Santa. Must be able to swim and hold your breath for at least 5 seconds. Fee: $5 per picture. For more information, call 954-480-4429.
Pompano Beach Boat Parade
Sunday, Dec. 11, 6 to 8 p.m.
Participating vessels are decked out for the holidays. The parade begins at Lake Santa Barbara and cruises the Intracostal Waterway to Hillsboro Blvd. bridge. See more, Pg. 8.
Christmas Light Tours
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6 to 9 p.m.
Oveta McKeithen Rec. Complex
445 SW 2 St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Cruise through Tradewinds Park Christmas light exhibit and tour local neighborhoods. Adults $5/Children 12 & under, $2. For more information, call 954-480-4429.
Holiday Heritage Party
Thursday, Dec. 15, 6 to 9 p.m.
Sample-McDougald House
450 NE 10 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Open House tours feature 12 historically decorated trees and 30+ unique quilts on display. Beer/wine bar and appetizers. Special choir presentation as La Bri serenades with Christmas Carols in the courtyard. Also, Santa arrival by firetruck! Ticket price is $35. Tickets may be reserved on line at www.SampleMcDougaldhouse.com or call 954-691-5686 for additional information. Also 100th Anniversary Christmas Ornaments are on sale all month. Designer artist Pat Anderson will visit, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 5:30-8 p.m. to sign and/or personalize this year’s hand-painted ornaments. $5 admission.
Winter Frost Festival
Saturday, Dec. 17, 3 to 5 p.m.
Highlands Community Center
411 NE 44 St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
Enjoy food, hot chocolate, arts and crafts, and games. For additional information, call 954-429-1847.
Winter Wonderland
Saturday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to noon
Villages of Hillsboro Park
4111 NW 6 St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Slide down two giant snow hills, ride on horse-drawn hayrides, enjoy refreshments and holiday treats, see a giant snow globe and get a visit from Santa. Free event. For more information, call 954-480-4429.
Holiday Ice Cream Social with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Johnny Tigner Community Center
445 SW 2 St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Make your own ice-cream sundae, win prizes by singing your favorite Christmas songs, create arts & craft projects and meet Santa. Free event. For more information, call 954-480-4429.
Worth the Drive: Bethlehem Revisited
Dec. 9 to 13, evenings
First Church Coral Springs
8650 W. Sample Rd.
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Re-creation of Bethelehm including shops, Roman soldiers and manger scene. For times or information, visit www.firstchurchcoralsprings.org or call, 954-752-0333.
