Note: Dates and times may change. Please contact venues to confirm.
Food Drive at Cinépolis USA
Now through Dec. 4
Cinépolis USA Movie Theatre
3984 W Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Going to the movies? Help the community at the same time by donating non-perishable food items. Donors who bring two non-perishable items will receive a free popcorn. Donations will go to Feeding South Florida and Agape Food Bank. Call 954-571-2445.
Light Up Downtown Boca Celebration
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Mizner Park Amphitheatre
590 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Boca’s annual tree lighting and outdoor celebration includes snow mountain, entertainment, carnival rides, carolers, childrens crafts and more.
Santa’s Arrival Snow Party
Friday, Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pompano Citi Centre
1955 N. Federal Hwy.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Hourly snowfall. Free pictures with Santa (bring your own camera). Family fun includes Elfie Selfie dress-up station, face painter, Write Letters to Santa, DJ, arts and crafts. Raffle giveaway for Breakfast with Santa. Visit www.PompanoCityCentre.com.
6th Annual Light up MLK
plus Gospel Concert
Saturday, Nov. 28, 5 to 8 pm.
Annie Adderly Gillis Park
601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Free. Emcee Rodney Baltimore. Tree lighting at 7 p.m. Following the festivities, The Ali Cultural Arts Center at 353 Hammondville Rd. will host a concert by critically acclaimed Gospel singer, Giel. Concert: $10 per person. Call 954-786-7824 or visit www.aliarts.org.
Backyard Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale
Sunday, Nov. 29, 1 to 4 p.m.
Historic Butler House
380 E. Hillsboro Blvd,
Deerfield Beach FL 33441
Sundays at the Butler House features holiday arts and crafts – be a buyer or a seller under the Big Banyan Tree this week. Florida Highwayman painter R.L. Lewis Jr. will display his art and sign copies of his new book. Music, gift drawing, food and good times. Call 561-299-8684.
Women in Distress Toy Drive
• Dec. 1 to 4; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Dec. 7 to 11: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Dec. 14 to 18: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Jim and Jan Moran Family Center
4700 NW 3 Ave.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
Donate new, unwrapped toys for babies and children, gifts for teens, and gifts for moms and dads that kids can select from to give their parents. Gift cards and wrapping paper also needed. Visit www.womenindistress.org or call Eileen Trower at 954-760-9800 ext. 1246.
14th Annual Lighthouse A’Glow
Wednesday Dec. 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Frank McDonough Park
3500 NE 27 Ave.
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Free. Spend an enchanted evening with family and friends. Come out to meet Santa, enjoy some holiday refreshments and caroling.
Jungle Queen cruise for seniors
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Departs from Highlands Community Center
511 NE 44 St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Age 55 and over. Bus ride to the Jungle Queen for a 90-minute cruise along the historic New River viewing spectacular homes and yachts. Includes lunch at Golden Corral following the tour. $20 per person. Register at any community center or www.deerfield-beach.com/registration.
Yuletide Parade and Celebration
Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m.
City of Pompano Beach
2400 E. Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Parade route starts at Riverside Drive and heads west on Atlantic Blvd. to McNab Park. Dazzling floats, marching bands, dancers, fire clowns, amazing entertainment, and Santa Claus himself! Events in the park include tree lighting, fireworks, children’s activities, entertainment and more. Call 954-786-4111.
Save the Date:
• Ocean Way Holiday Celebration
Dec. 5, 5 to 9 p.m.
Deerfield Beach Pier
Snow showers, Activities for kids, photos with Santa, holiday treats, vendors, and more.
• Santa’s Switchboard
Wednesday, Dec. 9 and Thursday Dec. 10
Free. Jolly Old St. Nick will be making personal phone calls to children in Pompano Beach between 4 and 7 p.m. Santa speaks English, Spanish and Creole! Sign up in advance at www.pompanobeachfl.gov under “Events”, or visit the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center at 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano, Beach, FL, 33060, to fill out a form.
