Every Sunday during the month of December, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, in Juno Beach, is hosting their reoccurring Hammock Hike. The Hammock Hike consists of an entirely outdoor excursion into the coastal hammock habitat near the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center.

The program will cover and discuss the importance of these coastal ecosystems, explain and identify plants and animals, and the hike will end with an incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean. The hike is led by one of the Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s experienced biologists.

All ages are welcome to attend the Hammock Hike. The event is an outdoor walking excursion and lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Hammock Hike Details:

When: Sunday mornings at 10 am

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For the tenth year, the City of West Palm Beach is bringing back a 700-ton sand tree, known as Sandi. The holiday season in West Palm Beach kicks off with the city’s annual tree lighting. However, this is no ordinary tree. "Sandi" is a massive, 700-ton tree made completely of sand. Sandi is decorated with thousands of lights and is one of the most mesmerizing sights for miles around.  It is the time when a team of sand sculptors and lighting technicians turn 700 tons of sand into the one-of-a-kind 35-foot holiday sculpture known as "Sandi" in downtown West Palm Beach.

It is free to visit Sandi and you will want to stay for much longer than it takes to snap a few photos. Visitors can play a glowing nine-hole mini-golf course on the West Palm…

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The City of Delray Beach presents their 100-foot Christmas Tree. It is one of the largest and most celebrated holiday displays in Palm Beach County and has been for the past 26 years! The humongous Christmas tree can be found at Old School Square, located at 51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach.

Welcome the holidays with festivities, delicious food, musical performances, crafts, and many more holiday surprises. Make sure to see this spectacular 100-foot Christmas tree. This beloved tradition dates back to 1993 in Delray Beach. Since then, it has become one of the largest and most celebrated holiday events in Palm Beach County.

When you think of massive Christmas trees, the last place you consider is South Florida. Thousands of people turn out…

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Join a German holiday tradition at the American German Club of the Palm Beaches located at 5111 Lantana Road in Lake Worth December 11 and 12, 2021. Share the holiday cheer and excitement of an authentic German outdoor Christmas market featuring Christmas Stollen, Strudel, Brats, Glühwein, Santa, and Christmas Carols. It is the perfect place for grown-ups and the little ones to get in the spirit of Christmas!

Experience the old-world charm of the holidays at the American German Club's Christkindlmarkt and create lasting memories while beginning new traditions with family and friends. Guests with enjoy old world traditional ambience and all types of delightful food and drinks. German delicacies such as bratwurst, schnitzel and more along with sweet…

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Take a step away from all the shopping, wrapping, baking, and decorating this weekend. Find a quiet place to decompress. Quiet Waters Park is a 430-acre Broward County Park located at 401 South Powerline Road in Deerfield Beach. Deerfield Beach is a city just south of the Palm Beach County line near Boca Raton. The city is named for the numerous deer that once roamed the area. 

Quiet Waters Park is known locally for its annual Renaissance Festival and Ski Rixen cable water-skiing system. Ski Rixen is one of 79 cable water-ski attractions in the world, and the only wakeboard and water ski resort in South Florida.  Its a great place to take visiting family and friends to enjoy an outside water adventure and really appreciate the South Florida winter…

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In Southern Broward County, located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, is Hollywood. Not the Hollywood, California “where dreams come true,” but in South Florida. In this town of Hollywood, they dream of sunny days and warm tropical nights. During the holiday season head to downtown Hollywood for some family friendly holiday fun. Visit Santa hanging out in his “beach house” and other jolly, playful fun and entertainment.

Hollywood has put on this event for the past 15 years, to celebrate “the wonder of Christmas with the community creating a holiday tradition.”  The special event will feature a variety of entertainers, plus photo opportunities with Santa Claus at his beach house (after 5:30 p.m.) Guests are welcome to bring portable seats and…

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The 27th Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade wound up in Jupiter last night. The premier event of the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County and gift to the community took place last night. The 2021 "Merry and Bright" Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade kicked off the holiday season. The annual boat parade has always been a huge community event and last did not fail Jupiter residents! The boats were brilliantly decorated and did not cease to amaze onlookers!

Judging was based on three main factors: lights, enthusiasm, and themed decor. The theme this year was "Merry and Bright." There were thousands of dollars worth of prizes to be given away to the top three boats in each category! In addition to prizes, the Best of Parade boat will take…

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Here in Southeast Florida, our pleasant weather continues to roll on in!  Looking for a fun time out on the water? You should consider heading out to one of our fantastic local sandbars!

Here are three favorites to consider:

The Jupiter/Tequesta Sandbar:

The Jupiter/Tequesta sandbar is located along the Loxahatchee River, a little north of the Jupiter Inlet and Intracoastal. On any given weekday or weekend throughout the year, the popular sandbar is certainly the place to be and hang out for the day. The sandbar boasts views of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and the eastern end of the sandbar is a great spot for snorkeling, especially during the summer months.

Stuart/Hutchinson Island:

The Stuart sandbar is located just inside the St.…

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On occasion, we all experience a little bit of the "ba humbugs" during the holiday season. 

Don't let it get you down. Turn that frown upside down.

Just remember, that if The Grinch can receive the Town of Jupiter's Cheermeister Award, you too can put a smile back on your face!

Holidays are not about gifts. Keep in mind that the holidays have a deeper significance.

 Smile and Happy Holidays!

 

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Experience a white holiday season in Palm Beach County during the nightly snowfall on the square with The Wishing Tree light show at The Square (formerly Rosemary Square) in downtown West Palm Beach through December 31st. The Square at the Wishing Tree will transform into a winter wonderland daily at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 pm.

The Wishing Tree, created by the San Francisco-based collective Symmetry Labs, is a unique site-specific installation that pushes the boundaries of art and technology. The Wishing Tree offers shade and resembles an ancient 26-foot-tall banyan, and by night, the monumental light sculpture reveals a spectacular visual experience. A total of 100,000 individually programmable, full-color-spectrum LEDs create the light embedded in…

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