Things to do in Palm Beach Gardens: November 2026

Last checked Nov. 5, 2026. Listings run from today to Dec. 17 and come from the City of Palm Beach Gardens special events and recreation news pages and from each organizer’s own page. For the coming weekend, see things to do this weekend; for shows and galleries, see arts and exhibitions.

November in Palm Beach Gardens opens with a free art festival at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens and “Toy Story 5” on the field at District Park. Next come the Veterans Salute on Nov. 11, the city’s Holiday Bazaar and Santa’s arrival at The Gardens Mall on Nov. 13. The city lights its tree Saturday, Dec. 5. Everything below is free unless we say otherwise, and every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Times can change; check the link before you go.

What this means for you

• After the flooding: city parks have reopened except Lake Catherine Sportsplex and PGA National Park, and some athletic fields are still too wet to use. The city posts field status on its daily weather closures page. Our flooding story has the latest.
• The GreenMarket runs every Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at City Hall.
• The biggest city night of the season is the tree lighting, Saturday, Dec. 5.
• City events: Recreation Department, 561-630-1100; City Hall, 561-799-4100.

November

• Pawliday Sip & Stroll, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, with Furry Friends Humane: dog-friendly vendors, adoptable dogs and photos with Santa. Event page.
• Films on the Field, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, District Park Field 10, 5101 117th Court North: “Toy Story 5” (PG). Free. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the city’s Joy Drive; Chick-fil-A sells food. Films on the Field page.
• Downtown Palm Beach Gardens Art Festival, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Green Space, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. Free admission. Howard Alan Events page.
• Floating Sound Bath, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 (gates 4:45 p.m.), PBG Aquatic Complex, 4420 Burns Road. Ages 14 and up. Floating tickets $60 for residents and $75 for nonresidents; deck tickets $50 and $63. Event page.
• “Orphans,” through Sunday, Nov. 8, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Production page.
• Veterans Salute Celebration, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Plaza Amphitheater, 10500 N. Military Trail. U.S. Army veteran Clint Lowe gives the keynote and the Palm Beach Gardens High School Chorus sings. Veterans Salute page; closures on our Veterans Day page.
• Gardens Harvest & Holiday Bazaar, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Burns Road Community Center, 4404 Burns Road. More than 70 local vendors; free admission. Bazaar page.
• Santa’s Arrival Parade, 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Grand Court, The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd., led by the Palm Beach Gardens High School Marching Band. Santa photos follow during mall hours from Nov. 14 to Dec. 24; reservations are encouraged and walk-ups welcome. Holiday Magic page.
• Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Burns Road Community Center. A parody of “The 39 Steps” with dinner; adults 18 and up, $75 for residents and $94 for nonresidents. City announcement.
• Academy of Dance performance, 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Nordstrom Court, The Gardens Mall. Holiday Magic page.
• Salvation Army Angel Tree, Nov. 20 to Dec. 20, lower level east wing, The Gardens Mall. Pick a paper angel and buy a gift for a Palm Beach County child. Holiday Magic page.
• Tot Time: Thankful Turkey, 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, for children 4 and under with a parent. $20 for residents, $25 for nonresidents; registration required. Tot Time page.
• Zoo Lights, Nov. 20 to Jan. 3, Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach. Timed tickets; some nights are for ages 21 and up. Zoo Lights page.
• Somerset Academy Avenir Turkey Trot, 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 12950 Avenir Drive: a 5K for $40, a 1-mile fun run at 8:30 a.m. for $30 and a kids’ 50-yard dash at 8:45 a.m. for $15. No parking at the school; park at Avenir Town Center. Race page.
• Run 4 the Pies, Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26, Constitution Park, 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta. The 4-mile race and Pumpkin 1-miler are sold out; the Li’l Pilgrim Dash for young children, at 7:15 a.m., is still open for $10. Race page.

Thanksgiving closures and trash pickup are on our Thanksgiving page, and store hours on our Black Friday and holiday shopping page.

December

• Santa’s Mailbox, Dec. 1-18, Burns Road Community Center lobby. Drop off a letter with a legible return address and Santa writes back; no stamp needed. Santa’s Mailbox page.
• Stories in the Park, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, Burns Road Playground, hosted by “Trixie, the Holiday Pixie.” Free. Stories in the Park page.
• “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” Dec. 1-13, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Jupiter: the Fats Waller musical. Show page.
• North Palm Beach Tree Lighting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, Veterans Memorial Park, 303 Anchorage Drive. Village page.
• Jupiter Tree Lighting, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Town Green, Jupiter Municipal Campus, 210 Military Trail. Town page.
• Films on the Field: “Elf” (PG), 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, District Park Field 10. Free, with a holiday cookie while supplies last. Films on the Field page.
• Maltz Jupiter Theatre Day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Grand Court, The Gardens Mall. Holiday Magic page.
• The Gardens Trailblazer 5K, Saturday, Dec. 5, District Park: the 2K starts at 3:30 p.m. and the 5K at 4:15 p.m. Race page.
• City Tree Lighting, 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, The Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Court North. A synthetic ice rink, inflatables and food trucks; the tree is lit at 5:45 p.m., with photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 6 to 7 p.m. Free. Tree Lighting page. More on our tree lighting page.
• Outdoor Movie Night, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, Green Space, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens. Event page.
• There’s Snow Place Like Jupiter, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Abacoa Community Park, 1501 Frederick Small Road, Jupiter: real snow and Santa. Free. Town page.
• Winter Wonderland, 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, splash pad, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens: crafts, face painting, photos with Santa and free carousel rides. Event page.
• Dance Theater of Florida holiday performance, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Grand Court, The Gardens Mall. Holiday Magic page.

The rest of the season is on our holiday lights and Christmas events page.

Regular events

Every Sunday: The Gardens GreenMarket

The GreenMarket is open each Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City Hall Municipal Campus, 10500 N. Military Trail, rain or shine, with produce, dairy, honey, baked goods, prepared food, flowers and crafts. Leave pets at home. The Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center booth near the stage offers free blood pressure checks every Sunday.

Children can post a letter to Santa at the GreenMarket tent on Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. The city says the schedule can change.

City art shows

GardensArt shows hang at four city buildings and are free to visit; the current shows and receptions are on our arts and exhibitions page.

More: parks and trails, getting around, road construction and closures, and the big annual events: ArtiGras and the Cognizant Classic.

Send us your event

Organizing something in Palm Beach Gardens? Email hello@palmbeachgardensnow.com with the date, time, venue, price and a photo. Listings are free, and they go on this page and in our events diary.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Palm Beach Gardens tree lighting in 2026?

Saturday, Dec. 5, at The Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Court North. The free event runs 4 to 8 p.m., and Santa arrives on a fire truck to light the tree at 5:45 p.m.

When is the Palm Beach Gardens GreenMarket open?

Every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City Hall Municipal Campus, 10500 N. Military Trail, rain or shine. The 2026-27 season opened Oct. 4.

What free events are in Palm Beach Gardens in November?

Films on the Field with “Toy Story 5” Nov. 6, the Downtown Palm Beach Gardens Art Festival Nov. 7-8, the Veterans Salute Nov. 11 and the Harvest & Holiday Bazaar Nov. 13-14, plus Santa’s arrival at The Gardens Mall at 6 p.m. Nov. 13.

When is the Gardens Harvest & Holiday Bazaar?

Friday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Burns Road Community Center, 4404 Burns Road. Admission is free, with more than 70 local vendors.