November 2026 in Broward and Palm Beach: Holiday Lights, Tree Lightings, Turkey Trots and Festivals

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Holiday lights and tree lightings

Fort Lauderdale's "Light Up" nights (free)

The city kicks off the season with three free neighborhood lightings, all 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with the lighting at 6:30 p.m.:

• Light Up Lauderdale: Thursday, Nov. 5, Esplanade Park on the Riverwalk.
• Light Up the Galt: Thursday, Nov. 12, North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes at NE 33rd Ave. and NE 33rd St.
• Light Up the Beach: Thursday, Nov. 19, Las Olas Oceanside Park.

Boca Raton Holiday Tree Lighting (free)

Saturday, Nov. 21, 6 to 10 p.m. at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, with the tree lit at 7:30 p.m. The Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival is the same night a few blocks away at Sanborn Square, so leave extra time to park.

Holiday Fantasy of Lights, Coconut Creek

The 32nd season of the drive-through light show at Tradewinds Park opens Saturday, Nov. 21 and runs nightly 6 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 2, 2027. It is about 3 miles of animated displays, and part of the proceeds supports Gilda's Club South Florida. Tickets are sold per vehicle on the official site. The weekends right after Thanksgiving are the busiest, so a weeknight usually means a shorter line.

West Palm Beach: real ice and nightly snow

• Winter Wonderland at The Ben: South Florida's outdoor real-ice rink runs Nov. 1 through Jan. 3, open daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., on the waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach. Skating is the only ticketed part. The Winter Tree Forest and holiday market are free to walk through. Check The Ben's events site for skating prices and times.
• CityPlace Holiday Kickoff: Saturday, Nov. 14, 5 to 9 p.m., with the season's first snowfall. After that, the free snowfall and light show runs nightly through Dec. 31 at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Santa's Workshop is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 14 through Dec. 24.

Festivals and food

Downtown Day of the Dead, Fort Lauderdale (free)

Saturday, Nov. 7 at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St.

• Festival: 3 to 8 p.m. Mexican food along the Riverwalk, a mariachi band and face painting for kids and adults.
• Costume Stroll: starts at 6 p.m. at SW 2nd St. and the Riverwalk. Catrina costumes are encouraged.
• After-party: Revolution Live on SW 3rd Ave., 5 to 11 p.m.

Admission is free. Registering on Eventbrite is optional.

Galbani Feast of Little Italy, Jupiter

Friday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 8 at Abacoa Town Center. It is the festival's 25th year. Check feastoflittleitaly.com for hours and details before you go. It is a drive from most of Broward, but it is one of the biggest food festivals in Palm Beach County.

Riverwalk International Food Festival, Fort Lauderdale

Saturday, Nov. 14, noon to 4 p.m. at Esplanade Park. It is the sixth year. Entry is free and food vendors offer $5 items. A separate VIP tasting for guests 21 and older is sold in advance while it lasts.

Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival

Saturday, Nov. 21, 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Sanborn Square Park, 72 N. Federal Highway. It is the 13th year. Expect tasting "villages" (Italian, American, Mediterranean, Asia Pacific, Spanish, sweets, spirits, craft beer, wine and cheese), a chef competition where guests vote for their favorite dish, and a shopping bazaar. Tickets are sold through the festival's website.

Veterans Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11)

Red, White & Boca: A Veterans Day Celebration is free at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, 4 to 7 p.m. It includes a veterans marketplace with veteran-owned businesses, a classic car show, food vendors, live music, and the Presentation of Colors and National Anthem at 4:45 p.m. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Boca Helping Hands food drive. Most cities in both counties hold their own Veterans Day ceremony that morning. Check your city's website for the time and location. Veterans Day is a federal holiday, so check bank and government office hours too.

Thanksgiving week

Turkey trots

• Delray Beach Turkey Trot (40th year): Saturday, Nov. 21, the weekend before Thanksgiving. The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. at Anchor Park, 340 S. Ocean Blvd. Race-day registration and packet pickup open at 6:30 a.m.
• Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot (15th year): Thursday, Nov. 26. The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. at Las Olas Oceanside Park and runs along A1A. Organizers list packet pickup Nov. 23 to 25 at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. Registration was $55 through Oct. 26 and goes up after that, so check the current price at turkeytrotftl.com.
• Tamarac Turkey Trot (46th year): Thursday, Nov. 26. The USATF-certified 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. at Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Ave. Registration is $30 through Oct. 30, $35 from Oct. 31 to Nov. 17 and $40 from Nov. 18 to 25.
• Levis JCC Turkey Trot (18th year), west Boca Raton: Thursday, Nov. 26 at South County Regional Park, 12551 Glades Road. The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. and the Youth 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. 5K registration for ages 11 and up is $40 through Nov. 15, $45 from Nov. 16 to 25 and $50 on race day. Ages 10 and under are $30, $35 and $40. The Youth Mile is $20 through Nov. 15 and $30 after.
• Run 4 the Pies, Tequesta: Thursday, Nov. 26 at Constitution Park, 399 Seabrook Road. Kids' runs at 7:15 a.m. and the 4-miler at 8 a.m.
• Town of Palm Beach United Way Turkey Trot: Bradley Park. The 5K and its waitlist are sold out this year.

Thanksgiving weekend shows

• Legends Live Tribute Festival: Friday, Nov. 27 at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in South County Regional Park, west Boca Raton. Gates open at 2:30 p.m. and music runs until 11 p.m. Tributes to Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine, Billy Joel, Steely Dan and Journey (headliner). Kids 4 and under free, ages 5 to 17 $10, general admission $39 in advance ($45 at the gate), VIP $55 in advance ($65 at the gate).
• Cirque Dreams Holidaze: Nov. 27 to 29 in the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. Showtimes and tickets are on the Broward Center website.

Farmers markets opening in November

• Parkland Farmers' Market opens Sunday, Nov. 1 and runs the first and third Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Green Market Pompano Beach opens Saturday, Nov. 14 and runs the second and fourth Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Coconut Creek Hometown Market has dates on Nov. 7 and Nov. 21.

Every other market and schedule is in our Farmers Market Season guide.

Good to know this month

• Clocks fall back: Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1.
• Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Here is what every question on your ballot does.
• King tides: November high-tide windows include Nov. 5 to 11 and Nov. 22 to 28, depending on your city. Our King Tides guide has every city's dates.
• Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26. Our Kids Eat Free guide is handy for the days the kids are home.
• Hurricane season officially ends Monday, Nov. 30. Our Hurricane Season Prep Guide is worth saving for next year.

Coming up in December

• Tuesday, Dec. 1: Delray Beach lights its 100-foot Christmas tree at Old School Square, 6 to 9 p.m. (tree lit at 7 p.m.).
• Thursday, Dec. 3: West Palm Beach lights Sandi, its holiday sand tree, at Waterfront Commons, 6 to 10 p.m. (free). Fort Lauderdale's Light Up Sistrunk is the same night.
• Friday, Dec. 4: Menorah Lighting Celebration at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 5: Coral Springs Light Up the Lawn at City Hall, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. (free).
• Saturday, Dec. 12: Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade on the Intracoastal, starting at 6 p.m.

We will cover all of December's events in our next guide.

Sources and Last Checked

Last checked October 21, 2026. Dates and prices can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.

Broward County sources

• City of Fort Lauderdale, Light Up the Holidays
• Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Downtown Day of the Dead
• Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Riverwalk International Food Festival
• Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Cirque Dreams Holidaze listing
• Holiday Fantasy of Lights
• Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot registration
• Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot coverage
• Tamarac Turkey Trot registration
• City of Coral Springs, Light Up the Lawn
• Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

Palm Beach County sources

• City of Boca Raton, Holiday Tree Lighting
• City of Boca Raton, Red, White & Boca
• Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival
• Legends Live Tribute Festival
• Levis JCC Turkey Trot registration
• Delray Beach Turkey Trot
• Run 4 the Pies
• Palm Beach United Way Turkey Trot
• Discover The Palm Beaches, Winter Wonderland at The Ben
• CityPlace holidays
• Discover The Palm Beaches, November roundup (Feast of Little Italy)
• Downtown Delray Beach, 100 ft Christmas Tree
• City of West Palm Beach, Holiday in Paradise Tree Lighting