Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Palm Beach Gardens for 2026, and here is what he found: 2 family events. They are Holiday Magic at The Gardens Mall (from November 13) and Breakfast with Santa Pajama Party at Williams Sonoma (December 6). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Florida Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Palm Beach Gardens
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Palm Beach Gardens
- Meet Santa: Holiday Magic at The Gardens Mall (from November 13) and Breakfast with Santa Pajama Party at Williams Sonoma (December 6)
- Parades and tree lightings: Holiday Magic at The Gardens Mall (from November 13)
- Season: November 13 (Holiday Magic at The Gardens Mall) to December 24 (Holiday Magic at The Gardens Mall)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Holiday Magic at The Gardens Mall
- When: Friday, November 13, 2026 to Thursday, December 24, 2026 (Santa's Arrival Parade Friday, November 13 at 6:00 pm; Santa photos during mall hours November 14 to December 24; performances on select dates)
- Where: The Gardens Mall, Grand Court, 3101 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page; Santa photo pricing not shown
- Ages: All ages
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The Gardens Mall opens its season with Santa's Arrival Parade, in which the Palm Beach Gardens High School marching band and a cast of holiday characters escort Santa to his throne in the Grand Court. After that he sits for keepsake photos in his Enchanted Garden on the lower level. The weeks that follow bring dance and music performances by local schools and studios, Nutcracker stilt walkers on weekend afternoons and a Salvation Army Angel Tree.
The parade is Friday, November 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm. Santa photos run during mall hours from November 14 through December 24, with reservations encouraged and walk-ups welcome. Performances include the Dance Theater of Florida on December 13 at 2:00 pm, the North Palm Youth Symphony on December 18 at 5:30 pm and Paris Ballet's Nutcracker on December 19 at 2:00 and 4:00 pm, and the page lists no prices.
Parent tip: Reserve a Santa photo time online rather than counting on a walk-up spot, especially on weekends. Saturday and Sunday afternoons are when the Nutcracker stilt walkers are in the Grand Court, so a weekend visit lets children see both.
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- The Gardens Mall, Grand Court, 3101 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (opens in maps)
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa Pajama Party at Williams Sonoma
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 9 am (Check-in at 8:45 am)
- Where: Williams Sonoma at The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $35 per person, registration by phone
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Williams Sonoma hosts a pajama party morning with Santa at its Gardens Mall store. The program includes bingo, raffles, holiday crafts and a hot chocolate bar. Every dollar from the event goes to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
It takes place Sunday, December 6, 2026, with check-in at 8:45 am and a 9:00 am start. The cost is $35 per person, and registration is by phone at (561) 799-2425. The page gives no end time and no age range.
Parent tip: The price is charged per person, adults included, so count the whole family when you call to register. Check-in is 15 minutes before the 9:00 am start, and children are invited to come in pajamas.
- Host
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- Address
- Williams Sonoma at The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (opens in maps)
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When each Palm Beach Gardens Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Holiday Magic at The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens on November 13; the last runs to December 24. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Holiday Magic at The Gardens MallPalm Beach Gardens · Nov 13 to Dec 24
- Breakfast with Santa Pajama Party at Williams SonomaPalm Beach Gardens · Dec 6
Looking further afield? Our Florida Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Wellington, FL and Boynton Beach. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Palm Beach Gardens
At the 1960 census, Palm Beach Gardens officially had a population of one: 71-year-old Charles Cooper. The city that insurance magnate John D. MacArthur planned around him now has more than 59,000 residents, and its Christmas season centers on The Gardens Mall on PGA Boulevard, where Santa arrives behind the high school marching band.
How Palm Beach Gardens celebrates
Christmas for families in Palm Beach Gardens gathers at The Gardens Mall on PGA Boulevard, the city's main retail stretch. The mall's Holiday Magic season opens with Santa's Arrival Parade on Friday, November 13, 2026, when the Palm Beach Gardens High School marching band leads Santa to his throne in the Grand Court. Santa then poses for photos in his Enchanted Garden through December 24. Local groups such as the Dance Theater of Florida, the North Palm Youth Symphony and Paris Ballet perform in the mall's courts, the Palm Beach Music Teachers Association presents MUSICTHON, and a Salvation Army Angel Tree collects gifts. Williams Sonoma adds a Breakfast with Santa Pajama Party on December 6 that benefits St. Jude.
Fun facts about Christmas in Palm Beach Gardens
John D. MacArthur announced his plans for the city in 1959 and chose the name Palm Beach Gardens after his first choice, Palm Beach City, was turned down by the Florida Legislature because it was too similar to the name of nearby Palm Beach. The city was incorporated that year as a paper town, and the 1960 census recorded a single resident. In 1961 MacArthur moved an 80-year-old banyan tree, 60 feet high and about 75 tons, to mark the city's entrance, and the banyans still appear on the city shield. The Gardens Mall opened in 1988 as Florida's largest mall at the time, and the 2020 census counted 59,182 residents.
Traditions today
- Santa's Arrival Parade: The Palm Beach Gardens High School marching band and a cast of characters lead Santa to his throne in the Grand Court of The Gardens Mall.
- Photos in Santa's Enchanted Garden: Santa sits for keepsake photos on the Lower Level Grand Court during mall hours from mid November through December 24.
- Holiday performances in the mall courts: Local dance schools, a youth symphony and Paris Ballet's Nutcracker fill the Grand Court and Nordstrom Court on select dates.
- Nutcracker stilt walkers: Stilt walkers dressed as nutcrackers appear in the Grand Court on Saturday and Sunday afternoons through Christmas Eve.
- Salvation Army Angel Tree: Shoppers pick a paper angel listing the name and needs of a Palm Beach County child and bring back a gift.
- Breakfast with Santa Pajama Party: Williams Sonoma hosts a pajama morning with Santa, bingo, crafts and a hot chocolate bar, with proceeds going to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
A fact for kids
In 1960 only one person officially lived in Palm Beach Gardens. A year later, the city's founder moved a giant banyan tree that weighed about 75 tons, and on its way across the railroad tracks it knocked out telephone and telegraph lines.
Questions about Christmas in Palm Beach Gardens
When was Palm Beach Gardens founded?
In 1959, landowner and insurance magnate John D. MacArthur announced plans to develop 4,000 acres and build homes for 55,000 people. The city was incorporated that same year as a paper town, meaning it existed only on paper, and rapid development followed into the 1960s.
How did Palm Beach Gardens get its name?
MacArthur's first choice was Palm Beach City, but the Florida Legislature denied it because the name was too similar to nearby Palm Beach. Since he planned to build a garden city, he altered the name slightly and chose Palm Beach Gardens.
Is it true that only one person lived in Palm Beach Gardens?
Yes. The 1960 census recorded that the city officially had a population of one inhabitant, 71-year-old Charles Cooper, who lived in a shack without running water or electricity. By 1970 the city's population was approaching 7,000, and the 2020 census counted 59,182.
What is the story of the banyan trees?
In 1961 MacArthur bought an 80-year-old banyan in nearby Lake Park that was going to be cut down and moved it to mark the city's entrance. A second banyan followed the next year. Both still stand at the center of MacArthur Boulevard and are featured on the city shield.
Was there a railroad in early Palm Beach Gardens?
Yes. By the early 1900s one of the settled areas was Prairie Siding, a railroad station and timber mill at what is now the intersection of RCA Boulevard and Alternate A1A. The first banyan tree was later hauled across the Florida East Coast Railway on its way to the city.
How old is The Gardens Mall?
The mall opened in 1988 as the Gardens of the Palm Beaches, a name later shortened to The Gardens Mall. It was then Florida's largest mall, with 150 stores, and its opening set off a new wave of development in the city.
What happens at Christmas in Palm Beach Gardens?
The Gardens Mall runs its Holiday Magic season from November 13, 2026, starting with Santa's Arrival Parade at 6:00 pm. Santa photos continue through December 24, with school and dance performances, Nutcracker stilt walkers on weekend afternoons, and a Breakfast with Santa Pajama Party at Williams Sonoma on December 6.
Where do the Christmas events take place?
They are at The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd. Santa's throne and photos are on the Lower Level Grand Court, performances are split between the Grand Court and the Nordstrom Court, and the Angel Tree stands on the lower level east wing. The breakfast is hosted by Williams Sonoma.
Who organizes the Christmas events?
The Gardens Mall publishes the Holiday Magic schedule. The performers include the Academy of Dance, Char-Mar School, Dance Theater of Florida, North Palm Youth Symphony and Paris Ballet. The Palm Beach Music Teachers Association provides MUSICTHON, and Williams Sonoma runs the Breakfast with Santa Pajama Party.
Which Palm Beach Gardens Christmas events are free?
The mall's page lists no admission charge for the parade, the performances or the stilt walkers, and it calls MUSICTHON on December 12, 2026 open to the public. It does not show the price of Santa photos. The Williams Sonoma breakfast is $35 per person, with proceeds supporting St. Jude.
Sources
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Wikipedia
- Holiday Magic at The Gardens Mall, The Gardens Mall
- Williams Sonoma | Breakfast with Santa Pajama Party, The Gardens Mall
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Palm Beach Gardens Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Palm Beach Gardens to start with?
Begin with Santa's Arrival Parade at The Gardens Mall on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm, when the Palm Beach Gardens High School marching band leads Santa to the Grand Court. Santa photos follow from November 14 through December 24, and Williams Sonoma holds a Breakfast with Santa Pajama Party on Sunday, December 6.
Are there free Christmas activities in Palm Beach Gardens?
The Gardens Mall page lists no admission price for Santa's Arrival Parade on November 13, 2026, the holiday performances or the weekend stilt walkers, and it describes MUSICTHON on December 12 as open to the public. The page does not show Santa photo prices. The Williams Sonoma breakfast costs $35 per person.
Where can kids meet Santa in Palm Beach Gardens?
Santa is in his Enchanted Garden on the Lower Level Grand Court of The Gardens Mall during mall hours from November 14 through December 24, 2026. Reservations are encouraged and walk-ups are welcomed. He also appears at the Breakfast with Santa Pajama Party at Williams Sonoma on Sunday, December 6.
Are there holiday shows for kids in Palm Beach Gardens?
Yes. The Gardens Mall hosts a run of performances, including the Dance Theater of Florida on December 13, 2026 at 2:00 pm, the North Palm Youth Symphony on December 18 at 5:30 pm, and Paris Ballet's performances of The Nutcracker on December 19 at 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm in the Nordstrom Court.
What needs tickets or sign-up in Palm Beach Gardens?
The Breakfast with Santa Pajama Party on Sunday, December 6, 2026 requires registration by phone at (561) 799-2425 and costs $35 per person. For Santa photos at The Gardens Mall, reservations are encouraged but walk-ups are welcomed. The parade and performances are listed without tickets.
What is special about Christmas at The Gardens Mall?
Santa arrives with a marching band. On Friday, November 13, 2026 the Palm Beach Gardens High School band and a cast of characters lead him to his throne. Nutcracker stilt walkers visit the Grand Court on Saturday and Sunday afternoons through Christmas Eve, and a Salvation Army Angel Tree is up from November 20 to December 20.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Palm Beach Gardens?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Florida Christmas train rides guide. This Palm Beach Gardens guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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