Happy Tuesday, Boca Raton. In today’s edition: Coral Springs museum move gathers momentum, holiday street parade, holiday pops concert, and more.

Let’s get to it — Cait Baker

📰 In the news

Museum move gathers momentum: Coral Springs commissioners are set to vote on a $3.4 million contract to build out the Coral Springs Museum of Art at Cornerstone, with construction targeted for December or January — get all the details.

Season ends with standout moments: Florida Atlantic closed its 2025 season with a 42-3 home loss to East Carolina in Boca Raton, finishing 4-8 as Senior Day highlights included record returns and defensive milestones — read the full game recap.

Lift station malfunction fallout: Thousands of gallons of sewage spilled into a Palm Beach County canal after an employee oversight. Crews recovered 2,500 gallons, and officials say conditions have since returned to normal — get all the details.

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Highlights this week

• Race and taste at Boca’s centennial
• Rev up cars, brighten children’s holidays
• Experience Downtown Boca’s night market magic
• Take home a free native plant
• Explore glowing aquariums after hours
• Need new windows? Check out RBA’s latest deals

🫶 We got your back

Community-built holiday experience: First Church of Coral Springs will bring Bethlehem Revisited to life Dec. 12 to 16, a free evening walkthrough of first-century Bethlehem featuring 17 shops, live animals, musicians, and in-character villagers. Expect a census check-in, an inn with no vacancy, a manger scene, and some delightfully grumpy Roman soldiers. Get all the event details.

Community cheer takes center stage: Coral Springs is decked out for December, with holiday lights on the City Hall Lawn and festive highlights ahead: Light Up the Lawn on Dec. 6 (snow flurries, train rides, tree lighting), the Holiday Parade on Dec. 10 (“Parade of Cultures”), and Parents Night Out on Dec. 12. Deck the Halls entries due Dec. 8; map live Dec. 9. Get all the details.

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📆 Around town this week

All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.

This week

🎗 Luncheon for a Cure: Floral Fête @ Broken Sound Club | Tuesday (12/2) at 11:00am – On Giving Tuesday, an elegant French countryside inspired luncheon supports Crohn’s and colitis research. Expect muted florals, good company, and a little civic pride, honoring Bruce and Cynthia Sherman, plus FPL, with a dress code that says Provence without the flight.

🍷 White Truffle & Wine Pairing Dinner @ Casa D’Angelo | Wednesday (12/3) at 6:30pm – This is your chance to live your most decadent life: Alba white truffles, a parade of perfectly paired Sandrone wines, and Bollinger bubbles to kick things off. From truffled egg spaghettoni to Creekstone ribeye spinalis and a Barolo-poached pear for dessert, every course feels like a highlight.

🥁 2025 Annual Boca Raton Holiday Street Parade| Wednesday (12/3) at 7:30pm – Floats, dancers, and enough twinkle to light Federal Highway as The Centennial Express rolls from SE 5th to Mizner, celebrating 100 years of holiday cheer. Federal is closed, so ride the free BocaConnect shuttle, use Dixie, or park at City Hall. You know the drill.

✂️ Free Winter Make and Take @ Boca Raton Library | Friday (12/5) at 3:00pm – Need a low-stress winter activity that doesn’t involve wrestling beach traffic? The library’s got free make-and-take crafts and a showing of Abominable, perfect for kids, grandparents, and anyone chasing cozy vibes. Little ones eight and under need a grown-up, family drop-ins welcome.

🐶 Wags in Wonderland @ Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center | Friday (12/5) at 4:30pm – Skip the mall lines and let your pup handle the Santa meet and greet at the Drift Patio at Boca Raton Marriott. For $25 you get sweet treats, a photo with the big guy, raffles, and maximum tail wags, with proceeds benefiting Tri-County Animal Rescue.

This weekend

💯 Savor Boca – A Centennial Celebration @ Mizner Park | Saturday (12/6) at 11:00am – Celebrating Boca’s 100th without the speeches, this two-parter starts with a Mizner Park photo scavenger hunt, then graduates to a self-guided food and cocktail stroll through top spots. Stretch your legs, then your waistband, score bragging rights, support Brain Bowl, and call it quality time.

🛳️ Holiday Lights Intracoastal Cruise @ The Boca Raton | Saturday (12/6) at 6:00pm – Trade lawn inflatables for a Holiday Lights Intracoastal cruise, drifting past tastefully overachieving estate mansions while drinks and snacks appear like magic. It’s relaxed holiday sightseeing, no HOA complaints. Step aboard, sip, steal décor ideas, and let someone else steer.

🎼 Holiday POPS! Concert @ Mizner Park Amphitheater | Saturday (12/6) at 7:00pm – Holiday POPS takes over Mizner Park with The Symphonia, soaring carols, and that full, cinematic sound that makes you forget parking took 20 minutes. Expect choirs, real musicianship, and actual goosebumps. Tickets start at $15, full bar, snacks, and zero inflatable snowmen.

🎹 Pianist Charlotte Hu at Lynn University Conservatory of Music @ Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall | Saturday (12/6) at 7:30pm – Skip the waitlist and opt for a free culture upgrade at Lynn’s Conservatory as Charlotte Hu, whom the Philadelphia Inquirer calls a superb, first-class pianist, dives into Chopin, Granados, and Debussy. Zero cover, high payoff, and the only thing amplified is the applause.

🧸 2025 Goodyear Blimp Toys For Tots Florida Tours @ Goodyear Blimp Base | Sunday (12/7) at 11:00am – Trade mall chaos for a peek inside the Pompano blimp base, a tour that doubles as a Toys for Tots drive, and a shot at winning a ride. It’s free, real-deal cool, and RSVP required. Bring a new toy, wear sensible shoes.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 12/2 Delray’s 100 Foot Tree Lighting @ Old School Square – 6 pm
• 12/3 Andy Frasco & The U.N. Growing Pains Tour @ Crazy Uncle Mikes – 8 pm
• 12/4 Fugitive Souls @ Crazy Uncle Mikes – 8 pm
• 12/5 Southern Blood @ Crazy Uncle Mikes – 8:30 pm
• 12/6 Sovereign Sons @ Crazy Uncle Mike’s – 8:30 pm
• 12/7 Brown Eyed Women @ Crazy Uncle Mikes – 7 pm
• 12/10 Twas The Night Before Christmas @ St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church – 7 pm
• 12/11 Night Market @ Sanborn Square – 6 pm

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