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Happy Tuesday, Jupiter. In today’s edition: Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade, Sandi’s holiday tree lighting, a girls night out sip and shop, and more.
Let’s get to it — Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Seasonal spectacle on the water: The 31st Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m., while a toy drive runs through mid-December after last year’s collection topped 14,000 toys — see how and when to donate.
Chaotic holiday deal rush: Black Friday crowds packed Palm Beach County malls as shoppers hit or exceeded the National Retail Federation’s $890 spending average, with long lines at Tanger Outlets and The Gardens Mall — read the full story.
Officials detail overnight mishap: An employee oversight led to 3,500 to 4,500 gallons of sewage spilling from a Riviera Beach lift station into the EPB-10 canal. Crews recovered 2,500 gallons and reported no injuries — get the spill details.
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🫶 We got your back
Parade route and details: Jupiter turns 100, and the 49th JTAA Holiday Parade is helping celebrate. The parade rolls Sunday, Dec 14 at 1 pm, with festive floats and hometown pride, finishing at Abacoa Community Park where judging takes place. Grab a curbside spot and help light up the streets. See the route and timing.
Plan your waterfront evening: The Holiday Boat Parade sails in Saturday, Dec 6, with festively lit boats reaching Jupiter around 8 pm. Hosted by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, prime viewing includes Harbourside Place and the Jupiter Riverwalk. Expect bridge openings roughly 7:15 to 8:30 pm at Donald Ross, Indiantown Road, and Jupiter Federal. Get locations and bridge times.
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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
🎨 Neurographic Art Master Class @ Jupiter Artisan Marketplace | Wednesday (12/3) at 11:30am – Give your brain a spa day with a Neurographic Art master class, taught by certified instructor Oksana Fano, where flowing lines and color reduce stress and organize those tabbed-up thoughts. No art skills needed, materials included, just $45, and a civilized glide into 2026.
🤝 Social Networking Event To Support Club 100 Charities @ Guanabanas Island Restaurant and Bar | Wednesday (12/3) at 5:30pm – Trade the office small talk for tiki lights at Guanabanas, where networking does some good. Every ticket supports Club 100 Charities’ work with local kids and families, and $20 online gets you entry, small bites, and two raffle tickets, so skip the door tax.
🎄 Sandi’s Holiday Tree Lighting – Symphony of Lights – Holiday in Paradise Presented by FPL – Free! @ Screen On The Green | Thursday (12/4) at 6:00pm – Sandi, our 35-foot, 700-ton sand tree, flickers to life next to the glowing Ferris wheel, which is how West Palm does winter. Expect Sound Society onstage, free family fun, Santa photos, and a holiday gift boutique with actually useful finds, not clutter.
🎗️ First Friday: Dine & Shop for a Cause @ Els Center of Excellence Campus | Friday (12/5) at 7:30am – Hungry for a feel-good First Friday that actually does some good? Grab dinner at Big Easy Cafe, browse the Sea of Possibilities shop, and support Els for Autism’s programs that help autistic adults build life, vocational, and communication skills. Easy win, zero guilt.
🧁 Friends of the Library Bake Sale @ North Palm Beach Library Upstairs | Friday (12/5) at 9:00am – Nothing beats a holiday bake sale that lets you call cookies civic engagement. Swing by the Friends of the Library table, snag brownies, biscotti, and grandma-level pies, and fund storytime, teen hangouts, and grown-up programs while pretending you only came for one slice.
This weekend
🍷 Holiday Sip and Shop @ Oceana Coffee | Saturday (12/6) at 9:00am – Think your gift list tackles itself? Fuel up with Oceana Coffee, then wander a cozy spread of local vendors for unique gifts, treats, and holiday goodies. It is free, neighborly, and blissfully mall-free, so you can shop small, chat, and feel virtuous before noon.
🎁 Fill-The-Truck Holiday Toy Drive at the Walmart on Indiantown Road @ Walmart Jupiter | Saturday (12/6) at 10:00am – Help fill a truck with new, unwrapped toys for local kids. Swing by Walmart on Indiantown Road, say hi to Jupiter Police, Fire Rescue, and Little Smiles, then drop something unwrapped in the pile. It’s easy, neighborly, and more useful than another scented candle.
🍪 Holiday Royal Icing consistency class @ The New Studio for the Visual Arts | Saturday (12/6) at 10:00am – If your holiday cookies taste great but look like abstract art, this class sharpens your Royal Icing game. In three hours you’ll master flood and outline consistency, learn transfers, and decorate 11 designs, perfect for bakers, side hustlers, and anyone chasing sugar-fueled bragging rights.
🚤 Holiday Boat Parade at The Jupiter Grill @ The Jupiter Grill | Saturday (12/6) at 6:00pm – Holiday boat parade season calls for waterfront seats, not lawn chairs on A1A. The Jupiter Grill rolls out chef stations, unlimited pours, Santa’s Spiked Hot Cocoa, and reserved viewing, with a give-back to Selfless Love, because tinsel on a transom counts as Christmas spirit.
🛍️ Sip & Shop Marketplace: Red Holiday Party at the Marriott Girls Night Out @ Marriott Palm Beach Gardens | Sunday (12/7) at 4pm – Grab your besties, slip into something red (if you’re feeling festive), and dive into an evening of shopping, sipping, and live music. With 25 local vendors, it’s basically a holiday market meets girls’ night glam. The best part? It all supports Palm Beach PAL—bring an unwrapped toy and spread some joy while you snag gifts of your own.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
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