Events

12/1 - Exhibition Opening: The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt at Florida Atlantic University Schmidt Center Gallery, 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton. Runs through 12/13. T-F: 1-4 pm; Sat: 1-5 pm. Free. 561-297-2661; fau.edu/artsandletters/galleries

12/5 - Exhibition Opening: DaVinci Genius: A.D. Henderson University School at Florida Atlantic University Schmidt Center Gallery, 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton. Runs through 1/9. T-F: 1-4 pm; Sat: 1-5 pm. Free. 297-2661; fau.edu/artsandletters/galleries

12/7 - Deck The House - Decorating Contest is open for residents of the City of Boca Raton ONLY. Entry application due 12/20 5 pm. Winners will be announced 12/22. 561-393-7810; myboca.us/2350/Deck-the-House---Decorating-Contest

12/7 - Symphonia Holiday Pops Concert at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. 7 pm. $10-$40. 561-376-3858; thesymphonia.org

12/12 - Snapshots with Santa at Ocean Plaza, 640 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach. 4-7 pm. Free. 561-600-9097; boyntonbeachcra.com/business-development/snapshots-with-santa

12/12 - Merry in Mizner: Meet & Greet with Olaf at Night Market in Sanborn Square, 72 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton. 6-8 pm. Free. 561-393-7890; myboca.us/specialevents

12/12 - Cocoa, Cookies & Crafts at Old School Square, 51 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach. 6-8 pm. Free. 561-243-1077; delrayoldschoolsquare.com/events

12/13 - 5th Annual Toy Drive by The Starboard Foundation at Delray Beach Historical Society, 3 NE 1st St, Delray Beach. Featuring activities, music, food, drinks and a chance to make a difference in a child’s life. Bring a toy or a donation. 6-9 pm.

12/13 - Gumbo Limbo Aglow! at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton. Experience holiday ambiance w/special evening visit to “glowing” outdoor aquariums. Holiday refreshments, yard games, festive photo op w/mascot Luna. Age 7+; chil

12/13 - Annual Holiday Boat Parade from Lantana Ocean Ave Bridge south to C-15 Canal. In partnership w/City of Boynton Beach, Town of Hypoluxo, Town of Lantana, City of Delray Beach. Viewing at Boynton Harbor Marina (735 Casa Loma Blvd), Boynton Beac

12/14 - Breakfast with Santa at Intracoastal Park, 138 Harbors Way, Boynton Beach. Santa & his ASL Signing Elf make a special stop for a magical morning; breakfast holiday craft included. 9-11 am. $18/resident; $23/non-resident; free/kids age 18 mont

12/14 - Wreaths Across America - Remember, Honor, Teach at Palm Beach Memorial Park, 3691 Seacrest Blvd, Lantana. Wreath placement immediately following ceremony. Noon. 561-585-6444;wreathsacrossamerica.org

12/14 - Master Chorale of South Florida: Comfort & Joy at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, Harris Hall, 100 NE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton. 4 pm & 8 pm. $40/advance; $45/at the door; free/student. 954-641-2653; masterchoraleofsouthflorida.org

12/14 - 4th Annual A Night in Bethlehem at First United Methodist Church Boca Raton, 625 NE Mizner Blvd. Authentic Bethlehem Village; families wander through town, hear about the baby being born in the stable; visit different shops, create keepsakes

12/14 - Blue Lights & Holiday Nights at Boynton Beach Police Department, 2100 High Ridge Rd. Featuring hot chocolate bar, holiday crafts with BBPD Officers, a bike raffle, gift giveaway, gift wrapping and photo opportunities w/ Santa & Mrs. Clause. A

12/14 - Annual Holiday Parade: A Grinchy Holiday on Atlantic Avenue from the Intracoastal to NW 5th Avenue, Delray Beach. Over 70 floats, marching bands, walking groups. 6-9 pm. 561-243-7277; mydelraybeach.com

12/14 - Annual Lake Worth Beach Holiday Parade at Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Ave. 6-9 pm. Free. 561-586-1600; lakeworthbeachfl.gov

12/14 – Christmas Concert - We Are The Reason at St. Vincent Ferrer, 840 George Bush Blvd, Delray Beach. 7 pm. Free. 561-276-6892; stvincentferrer.com

12/15 - 5th Annual Pooches & Presents in The Park at Old School Square Front Lawn, 51 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach. Noon-4 pm. Free. 561-243-7250; delraybeachfl.gov

12/15 - Annual Christmas Concert at First United Methodist Church Boca Raton, 625 NE Mizner Blvd. 7 pm. Free. 561-395-1244; fumcbocaraton.org