Merry in Mizner

Special FREE pop-up entertainment in Mizner Park (and one at close-by Sanborn Square) under the holiday lights on select December dates.

Meet & Greet with Olaf (at the Night Market in Sanborn Sqaure)

Thursday, Dec. 12| 6 - 8pm

Cookies & Cocoa

Friday, Dec. 20 | 6 - 8pm

Let It Snow, FREE Snow Cones

Saturday, Dec. 28| 11am - 2pm

Deck the House

There's still time to enter the City's house decorating contest! Submit your photos & video for best holiday exterior house decorations by Dec. 20 at 5pm. Winners announced Dec. 22.

Winners receive...ULTIMATE bragging rights, trophy, and yard sign. PLUS, featured on the City’s website and social media!

PLEASE NOTE: Open to residents of the City of Boca Raton ONLY. Not sure if you're within City limits? Check the City of Boca Raton Map. Details, contest categories and rules on our website.

Boca's Biggest Annual Outdoor Party

The Boca Raton Bowl is set to shine as the only NCAA-sanctioned post-season college bowl game played in Palm Beach County.

Joint Teams Pep Rally

Tuesday, Dec. 17 | 6pm | Mizner Park Amphitheater

This FREE festive event features team bands, dancers and cheerleaders, food and beverages.

2024 Boca Bowl

Wednesday, Dec. 18 | Kickoff at 5:30pm | FAU Stadium

Two top teams will battle it out on the field. Enjoy the Fanzone and cheer on your favorite. The game also airs on ESPN.

Tickets on sale on Team Matchup Announcement Day - on or before December 8. Stay tuned!

Be a Part of Strategic Planning

As City Council and City staff begin Strategic Planning for 2025 – 2026, residents, business owners, and local stakeholders will be invited to provide their feedback via Public Input Sessions and a Community Survey. Visit our Strategic Plan webpage for more information.

REMINDER - For those residents that received a mailed invitation to participate in the survey – remember to complete your survey online or returned via postage-paid envelope by Dec. 30. Beginning Monday, Dec. 9, the community-wide survey will open to the public. Share your input on city services, quality of life, safety, recreation & more. Visit our website to sign up and get notified when it goes live.

In addition, the City will host NINE Public Input Sessions on January 24, 27 & 28. These in-person workshops will allow participants to provide thoughts and ideas on important topics and goals for the City in the coming year and near future. Visit our website to register for a session.

Get Out and Swing!

Come out and enjoy Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0, an interactive art installation at Wildflower Park through Thursday, Dec. 5. The series of three-dimensional red frames resemble homes, each featuring an inviting swing. Perfect for everyone to enjoy. Learn more.

Have you gone for a swing? Tell us what you think. Share your thoughts in the quick survey below – your feedback will help us bring even more engaging art experiences to our community. 

Time to Hit the Links in Boca Raton

The cooler months of fall and winter in South Florida are the perfect time to get out on the greens at the City's two public golf courses. The venues offer ideal levels of play for seasoned pros or newcomers, leagues, camps, dining ,and more. Come play and check out all the City's golf news and events in the latest It's Tee Time in Boca Newsletter.

Save the Date: Boca Street Fest

Sat, Jan. 25 | 12pm - 4pm

Mizner Park Amphitheater & throughout

Mizner Park

Kick off the City's Centennial with Boca Street Fest, a NEW downtown tradition. This free event will feature live performances, a beer garden, and a marketplace. Join us for an afternoon of fun and entertainment! Check out the details and apply to be a marketplace vendor.

Save the Date:

Vision Zero Neighborhood Meetings

The community is invited to participate in Neighborhood Meetings to discuss traffic safety trends, share input, and explore strategies for reducing crashes and achieving the City’s Vision Zero goals.

Each neighborhood meeting will include a mobile tour component to explore a safety theme. Additional details will be posted on the Vision Zero webpage as tour details are finalized.

Tuesday, Jan. 21 - Early Evening | Spanish River Library

Bring your bike and helmet as we explore bicycle and micromobility safety on the trails surrounding the library.

Wednesday, Jan. 22 - Early Evening | Downtown Library

Explore pedestrian and transit-oriented safety as we tour streets near the library, Brightline station and Boca Raton’s downtown.

Thursday, Jan. 23 - Early Evening | Sugar Sand Park, Family Pavilion

Explore suburban safety as we tour roads and a major intersection adjacent to the Park. 

Update on East Palmetto Park Road

At the Nov. 18, 2024, CRA meeting, Alta Planning & Design shared updates on the East Palmetto Park Road Downtown Multimodal Mobility Study. After extensive community input, key priorities identified for the area were improved traffic flow, sidewalks, safety, parking availability, and more greenery.

To learn more about the options presented and hear further discussion on the topic, view the meeting. Council will revisit the topic in 2025.

Heads Up Boca! Holiday Shopping Safety

Boca Raton Police Services is here to let you know how to stay safe this holiday season. Whether shopping at the mall or online, check out their Holiday Shopping Safety video and Shopping Safety Tips. A few reminders:

• Only shop with reputable vendors online.
• Refrain from storing credit card data online or on your phone.
• Having a package delivered? Schedule a delivery date and time when you will be home.
• Not going to be home? Have your package delivered to a trusted neighbor or relative.
• Reduce distractions and avoid using your cell phone while walking in parking lots.
• Watch your purse and make sure wallets and more are not visible or accessible to others.

I'm a new resident, what do I need to know?

As a new member of our community, the City offers some great resources and tips to get you informed and settled in Boca Raton:

• City Services: Visit Resident Resources for information about utilities, waste collection, and emergency preparedness.
• Stay Connected: Sign up for City newsletters, the City's MyBoca app, and alerts to keep you notified of events, City happenings, emergencies and much more.
• Things to Do: Check out Recreation Services for activities including yoga in the park, events, sports and ​classes. Plus, visit DowntownBoca.org for dining and shopping.
• Transportation: Learn about transportation options in the City, and the BocaConnect downtown shuttle.

For more information, check out the City of Boca Raton's website, and....Welcome Home!

City Facility Closings & Changes

For City sanitation customers, there will be no sanitation schedule changes for the Christmas Day and New Years Day holidays.

Have Some Holly Jolly Music

Check out our It's the Holiday Season Spotify playlist! Celebrate holiday hits from hometown favorite, Ariana Grande as well as Mariah Carey, Andy Williams, Pentatonix, Kelly Clarkson, and MORE! Happy Holidays to all!

Have a Sustainable Holiday!

The Holiday season is a wonderful time to enjoy the company of family and friends and to celebrate together. There are also great opportunities to celebrate sustainably! Take action and check out some opportunities.

Remember – for celebrations throughout the year, the City provides guidance to celebrate sustainability in our Sustainable Events Guide!

Resident Sea Turtle Adoptions

Make this holiday season special by symbolically adopting one of our resident sea turtles. Your adoption package includes a personalized certificate, details about your adopted turtle, a magnet, a postcard, and a thank you card from our conservation team. The program supports Gumbo Limbo Nature Center’s Sea Turtle Conservation Program.

Rare Bird Sighting

A rare bird, the bananaquit (Coereba flaveola), was spotted at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, exciting staff, volunteers, and local birders. Found throughout the tropical Americas, these nonmigratory birds may be spotted in the Bahamas, Jamaica, and very rarely in South Florida. Visit Gumbo Limbo Nature Center this year and enjoy unique wildlife experiences.