Holiday Events

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The City of Palm Bay and Palm Bay Recreation have many events coming up to celebrate the holidays!

Click here for our Events page to find out more about upcoming events!

Fall Art Show & Holiday Market

Join us for the Turkey Creek Fall Art Show and Holiday Market on Saturday, November 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Tony Rosa Community Center, located next to Turkey Creek Sanctuary.

Browse through booths featuring over 70 talented local vendors offering beautiful handcrafted items—perfect for your holiday shopping. Enjoy a fun community atmosphere while supporting local artisans and the Turkey Creek Sanctuary.

Admission and parking are free, and Turkey Creek’s famous hot dog lunch will be available starting at 10:30 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Turkey Creek Sanctuary Society.

Free Movie Featuring A Muppet Christmas Carol

Join us at Fred Lee Park on Saturday, November 29 for a free Movie in the Park featuring The Muppets Christmas Carol (G) plus a pre-movie car show.

Starting at 3 PM, stroll among stunning classic cars and motorcycles, enjoy family-friendly kids’ activities, and then settle in under the night sky for a special showing of A Muppet Christmas Carol beginning at 6 PM.

Enjoy a free night of fun for the whole family. Bring chairs, blankets, snacks, and bug spray and enjoy a movie outside under the stars. No vehicles allowed in the movie area.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Kick off the holiday season in Palm Bay as we light up our Palm Bay Christmas Tree! The Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Friday, December 5 at 6:30 PM at Palm Bay City Hall (120 Malabar Rd).

Enjoy performances by the Odyssey Charter School Band, Palm Bay Elementary Little Pirates, Port Malabar Elementary, and the Heritage High School Show Choir.

Refreshments will be available for purchase with all proceeds benefiting United Way of Brevard. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and get a free light-up Christmas Tree wand.

After the tree lighting ceremony, stick around for pictures with Santa and crafts inside city hall.

Holiday Light Parade

The Biggest Holiday Parade on the Space Coast returns to Malabar Road again this year! The 2025 City of Palm Bay Holiday Light Parade presented by Thrifty Specialty Produce & Meats and Cocina Café will be held on Saturday, December 6, starting at 6 PM.

The 3-mile parade will leave the Eastern Florida State College campus and head north on San Filippo Drive. It will then move west on Malabar Road and end at Minton Road, in front of City Hall. Dozens of brightly lit floats, high school marching bands, cheer squads, motorized vehicles, and more will delight the crowd and usher in the holiday season.

Parade is sponsored by Gary Yeomans Ford Palm Bay.

For more information, contact the Tony Rosa Community Center at (321) 952-3443 or email HolidayParade@PalmBayFL.gov.

Trucks, Treats & Eats

The Trucks, Treats & Eats event at Palm Bay City Hall on Friday, December 12 offers an inviting evening of food, fun, and festive spirit. From 5–8 PM, guests can enjoy a variety of delicious options from local food trucks.

Families will find plenty to do, including exploring real city vehicles such as fire trucks and public works equipment. These hands-on experiences give kids and adults alike a chance to get up close with the trucks and learn more about how the city operates.

Adding to the lively atmosphere, a DJ will be playing upbeat music throughout the evening, creating an energetic backdrop for all the activities. With tasty food, interactive attractions, and a cheerful holiday vibe, the event promises a fun-filled experience for attendees of all ages.

Breakfast with Santa

Palm Bay Recreation and the Palm Bay Police Department present Breakfast with Santa at the Ted Whitlock Community Center, inside Fred Poppe Regional Park.

Breakfast with Santa will take place on Saturday, December 13 from 8:30 AM to 11 AM. The entry fee is $5 per person. Children ages 2 and under are admitted free with paying adult.

Beef O' Brady's Bayside lakes will be serving pancakes and sausage. We will also have coffee and hot chocolate provided by Starbucks, orange juice, and pastries. There will be inflatables, games, and crafts.

Parents, remember to bring your cameras for photo ops with Santa and his friends!

Santa Calling

Santa will be making calls to kids right here in Palm Bay!

Santa Calling is FREE! Calls will be made on Tuesday, December 16 or Wednesday, December 17 between 5 PM and 7:30 PM. Registration is required and the deadline to register is Saturday, December 13 at 4 PM.

Click here and select special events to register online (Starting November 12) or pick up a form at the Tony Rosa Community Center (1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE). For more information, please contact the Tony Rosa Community Center at (321) 952-3443.

17th Annual Family Christmas Extravaganza

2025 marks the 17th Annual Family Christmas Extravaganza!

The Family Christmas Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, December 20 from 10 AM to 3 PM at Fred Poppe Regional Park (1951 Malabar Rd. NW).

This is a 100% FREE community event featuring live entertainment, free popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, and drinks. Free activities include bounce houses, horse rides, face painting, giveaways, and SO much more!

For more information: familychristmasextravaganza.com