The Holidays Happen at The Gardens Mall

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. – Unwrap all the wonder of the holidays at The Gardens Mall. Along with gifts and stocking stuffers for every generation, you’ll find entertainment and charitable events to enrich your experience throughout the season.

The fun gets off to a jolly start with Santa’s arrival on Friday, November 15 at 6 p.m. Accompanied by the Palm Beach Gardens High School Marching Band, the big man will lead a parade through The Gardens Mall to his throne in the Grand Court. Guests will enjoy retail and restaurant pop-ups, and photos taken with Santa. Please bring an unwrapped toy to be donated to Florida Cares Charity.

See the holidays through your child’s eyes by having their photo taken with Santa. Visit Santa’s Enchanted Garden in the Grand Court, November 15 through December 24, during all mall hours. Skip the hassle of waiting in line by getting a Fast Pass. The vouchers, which are valid through December 20, allow users to select a date and time for their photos with Santa. Please visit https://www.santasfastpass.com/scheduling/v9wqsOm3:the-gardens-mall to set up your Fast Pass.

You can also commemorate the holidays with photos of your furry kids. Have your pet’s photo taken with Santa on Sunday, November 17 and Sunday, November 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., or on Sunday, December 1 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pet photos are by reservation only. Visit the Information Desk to make an appointment or call (561) 775-7750.

The Gardens Kids’ Corner Holiday Shop opens on November 15 on the upper level near Nordstrom. For $5, children can pick out gifts for mom and dad. Santa’s helpers will assist young shoppers to make sure the gifts remain a surprise. The $5 donation benefits The Arc of Palm Beach County. Throughout the month of December, The Gardens Kids’ Corner Holiday Shop will also offer daily crafting opportunities, including decorating ornaments and candy canes.

After filling your list, head to The Holiday Gift Wrap Suite on the upper level near Nordstrom for complimentary gift-wrapping. From November 29 through December 24, while the elves perfect your presents, you can relax, charge your cellphone, and enjoy holiday movies and a coffee bar. All donations will go to The Arc of Palm Beach County.

It’s easy to donate to children in need at The Salvation Army Angel Tree. Select an angel from the tree and purchase gifts to fulfill the holiday wishes of an underprivileged child in our community. The Angel Tree will be on display on the lower level in the Sears Court, November 29 through December 24.

There are a number of ways to keep your holiday spirits high while you shop. On Sunday, December 1, dancers from Paris Ballet & Dance will perform excerpts from The Nutcracker. Performances are in Nordstrom Court at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, December 14, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre will provide entertainment from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. During the event, Hamilton Jewelers, Hugo Boss, Jimmy Choo, Kendra Scott, Lilly Pulitzer, Madewell, and Brooks Brothers will donate a portion of their sales to the Maltz.

Young singers and musicians from the Palm Beach County School District’s Music Programs will entertain shoppers on Saturday, December 21 for the 30th Annual Musicthon. The students donate their time and get pledges to raise funds for Camp VITAS, a camp for children who are struggling with grief. The holiday musical extravaganza will fill Nordstrom Court from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.