Hey Neighbor!
Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate — the first night begins Sunday! 🕎
With all of the holiday happenings across town, there’s no shortage of ways to brighten your week.
Now, let’s get to it…
In This Edition:
⚽ Biggest Year Yet
🏃 Run for It
🎭 Christmas Eve in Dublin?
THINGS TO DO
This Week’s Checklist: New Drama, Races & More Holiday Magic 🎭🏃🎅
A full week ahead in Palm Beach & West Palm Beach! Here’s what’s happening:
🎭 Palm Beach Dramaworks: The Seafarer
🗓️ Friday, December 12-Sunday, December 28
Catch opening night of a new show! Dark humor and supernatural tension unfold on a stormy Christmas Eve in Dublin. This acclaimed play blends whiskey, poker, guilt, and redemption.
🎬 Movie on the Lawn at the Mandel Recreation Center
🗓️ Friday, December 12
Cozy up for an outdoor showing of Disney Pixar’s Elemental in Palm Beach from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, with hot cocoa and cookies. 🎟 Tickets & registration required.
🍽 Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival
🗓️ Thursday-Sunday, December 11-14
Four days, 22 events, celebrity chefs, new tastings, chef collaborations, kids’ classes, and the huge Grand Tasting finale.
Many events are sold out — limited tickets remain at PBFoodWineFest.com.
🏃 U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon
🗓️ Saturday-Sunday, December 13-14
Race weekend kicks off with the 5K and 10K on Saturday, followed by the Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay on Sunday. A Boston qualifier with a scenic route along the waterfront. Cheer on the runners around downtown WPB!
🚤 Boat Parade of the Greater Palm Beaches
🗓️ Saturday, December 13
The inaugural holiday boat parade launches at 6:00 pm from Sailfish Marina with fireworks, glowing yachts, music, and Santa aboard. Free viewing from Osprey Park, Bicentennial Park, Kelsey Park & more.
Looking for more holiday magic around town this week? 🎄
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines 🗞
A mega sports year, new luxury homes & air taxis on deck…
🏅 2026: South Florida’s Biggest Sports Year Ever
FIFA World Cup, Formula 1, CFP National Championship, NHL Winter Classic, Messi’s Inter Miami, PGA events, Spring Training, polo, tennis, pickleball — major events are coming to town, and Palm Beach & WPB are perfectly positioned to enjoy it all. See the full lineup →
🏡 100 New Luxury Homes Coming to Northwood
The Estates at Nomar will add 100 modern homes (from ~$1.5M) plus parks, shops, and marina access as Northwood transforms into a waterfront residential hub. Model homes open in early 2026. See the project →
🚁 Air Taxis Are Coming to WPB
Archer Aviation and Related Ross plan a downtown vertiport, launching electric air taxis that could zip riders from WPB to Miami in 15 minutes — no traffic required. Check it out →
PBN’s Featured Restaurant
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🤗 Thanks for another great week in paradise!
📈 The results are in: The real v. fake Christmas tree debate was close, which the slight majority of you having a fake Christmas tree this year. 🎄
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