CityPlace West Palm Beach Unveils a Holiday Season “Wrapped in Wonder”

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – October 29, 2025 – CityPlace invites guests to unwrap the enchantment of the holidays in the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach. Presented by Florida Power & Light Company, this year’s holiday season theme, “Wrapped in Wonder,” transforms the destination into a lively, immersive celebration featuring beloved traditions like nightly snowfalls, The Wishing Tree light shows, and Santa’s Workshop presented by Bank of America, along with festive events and more than a dozen new shops and restaurants perfect for holiday shopping and seasonal gatherings.

“There’s an undeniable magic that takes over CityPlace during the holidays,” said Eileen Sturgis, Director of Marketing and Events at CityPlace. “This year feels especially exciting with more than a dozen new shops and restaurants, introducing fresh brands, flavors and energy to the neighborhood. From snowfall and live performances to holiday shopping and gatherings, CityPlace is where the community comes together to celebrate the season. We’re excited to partner with Florida Power & Light Company and Bank of America to make this year’s celebration truly unforgettable.”

A HOLIDAY SHOPPING AND DINING DESTINATION
CityPlace continues to evolve as West Palm Beach’s dynamic open-air shopping and dining neighborhood, welcoming an impressive lineup of new brands and experiences just in time for the holidays. Recent openings include Bluemercury, Alo, Crate & Barrel, Perigold, Reformation, and Rothy’s, offering everything from elevated beauty and fitness to sustainable fashion and modern home design.

OluKai will celebrate its grand opening on November 8 with an in-store event featuring live music, festive coconut cocktails, fresh floral leis, and exclusive gifting. Throughout November, the momentum continues with new brand experiences opening their doors at CityPlace, including Johnnie-O, Business & Pleasure, and Equinox.

When it’s time to dine, CityPlace offers more than 30 restaurants to explore—from the elevated dining at RH Rooftop Restaurant, Harry’s, and Felice to the convivial settings at Maman and El Camino—creating endless ways to gather, toast, and celebrate. And coming this winter, Eataly will debut inside the celebrated Harriet Himmel Hall, introducing its signature marketplace of restaurants, cafés, and specialty Italian shops.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING

Holiday Kickoff – November 8; 5-9pm
The season begins with CityPlace’s annual Holiday Kickoff. Guests are invited to usher in the season with Santa’s arrival, the first snowfall of the season, and the lighting of The Wishing Tree. The evening will be hosted by Nikita Ramos of WPBF, who will guide the crowd through the festivities, leading up to the magical countdown and celebration. Live music and enchanting performances, including a preview of The Nutcracker with a performance of “The Waltz of the Snowflakes” by Ballet Palm Beach.

Nightly Snowfall and The Wishing Tree Light Show – November 8 to December 31; 6:30pm, 7:30pm and 8:30pm
A beloved tradition returns as the heart of downtown West Palm Beach transforms into a winter wonderland with nightly snowfalls dancing to The Wishing Tree lights, enchanting visitors of all ages. Every Saturday, guests can capture holiday card worthy moments under The Wishing Tree with a photo opportunity presented by FPL.

Santa’s Workshop Presented by Bank of America 

November 8 to December 24

Located in a reimagined retail space across from the soon-to-open Eataly, Santa’s Workshop returns as one of the most beloved holiday traditions at CityPlace where families are invited to capture the season’s joy with photos and moments shared with Santa. This year, CityPlace welcomes Bank of America as presenting sponsor of Santa’s Workshop, offering guests a season full of festive experiences. On select dates—November 15, 22, and December 6, 13, and 20—Bank of America will host special activations for the community including ornament decorating, gift wrapping and more. The workshop is complimentary to attend and open on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not required. Located on the ground level between Sloan’s and Johnnie-O, guests are welcome to bring their own cameras to capture photos with Santa.

Santa’s Workshop Hours of Operation
•    Fridays and Saturdays 6-8pm (Bank of America cardholders receive early access every Friday at 5pm)
•    Sundays 5-7pm

Hanukkah at CityPlace – December 19: Palm Beach Synagogue returns with festive music, treats, and traditions to bring the community together.

Christmas Day Live Music – December 25: The spirit of Christmas fills the heart of CityPlace with free live music on Christmas evening.

Kwanzaa Dance & Drums Performance – December 27: A lively, family-friendly performance highlights the guiding principles of Kwanzaa through dance and rhythm.

New Year’s Eve Live Music– December 31: Bid farewell to 2025 with a day filled with live music performances throughout the day on the lawn.

For more information on holiday events and activities at CityPlace, visit https://www.cityplace.com/west-palm-beach-events.

About CityPlace
CityPlace is downtown West Palm Beach’s dynamic cultural epicenter where commerce, fashion, dining, art and wellness intersect. It is the city’s most visited neighborhood, enriching the community with lush green spaces, a diverse mix of experiential retail and culinary offerings, the largest concentration of public art installed by a private company in Palm Beach County, educational programming, and modern residences. Developed and owned by Related Ross, CityPlace continues to evolve as a well-connected neighborhood and a premier destination to live, work, and visit in South Florida. For more information, please visit www.cityplace.com.

About Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company is America’s largest electric utility, delivering reliable power to more than 6 million customer accounts — serving approximately 12 million people across Florida. By leveraging a diverse energy mix, including nuclear, natural gas, solar and battery storage, FPL operates one of the most fuel- and cost-efficient power generation fleets in the U.S. and has earned the ReliabilityOne® National Reliability Award for seven of the last ten years. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), which is one of the largest electric power and energy infrastructure companies in North America and is a leading provider of electricity to American homes and businesses. NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is advancing America’s energy future with one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of power generation and infrastructure solutions. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.

About Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving nearly 70 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,600 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 59 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.