The Shops at Boca Center, 5150 Town Center Circle, will shine bright this season with the annual Holiday Kick-Off at The Shops at Boca Center on Friday, November 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This family-friendly celebration will dazzle with festive performances, sweet seasonal treats, and a sparkling tree lighting to mark the official start of the holidays.

Event highlights include:

• Nutcracker Fantasy: Meet Nutcracker stilt walkers and beloved ballerinas, Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy, as they bring a touch of holiday theater to Boca Center.
• Santa’s Big Arrival: Watch Santa make his grand entrance before greeting children for memorable holiday photos.
• Photos with Santa: Capture the season for just $10 per child, with proceeds supporting the Boca Raton Toy Drive led by the city’s six Rotary Clubs. Guests are also invited to bring new, unwrapped toys to donate.
• Holiday Treats: Decorate cookies with Blueprint Cookies and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate courtesy of The Shops at Boca Center.
• Letters to Santa: Kids can write and decorate their holiday wish lists at our letter-writing station.
• Sounds of the Season: Delight in live performances from Krescendo, the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, West Boca High School Choir, and the St. Paul Lutheran School handbell choir.
• Tree Lighting Ceremony: The evening ends with the dazzling lighting of Boca Center’s holiday tree – a sparkling symbol of community and cheer.

For more details, visit www.bocacenter.com.

About The Shops at Boca Center
The Shops at Boca Center is a 117,227-square-foot upscale retail and dining destination with tenants including Barbara Katz, Total Wine & More, Morton’s Steakhouse, Narbona, Orange Theory Fitness, Rocco’s Tacos, Sixty Vines, Tap 42, Ke Uh, and more. For more information, visit www.bocacenter.com.