Winter Nights Under the Lights

Winter Nights Under the Lights

Palma Sola Botanical Park

9800 17th Ave. NW Bradenton

6-9pm Dec. 17-20, 2026 (Thurs. – Sun.)

Bring the entire family out for an evening of holiday spirit! The entire park will be magically lit up with holiday lights and decorations while sounds of live holiday music will abound. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be here, as well as his nemesis The Grinch. Come hungry as we’ll have a variety of food trucks on hand with seating, as well as hot cider and more. Plan to shop for holiday gifts inside our Galleria and vote on your favorite Christmas tree decorated by local elementary school students. With the community in mind, admission is free; however, we ask that you please consider donating to support our non-profit gardens. We will also be collecting unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.

Live Holiday Music Line-Up:

Thurs. Dec. 17th – 7-7:45pm Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church – Sing-along

Fri. Dec. 18th – 6-7pm Trinity United Methodist Church – Handbell Choir, 7:45-9pm Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School – Student Choir

Sat. Dec. 19th – 7:45-8:15 Chorus of the Keys – Male Acapella Chorus

Sun. Dec. 20th – 6-8:45pm Aloha Ukelele – Large Ukelele Group

Food Truck Line-Up:
Gumbozilla – Seafood Gumbo, Grouper Tacos, Fish & Chips, Ribeye Steak & Cheese, Chicken Tenders, & more

Bradentrucky – Signature Salads, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Wings, Burgers, Comfort Bowls, Steak Fries, & more

Midnight Floridita (Cuban) – Authentic Pork Street Tacos, Pressed Cubans, & more

Down the Barrel Pizza – Wood Fired Pizzas, Mozzarella Sticks, Wood Fired Mac and Cheese, & more
Dad’s Kettle Corn – Kettle, Carmel, Butter, Cheddar Popcorn, & more

Sweet Treats – Hot Cider & Variety of Home Baked Goods

Coastal Coffee House – Lattes, Hot Chocolate, Coffees, & more

Gold Coast Eagle – Beer, Wine, Seltzers, & Holiday Specialty Cocktails