The West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will be hosting the 8th Annual Winter in Paradise at Heart & Soul Park, 825 N Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach on December 6 from 5 – 9 p.m.

he CRA has transformed the park into a magical winter wonderland, immersing guests in the vibrant culture and community spirit of the West Palm Beach’s Historic Northwest District. The event has finalized its roster of live entertainment featuring:

·       Headliner Flip Winfield Band

·       Featured opener ReaXtion Band

·       The high-energy Faith’s Place Drumline

·       The dynamic Palm Beach Lakes Marching Band

·       The talented student of U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary, featuring four separate performances by

o   UB Kinsey Orchestra

o   UB Kinsey Band

o   UB Kinsey Chorus

o   UB Kinsey Dance

New for this year is Rohi’s Readery’s Winter Wonderland, a festive, interactive Kids’ Corner honoring myriad traditions that light up the holiday season. Founded in 2021 and recently relocated to the Northwest District a block from Heart & Soul Park, Rohi’s Readery is an award-winning social justice driven children’s bookstore and learning center dedicated to critical literacy that promotes inclusivity and diversity by honoring historically marginalized communities. At the Kids’ Corner—running throughout the evening from 5-9PM , kids can explore various holiday traditions through fun, hands-on crafts that celebrate the “all”-idays at these rotating craft stations:

·       Three Kings Day: Crown and Star Crafts – Design dazzling crowns and stars inspired by the journey of the Three Kings.

·       Las Posadas: Piñata Making – Create and decorate festive piñatas that capture the spirit of community.

·       Hanukkah: Menorah Crafts – Build mini menorahs while learning about the miracle of light.

·       Kwanzaa: Unity Dolls – Craft dolls that symbolize togetherness, inspired by the principles of Kwanzaa.

Rohi’s Readery’s Winter Wonderland also features these hands-on creative vendor stations, including:

·       “Holiday Glow Up” – Face painting that brings seasonal characters and traditions to life.

·       “Glitter and Glam Button Bazaar” – Make your own festive buttons!

·       “Tinkerspace Workshop” – Build eco-friendly holiday trinkets.

·       “Winter Wishes Mural” – Add your art to a collaborative community masterpiece.

·       “Dreidel Games Arena” – Join in the fun of board game traditions.

·       “Umoja Play House” – Solve puzzles while learning about unity and togetherness.

·       “Stocking Stuffers” – Choose a book to take home, courtesy of local organizations.

·       “Book of MY Dreams” – Create your own storybook inspired by the season.

·       “Wishing Tree” – Write your hopes and dreams for a greener, brighter future.

·       “Garden Box Wishes” – Craft ornaments that celebrate nature and sustainability.

The event is FREE.

For more information, visit https://www.wpb.org/Events-Folder/2024/120624-WiP