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Through-May 25 "Ribbit the Exhibit II," featuring 18 large whimsical frog sculptures by Andy Cobb. Each frog is 5 to 7 feet tall, crafted from hand-painted copper, and has a name and a story. Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Times and ticket prices vary. mounts.org.
8 Paul Shewchuk's Swing All Stars, kicking off the sixth annual Jazz in the Gardens Concert Series - Celebrating the Greats. 1-3 p.m. at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, 253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach. $35 adults, $25 ANSG members and seniors, $12 children. ansg.org/event/palm-sunday-paul-schewchuk.
12 Whiskies of the World, a tasting tour featuring a curated pour list with a variety of whiskies from bourbons and scotches to rye and small-batch varieties. Entry is 6 p.m. for VIP, 6:45 p.m. general admission until 9 p.m. at Loews Miami Beach, 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. $150 VIP, $99 general admission includes unlimited whiskey pours, light gourmet bites and a souvenir nosing glass. Masterclass sessions with brand ambassadors and distillery representatives available for an additional $10. whiskiesoftheworld.com/tour/miami.
13 Trans-Siberian Orchestra The Lost Christmas Eve Winter Tour, celebrating 20 years of the rock opera. 7:30 p.m. at Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise. Ticket prices vary. seatgeek.com.
13-15 Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida: The Nutcracker, choreographed by Vladimir Issaev. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. Times vary. $60. aventuracenter.org.
14 The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, decorated boats of all sizes travel along the New River, east to the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale and north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. This year's theme is "From Sawgrass to Seagrass: Waves of Holiday Cheer." Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets available for purchase for the Parade Viewing Area with seating, Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park, 80 Las Olas Circle, Fort Lauderdale. Other viewing areas include bridges and The Riverside Hotel, 620 E. Las Olas Blvd. winterfestparade.com.
26 Kwanzaa Celebration, highlights the seven principles of Kwanzaa with contributions from families and youth. Gifts, music, art and storytelling. 2-5 p.m. at The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, 170 NW Fifth Ave., Delray Beach. $10. spadymuseum.com.
29 Swan Lake, performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. 7 p.m. at Coral Springs Center For The Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. $42.45-$85.25. thecentercs.com.
31 New Year's Eve 2025 Count Down Extravaganza, music, food stations, open bar, and best-dressed and best dancer contests. 8 p.m. to midnight at the Riverside Hotel, 620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Age 21 and up. $140. riversidehotel.com.
JANUARY
4-5 37th annual Las Olas Art Fair (Part I), more than 250 artists from around the nation selling handmade sculptures, art deco wall pieces, master craft glassworks, woven and hand-painted wearable art and paintings. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days at the west end of Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale. artfestival.com.
13-19 Sixth annual Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, sponsored by City & Shore magazine. Signature events, culinary classes and exclusive dinner series showcasing Greater Fort Lauderdale's culinary scene. Headline celebrity personalities and chefs include Fabio Viviani, Nancy Fuller, Jason Smith, Alex Belew and social media personality Alexa Santos. Times, dates, locations and ticket prices vary. vlfoodwine.com.
4-Feb. 23 "A Disappearing Landscape: Art of the Highwaymen," a limited engagement exhibit showcasing the works of the Florida Highwaymen artists. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. Included with general admission ($24 age 12 and up; $17 ages 3-11; members and under 3 free). flamingogardens.org.
17-19 Artisans of Wine & Food, a multi-day experience with more than 75 winemakers, chefs such as Todd English and Mario Carbone, immersive programming and a dinner curated by an all-female lineup of top chefs matched with female-owned wineries/winemakers. Gala to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County and Napa Valley. The Boca Raton, 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton. Times and ticket prices vary. arttisansofwineandfood.com.