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Beach Home for the Holidays

November 28-29, 2025

JOIN US ON THANKSGIVING WEEKEND IN PANAMA CITY BEACH AS WE SET THE STAGE FOR THE MOST MAGICAL MONTH OF THE YEAR!

Thanksgiving Thursday, may be the time for turkey, but that weekend, Santa Claus is coming to town! Beach Home for the Holidays waves goodbye to fall and sets the stage for the most magical month of the year. Aaron Bessant Park serves as the site of carol-themed concerts, s'mores, Christmas tree lighting, an appearance by Santa, and activities for the kids.

Schedule of Events

Friday, November 29

3:00pm: Campfires, S'mores & Santa's Village Open

3:00pm: Holiday Movie

5:15pm: The Nutcracker by The Panama City Ballet

5:55pm: The Lighting of the Christmas Tree

6:00pm: Headliner

7:30pm: Fireworks

Saturday, November 30

3:00pm: Campfires, S'mores & Santa's Village Open

4:15pm: Holiday Movie

6:00pm: Panama City Symphony Orchestra, accompanied by the Panama City Ballet

Aaron Bessant Park

Aaron Bessant Park

Aaron Bessant Park is one of Panama City Beach's newest and most manicured parks. The centerpiece of Aaron Bessant Park is a state-of-the-art amphitheater, which hosts world famous musicians as easily as local community performances, all just steps from the…