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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 28

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

3:00pm: Holiday Movie: The Santa Clause

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

5:55pm: The Lighting of the Christmas Tree

6:00pm: Headliner: RaeLynn

7:30pm: Fireworks

Saturday, November 29

3:30pm: Campfires, S'mores & Santa's Village Open

4:15pm: Holiday Movie: Arthur Christmas

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

RaeLynn

Two-time ACM New Female Vocalist nominee RaeLynn continues tomake waves in country music with her distinctive storytelling and vibrant personality.RaeLynn has captivated fans with her latest emotional ballad, "funny girl," which droppedMarch 2024. This single marks a significant milestone in her musical journey, highlightingher evolution as an independent artist dedicated to authenticity.

Panama City Symphony

PC Symphony Kick off the holiday season under the stars as the Panama City Symphony and the Panama City Ballet present a sparkling evening of festive favorites at Aaron Bessant Park. The program features beloved scenes from The Nutcracker alongside music by Leroy Anderson, Johann Strauss, and more. From the shimmer of Sleigh Ride to the joy of Radetzky March, it’s a magical symphonic celebration that ends with fireworks.

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…