JUPITER

‘The Music Man’ back on stage

“The Music Man” runs through Dec. 16 at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E. Indiantown Road. This classic American musical takes us on a toe-tapping adventure with fast-talking salesman Professor Harold Hill and the townspeople of River City, Iowa. Tickets: $46 and up. Info: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org

PALM BEACH GARDENS

The City of Palm Beach Gardens’ 2012 Tree Lighting Festival featuring Young Singers of the Palm Beaches takes place Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Burns Road Recreation Center, 4404 Burns Road. Face painting, children’s activities and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Info: 561-630-1100; pbgfl.com

JUPITER

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, hosts its Tropical Holiday Party from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. The dinner-dance features the Caribbean sounds of Reel Ting. Take a tour of the museum, and make a bid at the Silent Auction. Tickets are $50. Info: 561-747-8380, Ext. 101; www.jupiterlighthouse.org

BOCA RATON

A perfect family outing

Mizner Park Musical Tree Light Shows light up Mizner Park, 327 Plaza Real, nightly at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. through the holidays. The display features a 47’ Christmas “iTree” with more than 32,000 life-like PVC branches, red and gold bows, ornament clusters and 25,000 clear and multi-colored LED lights. A holiday storytelling event for the kids takes place a 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. with Nanny Gingerbread and at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. with Ms. Claus. Bring a donations for Toys for Tots. Also on site: a giant wooden deride, gifts, working toy train set, ornaments, 3’ teddy bear, and two 6 foot life-like toy soldiers. Info: www.miznerpark.com or call (561) 362-0606.

FORT PIERCE

Free film and discussion

The Johnson Education Center at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at FAU, 5600 U.S. 1 N., will screen the film “There Once Was an Island” at 1 p.m. today. Begins with an introduction by Jayantha Obeysekera, South Florida Water Management District, with discussion to follow. Free. Hot dog lunch available from Friends Hot Dog Wagon. Info: (772) 242-2506.