'Tis the Season
Enjoy the festive holiday experiences listed below, designed to enhance your visit to paradise!
FESTIVE
Holiday Dining
Take a culinary journey this holiday season. We offer dining with Gulf views, adult-exclusive experiences, or an elaborate family-friendly buffet showcasing a range of cuisines.
Mentalist Show
Sea Shelley Mermaid Show
Sea Shelley Mermaid Show
Spend the evening watching an award-winning mentalist deliver a high-energy performance involving body language, human behavior, and visual magic that is enjoyable for the entire family.
December 26
7 pm - 9 pm
Complimentary | Coconut Ballroom (Palms Tower)
Sea Shelley Mermaid Show
Sea Shelley Mermaid Show
Sea Shelley Mermaid Show
Dive into enchantment with our mesmerizing mermaid as she captivates in a magical, complimentary poolside performance.
December 27
Complimentary | 2 pm
Quinn's Pool
Teen Lounge
Sea Shelley Mermaid Show
Holiday Craft for Kids
A relaxed teen-only outdoor lounge to meet new friends, listen to music, play games, and hang out.
December 26-30
7 pm - 9:30 pm
Calusa Terrace (ages 13-17)
Holiday Craft for Kids
Holiday Craft for Kids
Holiday Craft for Kids
Kids can express their creativity with holiday arts and crafts sessions. Unleash your imagination and holiday spirit.
Daily at 8:30 am
Complimentary | Tiki Time Room (lobby level)
Stuff-a-Buddy
Holiday Craft for Kids
Poolside S'mores
Join us for a Stuff-a-Buddy experience, where your child creates a new plush friend to take home as a special vacation keepsake.
Daily at 3 pm
$38 | Tiki Time Room (lobby level)
Poolside S'mores
Holiday Craft for Kids
Poolside S'mores
Enjoy an evening of s’mores and marshmallow roasting by Quinn’s Pool. Enjoy sweet treats, sunset views, and poolside fun for the whole family!
Daily at 6:30 pm
Complimentary | Sunset Terrace
Face Painting
Sand Castle Class & Competition
Sand Castle Class & Competition
Children can enjoy having their faces painted by an artist who brings their imaginations to life.
December 28, 29 & January 1-2
Times Vary
Complimentary | Sunset Terrace
Sand Castle Class & Competition
Sand Castle Class & Competition
Sand Castle Class & Competition
An expert will teach your team tips on how to build a sandcastle, and our judges will decide which one is the best.
Saturday, December 27
10 am | Resort Beach
Complimentary | Sign up at Quinn's Pool Hut
Foam Party
Sand Castle Class & Competition
Foam Party
Experience the excitement of a foam party with fluffy bubbles on the beach for kids!
Dec. 27 at 11 am, Dec. 31 at 1 pm & Jan. 3 at 11 am
Complimentary | Resort Beach
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve Beach Glow Party
Ring in the New Year with music, games, and glowing fun. Each entry includes two drink tickets, glow accessories, and access to the beach party. Additional food and beverage tickets are available for purchase. Dance to the DJ, watch the NYC ball drop, play beach glow games, and enjoy bites from the food truck for a memorable start to 2026.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 10 pm – 1 am
$80 Adults | $50 Kids (12 and under)
Resort Beach
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. A 25% service charge and 6% tax will be added to the final price. Exclusive to resort guests and Members Club of Marco. Walk-ins will be accepted if availability permits.
New Year's Eve Chickee Hut Package
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in a VIP Chickee Hut, featuring seating for up to 6 guests right on the beach. Enjoy a bottle of Taittinger champagne, a charcuterie board display, festive party favors, two drink tickets per person (up to 12 tickets), and access to a kid’s mocktail station. With VIP entrance for 6 guests to the Beach Glow Party, this exclusive experience offers the perfect setting to relax and ring in the new year beneath the stars.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 9:30 pm – 1 am
$1,400 per Hut + Tax and Gratuity
A 25% service charge and 6% tax will be added to the final price. Exclusive for resort guests and Members Club of Marco.
New Year's Eve Luau at Kane
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a Polynesian Luau at Kane Tiki Bar & Grill. Enjoy Hawaiian dinner music, a lei greeting, and a vibrant hula show. Feast on sushi, seafood, smoked brisket, roasted suckling pig, and tropical desserts like pineapple upside-down cake for an unforgettable evening of island flavors. Aloha to 2025!
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
6 pm – 9 pm (staggered seating)
$175 Adults | $39 Children (under 12)
This event is now on a waitlist.
Tesoro's Blackout New Year's Eve Party
Ring in the New Year in style at Tesoro’s adults-only New Year's Eve Party with DJ Dew, live performances, access to the Taittinger Lounge, and a welcome cocktail. Packages include champagne, spirits, culinary delights, and reserved tables for 2-12 guests.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Cover Charge: $35 | Packages from: $350-$1,550
Adults 21+ can celebrate from 10 pm to 2 am
The entry fee is waived with a dining reservation at Ario or Tesoro and is first-come, first-served.
Email MRKFLHolidayReservations@marriott.com to purchase a VIP package!