Jack & Jill Center Hosts Annual Stiles Light Up Downtown in Fort Lauderdale

The event will raise funds for the nonprofit, which has served more than 30,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942. 

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center will host the 23rd Annual Stiles Light Up Downtown at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at The Plaza on Las Olas. Adults are invited to celebrate the holiday season while giving back to the community with unlimited cocktails, canapés, and festive live entertainment, including jugglers, stilt walkers and a visit from Santa. The event will conclude with the magical lighting of a 30-foot Christmas tree, illuminating downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Presented by Michele and Joe Maiuro, proceeds from the event will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. The Friends of Jack & Jill Center is a dedicated group of volunteers focused on raising community awareness, fundraising, and providing program support for the children and families of Jack & Jill Center.

Individual tickets may be purchased for $150 in advance of the event. Sponsorship opportunities are also available and range from $1,000–$10,000. For more information, please visit https://www.jackandjillcenter.org/event/lud/. For more information about sponsorship or underwriting opportunities, please contact

Special Events Manager Emma Hadley at 954.463.8772, ext. 206 or [email protected].

Photo Credit: Downtown Photo

You May Also Like
Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium Nears South Florida Return

The 2025 show offers a completely new experience that promises to captivate and amaze.

Read More
Swindle
4Kids Hosts Miami Galentine’s Luncheon

The nonprofit organization aims to provide safe foster homes for local children.

Read More
Smorgasburg Miami to Celebrate Third Annual ‘Chinese Lunar New Year’

The event is free and open to the public.

Read More
Lunar New Year
Other Posts
Guided Walking Tours Explore Boca Raton’s History

They are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month through April and the second Tuesday in May.

Read More
The Boca Raton
Boca Bacchanal 2025 Raises a Glass to City’s Centennial With a Celebration of Wine, Food and Community

Early bird tickets are available for the first 100 purchasers.

Read More
Boca Bacchanal Grand Tasting
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens Launches Spectacular Outdoor Exhibition

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens in Fort Lauderdale recently held a ceremony to unveil Forest Forms, a captivating four-month outdoor art exhibition showcasing 18 larger-than-life metal sculptures by acclaimed artist Huelani Mei. These striking sculptures, ranging from a playful five feet to an impressive twenty feet tall, include a majestic fox family, an intricate stack

Read More
Bonnett House Bunnies
5 for November

This month is a wonderful time to embrace the cozy vibes of autumn while preparing for the upcoming holiday season.

Read More
November Bugs