FLORIDA · GO MAKE A MEMORY
Pair a waterfront wander with one creative stop and leave room for an unplanned discovery.
AN ANYTIME IDEA · SELF-GUIDED
Choose the stops that fit your day. These are our suggested activities, not a scheduled tour or a reservation.
Look for reflections, public art and a favorite shady place to sit. Check the event guide if you want a concert or market date.
Choose three works to discuss rather than trying to see every gallery. Ask each person which piece tells the most interesting story.
Use a café stop or the trip home to sketch one detail from the day; turn it into a paper-city postcard later.
SEASONAL EVENTS · SOURCE-LINKED DATES
This season’s listings include earlier dates. Use the filtered calendar for upcoming dates and saved events. Organizer information can change; all times are local.
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · Sat, Jan 2, 2027 · Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · Sat, Jan 30, 2027
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. · local time
Centennial Square & Great Lawn
Free entry; purchases extra
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · Thu, Dec 17, 2026
6–9 p.m. · local time
Centennial Square & Great Lawn
Free
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
6–9 p.m. · local time
Centennial Square & Great Lawn
Free
Celebrate by the waterfront as West Palm Beach illuminates Sandi, its sculpted sand holiday tree, with live entertainment and seasonal activities.
Thu, Dec 3, 2026
6–10 p.m. · local time
West Palm Beach Waterfront, 100 N. Clematis Street
Free tree-lighting celebration; rides and purchases extra
Thu, Dec 31, 2026
8 p.m.–midnight · local time
Centennial Square & Great Lawn
Check organizer for final details
Explore holiday lights, polar projections, and glowing nature-inspired paths. Choose an all-ages evening for families or a designated 21+ night for a date.
2026-11-20 – 2027-01-03
Selected evenings; verify the date-specific calendar · local time
Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Boulevard
Ticketed; pricing and availability vary by date
A gentler Halloween outing with candy stops, children's rides and entertainment.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Fridays 5–9 p.m.; Saturdays/Sundays 11 a.m.–9 p.m. · local time
Yesteryear Village, South Florida Fairgrounds
Ticketed; advance adult $9 / child $13.50 through Oct 16
Haunted houses, scare zones and midway rides for a more intense Halloween night.
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · Fri, Oct 30, 2026
Thursdays 6–11 p.m.; Fridays/Saturdays 6 p.m.–midnight; haunts open 7 p.m. · local time
South Florida Fairgrounds
Ticketed; check current admission packages
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · Fri, Nov 13, 2026
5–10 p.m.; open studio 6–9 p.m. · local time
Norton Museum of Art
Adults/seniors $10; students $5; members free
Children ages 5–12 and their grown-ups explore art, then create a landscape.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Sat, Oct 31, 2026
11 a.m.–12:20 p.m. or 1–2:20 p.m. · local time
Norton Museum of Art
Free; online registration required
Children ages 2–4 explore galleries with movement, play and their grown-ups.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Sat, Dec 19, 2026
11 a.m.–noon · local time
Norton Museum of Art
Free; online registration required
Join gallery exploration and art-making led by staff trained to support autistic participants.
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · Sun, Dec 20, 2026
Choose the grade-specific session when registering. · local time
Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S Dixie Highway
Free program with registration.
A campus-wide arts day with live shows, workshops, music and children's activities.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Noon–8 p.m. · local time
Kravis Center
Free entry; food and drinks extra
A space-themed family musical with Ms. Frizzle and her class.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
6:30 p.m. · local time
Kravis Center, Rinker Playhouse
Listed at $19.55 including fees; check availability
Wed, Nov 18, 2026
7:30 p.m. · local time
Kravis Center, Dreyfoos Hall
From $46 including fees; check availability
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Sun, Dec 13, 2026
Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. · local time
Kravis Center, Dreyfoos Hall
Ticketed; choose seats with organizer
A colorful stage trip to Whoville for a holiday theater outing.
Tue, Dec 22, 2026 · Wed, Dec 23, 2026 · Thu, Dec 24, 2026 · Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · Sun, Dec 27, 2026
Multiple matinee/evening shows; no Dec 25 performance listed · local time
Kravis Center, Dreyfoos Hall
Ticketed; all ages need their own ticket
An owl-pellet activity and nighttime boardwalk scavenger hunt for ages 5+.
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
6:30–8 p.m.; check in 30 minutes early · local time
Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center
$10 per child; accompanying adults free
Sun, Oct 25, 2026
5–7:30 p.m.; check in 30 minutes early · local time
Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center
$20 per person
A gentle Halloween play and indoor trick-or-treating for little ones.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
10:30–11 a.m. · local time
Mandel Public Library
Check library event details
Pair a dinosaur movie with a self-led craft in KidSpace.
Wed, Nov 4, 2026
10:30 a.m.–noon · local time
Mandel Public Library
Check library event details
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · Sun, Dec 13, 2026
3–4:30 p.m. · local time
Mandel Public Library
Check library event details
Kids ages 7–11 learn and play the fantasy card game; supplies provided.
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Sat, Nov 21, 2026
3–4 p.m. · local time
Mandel Public Library
Check library event details
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
6–7:30 p.m. · local time
Mandel Public Library
Check library event details
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
4–6 p.m. · local time
Mandel Public Library
Check library event details
Sample dishes from 30-plus local restaurants at a downtown culinary festival.
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
General entry 6 p.m.; VIP 5 p.m. · local time
CityPlace
General $75; VIP $130
A multi-day wellness gathering with talks, movement and experiential sessions.
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Sessions vary; main summit November 6 at 8 a.m. to November 8 at 5 p.m. · local time
Palm Beach County Convention Center & Hilton West Palm Beach
Ticketed; badge options vary
A pumpkin patch, neighborhood trick-or-treating, dog parade and outdoor movie night.
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. · local time
CityPlace, The Lawn
Check organizer for activity costs
An evening snowfall and light show brings a wintry touch to downtown.
2026-11-14 – 2026-12-31
6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. · local time
CityPlace
Check organizer; shopping and dining extra
Join a menorah lighting with live music and holiday food.
Explore Kwanzaa's seven principles through West African dance and drumming.
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
3:30–6:30 p.m. · local time
CityPlace
Check organizer for admission details
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · Sat, Oct 31, 2026
10 a.m.–4 p.m. · local time
Cox Science Center and Aquarium
Included with paid admission; members free
Girls in grades 3–8 explore science through hands-on activities and women working in STEM.
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · Tue, Dec 15, 2026
5–7 p.m. · local time
Cox Science Center and Aquarium
$15 per participant; walk-ins add $3 if space remains
Celebrate 65 years of discovery with hands-on activities, anniversary exhibits and character visits.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
10 a.m.–3 p.m. · local time
Cox Science Center and Aquarium
Included with paid Science Center admission
Conservation exhibits, short talks, manatee crafts, games and face painting.
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
10 a.m.–3 p.m. on current event page · local time
Manatee Lagoon
Free entry and parking; food extra
Explore watercolor washes, layering and brushwork in a one-session studio class.
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
6–9 p.m. · local time
Armory Art Center
Check registration for current price; supplies included
Shape and decorate a clay mug, then let the studio handle glazing and firing.
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
6–9 p.m. · local time
Armory Art Center
Check registration for current price; supplies included
Try jewelry-making techniques while creating a personal gemstone ring.
Wed, Nov 18, 2026
6–9 p.m. · local time
Armory Art Center
$85 per participant; supplies included
Create a printing block and experiment with your own patterns and compositions.
Wed, Dec 2, 2026
6–9 p.m. · local time
Armory Art Center
$85 per participant; supplies included
Browse handmade art, explore the galleries and watch artists demonstrate their process.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Sun, Dec 6, 2026
10 a.m.–5 p.m.; confirm opening time · local time
Armory Art Center
Free admission; shopping and refreshments extra
Explore the fair’s rides, exhibits, performances, food and art during its 17-day January run.
Fri, Jan 15, 2027 · Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · Sun, Jan 17, 2027 · Mon, Jan 18, 2027 · Tue, Jan 19, 2027 · Wed, Jan 20, 2027 · Thu, Jan 21, 2027 · Fri, Jan 22, 2027 · Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · Sun, Jan 24, 2027 · Mon, Jan 25, 2027 · Tue, Jan 26, 2027 · Wed, Jan 27, 2027 · Thu, Jan 28, 2027 · Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · Sun, Jan 31, 2027
Weekdays noon–10 p.m.; weekends and MLK Day 10 a.m.–10 p.m. · local time
South Florida Fairgrounds
Paid admission and parking; check 2027 ticket options
A winter-themed family stage production with a boy, his mother and a musical grandfather.
Sat, Jan 30, 2027
10 a.m. · local time
Kravis Center · Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets required; check current seats and prices
Start the year with orchestral waltzes, singers and dance from the Strauss Symphony of America and Budapest Dance Ensemble.
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
7:30 p.m. · local time
Kravis Center · Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Tickets required; check current seats and prices
A musical inspired by The Velveteen Rabbit follows a child and a beloved toy rabbit.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
10 a.m. · local time
Kravis Center · Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets required; check current seats and prices
Share a short morning of stories, songs and rhymes designed for three-year-olds.
Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · Tue, Dec 15, 2026 · Tue, Jan 5, 2027 · Tue, Jan 12, 2027
10:15–10:45 a.m. · local time
Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Library
Free
Explore contemporary and modern art from international galleries, with time to compare favorites over a conversation afterward.
Thu, Jan 28, 2027 · Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · Sun, Jan 31, 2027
11 a.m.–6 p.m. · local time
Palm Beach County Convention Center
$40 one-day general admission; check booking fees
A drive-through holiday light show in Okeeheelee Park.
Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · Mon, Dec 21, 2026 · Tue, Dec 22, 2026 · Wed, Dec 23, 2026 · Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · Sun, Dec 27, 2026
Fri/Sat 6–10 p.m.; other listed nights 6–9 p.m.; Dec 27 cars 8–9 p.m. only. · local time
Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Boulevard
$25 per standard car/truck up to 8 people; larger-vehicle prices vary.
Explore exhibits before public opening with quieter sound, softer lighting and reduced visual stimulation where possible.
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Sat, Dec 5, 2026
9–10 a.m. · local time
Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North
$5 program admission.
Explore sports cards, trading cards and collectibles with a fellow hobby fan.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Sun, Nov 15, 2026
General admission: Friday 1–7 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · local time
Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Boulevard
Ticket required; check organizer for current prices and availability.
Make a holiday theater outing around Ballet Palm Beach’s Christmas production.
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Sun, Dec 6, 2026
Choose a performance time with the ticket seller. · local time
Kravis Center, Dreyfoos Hall
Ticket required; check organizer for current prices and availability.
Plan a food-focused outing with your partner or adult friends around the festival’s Grand Tasting.
Sun, Dec 13, 2026
See organizer for session hours. · local time
Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Boulevard
Ticket required; check organizer for current prices and availability.
A holiday concert pairing familiar seasonal music with Mannheim Steamroller's instrumental sound.
Mon, Nov 16, 2026
7:30 p.m. · local time
Kravis Center — Dreyfoos Hall
Ticket price and fees not confirmed; check the box office for available seats.
An evening of holiday music led by saxophonist Dave Koz and guests.
Wed, Dec 2, 2026
7:30 p.m. · local time
Kravis Center — Dreyfoos Hall
Ticket price and fees not confirmed; check the box office for available seats.
Tue, Dec 15, 2026
7:30 p.m. · local time
Kravis Center — Dreyfoos Hall
Ticket price and fees not confirmed; check the box office for available seats.
Choose a confirmed Clematis by Night concert and make an unhurried evening of live music and conversation.
Check the city’s current lineup and cancellation notices before heading out. Bring only items permitted by the organizer.
Official visit details ↗Choose an official guided canoe program at Grassy Waters for a different view of the preserve and its wildlife.
Reservations, age rules and paddler requirements apply. Use the official program calendar; do not assume walk-up rentals are available.
Official visit details ↗Turn a GreenMarket browse into a food discovery: choose something familiar, something new and an ingredient to cook together.
Confirm the city’s current market dates and hours. Food, shopping and parking have separate costs.
Official visit details ↗
Build a little paper skyline inspired by a day out, then send the memory to someone.
Supplies & steps ↗Use tiny details in a photo or postcard to solve a friendly group mystery.
Rules & variations ↗Build a wonderfully strange story together, one word at a time.
Rules & variations ↗Already choosing between a walk and a rainy-day option? Use the West Palm Beach walk-or-library itinerary for a decision checkpoint, timing and a whole-trip budget.