Park · Free
Grassy Waters Preserve
Cypress boardwalk plus a 16.6-mi shadeless levee loop for gravel bikes (Nov only).
no
What's going on in
West Palm Beach
Nearby: Palm Beach · Singer Island · Lake Worth Beach · North Palm Beach
Things to Do in West Palm Beach, FL
West Palm Beach is the county's real downtown: Clematis Street and Rosemary Square for nights out, the Kravis Center and the Norton Museum for culture, and a Saturday GreenMarket on the waterfront that draws the whole county. Free concerts at Clematis by Night run every Thursday.
12 things to do · 69 upcoming events · 15 places to eat · Updated September 2026 · events refreshed daily
This Weekend in West Palm Beach
Mon 7 – Thu 10Things to Do in West Palm Beach
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Beaches & Parks 1
Attractions & Activities 5
On the water
Cable wake parks
Ski Rixen (Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield — the original US cable park, Wibit aqua park), Miami Watersports Complex (Amelia Earhart Park), Shark Wake Park (Okeeheelee, WPB).
$50–60/2 hr
Attraction
Norton Museum of Art & Flagler Museum
The two big cultural stops in Palm Beach County: Norton (free Fri/Sat for FL residents — check), Whitehall Gilded Age mansion.
Norton ~$18, Whitehall $26 no
Attraction · Kids
Palm Beach Zoo & Cox Science Center
Adjacent. Zoo Lights from ~Nov 21.
~$30 / ~$20–25 no
Attraction
Mounts Botanical Garden
14 acres, county's oldest garden; occasional 'Dog Days' events.
$12 no
Shopping & Markets 5
Market
West Palm Beach GreenMarket
Saturdays 9–1, opens Oct 3. The region's best; 32nd season Outdoors and dog-friendly on a leash unless noted.
leashed
Market
Farmers market season note
Nearly all markets are outdoors and dog-friendly on a leash. Several pause for summer and reopen in October (WPB GreenMarket Oct 3, Delray GreenMarket TBC, Lincoln Road Antique Market 2nd & 4th Sundays from Oct).
Shopping
The Square (Rosemary Square) & Clematis St
Open-air, Wednesday music, Clematis by Night Thursdays.
yes (outdoor)
Shopping
Warehouse District & Antique Row
Steam Horse brewery, Steel Tie rum, Grandview Public Market, vintage; 40+ antique dealers on S. Dixie.
yes
At Night 1
At night
Comedy clubs
Miami Improv, Dania Beach Improv, Palm Beach Improv — rotating weekly headliners, posted 3–4 weeks out.
Events in West Palm Beach
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Concerts & Live Music 16
Concert · · 8:30 pm
Candlelight Concert: Tribute To Adele
TBA · West Palm Beach
Experience Adele's iconic songs in a beautiful candlelight setting.
Free
Sports 1
Sports ·
Wellington International fall horse shows
Wellington International · Wellington
Thu–Sun Free spectator admission, Sept 10 through mid-October weekends. Polo season doesn't start until Dec 27. Dogs leashed.
Festivals & Markets 13
Festival · · 9 am
Chromatic Frequencies
Armory Art Center · West Palm Beach
Explore the art of color at Chromatic Frequencies.
Festival · · 11 am
The Belgrove Labor Day Bash
Belgrove Resort · West Palm Beach
Join us for the Belgrove Labor Day Bash featuring food and fun.
Festival · · 10 am
Art Encounters
Armory Art Center · West Palm Beach
Join us for interactive experiences at Art Encounters.
Festival ·
Clematis by Night — free waterfront concerts
Clematis St waterfront · West Palm Beach
Every Thursday 6–9 pm.
Festival · · 11:30 am
Feast and Football – All-You-Can-Eat Sundays at the Paddock Restaurant
Paddock Restaurant · West Palm Beach
Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch while watching football.
Festival · · 4 pm
Park(ing) Day Yappy Hour
Clematis Street · West Palm Beach
Bring your dog for a fun Yappy Hour with food, treats, and fun!
Free
Festival · · 6 pm
Clematis By Night
Clematis Street · West Palm Beach
Enjoy a weekly concert series with live music and community vibes!
Free
Festival ·
Fright Nights
South Florida Fairgrounds · West Palm Beach
Four haunted houses plus midway, most of October. 2026 dates TBC. No dogs.
Expected · confirm date
Festival ·
West Palm Beach GreenMarket season opener
WPB waterfront · West Palm Beach
Then every Saturday 9–1. The region's best market; 32nd season.
Festival ·
Palm Beach Zoo Lights opens
Palm Beach Zoo · West Palm Beach
From ~Nov 21 (TBC).
Expected · confirm date
Festival ·
The Square (WPB) tree lighting
The Square · West Palm Beach
~Nov 21–27 (TBC).
Expected · confirm date
Theater & Shows 3
Races & Runs 35
Race · · 7:30 am
3rd Annual City of Westlake 5K Remembering 9/11
Westlake
5K Lace up your running shoes and join the community for the 3rd Annual Westlake 5K on September 12, 2026. Taking place at the scenic greenspace located at the corner of Persimmon Blvd and Ilex Way…
$45
Race · · 8 am
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Royal Palm Beach, FL (37)
Royal Palm Beach
13.1 mi, 5K, 10K US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local…
$30
Race ·
Outrun Hunger 5K - Palm Beach County (Feeding South Florida)
Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd; 7:30 AM · West Palm Beach
5K $30, or $45 with shirt.
Race · · 8 am
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Royal Palm Beach, FL (39)
Royal Palm Beach
13.1 mi, 5K, 10K US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local…
$30
Race ·
561 Iguana Man 5K & 10K (3rd annual)
Okeeheelee Park; 7:30 AM · West Palm Beach
5K, 10K Split Second Timing.
Race · · 12 am
2026 GRC Fund Run (or Walk!)
Loxahatchee Groves
Lace up your sneakers and hit your local parks, neighborhoods, and tracks to support The Florida Mental Health Counselors Association Government Relations Committee! The 2026 GRC Fund Run (or Walk!)…
$15
Race · · 8 am
5KX - The 5k for the HYBRID Athlete
West Palm Beach
5K RACE STRUCTURE Start → 800m Run → Station 1 → 800m → Station 2 → 800m → Station 3 → 800m → Station 4 → 800m → Station 5 → 800m Run to Finish…
$84
Race · · 9 am
Jordan A. Riley Sickle Cell Awareness Walk & 3K
Dreher Trail South · West Palm Beach
Jordan A. Riley Sickle Cell Awareness Walk & 3K Every step matters. Every registration and sponsorship makes a difference. Join us for the annual Jordan A. Riley Sickle Cell Awareness Walk & 3K, a…
$25
Race · · 7 am
Angels Run for Hope 5K "You're Not Alone" - Breast Cancer Awareness
Village Park - Village of Wellington · Wellington
5K Join us for the Angel Run for Hope 5K - "You're Not Alone", Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run, a community event dedicated to honoring survivors, supporting fighters, and remembering those we've lost…
$45
Race · · 8 am
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Royal Palm Beach, FL (41)
Royal Palm Beach
13.1 mi, 5K, 10K US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local…
$30
Race ·
HMHB Push It 5K (Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies)
Okeeheelee Park; 7:30 AM · West Palm Beach
5K, kids dash $40; stroller-friendly.
Race · · 7 am
Wellington 5k, 10 Miler and Tower Challenge
Tiger Shark Cove Park · Wellington
5K, 10 mi The Wellington 5k and 10 Miler is designed to be the perfect fall tune up race for those training for fall races, including half and full marathons. The course begins and ends at Tiger Shark Cove…
$40
Race · · 8 am
Run for Reading 5k
Commons Park · Royal Palm Beach
3.1 mi Supporting the Imagination Library in Palm Beach County Now in its 5th year, 100% of proceeds from the Run for Reading 5k support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Palm Beach County. The…
$30
Race ·
YLS 5K Run for Veterans Rights
West Palm Beach (venue TBA) · West Palm Beach
5K Virtual option.
Race · · 8:30 am
Wellington Ruck March & Food Drive
Wellington Village Park Athletics Complex · Wellington
2K, 5K The 3nd Annual Wellington Ruck March and Food Drive is a family friendly three loop for 5K Ruck March & a 2K Loop through Wellington’s Village Park. This event hosts ruck marchers of all fitness…
$20
Race · · 8 am
Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1, & 26.2 at Royal Palm Beach, FL (46)
Royal Palm Beach
13.1 mi, 26.2 mi, 5K, 10K US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local…
$30
Race ·
Urban Youth Impact Fall Stampede 5K
Meyer Amphitheater, 104 Datura St · West Palm Beach
5K Downtown waterfront.
Race · · 8 am
Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Royal Palm Beach, FL (48)
Royal Palm Beach
13.1 mi, 5K, 10K US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local…
$30
Race · · 8 am
Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Royal Palm Beach, FL (50)
Royal Palm Beach
13.1 mi, 26.2 mi, 5K, 10K US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local…
$30
Race ·
U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon Weekend - Saturday 5K & 10K
Meyer Amphitheatre / Flagler Dr; 7:30 AM · West Palm Beach
5K, 10K 5K $40, price rises after Sep 30. Expo Fri-Sat. Info: palmbeachmarathon.com
Race ·
U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon Weekend - Half Marathon & Marathon
Meyer Amphitheatre / Flagler Dr · West Palm Beach
Half, Marathon, Relay The county's flagship half. Palm Beach Roadrunners runs a training program.
Race · · 7 am
14th Annual Wellington Jingle Bell Run 5k
Wellington
5K This is the coolest Toy Drive in Town. Registered participants have the option to donate an un-wrapped toy which will be then be donated to the Village of Wellington Awards for Male and Female…
$35
Race · · 8 am
Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M Royal Palm Beach, FL (52)
Royal Palm Beach
13.1 mi, 5K, 10K US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local…
$30
Race · · 8 am
NATIVE-X Obstacle Fitness Race
West Palm Beach
2.5K, 1 mi, 5K NATIVE-X Race WHAT IS AN OBSTACLE FITNESS RACE: The MOST FUN TEST OF FITNESS! We will run short interval laps between completing 4 OBSTACLE FITNESS ZONES. Each OBSTACLE FITNESS ZONE will have 2…
$25
Race · · 7 am
OUTLAST PALM BEACH
West Palm Beach
18 mi, 36 mi, 72 mi What Is OUTLAST? OUTLAST is a 6-hour, 12-hour, or 24-hour trail endurance challenge where runners complete a 5K every hour, on the hour. Each lap must be finished within the hour to stay in the…
$90
Race · · 8 am
8th Annual Puppy Love 5k
Royal Palm Beach
5K We are so excited to announce our 8TH Annual Puppy Love 5k Race and Walk. FEB 013,2026 Thank you so much for joining us! Your support means the world to us and the animals we rescue. You are…
$10
Race ·
YSPB Mary Murray Scholarship 5K (14th annual)
West Palm Beach · West Palm Beach
5K RunSignup page still shows 2026; date per runningintheusa. Pancake breakfast.
Race · · 8 am
Strides for Hope 5K
Village Park · Wellington
100 Yards, 5K Join us on February 15, 2027 (President's Day) for the 6th Annual Equestrian Aid Foundation STRIDES FOR HOPE 5K Walk/Run: the most fun you can have to benefit the serious cause of helping…
$15
Race · · 8 am
Semper Adsum 5k (Always Present)
Royal Palm Beach
5K Join the Call On Me Foundation for the Semper Adsum 5K, a fun, family-friendly run and walk open to participants of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you’re racing for a personal record, walking…
$35
Race ·
Palm Beach Empower Walk & 5K Run (Autism Speaks)
Meyer Amphitheatre, 104 Datura St · West Palm Beach
5K + walk
Community 1
Community · · 8 am
West Palm Beach 9/11 Stair Climb
515 N. Clematis Street · West Palm Beach
Honor fallen heroes with a 110-story stair climb tribute.
Free
Where to Eat in West Palm Beach
15 of 15
Waterfront 1
Waterfront · $$
E.R. Bradley's
Waterfront saloon — On the guide's dog-friendly waterfront list
Dogs OK
Casual & Family 7
Date Night 3
Date night · $$$$$
Emelina ★ (new 2026)
Modern Cuban tasting — 16 seats, 10 courses, ~$235, two seatings; the year's big story
Book ahead
Bars & Nightlife 4
Bar · $
Steam Horse
Brewery — Pair with Steel Tie Spirits next door and Grandview Public Market
Dogs OK
FAQ: West Palm Beach
What is there to do in West Palm Beach this weekend?
Events in West Palm Beach include Chromatic Frequencies (Sep 7 – Oct 24, Armory Art Center), The Belgrove Labor Day Bash (Sep 7, Belgrove Resort) and Art Encounters (Sep 8–11, Armory Art Center). The weekend strip at the top of this page is refreshed daily.
What are the best free things to do in West Palm Beach?
Free picks in West Palm Beach include Grassy Waters Preserve. Cypress boardwalk plus a 16.6-mi shadeless levee loop for gravel bikes (Nov only).
Where can I eat on the water in West Palm Beach?
Waterfront restaurants in West Palm Beach include E.R. Bradley's (Waterfront saloon, $$).
Are there dog-friendly beaches or parks in West Palm Beach?
Yes. Dog-friendly spots in West Palm Beach include West Palm Beach GreenMarket (leashed), The Square (Rosemary Square) & Clematis St (yes (outdoor)), Warehouse District & Antique Row (yes) and Palm Beach Outlets (yes (leashed, common areas)).
What can families do with kids in West Palm Beach?
Family-friendly picks include Palm Beach Zoo & Cox Science Center. Adjacent. Zoo Lights from ~Nov 21.
What towns are near West Palm Beach?
The closest towns to West Palm Beach are Palm Beach (1.2 mi), Singer Island (4.9 mi), Lake Worth Beach (6.9 mi), North Palm Beach (7.3 mi), Lantana (8.9 mi) and Palm Beach Gardens (9.1 mi). Each has its own guide on this site.