Things to Do This Weekend in The Palm Beaches


Looking for things to do this weekend in Palm Beach County? From free events and live music to family-friendly things to do, there’s always something fun happening in South Florida. From Boca Raton to West Palm Beach, explore our top picks for things to do this weekend, October 2nd – October 4, 2026.

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Friday, October 2, 2026

Date: October 2
Hours: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Arts Garage, Delray Beach, FL

Blues Brothers Soul Band Rhythm and Blues Tribute is a high-kicking, hard-rocking, nail-biting, cat-fighting, film-faking, tight-fitting, feet-stomping, dance-crazed, alcohol-hazed, powerhouse performance of a show. (Amen!) This band will remind you why Aretha demanded R-E-S-P-E-C-T, why Tina left her good job in the City, why Ray has Georgia on his mind…

Date: October 2
Hours: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Paddock Restaurant, West Palm Beach, FL

Fri., Oct. 2                                Absolute Queen – Experience the Rhapsody Dinner & Show (Doors Open 6:30pm/Show 8pm) –Absolute Queen is widely recognized as one of the premier Queen tribute shows in the world, delivering a high-energy, unforgettable concert experience that brings the magic of Queen to life. This world-class tribute recreates…

Date: October 2
Hours: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: The Belgrove Resort & Spa, West Palm Beach, FL

Feel Good Fridays: A Sound Healing & Journaling Experience Friday 2nd October @ 6:30PM  As the sun begins to set, you’ll be guided through a gentle, all-levels flow to release tension and open the body, followed by a deeply relaxing sound healing session to restore balance and calm the mind….

Date: October 2 – 4
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, FL

This spring, the Norton will present Danielle Mckinney: Shelter, a survey exhibition of paintings spanning the last five years of the artist’s practice. As the tenth artist to be exhibited as part of the Recognition of Art by Women (RAW) exhibition series, Danielle Mckinney (American, born 1981) creates artworks that depict her female subjects…

Date: October 2
Hours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, FL

Art After Dark mixes art and entertainment every Friday night! Enjoy live performances, film screenings, art workshops and more.  Here’s a look at the lineup: Join a Tour! EVERY FRIDAY, 5:30 & 7 pmExplore great works in the Norton’s Collection led by one of the Museum’s fine docents. Open Studio: Art…

Date: October 2 – 4
Hours: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Craft Food Tours, Delray Beach, FL

QUICK DETAILS Duration: 2.5 hours Ages: All ages Availability: Fri, Sat, Sun Group size: Up to 14 people Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: El Camino – 15 NE 2nd Ave Delray Beach, FL 33444 More Information: What’s included? Seven or more food tastings AND two alcoholic craft beverages: Come hungry and thirsty. Generous tastings of fresh, local food like scratch-made Mexican…

Date: October 2 – 4
Hours: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: The Belgrove Resort & Spa, West Palm Beach, FL

Join us daily from 3PM-6PM for Society 48’s Social Hour, located at The Belgrove Resort & Spa – the perfect way to unwind and connect! Enjoy freshly crafted cocktails, $10 wines, $7 draft beers, and $10 spirits, paired with a selection of chef-inspired bar bites. Whether you’re meeting friends or…

Date: October 2 – 4
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, FL

Mounts Botanical Garden is kicking off 2026 with its first-ever January Art Master Class Series. Headlining the month-long series is acclaimed artist Vladislav Yeliseyev leading a special three-day hands-on workshop – Watercolor with Focus & Freedom: Mastering the Yeliseyev Method – taking place January 6 – 8, 2026. Mounts highly…

Date: October 2 – 3
Location: Meat Market Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL

Meat Market Boca sets the scene for a romantic dinner, featuring dinner service beginning at 5PM, live music under the Veranda from 6PM, and a rotating music schedule with a live singer accompanied by an instrument —creating an elegant and unforgettable evening ambiance every Friday and Saturday night.  

Date: October 2 – 3
Hours: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Location: The Ben Hotel, West Palm Beach, FL

Experience our electrifying Live DJ Sets, happening every Friday and Saturday night from 9 pm to 12 am! As you savor our delectable dishes, let the beats move you and set the perfect backdrop for your evening out. Dance, enjoy, and create moments that will last long after the night…

Date: October 2 – 4
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL

CHROMATIC FREQUENCIES by Renee Phillips Working with latex paint, spray paint and acrylic polymers, Phillips approaches each piece as an open dialogue in material investigation. Through experimentation, these everyday materials are pushed beyond their conventional uses, revealing distinct textures specific to each color, from wave like ripples to deep fissures…

Date: October 2 – 4
Hours: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location: Honeybelle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Honeybelle’s thoughtfully curated Take-Out experience. Enjoy an elevated holiday feast featuring seasonal favorites, expertly prepared by our culinary team and designed to bring the warmth and elegance of Thanksgiving to your table. Order now up until 12:00 PM Wednesday, November 25. Pre-payment required.   Serves up to…

Date: October 2
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: South Florida PBS, Boynton Beach, FL

South Florida, we have liftoff!  Leave Earth behind and experience humanity’s greatest adventure. Narrated by lifelong space enthusiast Tom Hanks, this spectacular 360° immersive experience transports you from the historic Apollo missions to the future of NASA’s Artemis program. Your journey begins with the exclusive Making The Moonwalkers pre-show inside…

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Date: October 3
Hours: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Arts Garage, Delray Beach, FL

The Foreigner ExperienceDelivering the unforgettable sound and energy of one of rock’s most iconic bands, The Foreigner Experience is more than just a tribute — it’s a celebration of timeless rock hits performed by world-class musicians. With a lineup boasting members who have shared the stage with legends like Brian…

Date: October 3 – 4
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, FL

This spring, the Norton will present Danielle Mckinney: Shelter, a survey exhibition of paintings spanning the last five years of the artist’s practice. As the tenth artist to be exhibited as part of the Recognition of Art by Women (RAW) exhibition series, Danielle Mckinney (American, born 1981) creates artworks that depict her female subjects…

Date: October 3 – 4
Hours: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Craft Food Tours, Delray Beach, FL

QUICK DETAILS Duration: 2.5 hours Ages: All ages Availability: Fri, Sat, Sun Group size: Up to 14 people Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: El Camino – 15 NE 2nd Ave Delray Beach, FL 33444 More Information: What’s included? Seven or more food tastings AND two alcoholic craft beverages: Come hungry and thirsty. Generous tastings of fresh, local food like scratch-made Mexican…

Date: October 3
Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Location: Hilton West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, FL

Join us for Sculpt and Sweat every Saturday at 9AM on the back lawn with Cloe Mimun. This class incorporates barre and Pilates style movements while using bodyweight, lightweight and bands to increase the intensity. Make a day of it and enjoy Poolside Sessions after, a weekly pool party from 12-4PM. Day passes…

Date: October 3 – 4
Hours: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: The Belgrove Resort & Spa, West Palm Beach, FL

Join us daily from 3PM-6PM for Society 48’s Social Hour, located at The Belgrove Resort & Spa – the perfect way to unwind and connect! Enjoy freshly crafted cocktails, $10 wines, $7 draft beers, and $10 spirits, paired with a selection of chef-inspired bar bites. Whether you’re meeting friends or…

Date: October 3 – 4
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, FL

Mounts Botanical Garden is kicking off 2026 with its first-ever January Art Master Class Series. Headlining the month-long series is acclaimed artist Vladislav Yeliseyev leading a special three-day hands-on workshop – Watercolor with Focus & Freedom: Mastering the Yeliseyev Method – taking place January 6 – 8, 2026. Mounts highly…

Date: October 3
Location: Meat Market Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL

Meat Market Boca sets the scene for a romantic dinner, featuring dinner service beginning at 5PM, live music under the Veranda from 6PM, and a rotating music schedule with a live singer accompanied by an instrument —creating an elegant and unforgettable evening ambiance every Friday and Saturday night.  

Date: October 3
Hours: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: The Ben Hotel, West Palm Beach, FL

Spend your Saturday the Spruzzo way—rooftop brunch from 11am to 4pm, paired with the warm, soulful sounds of live Spanish guitar from 12pm to 4pm. Sip something crisp, savor coastal-inspired bites, and let the music set the mood. It’s the perfect blend of flavor, rhythm, and that unmistakable Spruzzo glow.

Date: October 3
Hours: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Location: The Ben Hotel, West Palm Beach, FL

Experience our electrifying Live DJ Sets, happening every Friday and Saturday night from 9 pm to 12 am! As you savor our delectable dishes, let the beats move you and set the perfect backdrop for your evening out. Dance, enjoy, and create moments that will last long after the night…

Date: October 3
Hours: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: The Peach Art Collective, West Palm Beach, FL

That’s right! A lowrider meetup alongside our dynamic art walk for the month of June promises to be a great time. Killer cars with tunes by DJ Lucky. Featuring Lowrider bikes in the art studios. And, you can design a lowrider on the public paint wall with Enrique! Open studios,…

Date: October 3
Hours: 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Location: Anyday Boca, Boca Raton, FL

Experience the energy of Anyday Boca, where weekends come alive with music, cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere in the heart of Boca Raton. On Saturdays from 8–11:30 PM, the night continues with resident DJ Orkun Orkur, bringing a refined late-night vibe to Anyday’s tapas, cocktails, and weekend crowd. Whether you’re…

Date: October 3 – 4
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL

CHROMATIC FREQUENCIES by Renee Phillips Working with latex paint, spray paint and acrylic polymers, Phillips approaches each piece as an open dialogue in material investigation. Through experimentation, these everyday materials are pushed beyond their conventional uses, revealing distinct textures specific to each color, from wave like ripples to deep fissures…

Date: October 3 – 4
Hours: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location: Honeybelle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Honeybelle’s thoughtfully curated Take-Out experience. Enjoy an elevated holiday feast featuring seasonal favorites, expertly prepared by our culinary team and designed to bring the warmth and elegance of Thanksgiving to your table. Order now up until 12:00 PM Wednesday, November 25. Pre-payment required.   Serves up to…

Date: October 3
Location: Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL

Our NEW Arts Encounters provide easygoing, one-time workshops in various artistic fields, making creativity accessible to everyone. Each workshop aims to spark curiosity, build connections in a supportive art-making studio. Students can explore disciplines like ceramics, jewelry making, drawing, printmaking, fiber arts, photography, mosaics, and more. This is a great…

Date: October 3
Hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Jupiter, FL

Center your body and mind surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature at our monthly Yoga in the Wild class, led by Dotty Molt. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or simply looking for a peaceful way to reconnect with yourself and the natural world, this class offers an opportunity…

Date: October 3
Hours: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: The Peach Art Collective, West Palm Beach, FL

Experience a true slice of community at our October Art Walk. Enjoy open gallery / studio tours with trick or treating for the family. Our vendor village will be in full swing with local creatives and makers and you can also enjoy some killer Jazz in our performance space.

Date: October 3 – 4
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach

Open to the public Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Sunday, January 17, 2027 This exhibition highlights the role of an American living and working in Japan, who enriched American art by introducing innovative techniques and perspective from Japanese culture. Clifton Karhu (1927-2007) was born in Deluth, Minnesota. He served in…

Date: October 3
Hours: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: City of West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, FL

The West Palm Beach GreenMarket returns for its 32nd season on Saturday, October 3, inviting residents and visitors to experience “The World, Right Here.” This year’s theme celebrates the global flavors, products and traditions found throughout the market, with vendors representing countries across Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, and beyond.  Marketgoers can expect…

Date: October 3 – 4
Hours: 3:00 PM
Location: Lynn University- Wold Performing Arts Center, Boca Raton, FL

Guillermo Figueroa, conductorAidan Quintana, student conductor Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80 by Johannes BrahmsSinfonia Concertante in B-flat Major for Violin, Cello, Oboe and Bassoon, Hob. I: 105 by Joseph HaydnConcerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116 by Béla Bartók

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Date: October 4
Hours: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Arts Garage, Delray Beach, FL

An Unforgettable Evening with Julius Sanna: The Music of Nat King Cole is a heartfelt tribute to one of the greatest voices in American music. Join Julius Sanna and his outstanding jazz ensemble for an evening celebrating the timeless songs and elegant style of Nat King Cole. From beloved classics…

Date: October 4
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, FL

This spring, the Norton will present Danielle Mckinney: Shelter, a survey exhibition of paintings spanning the last five years of the artist’s practice. As the tenth artist to be exhibited as part of the Recognition of Art by Women (RAW) exhibition series, Danielle Mckinney (American, born 1981) creates artworks that depict her female subjects…

Date: October 4
Hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Riviera Beach Marina Village, Riviera Beach, FL

TikiMarket at the Marina, dubbed “a taste of the islands without leaving town,” operates Sundays 10am-3ish. A café section of tables decked out with Tiki umbrellas is a great setting for kicking back and enjoying the market’s freshly prepared Caribbean fare and sweets, against breezy and picture-perfect backdrop. Sponsored by…

Date: October 4
Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Location: Hilton West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, FL

Join us for yoga every Sunday at 9AM with 1Fitness. Vinyasa is a style of yoga characterized by stringing postures together so that you move from one to another, seamlessly, using breath. Commonly referred to as “flow” yoga and helps to develop a more balanced body as well as prevent repetitive…

Date: October 4
Hours: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Craft Food Tours, Delray Beach, FL

QUICK DETAILS Duration: 2.5 hours Ages: All ages Availability: Fri, Sat, Sun Group size: Up to 14 people Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: El Camino – 15 NE 2nd Ave Delray Beach, FL 33444 More Information: What’s included? Seven or more food tastings AND two alcoholic craft beverages: Come hungry and thirsty. Generous tastings of fresh, local food like scratch-made Mexican…

Date: October 4
Location: Meat Market Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL

INTRODUCING OUR WEEKLY POOLSIDE BRUNCH EVERY SUNDAY FROM 12-4PM.  A UNIQUE DINING AND SHOPPING EXPERIENCE. SHOP LOCAL WELLNESS VENDORS AND FASHION BOUTIQUES. INDULGE IN BRUNCH FAVORITES ENJOY WHISPERING ANGEL ROSÉ ALL DAY FOR ONLY $30PP OR MIMOSAS ALL DAY FOR ONLY $25PP WITH YOUR BRUNCH EXPERIENCE.  ENJOY SOUNDS AND ENTERTAINMENT INSPIRED BY…

Date: October 4
Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Old School Square, Delray Beach, FL

Coco Market, a monthly event in Delray Beach, offers an immersive wellness experience that brings together local small businesses, fosters meaningful connections, and cultivates a thriving community. Featuring a thoughtfully curated selection of vendors, health and wellness professionals, energizing movement classes, and enriching workshops, Coco Market provides a supportive space for…

Date: October 4
Hours: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: The Belgrove Resort & Spa, West Palm Beach, FL

Join us daily from 3PM-6PM for Society 48’s Social Hour, located at The Belgrove Resort & Spa – the perfect way to unwind and connect! Enjoy freshly crafted cocktails, $10 wines, $7 draft beers, and $10 spirits, paired with a selection of chef-inspired bar bites. Whether you’re meeting friends or…

Date: October 4
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, FL

Mounts Botanical Garden is kicking off 2026 with its first-ever January Art Master Class Series. Headlining the month-long series is acclaimed artist Vladislav Yeliseyev leading a special three-day hands-on workshop – Watercolor with Focus & Freedom: Mastering the Yeliseyev Method – taking place January 6 – 8, 2026. Mounts highly…

Date: October 4
Hours: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: The Ben Hotel, West Palm Beach, FL

Sundays at Spruzzo are all about good food, great music, and rooftop vibes. Join us from 11AM to 4PM for a brunch experience infused with the smooth, rhythmic sounds of live Bossa Nova from 12PM to 4PM. Savor Mediterranean-inspired dishes, sip on handcrafted cocktails, and soak in the ambiance as the melodies set…

Date: October 4
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL

CHROMATIC FREQUENCIES by Renee Phillips Working with latex paint, spray paint and acrylic polymers, Phillips approaches each piece as an open dialogue in material investigation. Through experimentation, these everyday materials are pushed beyond their conventional uses, revealing distinct textures specific to each color, from wave like ripples to deep fissures…

Date: October 4
Hours: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location: Honeybelle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Honeybelle’s thoughtfully curated Take-Out experience. Enjoy an elevated holiday feast featuring seasonal favorites, expertly prepared by our culinary team and designed to bring the warmth and elegance of Thanksgiving to your table. Order now up until 12:00 PM Wednesday, November 25. Pre-payment required.   Serves up to…

Date: October 4
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach

Open to the public Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Sunday, January 17, 2027 This exhibition highlights the role of an American living and working in Japan, who enriched American art by introducing innovative techniques and perspective from Japanese culture. Clifton Karhu (1927-2007) was born in Deluth, Minnesota. He served in…

Date: October 4
Hours: 3:00 PM
Location: Lynn University- Wold Performing Arts Center, Boca Raton, FL

Guillermo Figueroa, conductorAidan Quintana, student conductor Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80 by Johannes BrahmsSinfonia Concertante in B-flat Major for Violin, Cello, Oboe and Bassoon, Hob. I: 105 by Joseph HaydnConcerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116 by Béla Bartók

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Jessica Pierce is a writer and content creator for The Palm Beaches, inspired by the coastal culture, natural beauty, and vibrant lifestyle of Palm Beach County. A local for 25 years, she brings an insider’s perspective to the region’s beaches, waterways, and signature Palm Beach style. Guided by her love of photography, nature, the water, and the community she knows by heart, Jessica crafts elevated stories that capture the true spirit of the place she calls home.

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