Events Roundup: What to Do This March in The Palm Beaches
Women's History Month Panels, Boat Shows, Food and Art Festival, and more. Here is our events roundup for March 2023.
Spring is heating up! Meet authors, celebrate Palm Beach Pride, and roam around mega yachts at the Palm Beach International Boat Show. There’s more than ever to see and do this March in The Palm Beaches.
MLB Spring Training, West Palm Beach & Jupiter
When: February 25 – March 26.
The Palm Beaches are the Spring Training location for the Washington Nationals, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, and Miami Marlins. From superstars to rookies to guys just trying to make the team, Spring Training is a fan-friendly atmosphere everyone should experience at least once.
Locations:
- The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, 5444 Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
- Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, 4751 Main Street, Jupiter, FL 33458
Historical Trolley Tours, Jupiter
When: March 1 & 4, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm
Join the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum’s Historian for a guided tour aboard a trolley from Molly’s Trolleys! Learn the rich history of the Jupiter area, from the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse’s own history to favorite spots of Burt Reynolds to significant Black and African American historical sites key to our local history.
Admission aboard the Trolley Tour also includes admission to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum.
Cost: $30. Register online.
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469.
Sea Turtle Nesting Season, The Palm Beaches
When: from March 1.
Sea turtles nesting season starts on March 1! Perhaps the area’s original tourists, Green, Leatherback, and Loggerhead Sea Turtles have been attracted for centuries to the pristine beaches that stretch between Jupiter and Boca Raton to lay their eggs. The Gumbo Limbo Nature Center and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center are great facilities where you can familiarize with our beloved residents.
Before you go, see how you can protect sea turtles this nesting season.
A Unique History of Inclusion in Palm Beach County (Part 1), West Palm Beach
When: March 1, 5:30 pm.
A Unique History of Inclusion tells the story of the origins of Palm Beach County with its historic firsts and challenges faced from the combining of diverse populations—history that reaches back to the start of the Americas. This compelling analysis is shared through the perspectives of descendants of early Palm Beach County settlers and residents.
Reserve a spot.
Location: Norton Museum of Art, Stiller Family Foundation Auditorium, 1450 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
#LoveDelray Fashion Experience 2023, Delray Beach
When: March 2-3.
The #LoveDelray Fashion Experience 2023 presented by Old School Square and powered by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority is March 2 and 3, benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families.
Featured events:
- "Bikinis to Ball Gowns" Runway Show, March 2, 6:00 p.m. - light bites and cocktails, and 7:30 p.m. - runway show.
- “Love Your Way Thru Delray” Sip and Shop, March 3, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- First Friday Art Walk #LoveDelray Artist Fashion Pop-Ups, March 3, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Get tickets.
Location: Cornell Art Museum and the Pavilion at Old School Square, 51 North Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444.
The Great Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium, Jupiter
When: March 2-12.
Mr. B.S. Swindler AKA Mr. Swindle hosts his captivating 90-minute extravaganza delighting his audience with an unparalleled exhibition of classic vintage amusement, live acrobats, and comedy. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the dawn of entertainment! Get tickets.
Location: Carlin Park, 400 Florida A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477.
Festival of The Arts Boca, Boca Raton
When: March 3-12.
Festival of the Arts BOCA is an extraordinary, multi-day cultural arts event that features several of the world's most sought-after classical and contemporary performers, as well as award-winning authors and speakers, cirque performances, story slams, and film screenings.
Location: Mizner Park Amphitheater & Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432.
Food Truck Friday at Patch Reef Park, Boca Raton
When: March 3, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Bring your friends and come hungry! Enjoy the outdoors, live music, and yummy dishes at Patch Reef Park in Boca Raton.
- Music: Violet Jeffries
- Food: Bubbes Blintzes, Di Big Jerk, Just Baked, Larry’s Boardwalk Treats, Travelin’ Bones BBQ, Tacos Veracruz, Cucina Bambina.
Location: Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
Natural Areas Festival, West Palm Beach
When: March 4.
Winding Waters Natural Area is having an exciting, free, outdoor event on March 4. There will be exhibitors, guided hikes, kayak tours, wildlife presentations, a kid’s zone, food trucks and more! Click here to register for the activities.
Location: Winding Waters Natural Area, 6161 Haverhill Rd N, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.
Muscle on The Beach, Delray Beach
Dates: March 4, 10 am – 3 pm.
Florida’s Premier Muscle Car Show will showcase 75 select examples of American Muscle cars, trucks and hot rods of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s displayed, judged and eligible for big prize money. The event is hosted by international TV star Mike Brewer, star of Discovery Channel’s hit show Wheelers Deelers.
Fundraiser for Sandoway Discovery Center.
Location: Old School Square, Delray Beach, FL 33444.
Lighthouse ArtCenter's 10th Annual Plein Air Festival, The Palm Beaches
When: March 5-11.
Lighthouse ArtCenter's (LAC) 10th Annual Plein Air Festival brings together thirty-five award-winning artists to compete for over $15,000 in cash and prizes through the practice of painting "en plein air" or "in the open air." The festival includes free events and artist demonstrations, workshops, and plenty of freshly painted artwork.
Schedule of events:
- March 5: Paint Out Competition at Harbourside Place in Jupiter.
- March 6 – 9: thirty-five award-winning artists paint in picturesque places throughout Palm Beach. Free artist demonstrations are open to the public at Juno Beach Pier, Grassy Waters Preserve, and Dubois Park.
- March 10: Collectors' Party & Sale.
- March 11: The Battle of the Brushes painting competition and Awards Ceremony.
More info here.
Location: Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469.
Swank Table Family Style Dinner, Loxahatchee
When: March 5, 12, 19.
This March, Swank Table will host three al fresco dinners in their own fields of green, with local and nationally known chefs who will create meals right before your eyes. Calling on the best of our state’s farmers, ranchers, artisanal producers, micro-brewers, distillers and organic winemakers, the chefs will produce multi-course dinners of the highest quality. And, each event will give back to the community by donating a portion of the proceeds to local charities.
March dates:
- A Middle Eastern Dinner Party, March 5
- Throwback to the 70’s, March 12
- Bourbon, Barbecue and Blues, March 19
Cost: $175.00 per person. Get tickets.
Location: Swank Farm, 14311 North Road, Loxahatchee, FL 33470.
Screen On The Green, West Palm Beach
When: March 10, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Outdoor movie watching has never been more inviting than on the West Palm Beach Waterfront. Enjoy FREE family-friendly activities and movies in an open-air theater the second Friday of every month. Foodservice and concessions will be available on-site.
Film Feature: The Bad Guys (PG).
Location: Waterfront - The Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival, Delray Beach
When: March 11, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day! You're invited to show off your green starting early and continue with fun-filled excitement on Atlantic Avenue all day long. Delray Beach St. Patrick's Day Festival will be a day of shenanigans that you can't miss!
Location: Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave Delray Beach, FL 33444.
Lighthouse Explorer’s Club, Jupiter
When: March 11, 10:00 am-11:30 pm or 11:30 am-1:00 pm
The Lighthouse Explorer’s Club allows explorers of all ages to discover a unique hands-on activity along with learning a piece of fascinating history. You’ll explore family-focused themes; from learning how families in the Seminole Tribe first lived in Florida to exploring the life of Charlie Pierce, son of an Assistant Lighthouse Keeper.
Cost:
- $12 adults
- $10 seniors & veterans
- $6 children ages 6-18
- Free: age 5 & under, Lighthouse members & active-duty military
Register online.
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469.
Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center presents “The Sounds of Soul,” Belle Glade
When: March 16, 7 pm.
Get ready to relive the hits of Motown and beyond, as this exciting, high-energy group
unleashes superior vocals and slick dance moves powered by pure soul at the Dolly Hand CAC
on Thursday, March 16 at 7 pm! The Sounds of Soul is composed of six seasoned performers who have excelled as outstanding singers, dancers, and songwriters. Get ready to soak in the
hits of The Temptations, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, The Supremes,
Lionel Richie, Tina Turner, Barry White, and more.
Tickets:
- $30 adults
- $15 students
Get tickets.
Location: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade, FL 33430.
Kravis Center’s 17th Annual African American Film Festival, West Palm Beach
When: March 16, 6:30 pm.
The Kravis Center’s 17th Annual African American Film Festival presents an award-winning selection of monthly films and featured panelists.
“13th” (2016), the third film of the three award-winning movies, will be presented on March 16 at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Directed by Ava Duvernay, this powerful documentary explores the history of racial inequality in the U.S. and the fact that the nation’s prisons are disproportionately filled with African Americans. Featuring interviews with activists and politicians including Michelle Alexander, Cory Booker and Dolores Canales, 13TH exposes systematic racial inequality at its core.
Tickets are $12 per show and can be purchased online through the Kravis Center’s website or by phone at 561.832.7469 or 800.572.8471.
Location: Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
West Boca Family Festival, Boca Raton
Dates: March 17-19.
The West Boca Family Festival aka BFF is coming this March 17 to the 19 to Boca Raton and will be filled with fun activities for kids, food trucks, live music, entertainment, fitness classes and more!
Expected to attract over 6,000 plus families per day, the festival’s purpose is to bring families together for a weekend filled with stimulating activities, workshops, arts & crafts, education, and health. The festival is also a way to support local businesses that contribute to the community.
Dates & Hours:
- Friday, March 17, 12:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Saturday, March 18, 11:30 am to 9:30 pm
- Sunday, March 19, 11:30 am to 9:30 pm
Tickets: you can choose between 3-day entry pass or one-day entry ticket. Click here to purchase tickets.
For more information, visit bocafamfest.com and follow @bocafamfest on Instagram.
Turtlefest, Juno Beach
When: March 18, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Focused on promoting conservation, TurtleFest is a fun-filled day of close-up encounters with endangered and local species of native loggerheads, green and leatherback turtles. Listen to great music, see captivating art, and discover a place where it’s cool to be green.
Location: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach, FL 33408.
Lighthouse Story Time & Crafts for Kids, Jupiter
Ideal for children aged 8 and under, the Lighthouse Story Time & Crafts let kids familiarize with the Lighthouse and Florida history, as well as local plants and animals! Children receive a fun take-home craft activity.
Cost: Free. Register online.
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469.
Lighthouse Sunrise Tour, Jupiter
Experience the beauty of the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean from atop the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse while learning some amazing history. Bring your camera and catch some rays. This special program will only be offered for a limited time.
Cost:
- $30 adult
- $25 children and Lighthouse members
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469.
Sunday on The Waterfront, West Palm Beach
Sunday on the Waterfront is the coolest scene in downtown West Palm Beach. Listen to the hottest acts around against the spectacular waterfront backdrop. This is a perfect weekend outing and a fantastic way to relax and unwind with friends and family on a Sunday afternoon. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, kick off your flip flops, and sway to the tunes on the West Palm Beach Waterfront.
Location: Currie Park, 2400 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.
Historian at The Pavilion - Women In Jupiter History, Jupiter
When: March 22, 11:00 am.
Visit the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum and enjoy a free history talk with your general admission ticket. Discover amazing facets of Jupiter’s past with Historian Josh Liller.
Cost:
- $12 adults
- $6 children ages 6-18
- Free: age 5 & under, Lighthouse members & active-duty military.
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469.
Women History Month: A Portrait of Leadership Panel, West Palm Beach
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County presents A Portrait of Leadership, a Panel Discussion, in celebration of Women’s History Month. For the third year, the HSPBC will bring together female leaders in Palm Beach County to discuss their journeys and how they operate.
Hours:
- Panel: 5:30 pm
- Reception: 6:30 pm
Location: Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, 300 N. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Palm Beach International Boat Show, West Palm Beach
When: March 23-26.
Ship ahoy, mates! Find all things nautical, from mega yachts to maritime swag, at one of America's premier yachting events. Showcasing more than a billion dollars' worth of boats, yachts and accessories from the world's leading manufacturers, this waterfront event is "shore" to impress!
Hours:
- March 23: 12 pm – 7:00 pm
- March 24: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
- March 25: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
- March 26: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Falstaff at The Kravis Center, West Palm Beach
For the first time in company history, Palm Beach Opera will present Verdi’s cherished Falstaff. Based on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor, Verdi’s final opera brings Shakespeare’s notorious knight to life with an ensemble tour-de-force and a lighthearted, whimsical story. Sung in Italian with English supertitles projected.
Hours:
- March 24 at 7:30 pm. Get tickets.
- March 25 at 7:30 pm. Get tickets.
- March 26 at 2:00 pm. Get tickets.
Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Palm Beach Pride, Lake Worth Beach
When: March 25-26, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
Palm Beach Pride is a two-day festival that celebrates the LGBTQ community, equality, and respect in a family-friendly environment. Come to Lake Worth Beach and join Palm Beach County’s largest gay & lesbian visibility event!
Location: Bryant Park, 201 North Dixie Highway, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460.
Wellington Bacon and Bourbon Festival, Wellington
Everything is better with bacon! Especially bourbons and whiskeys. The 9th annual Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Fest welcomes you back with an eclectic menu of bacon-infused culinary delights and a collection of over 30 bourbons and whiskeys for your tasting pleasure.
Hours:
- March 25: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
- March 26: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Village of Wellington Town Center Promenade 12150 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414.
Morikami Events in March, Delray Beach
- Ikebana Flower Arrangement: Sogetsu School (C): Wednesdays, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22
- Sumi-e Ink Painting (Floral Beginner) (C): Thursdays, Mar 2, 9, 23, 30
- Family Fun: Mimi no Hi: Ear Day (Animal Edition): Friday, Mar 3
- Sumi-e Ink Painting (C): Fridays, Mar 3, 10, 24, 31
- The Art of Kokedama + Botanical Jewerly (W): Saturday, Mar 4
- Tea Ceremony (W): Saturday, Mar 4
- Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese – Part 3 (C) (in-person): Sundays, Mar. 5, 12, 29, 26, Apr 2, 16, 23, 30
- Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese – Part 3 (C) (Virtual): Sundays, Mar. 5, 12, 29, 26, Apr 2, 16, 23, 30
- Ikebana Flower Arrangement- Ikenobo School (C): Tuesdays, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28
- Sado: Tea Ceremony (Beginners) (C): Sundays, Mar 12, 26 or Thursdays, Mar 16, 30
- Sado: Tea Ceremony (Intermediate) (C): Sundays, Mar 12, 26
- Sado: The Way of Tea (D): Saturday, Mar 18
- Youth Block Printing Workshop (W): Saturday, Mar 25
- Family Fun: Goldfish Paper Craft: Saturday, Mar 25
- Basics of Sushi (W): Sunday, Mar 26
- Karensansui: Raking Demonstration (D): Friday, Mar 16
Location: Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446.
Mounts Botanical Garden March Events, West Palm Beach
- Qi Gong Classes – March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- Members Only Morning Walks – March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- Beginner Watercolor with Carl Stoveland – March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- Tai Chi at Mounts – March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
- Introduction to Bonsai and Saikei – March 4
- The Splendor of Painting Foliage Workshops – March 4, 1, 18, 25
- Full Moon Release Ceremony – March 5
- Gentle Chair Yoga & Meditation Series – March 7, 14, 21
- Watercolor at the Garden – March 7, 14, 21, 28
- Why I Grow Orchids with Thanh Nguyen – March 11
- Patrick Dougherty Presentation, Tour & Book-Signing – March 11
- Explore the Beautiful Orchid Species – March 17
- Botanical Photography Workshops – March 19, 26
- How to Create an Aromatherapy Garden – March 24
- Gentle Yoga with Heather Berg – March 25
- Heart Opening Cacao Ceremony – March 26
- Honey, I Shrunk the Flowers! – March 28
Location: Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415.
Cox Science Center & Aquarium March Events, West Palm Beach
The Science Center is teeming with events and activities this spring! Check out the fun events below. There’s something on the menu for everyone!
- DinoFest: March 11
- “Science on Tap:” March 16
- Fairground Physics, One-Day Camp (Ages 7-12): March 17
- Under the Sea (Ages 7-12): March 17
- Under the Sea (Ages 5-12): March 20 – 24
- Fairground Physics (Ages 7-12): March 20- 24
- Cretaceous Cocktails demonstrations and Sip & Wine glass paint session: March 24
Click here for details.
Location: Cox Science Center & Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL 33405.
Animal Encounters at the Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
Meet one of the resident animals hosted at the Sandoway Discovery Center and learn about their behaviors and characteristics!
Admission is $10 per person ages 3 and up.
For more information, call 561-274-7263.
Location: Sandoway Discovery Center, 142 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483.
Clematis By Night, West Palm Beach
Clematis By Night has been an institution in The Palm Beaches for the last twenty-two years. This special event brings the community together for a free event on the waterfront in downtown that features live music from the area’s best musicians & groups.
Dates and performers:
- March 2: Dee Dee Wilde (R&B & Top 40)
- March 9: Wonderama (Top 40 & Pop)
- March 16: The Flyers (Rock)
- March 23: No Concert due to Palm Beach International Boat Show
- March 30: David Gator Bressmer (Country)
West Palm Beach GreenMarket, West Palm Beach
The West Palm Beach GreenMarket features more than 110 vendors selling various products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, coffees and teas, flowers and plants, homemade specialty items, desserts, treats, and so much more. Live entertainment at the GreenMarket is sponsored by Joe Dimaggio’s Children’s Health Specialty Center.
Please note that there is NO GreenMarket on March 25 due to the Palm Beach International Boat Show.
Location: Waterfront Commons, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Swank Farmers Market, Loxahatchee
Each Saturday, shop in an open-air 8500-square-foot barn and buy the best produce from Swank Farm, as well as 25+ other great bakers, growers, gardeners, and sellers of the best Farm Market products that you can possibly want. Avoid the urban crowds and parking hassles and take a trip to the countryside!
Family friendly! Free parking!
Hours: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Location: Swank Farm, 14311 North Road, Loxahatchee, FL 33470.
