7 Best Annual Activities in West Palm
Whether you are visiting or currently live in West Palm, Florida there are fun events happening all year round. Get out with friends and family and help support local with these awesome activities.
January - South Florida Fair
This fair has all the best things you would expect with a fair. Lasting just over two weeks there is so much to enjoy and admission is free for children 10 and younger. The Fair showcases agriculture’s impact on The Palm Beaches. There’s livestock, baby animals, and farm equipment. Take home fresh produce and vegetables, locally grown, when perusing the famous Sunday Feed Store Fresh Market – it’s a whole new taste of The Palm Beaches. And the Fair just won’t be the fair without rows of vendors displaying their latest gadgets, clothes, arts & crafts, and cowboy gear. Not to mention cover bands, parades, rides, feed stores, and all kinds of entertainment. Located at South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33421.
February - The Honda Classic
This event is more for the golf loving adults of West Palm but children are also welcome! Enjoy a world class field of PGA stars during the Honda Classic. From prime public seating options, to several public activations on site, and a wide variety of food and beverage options, the Honda Classic offers something for any fan! Keep in mind this event is cashless so all tickets will be mobile/digital. The concession, ticket office and other retail locations will all be cashless as well.
The PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens has been the permanent home to The Honda Classic since 2007. The club consists of five elegant 18-hole courses, but The Honda Classic is played on the distinctive Champion Course every year. The course was redesigned in 2014 and is now famous for “The Bear Trap,” a challenging three-hole stretch designed by the Golden Bear himself, Jack Nicklaus. Between seeing the golfers, see Palm Beach Gardens. Shop like a pro with a retail scene rivaling the golf. The Gardens Mall has high-end department stores and runway-ready designer labels, while the open-air Downtown Gardens offers boutiques and restaurants.
Tip: Keep in mind this event is cashless so all tickets will be mobile/digital. The concession, ticket office and other retail locations will all be cashless as well.
March + April - Spring Training
If you’re a fan of baseball, there’s nothing better than Spring Training in Florida. Imagine: It’s sunny and warm (not too warm), and you’re at the ballpark with the family watching the Washington Nationals at The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches or cheering on their Spring Training neighbors, the St. Louis Cardinals, at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. The players are relaxed, signing autographs, talking to fans and learning to play as a team again after a winter break. The Palm Beaches are the Spring Training location for the Nationals, 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.
Tip: Remember, both stadiums feature two “home” teams. So, if you can’t buy a home game ticket for your team, see them when they’re the “visitor.”
April - Sweet Corn Fiesta
What’s not to like about freshly harvested sweet corn grown locally in the famous black soil of The Glades Region here in The Palm Beaches. Combine this delectable eat with the all-day events of a harvest celebration and you have a family-friendly treat like no other. Did we mention National Sweet Corn Eating Championship? It’s on the official Major League Eating circuit and the Sweet Corn Fiesta is again the host for this year. Last time the winner ate 57 ears of Florida sweet corn in 12 minutes to claim the title. The world record is 61 ears, well within reach for this year’s competitors. Located at Yesteryear Village, South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33411.
July - Delray Beach JULY 4TH Celebration
Summer is at its peak, so grab your sunscreen and shades for one of the coolest events of year. Independence Day means fireworks, hot dogs, BBQ, beaches and great family fun. So why not celebrate America’s independence in the traditional way—and in the “Delray Beach” way. Full of patriotic fun, food and fanfare, this free event along A1A and Atlantic Avenue features back-to-back live music from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., adrenaline obstacle course, arts and crafts, bubble wands, DJs, face painting, giant games, graffiti mural, hula hoop games, kids’ zone, putt n’ around, selfie Board, Silverball gaming stations, teen activities, Uncle Sam Stilt Walkers, wheels from the Heart Classic Car Show, and much more! Culminating with an incredible fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean, this is truly an event for kids of all ages.
August - Palm Beach Restaurant Month
Who doesn’t love trying new foods?! Experience the best of dining in The Palm Beaches with brunch, lunch, and dinner deals at 100+ participating restaurants. From world-class dining to local hotspots, try all the best dishes from Jupiter to Boca Raton. As a bonus, diners can geo-check in via the passport at participating locations during the month. If a diner visits four or more locations during August, they receive an automatic entry into The Palm Beaches Restaurant Month vacation giveaway.
October - OKTOBERFEST
Dine on authentic meals of bratwurst and schnitzel; sip imported and domestic beers, schnapps, 30 different types of liquor; and listen to entertainment by two original Oktoberfest bands direct from Germany. Enjoy family-friendly entertainment with arts and crafts, carnival and games, folk-dancing, vendor displays and souvenirs. One of the largest in the country. They offer authentic German cooking, domestic and imported beer, carnival and much more. Mark your calendars for our annual Oktoberfest the second and third weekends of every October.
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