👋 Greetings, Palm Beach County!
Happy Friday! The weekend is here, and Palm Beach County is buzzing with live music, wellness events, community gatherings, and plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the area. Whether you’re looking for something fun to do Friday night, planning a family outing, or hoping to discover something new this weekend, we’ve rounded up a few local highlights for you.
Let’s take a look at what’s happening this weekend! 🌴✨
📰 In Today's Edition
CoCo Mini’s: A Wellness Event
Summer Strings Festival 2026
CityPlace Scavenger Hunt
Oktoberfest Bootcamp
📅 Upcoming event calendar
CoCo Mini’s: A Wellness Event
A free and open-to-all event that brings together live music, plant workshops, wellness activities, and a morning dedicated to choosing your own kind of wellness. Whether you have a green thumb, enjoy yoga in the garden, want to learn more about composting, or simply want to spend some time connecting with nature, this is an easygoing way to slow down and unwind.
📍 Amelia’s SmartyPlants, Lake Worth Beach, FL
🗓 Sunday, August 16, 2026, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
🌱 Good fit for: Gardeners, green thumbs, and wellness enthusiasts

Summer Strings Festival 2026
Looking for a more laid-back way to spend Friday night? The Summer Strings Festival brings live string music to Boca Raton for an evening centered around music and community. It is a great option for anyone who enjoys live performances and wants to discover local musicians in a more intimate setting.
📍 2601 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33434
🗓 Friday, August 14, 2026, 7:00 PM
🎻 Good fit for: Music lovers, live-performance fans, and anyone looking for a relaxed Friday night
CityPlace Scavenger Hunt
Turn an afternoon at CityPlace into a little friendly competition with a scavenger hunt around West Palm Beach. Starting at The Greet House, this is an easy way to explore the area while mixing in shopping, dining, and a few surprises along the way.
📍 The Greet House, 700 Rosemary Ave., Suite 200, West Palm Beach, FL
🗓 Friday, August 14, 2026, 5:00–7:00 PM
🔎 Good fit for: Families, friends, shoppers, and anyone who enjoys a little competition

Oktoberfest Bootcamp
Oktoberfest may still be a couple of months away, but the American German Club is getting everyone prepared early. This evening event is designed to teach guests how to sing, dance, and celebrate like a pro before the big Oktoberfest celebration in October. The event is open to the public and takes place at the club’s Lake Worth location.
📍 American German Club of the Palm Beaches, 5111 Lantana Rd., Lake Worth, FL 33463
🗓 Saturday, August 15, 2026, 5:00–11:00 PM
🎶 Good fit for: Music lovers, German culture enthusiasts, groups of friends, and anyone looking for something different this weekend
📅 Coming Up This Week
🎭 Arts, Culture & Experiences
Art Around the World Community Day
📅 Saturday, August 15, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
A free community day inviting families, kids, and curious adults to explore art through creativity, activities, and connection.
The Latin Diva, The Drama Queen & The New Yorker
📅 Saturday, August 15, 8:00–9:30 PM
📍 Century Village Theater, West Palm Beach
A one-woman show combining music, comedy, storytelling, and Latin, jazz, and Broadway favorites.
🛍 Markets & Local Pop-Ups
Palm Beach Gardens Braman Cars & Coffee
📅 Saturday, August 15, 8:00–11:00 AM
📍 Braman Motorcars, 7200 Okeechobee Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
A free monthly meetup for car enthusiasts featuring exotic and high-performance vehicles and a chance to connect with fellow automotive fans.
The Gardens GreenMarket
📅 Sunday, August 16, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens
A Sunday farmers market featuring fresh produce, local foods, handmade crafts, live music, and other local vendors.
Palm Beach Artisan Expo
📅 Friday, August 14–Sunday, August 16, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 5101 117th Ct N, Palm Beach Gardens
A three-day weekend market featuring local artists, makers, creative entrepreneurs, and handmade goods.
🤝 Community, Workshops & Networking
Intracoastal Adventures – Intro to SUP
📅 Saturday, August 15, 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton
A beginner-friendly paddleboarding experience that combines basic SUP instruction with a chance to explore the Intracoastal and learn about the local mangrove ecosystem. Reservations are required.
Nature Connections
📅 Saturday, August 15, 11:30 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton
A free weekend talk featuring Florida’s native plants and wildlife. No reservations are required, and all ages are welcome.
Blankets and Bear Hugs Community Day
📅 Saturday, August 15, 1:45–4:00 PM
📍 Child Rescue Coalition, 4930 Conference Way N., Boca Raton
A free family-friendly volunteer event where participants can learn about the organization’s work and help create care packages for rescued children.
📅 Looking Ahead
PBYP Social
📅 Wednesday, August 19, 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar, 840 N. Railroad Ave., West Palm Beach
A casual networking evening for young professionals ages 21–40, with an opportunity to meet others in the Palm Beach business community. Registration is required.
YPOP Networking at The Studio 1016
📅 Thursday, August 20, 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 The Studio 1016, 1016 Clare Ave., Suite 5, West Palm Beach
A networking event for young professionals ages 21–39 focused on making connections, professional development, and building relationships across the Palm Beaches.
Visit Palm Beach Catamaran
📅 Friday, August 21, 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Hakuna Matata & Motunui Boat Cruises by Visit Palm Beach
Take to the water aboard a new luxury catamaran for a relaxed afternoon enjoying South Florida scenery from the Intracoastal.
West Palm Beach Beer Fest
📅 Saturday, August 22, 6:00–10:00 PM
📍 Bryant Park, 100 S. Golfview Rd., Lake Worth Beach
The annual festival is moving to a new waterfront location and will feature tastings from local and national breweries and spirit companies, plus food and live entertainment. The event is 21+. VIP entry begins at 4:00 PM.