👋 Hey Palm Beach County!
Welcome back to your Palm Beach Digest! While the weekend rain might have you reaching for an umbrella, there’s still plenty happening around our beautiful county to keep you entertained and engaged.
From exciting community events to important updates, we’ve got everything you need to stay connected with what’s happening in your backyard.
At the end of today’s edition, you’ll find the best events happening this week to help plan your upcoming days.
Thanks for being here and making this community what it is.
In today’s edition:
School holiday updates you should know
Community cleanup opportunities
County & city updates you’ll actually use
Wellness + family resources
Fun events and markets to plan for
Safety reminders for the season
Weekend daily planner (Fri–Sun)
School’s Out Tuesday — Here’s Why
Good morning, Palm Beach! A quick reminder: Palm Beach County schools are closed today, Tuesday, Sept. 23, in observance of the district’s fall holiday (Rosh Hashanah). Next closure: Thursday, Oct. 2.
If you already did drop-off this morning… 🚗💨 might be time to swing back around. 😉
Community Cleanup Continues
Missed International Coastal Cleanup Day? No worries—Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful runs cleanups and “adopt-a-spot” projects through the fall. Great for families, teens’ service hours, and neighborhood groups. Tap to browse upcoming opportunities and sign up.
County & City Updates
County & City Updates
Delray Beach: A1A Beachfront Improvements (6 Weeks)
Work began Monday (Sept 22) from Casuarina Rd → Harbor Dr. Expect lane shifts, sidewalk detours, and some beach-access impacts.Palm Beach Island: Weekly Traffic Impacts (Sept 22–26)
Town advisories note SR A1A lane closures (8 a.m.–6 p.m.) and a pedestrian detour near Lake AveWest Palm Beach: Road & Dock Notices
WPB posts a weekly closures bulletin—handy if you’re cruising S. Dixie Hwy or hitting the waterfront.Brightline: New Schedule Page
Peak-time service has been tweaked (about every 30 minutes during rush). Skim the schedule before you book Miami ↔ WPB ↔ Boca or an Orlando weekender.Beach Conditions Today
Lifeguards report yellow / yellow-purple flags with rip currents and baitfish. Call the county’s morning line: 561-624-0065 (north).September Dining Deals (Final Week!)
Flavor South Florida runs through Sept 30—prix-fixe menus $25–$79 countywide. Perfect excuse for a midweek date night.
Wellness & Family Resources
Free/Low-Cost Mammograms (DOH–Palm Beach)
Eligible women 40–64 can access free or low-cost screenings through DOH-Palm Beach. Call 561-671-4105 to check eligibility and dates. Palm Beach Health DepartmentDementia Caregiver Support Groups — Jupiter Medical Center
In-person group meets Thu, Sept 25 (10:00–11:30 a.m.) at the Raso Education Center; additional dates run into fall. Registration is free. Jupiter Medical CenterIntro to Canva (Free Library Class) — Greenacres Branch
Wed, Sept 24 (10:00–11:00 a.m.). Learn simple design skills for flyers, PTA, or small-biz needs. (Event detail page: Bibliocommons listing.) Palm Beach County Library System+1County Parks: Fitness & Wellness Programs
Ongoing tai chi, functional fitness, nature walks, and more across the park system; check your nearest park’s schedule. (Also see free/low-cost local fitness ideas). Palm Beach County+1
Coming Up This Week Arts & Entertainment
🎭 Arts & Entertainment
Clematis by Night: Oktoberfest Edition — Thu, Sept 25, 6–9 p.m. | WPB Great Lawn (FREE)
Live Bavarian band, food vendors, and steins under the stars.
🌴 Family & Community Fun
Dino-Mite: Dino Safari Comedy Magic Show — Sat, Sept 27 | Cox Science Center, WPB
Jurassic jokes + magic tricks = big laughs for all ages.
⚽ Sports & Wellness
Fall Fitness in County Parks — Morning yoga, walking clubs, and more rotate across county parks.
🥕 Markets & Food
WPB GreenMarket Returns — Sat, Oct 4, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Downtown Waterfront
Beloved waterfront market is back for its 31st season.Delray GreenMarket — Kicks off Sat, Oct 25 at Old School Square.
🐾 Pets
Rabies & Microchip Clinic — PBC Animal Care & Control runs weekend clinics (2–4 p.m.). Rabies vaccines are $15, microchips available too.
🎶 Extra Pick
Jazz on J Street — Tue, Sept 24, 7 p.m. | Arts Garage, Delray Beach
An intimate night of live jazz with South Florida musicians.
Weekend Daily Planner
Friday, Sept 26
Live Music on The Lawn — The Square (WPB), 6–10 PM
Saturday, Sept 27
Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival, 10 AM–4 PM (FREE)
RainbowPalooza — WPB Waterfront, 11 AM–7 PM
Dino-Mite Comedy Magic Show — Cox Science Center (WPB), multiple showtimes
Karaoke @ Hullabaloo (Downtown WPB), 10 PM–12 AM
Sunday, Sept 28
Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival (Day 2), 10 AM–4 PM (FREE)
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