The weekend is here, and there is plenty happening around Palm Beach County. From late-night art and live jazz to barbecue, outdoor activities, comedy, family events, and Miss America weekend, there are lots of ways to get out and do something before Monday rolls around.

At the end of today’s roundup, you’ll find even more events happening Friday through Sunday, including kayaking, beach fitness, nature programs, family art, and live performances.

Thanks for being part of the Palm Beach community.

The Norton Museum of Art is staying open late Friday for another Art After Dark.

Visitors can spend the evening exploring the galleries, joining a tour, stopping by the Open Studio, and listening to live music. Jazz vocalist Deb Silver will perform two sets in the Great Hall later in the evening.

Tours are scheduled for 5:30 and 7 PM, while the Open Studio runs from 6 to 9 PM.

📍 Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
🗓 Friday, September 4, 2026 • 5–10 PM
🎨 Admission: $10 adults and seniors, $5 students, free for members
🎶 Good fit for: Date nights, art lovers, jazz fans, friend groups, and anyone looking for something to do Friday night
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BBQ, Brews & Blues returns to West Palm Beach Saturday for its 11th year.

Heart & Soul Park will have barbecue, food trucks, craft brews, vendors, activities for kids, contests, prizes, and live music throughout the evening. This year’s lineup includes Selwyn Birchwood and the Derek Mack Band, with Kat Riggins appearing as part of the VIP experience.

Admission to the main festival is free.

📍 Heart & Soul Park, 825 N. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach
🗓 Saturday, September 5, 2026 • 5–9 PM
🍖 Good fit for: Families, foodies, blues fans, couples, friend groups, and anyone looking for a free Saturday night event
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Miss America week wraps up Sunday night with the final competition at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

After several days of preliminary events, 11 semifinalists will move on to Sunday’s competition. That group will eventually be narrowed down to five finalists before the next Miss America is crowned.

The event is one of the biggest parts of Miss America week in West Palm Beach and brings the national competition to a close.

📍 Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach
🗓 Sunday, September 6, 2026 • 7 PM
👑 Good fit for: Pageant fans, families, fashion fans, visitors, and anyone following Miss America week
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Kayak Cruise | Sat 9/5 • 9:30–11 AM | Grassy Waters Preserve, West Palm Beach
Take a guided kayak trip through the wetlands while learning about the history and wildlife of Grassy Waters. Participants must be 15 or older for a solo kayak, or 12 or older in a tandem kayak with a participating adult. Check-in begins 30 minutes before the program. Reservations are required. $10 per person.

Bird Talk & Tour: Wetland Birds | Sat 9/5 • 9:30 AM | Green Cay Nature Center, Boynton Beach
Learn more about Florida’s wetland birds before heading outside for a guided birding walk with a naturalist. $5 per participant. Reservations required.

Zumba at the Beach | Sat 9/5 • 10–11 AM | South Beach Park Pavilion, Boca Raton
Start Saturday morning with an outdoor Zumba class near the beach. Beginners and experienced dancers are welcome. Free and open to all ages.

BioBlitz Bonanza | Sat 9/5 & Sun 9/6 • 1–3 PM | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
Help spot and document plants, animals, and pollinators around Gumbo Limbo during the Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz.

Brand Lift Series: How to Stand Out | Fri 9/4 • 6–8 PM | Flagler Gallery, West Palm Beach City Hall
The second Brand Lift workshop focuses on practical ways small businesses can improve their presentation, organize digital content, market on a budget, and make stronger local connections. Free, registration required.

Free Summer Saturday | Sat 9/5 • 10 AM–5 PM | Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach
Palm Beach County residents can visit the Norton for one final Free Summer Saturday, with complimentary museum admission throughout the day.

Family Studio: Latin American Heritages | Sat 9/5 • 11 AM–12:20 PM or 1–2:20 PM | Norton Museum of Art
Families can explore art from Latin America and the Caribbean before making their own project inspired by the museum’s collection. The program is for children ages 5–12 and their grown-ups. Free, but online registration is required.

Yarden Shalev: The Stay Cool Comedy Magic Show | Fri 9/4 • 8–10 PM | Arts Garage, Delray Beach
Yarden Shalev mixes magic, mind-reading, and stand-up comedy in a 90-minute Friday night show. Tickets are $50.50–$55.50 including fees.

Miss America’s Teen Final Competition | Sat 9/5 • 7 PM | Kravis Center, West Palm Beach
Miss America’s Teen reaches its final round Saturday night as the next national titleholder is crowned. Ticketed event.

Johnbern Thomas | Sat 9/5 • 8–10 PM | Arts Garage, Delray Beach
Percussionist and bandleader Johnbern Thomas brings modern jazz together with Haitian and Caribbean influences for a Saturday night performance. Tickets are $50.50–$55.50 including fees.

Thanks for reading The Palm Beach Digest! There is plenty happening around Palm Beach County this weekend, whether you’re looking for live music, art, outdoor activities, family fun, or a night out.

Enjoy the weekend, and we’ll be back next week with more local events and things to do.

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