West Palm Beach this month: Dachstoberfest Oct. 18, Clematis by Fright Oct. 29, LagoonFest Oct. 31, the ice rink at The Ben from Nov. 1 and Kravis shows.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Listings come from the City of West Palm Beach, the Kravis Center, the Mandel Public Library, CityPlace and each organizer, linked in every line. For the next few days, see things to do this weekend; for galleries, theater and concerts, see arts and exhibitions this month.
October is when West Palm Beach’s outdoor season starts again. The GreenMarket is back on the waterfront on Saturdays, the Clematis Street antique market runs alongside it, and the city’s free Thursday concerts turn into a Halloween party at the end of the month. In November the Kravis Center’s Broadway season starts and the ice rink at The Ben opens on the waterfront. Times are local. Prices are as the organizer publishes them; “free” means the organizer says free.
Good to know
- City events: Community Events, 561-822-1515
- Library programs: Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., 561-868-7700
- Downtown parking: see getting around; road closures are on our road construction and closures page
Every week
- West Palm Beach GreenMarket, Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on the downtown waterfront. The city’s market runs through the season. See our farmers markets guide.
- West Palm Beach Antique and Flea, Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 300 and 400 blocks of Clematis Street, October through May, according to the market.
- Clematis by Night, Thursdays, 6 to 9 p.m., Centennial Square and the Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis St. The city’s free concert series has Dee Dee Wilde Band Oct. 22, Clematis by Fright Oct. 29, Cover to Cover Nov. 5, Terry Hanck Nov. 12 and Big Al and the Heavyweights Nov. 19. There is no concert on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26.
- Art After Dark at the Norton Museum of Art, Fridays, 5 to 10 p.m., $10 for adults, $5 for students. Details.
- Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch, daily through Sunday, Nov. 1, at 419 Lakeview Ave., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Details.
This week and next
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Oct. 17, 3 p.m. | Jane Austen Society presents “Eliza” | Mandel Public Library |
| Sunday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Dachstoberfest, a dog-friendly fundraiser for Dachshund Rescue South Florida | Waterfront Commons, 100 N. Clematis St. |
| Sunday, Oct. 18, 4 p.m. | Ebony Chorale of the Palm Beaches: Unity, Love, and Brotherhood | Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. |
| Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. | “America’s Amazon,” film and discussion on the St. Lucie River | Mandel Public Library |
| Oct. 22-24 | Ballet Palm Beach: “Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein”, 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday | Kravis Center, Rinker Playhouse |
| Friday, Oct. 23, 4 to 7 p.m. | Yappy Hour HOWL-o-ween Party with a pop-up dog park | 300 block of Clematis Street |
| Saturday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. | Buddy Guy 90 with Selwyn Birchwood | Kravis Center |
Halloween week
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m. | Palm Beach Opera story time: “The Great Poochini”, a sing-along for kids | Mandel Public Library |
| Oct. 24-25 | CityPlace Fall Fest: pumpkin patch and trick-or-treating | CityPlace |
| Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10:30 to 11 a.m. | “Not-So-Spooky” Halloween play and party, free | Mandel Public Library auditorium |
| Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 | “Dirty Dancing: The Musical”, eight performances | Kravis Center |
| Thursday, Oct. 29, 6 to 9 p.m. | Clematis by Fright: hayrides, inflatables, trick-or-treating, a free raffle and Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream; free | Centennial Square and Great Lawn |
| Saturday, Oct. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. | LagoonFest, the 13th year: wildlife talks and scientist-led boat tours of the Lake Worth Lagoon | DowntownWPB Waterfront |
| Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Not-So-Spooky Movie Marathon for families; costumes welcome | Mandel Public Library, KidSpace |
More on our Halloween events and trick-or-treat hours pages.
November
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| From Sunday, Nov. 1 | Winter Wonderland ice rink at The Ben, daily through Jan. 3, 2027; $30 adults, $15 ages 4 to 11, plus tax | 251 N. Narcissus Ave. |
| Nov. 10-15 | “Monty Python’s Spamalot” | Kravis Center |
| From Saturday, Nov. 14 | Nightly snowfall and Santa at CityPlace; see holiday lights and Christmas events | CityPlace |
| Monday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. | Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis | Kravis Center |
| Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. | Momix: “Botanica”, dance with props, projections and puppetry | Kravis Center, Dreyfoos Concert Hall |
| Friday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. | Blade Runner Live: the Avex Ensemble plays the Vangelis score live to the film | Kravis Center, Dreyfoos Concert Hall |
| Thursday, Nov. 26 | Thanksgiving: no Clematis by Night and no city trash pickup; see Thanksgiving in West Palm Beach | Citywide |
| Friday, Nov. 27, 6 to 9 p.m. | Nights in Northwood Village: Jam-X The Band, free | 400 block of Northwood Road |
Coming up
- Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs every day from Monday, Oct. 19 through Sunday, Nov. 1, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. See our voting guide.
- Holiday season: Ballet Palm Beach’s Nutcracker is Dec. 4-6 at the Kravis Center; see our Nutcracker and holiday shows page.
- Big annual events ahead: the Palm Beaches Marathon is Dec. 12-13 on Flagler Drive, the South Florida Fair returns in January, and the Palm Beach International Boat Show is March 17-21, 2027.
Send us your event
Organizing something in West Palm Beach? Email hello@westpalmnow.com with the date, time, venue, price and a photo. Listings are free and go on this page and in the diary.
What this means for you
- Saturday mornings downtown are busy again; arrive early for parking near the waterfront.
- Free nights on the waterfront: Thursday concerts every week, and Clematis by Fright on Oct. 29.
Related: Halloween events, free things to do, parks and trails, farmers markets and getting around.
Frequently asked questions
When is the West Palm Beach GreenMarket open?
Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the downtown waterfront, according to the City of West Palm Beach.
Is Clematis by Night free?
Yes. The city’s Thursday concert series is free, 6 to 9 p.m. at Centennial Square and the Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis St. On Oct. 29 it becomes Clematis by Fright, with hayrides and trick-or-treating. There is no concert on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26.
Where is the pumpkin patch in downtown West Palm Beach?
Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch is at 419 Lakeview Ave. through Sunday, Nov. 1, open daily, with hours that vary by day.
When does the ice rink open in West Palm Beach?
Winter Wonderland at The Ben, 251 N. Narcissus Ave., runs Nov. 1, 2026 to Jan. 3, 2027. Skating passes are $30 for ages 12 and up and $15 for ages 4 to 11, plus tax, with skate rental included.
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