Things to do in West Palm Beach
Things to do in West Palm Beach, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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West Palm Beach ice rink 2026: The Ben opens Nov. 1
Winter Wonderland at The Ben is back on the West Palm Beach waterfront Nov. 1 to Jan. 3. Passes are $30 for adults and $15 for kids 4 to 11, skates included.
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Things to do
Things to do in West Palm Beach this month: October 2026
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.
Farmers markets
West Palm Beach farmers markets: the GreenMarket and more
The West Palm Beach GreenMarket opened its 32nd season Oct. 3: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 100 N. Clematis St. on the waterfront. 561-822-1515.
Trails
Parks and trails in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach runs 57 parks and facilities, plus Grassy Waters Preserve's free trails: the Cypress Boardwalk and Apoxee. Parks and Recreation: 561-804-4900.
Fourth of July
West Palm Beach Fourth of July fireworks: 4th on Flagler 2026
4th on Flagler, West Palm Beach's free Fourth of July party, ran 5 to 10 p.m. July 4, 2026, with 18 minutes of fireworks at 9:09 p.m. 2027 details are not out yet.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in West Palm Beach 2026
Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. West Palm Beach has posted no official trick-or-treat hours; Clematis by Fright with Trick-or-Truck is Oct. 29, 6 to 9 p.m.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in West Palm Beach 2027: events and dinners
Valentine's Day 2027 is a Sunday. What West Palm Beach venues offered in 2026, free date spots downtown, and where 2027 plans will appear.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day in West Palm Beach 2027: brunch, events, gifts
Mother's Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. Last year's downtown brunches, the free Mother's Day event at Manatee Lagoon and local gift ideas.
Father's Day
Father's Day in West Palm Beach 2027: events, car shows, brunch
Father's Day 2027 is Sunday, June 20. Last year Mounts Botanical Garden held a classic car show; downtown ideas from taprooms to arcades.
Christmas
West Palm Beach Christmas tree lighting and holiday events 2026
West Palm Beach lights Sandi, its sand Christmas tree, at a free Clematis by Night tree lighting in early December. The 2026 date is not out; 2025's was Dec. 4.
Halloween
Halloween events in West Palm Beach 2026
Halloween 2026 in West Palm Beach: Clematis by Fright Oct. 29, a PBSO trunk-or-treat Oct. 22, Spookyville at the fairgrounds and Clematis Street parties.
Christmas
Holiday lights and Christmas events in West Palm Beach 2026
Zoo Lights opens Nov. 20, CityPlace snow and Santa start Nov. 14, and the Okeeheelee drive-thru lights run from Nov. 27. Dates for the 2026 holiday season.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve in West Palm Beach 2026: fireworks and events
New Year's Eve is Thursday, Dec. 31. The 2025 city party had free midnight fireworks over the Intracoastal; 2026 plans are not out. Noon Year's Eve is set.
Free
Free things to do in West Palm Beach
Free in West Palm Beach: the Norton on Saturdays for city residents, Manatee Lagoon, Grassy Waters trails, Clematis by Night and library programs.
Palm Beaches Marathon
Palm Beaches Marathon 2026: dates, start times, prices and pickup
The Palm Beaches Marathon is Dec. 12-13, 2026, on Flagler Drive: 5K and 10K Saturday at 7:30 a.m., marathon and half Sunday at 6 a.m.
South Florida Fair
South Florida Fair 2027: dates, hours, parking and what to know
The 2027 South Florida Fair is in January on Southern Boulevard; fair events are dated from Jan. 16. The 2026 fair ran Jan. 16 to Feb. 1, parking $15.
Palm Beach International Boat Show
Palm Beach International Boat Show 2027: dates, hours and parking
The Palm Beach International Boat Show is March 17-21, 2027, on Flagler Drive downtown. Hours, tickets, free shuttles, parking garages and rules.
