Hand-picked parks, restaurants, and things to do across Broward and Palm Beach County.
Discover the best things to do in Palm Beach County — from world-class dining in Boca Raton and Delray Beach to sea turtle encounters in Juno Beach, sunset kayaking in Jupiter, and luxury experiences in West Palm Beach. The Friendly Scoop curates the top restaurants, parks, activities, and hidden gems across every Palm Beach County city. Browse by category, filter by neighborhood, or see what's new.
A free week-long outdoor community film festival showcasing local indie productions and global short films across open-air galleries and park lawns throughout the Northwood Arts District.
West Palm's award-winning weekly outdoor concert tradition. Grab a lawn chair, catch the Intracoastal breeze, and enjoy premier regional bands.
A beautiful ocean-inspired celebration featuring custom marine conservation art exhibits and top-tier live acoustic performances.
Over 15 local food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, and a live DJ setup perfect for families.
Sourced from WeekendBroward! A spectacular, highly popular walkable cultural event winding through the Downtown Delray Beach, Pineapple Grove, and Artists Alley districts. Meet local studio artists, view private collections, and enjoy live sidewalk jazz performances.
A massive vintage market featuring mid-century furniture, local art, clothing, and local food vendors.
Relive the prime era of alternative emo-punk rock under the palms. Taking Back Sunday matches energy with co-headliners Bayside for a massive outdoor showcase at the Abacoa Town Center Amphitheatre.
Old-school country music royalty live at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre as multi-instrumentalist icon Hank Williams Jr. brings his hard-rock-infused country blues tour to West Palm Beach.
Shop fresh local produce, artisan baked goods, fresh empanadas, natural provisions, and beautiful cut flowers in the shade of Old School Square.
The ultimate annual national gathering for Lilly Pulitzer aficionados, featuring exclusive shopping drops, style panels, and social mixers.
West Palm's award-winning weekly outdoor concert tradition. Grab a lawn chair, catch the Intracoastal breeze, and enjoy premier regional bands.
A massive lakeside country music festival honoring a legend. Featuring massive food trucks, themed pop-up bars, and a huge lineup of country acts.
A massive 2-day ocean-breeze country and lifestyle music festival rocking the West Palm Beach Waterfront Commons. Headliners include Old Dominion, Clint Black, Ella Langley, and Jimmy Buffett's iconic Coral Reefer Band performing a legendary beachfront tribute set.
Watch elite national gymnasts compete in the Levels 6–8 USAG Development Championships, featuring stunning choreography and athletic displays.
Shop fresh local produce, artisan baked goods, fresh empanadas, natural provisions, and beautiful cut flowers in the shade of Old School Square.
South Florida's premier reptile expo featuring live snakes, lizards, geckos, tortoises, and exotic animal vendors. A family-friendly weekend of hands-on animal encounters and educational programming.
West Palm's award-winning weekly outdoor concert tradition. Grab a lawn chair, catch the Intracoastal breeze, and enjoy premier regional bands.
South Florida's premier three-day festival celebrating anime, gaming, comic culture, cosplay competitions, and special voice actor panels.
A massive celebration of alternative art, bringing together top global tattoo artists, oddities and curiosity markets, and live performance art.
Legendary American rapper Juvenile backed by a full live orchestral band celebrates the 25th anniversary of his iconic multi-platinum hits.
FREE admission. A community Juneteenth concert at Commons Park honoring freedom and culture with live music, food vendors, and family activities.
FREE admission. A vibrant Juneteenth Neighborhood Nights edition at CityPlace featuring live performances, Black-owned business vendors, and family programming in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach.
Shop fresh local produce, artisan baked goods, fresh empanadas, natural provisions, and beautiful cut flowers in the shade of Old School Square.
FREE admission. A community day at the Norton featuring open galleries, family art workshops, live music, and cultural programming celebrating Juneteenth weekend.
FREE admission. Boynton Beach's annual Juneteenth celebration at Sara Sims Park with live music, cultural performances, food trucks, and a family-friendly festival atmosphere.
FREE admission. A full-day Juneteenth cultural think tank at Old School Square featuring panels, art, music, and community dialogue celebrating Black history, art, and excellence.
FREE admission. Boca Raton's community Juneteenth festival at Hughes Park with live music, soul food vendors, kids activities, and cultural performances.
FREE admission. Wellington's Redteenth Juneteenth festival at the amphitheater featuring headlining live performances, food trucks, and a community celebration of freedom and culture.
A vibrant community celebration honoring Black excellence and HBCU culture with live music, local black-owned business vendors, and food trucks.
Stroll along the Intracoastal waterway while shopping for fresh produce, local juices, and crafts from local makers.
In one of the most highly buzzed-about pop comebacks of the decade, Hilary Duff hits the outdoor stage at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre for two back-to-back nights, playing her legendary 2000s millennial-pop anthems.
Multi-platinum alt-rock legends Evanescence take the massive outdoor stage with special guests Spiritbox and Nova Twins for a high-energy summer night.
West Palm's award-winning weekly outdoor concert tradition. Grab a lawn chair, catch the Intracoastal breeze, and enjoy premier regional bands.
A curated Friday evening featuring live jazz music, special guest gallery tours, and hands-on adult & kid art workshops.
The ultimate celebration of summer's best fruit! Features live cooking competitions, fresh local mango tastings, tropical drinks, and live music.
A beautiful open-air market under the string lights showcasing local crafters, artisanal foods, and live acoustic music.
Shop fresh local produce, artisan baked goods, fresh empanadas, natural provisions, and beautiful cut flowers in the shade of Old School Square.
An outdoor festival featuring smoky pit barbecues, local craft breweries serving seasonal flights, and a continuous lineup of live blues artists on the main stage. Free admission.
The ultimate fully air-conditioned summer escape for families. An immersive exhibition matching science, design, and nature via jaw-dropping, ultra-detailed monumental sculptures built completely out of millions of LEGO® bricks.
West Palm's award-winning weekly outdoor concert tradition. Grab a lawn chair, catch the Intracoastal breeze, and enjoy premier regional bands.
A massive, weekly culinary tradition in western Palm Beach County. Over 20 diverse local food trucks take over the park grounds alongside live rock and country music sets from the main stage, creating the perfect casual family dinner night out.
Escape the summer heat and blend world-class art with live local entertainment. Features changing gallery tours, live indoor acoustic jazz and indie sets, curator talks, film screenings, and a premium artisanal cocktail mixer bar.
Stroll down the vibrant paths of Pineapple Grove. Local contemporary art galleries, upscale boutiques, and working artist studios open their doors for a special evening featuring live open-air performance artists, wine tastings, and local acoustic music loops.
Shop fresh local produce, artisan baked goods, fresh empanadas, natural provisions, and beautiful cut flowers in the shade of Old School Square.
Bring your own mat and water bottle for a premium community wellness class directly overlooking the beautiful Boca Raton Intracoastal Waterway. Fully climate-shaded pavilions make this the perfect mid-summer morning ritual.
Palm Beach County's flagship Independence Day event. Spanning the entire West Palm downtown waterfront, features multiple live music stages, an active military honor guard presentation, an interactive kids' entertainment zone, and an unmatched, gigantic fireworks show synchronized to music over the Intracoastal Waterway at 9:00 PM.
Where downtown meets the ocean! Atlantic Avenue is closed to traffic for a massive, high-energy beach party featuring sandcastle contests, live tropical DJ sets, beachside food pop-ups, a formal 60-foot flag raising ceremony, and breathtaking fireworks launched directly over the Atlantic Ocean.
A spectacular, family-focused community gathering. Features live classic rock performance sets on the main pavilion stage, a sprawling food truck array, interactive family carnival games, and an incredible, state-of-the-art fireworks and drone light show conclusion.
Celebrate Independence Day along the scenic Intracoastal. Featuring live local high-energy cover bands, an expansive food truck village, kids' interactive zones, beachside games, and one of the largest, most spectacular Zambelli fireworks displays in Palm Beach County launching promptly at 9:00 PM.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets out onto the pristine country club fairways. This open-to-the-public free community gathering features pre-show music and a gorgeous, massive fireworks display lighting up the night sky over the greens at 9:00 PM.
Relax on the lush open-air plaza lawn surrounded by chef-driven restaurants and modern architectural murals. Features weekend-long rotating performance showcases highlighting South Florida's best acoustic guitarists, pop vocalists, and Latin jazz trios.
Bring your own mat and water bottle for a premium community wellness class directly overlooking the beautiful Boca Raton Intracoastal Waterway. Fully climate-shaded pavilions make this the perfect mid-summer morning ritual.
Stroll along Jupiter's scenic coastal retail loop. This weekly market showcases local vendors offering handmade jewelry, artisan natural soaps, raw honey, organic smoothies, and coastal home goods alongside live entertainment.
A premium South Florida open-air market tradition. Beat the sun with early morning access to fresh-picked local vegetables, exotic orchids, specialty bakery goods, organic coffees, and natural locally sourced wellness items.
Relax on the lush open-air plaza lawn surrounded by chef-driven restaurants and modern architectural murals. Features weekend-long rotating performance showcases highlighting South Florida's best acoustic guitarists, pop vocalists, and Latin jazz trios.
Enjoy a fully air-conditioned, deeply rejuvenating gentle yoga flow right inside the contemporary art galleries of the historic Cornell Art Museum, surrounded by inspiring local multimedia exhibitions.
West Palm's award-winning weekly outdoor concert tradition. Grab a lawn chair, catch the Intracoastal breeze, and enjoy premier regional bands.
Bring the whole family out to the lawn for an outdoor summer movie showcase. Interactive lawn games and food trucks start at 5:00 PM, and the featured movie presentation begins on the massive big screen at sunset.
A massive, weekly culinary tradition in western Palm Beach County. Over 20 diverse local food trucks take over the park grounds alongside live rock and country music sets from the main stage, creating the perfect casual family dinner night out.
Enjoy Palm Beach County's premier multi-weekend outdoor theater tradition right by the ocean. Bring a picnic basket and lawn chairs for a world-class production under the coastal evening sky. Admission is a suggested $5 donation.
Escape the summer heat and blend world-class art with live local entertainment. Features changing gallery tours, live indoor acoustic jazz and indie sets, curator talks, film screenings, and a premium artisanal cocktail mixer bar.
Enjoy beautiful twilight sounds at Boca's premier open-air theater container. July dates bring highly anticipated performances from regional symphonic crossover groups and top-tier national tribute bands.
Enjoy Palm Beach County's premier multi-weekend outdoor theater tradition right by the ocean. Bring a picnic basket and lawn chairs for a world-class production under the coastal evening sky. Admission is a suggested $5 donation.
A beautiful outdoor cinematic experience directly on the West Palm waterfront. Catch a family-friendly summer blockbuster on a massive 30-foot inflatable screen. Bring blankets, popcorn, and lawn chairs; food trucks are parked on-site.
Shop fresh local produce, artisan baked goods, fresh empanadas, natural provisions, and beautiful cut flowers in the shade of Old School Square.
Bring your own mat and water bottle for a premium community wellness class directly overlooking the beautiful Boca Raton Intracoastal Waterway. Fully climate-shaded pavilions make this the perfect mid-summer morning ritual.
Enjoy Palm Beach County's premier multi-weekend outdoor theater tradition right by the ocean. Bring a picnic basket and lawn chairs for a world-class production under the coastal evening sky. Admission is a suggested $5 donation.
Relax on the lush open-air plaza lawn surrounded by chef-driven restaurants and modern architectural murals. Features weekend-long rotating performance showcases highlighting South Florida's best acoustic guitarists, pop vocalists, and Latin jazz trios.
Bring your own mat and water bottle for a premium community wellness class directly overlooking the beautiful Boca Raton Intracoastal Waterway. Fully climate-shaded pavilions make this the perfect mid-summer morning ritual.
Stroll along Jupiter's scenic coastal retail loop. This weekly market showcases local vendors offering handmade jewelry, artisan natural soaps, raw honey, organic smoothies, and coastal home goods alongside live entertainment.
A premium South Florida open-air market tradition. Beat the sun with early morning access to fresh-picked local vegetables, exotic orchids, specialty bakery goods, organic coffees, and natural locally sourced wellness items.
Enjoy Palm Beach County's premier multi-weekend outdoor theater tradition right by the ocean. Bring a picnic basket and lawn chairs for a world-class production under the coastal evening sky. Admission is a suggested $5 donation.
Boca Raton's signature free Sunday concert series. Unwind with premium tribute bands performing under the iconic pink amphitheatrical arches. High-end craft food trucks and fully loaded beverage bars are available inside the arena.
Relax on the lush open-air plaza lawn surrounded by chef-driven restaurants and modern architectural murals. Features weekend-long rotating performance showcases highlighting South Florida's best acoustic guitarists, pop vocalists, and Latin jazz trios.
Experience a breathtaking South Florida panoramic sunset from the top of the historic Jupiter Lighthouse. Climb the 105 steps just as the sun dips below the Loxahatchee River and the lighthouse beam turns on for the evening. (RSVP required).
West Palm's award-winning weekly outdoor concert tradition. Grab a lawn chair, catch the Intracoastal breeze, and enjoy premier regional bands.
A massive, weekly culinary tradition in western Palm Beach County. Over 20 diverse local food trucks take over the park grounds alongside live rock and country music sets from the main stage, creating the perfect casual family dinner night out.
Escape the summer heat and blend world-class art with live local entertainment. Features changing gallery tours, live indoor acoustic jazz and indie sets, curator talks, film screenings, and a premium artisanal cocktail mixer bar.
A beautifully relaxed, authentic South Florida beach bonfire night. Gather around the roaring fire pits on the sand for acoustic guitar loops, drum circles, and classic island beach rock melodies.
Shop fresh local produce, artisan baked goods, fresh empanadas, natural provisions, and beautiful cut flowers in the shade of Old School Square.
Bring your own mat and water bottle for a premium community wellness class directly overlooking the beautiful Boca Raton Intracoastal Waterway. Fully climate-shaded pavilions make this the perfect mid-summer morning ritual.
Relax on the lush open-air plaza lawn surrounded by chef-driven restaurants and modern architectural murals. Features weekend-long rotating performance showcases highlighting South Florida's best acoustic guitarists, pop vocalists, and Latin jazz trios.
Grab your lawn chairs and head out to downtown Abacoa's classic open-air amphitheater plaza. July features a highly anticipated free performance by a popular South Florida surf-reggae and roots rock collective, surrounded by local neighborhood golf cart meetups and restaurant pop-ups.
Bring your own mat and water bottle for a premium community wellness class directly overlooking the beautiful Boca Raton Intracoastal Waterway. Fully climate-shaded pavilions make this the perfect mid-summer morning ritual.
Stroll along Jupiter's scenic coastal retail loop. This weekly market showcases local vendors offering handmade jewelry, artisan natural soaps, raw honey, organic smoothies, and coastal home goods alongside live entertainment.
A premium South Florida open-air market tradition. Beat the sun with early morning access to fresh-picked local vegetables, exotic orchids, specialty bakery goods, organic coffees, and natural locally sourced wellness items.
Beat the midday humidity entirely with this premium fully air-conditioned indoor pop-up market. Specializing in tropical indoor plants, rare orchids, artisanal kitchen provisions, locally sourced gourmet honeys, and organic cold-brewed coffees.
South Florida's definitive open-air waterfront musical afternoon. Relax along the Intracoastal path with high-energy regional ska, reggae, and island rock ensembles playing live on the main stage. Perfect for all ages.
Relax on the lush open-air plaza lawn surrounded by chef-driven restaurants and modern architectural murals. Features weekend-long rotating performance showcases highlighting South Florida's best acoustic guitarists, pop vocalists, and Latin jazz trios.
Enjoy a fully air-conditioned, deeply rejuvenating gentle yoga flow right inside the contemporary art galleries of the historic Cornell Art Museum, surrounded by inspiring local multimedia exhibitions.
West Palm's award-winning weekly outdoor concert tradition. Grab a lawn chair, catch the Intracoastal breeze, and enjoy premier regional bands.
Bring the whole family out to the lawn for an outdoor summer movie showcase. Interactive lawn games and food trucks start at 5:00 PM, and the featured movie presentation begins on the massive big screen at sunset.
A massive, weekly culinary tradition in western Palm Beach County. Over 20 diverse local food trucks take over the park grounds alongside live rock and country music sets from the main stage, creating the perfect casual family dinner night out.
Escape the summer heat and blend world-class art with live local entertainment. Features changing gallery tours, live indoor acoustic jazz and indie sets, curator talks, film screenings, and a premium artisanal cocktail mixer bar.
Enjoy beautiful twilight sounds at Boca's premier open-air theater container. July dates bring highly anticipated performances from regional symphonic crossover groups and top-tier national tribute bands.
Bypass the summer heat entirely at this special luminescent night market series. Features glowing neon art displays, illuminated artisan vendor stalls, live tropical drum music, and local pop-up bars serving fresh summer mocktails and craft beers.
Shop fresh local produce, artisan baked goods, fresh empanadas, natural provisions, and beautiful cut flowers in the shade of Old School Square.
Bring your own mat and water bottle for a premium community wellness class directly overlooking the beautiful Boca Raton Intracoastal Waterway. Fully climate-shaded pavilions make this the perfect mid-summer morning ritual.
Bypass the summer heat entirely at this special luminescent night market series. Features glowing neon art displays, illuminated artisan vendor stalls, live tropical drum music, and local pop-up bars serving fresh summer mocktails and craft beers.
Relax on the lush open-air plaza lawn surrounded by chef-driven restaurants and modern architectural murals. Features weekend-long rotating performance showcases highlighting South Florida's best acoustic guitarists, pop vocalists, and Latin jazz trios.
Bring your own mat and water bottle for a premium community wellness class directly overlooking the beautiful Boca Raton Intracoastal Waterway. Fully climate-shaded pavilions make this the perfect mid-summer morning ritual.
Stroll along Jupiter's scenic coastal retail loop. This weekly market showcases local vendors offering handmade jewelry, artisan natural soaps, raw honey, organic smoothies, and coastal home goods alongside live entertainment.
A premium South Florida open-air market tradition. Beat the sun with early morning access to fresh-picked local vegetables, exotic orchids, specialty bakery goods, organic coffees, and natural locally sourced wellness items.
Boca Raton's signature free Sunday concert series. Unwind with premium tribute bands performing under the iconic pink amphitheatrical arches. High-end craft food trucks and fully loaded beverage bars are available inside the arena.
Relax on the lush open-air plaza lawn surrounded by chef-driven restaurants and modern architectural murals. Features weekend-long rotating performance showcases highlighting South Florida's best acoustic guitarists, pop vocalists, and Latin jazz trios.
Experience a breathtaking South Florida panoramic sunset from the top of the historic Jupiter Lighthouse. Climb the 105 steps just as the sun dips below the Loxahatchee River and the lighthouse beam turns on for the evening. (RSVP required).
The ultimate South Florida underwater gold rush! For 48 hours only, recreational divers and boaters get exclusive early access to harvest spiny lobsters. Make sure to adhere strictly to FWC regulations (12 lobster limit outside Monroe, carapace must exceed 3 inches, and dive flags are mandatory).
West Palm's award-winning weekly outdoor concert tradition. Grab a lawn chair, catch the Intracoastal breeze, and enjoy premier regional bands.
A massive, weekly culinary tradition in western Palm Beach County. Over 20 diverse local food trucks take over the park grounds alongside live rock and country music sets from the main stage, creating the perfect casual family dinner night out.
Escape the summer heat and blend world-class art with live local entertainment. Features changing gallery tours, live indoor acoustic jazz and indie sets, curator talks, film screenings, and a premium artisanal cocktail mixer bar.
The definitive indoor family night out to close out the month. Explore the entire indoor science museum, aquarium, and digital planetarium after hours. Features special interactive cosmic flight simulations, laser light shows, and hands-on science activities for kids.
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