November 2008 Palm Beach County Events

Posted October 30, 2008 00:40
Find something to do for all ages!
Palm Beach County has events going on all year long. There is always a concert series and festivals, guided tours and nature exhibits, or greenmarket to visit.

 

Seventy-Seven Dances: Japanese Calligraphy by Poets, Monks and Scholars, 1568 – 1868
10/7/2008 - 11/30/2008
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road; Delray Beach, FL 33446
The works on display reveal the remarkably creative flowering of the art of writing during Japan's Momoyama and Edo Periods (16th to 19th centuries). The exhibition visually expresses the mind of Japanese poets, scholars and monks, ranging from Emperor Goyozei to the nun Rengetsu, and includes such masters as Shojo Shokado, Rai Sanyo, Ishikawa Jozan, Ike Taiga, Hakuin Ekaku and others.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Adults: $10; Seniors: $9; Child/Student: (7-17) $6; Children 6 and under: Free
Visit Website
561.495.0233
Fright Nights
10/9/2008 - 11/1/2008
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Fright Nights is only open on the following dates: October 9 - 11, 16 - 18, 23 - 26, 30 - November 1. Spread out over four wicked weekends, a cast of over 80 actors scares and dares await you right to the bloody end. Enjoy, five weird and intoxicating haunted houses, sword swallowers, fire eaters, a real live wolf man, games, rides, food, and lots more!
Weeknights: 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.; Weekends: 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Wristband Ticket: $20 in advance, $25 at gate; Admission Ticket: $10 in advance, $15 at gate.
Visit Website
561.793.0333
Spookyville
10/25/2008 - 10/31/2008
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Enjoy family friendly old fashioned Halloween fun, trick-or-treat at historic buildings in the Village, costume contest, pumpkin carving contests, costume parade, fun activities, magic shows, community vendors, amazing Hitchiti Dancers, a not so scary witch and Deanna the mime. Rated G for Great family entertainment!
October 25 - 26: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; October 31: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
General: $5; Children 2 and under: Free.
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561.793.0333
Halloween Celebration
10/31/2008 - 10/31/2008
Palm Beach Kennel Club
1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Palm Beach Kennel Club celebrates Halloween with a costume contest for kids & adults with cash prizes, goodie bags, food & drink specials and more.
6:00 p.m.
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561.683.2222
Fall Festival
10/31/2008 - 10/31/2008
Wellington
Wellington, FL 33414
Event Sponsor: Royal Palm Beach Toyota
The Palms West Chamber of Commerce has paired up with the Village of Wellington to save Halloween! Families will enjoy safe trick or treating, hay rides, haunted houses, bounce houses, face paintings, food, games and much more.
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
All access bracelet: $20
561.790.6200
Halloween Turtle Treat Walk
10/31/2008 - 10/31/2008
Loggerhead Marinelife Center of Juno Beach
14200 U.S. One; Juno Beach, FL 33408
This safe family-friendly not-so-scary environment will feature free events all afternoon. The wee ones are invited to come in costume and enjoy story time, arts and crafts and of course candy!
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
Visit Website
561.627.8280
Green Fall Festival at Riverwalk
11/1/2008 - 11/1/2008
Riverwalk Events Plaza
US 1 and Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477
Event Sponsor: The Goddess Group, Inc.
Green Fall Festival, a free one day event, will bring “green awareness” and fall fun to everyone. Activities include a costume contest, eco-friendly vendors, arts & crafts, music, costume parade, live entertainment, kids activities, ecology exhibits, food, drinks and more.
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Free
Visit Website
561.844.3882
Duncan Sheik
11/1/2008 - 11/1/2008
Duncan Theatre
4200 Congress Avenue; Lake Worth, FL
The tour will feature songs from Duncan Sheik’s forthcoming CD/theatre project, Whisper House, as well as Spring Awakening and his earlier recorded work. Sitting in on the tour will be Lauren Pritchard who played ILSE in the Broadway production of Spring Awakening which won 8 Tony® Awards.
8:00 p.m.
$27
Visit Website
561.868.3315
ARTful Adventure Sunday
11/2/2008 - 11/2/2008
Boca Raton Museum of Art
Mizner Park, 501 Plaza Real; Boca Raton, FL 33432
Celebrate the visual arts at the Museum with this wonderful family program featuring art workshops that draw inspiration from the Museum’s permanent collection into a studio class designed for everyone. Led by seasoned art educators, participants should get ready for creative family fun. Space is limited.
2:00 p.m.
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561.392.2500
Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival
11/5/2008 - 11/5/2008
Worth Avenue
Palm Beach, FL
Event Sponsor: The Goodman Company, Palm Beach Illustrated, Palm Beach Daily News, Clear Channel
This jammed-packed soiree will feature top chefs from the area’s most prominent restaurants. Tickets are limited - 100% of proceeds go to Peggy Adams Rescue League.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$50
Visit Website
561.366.1226
Judy Collins
11/6/2008 - 11/7/2008
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Grammy award winning and legendary folk icon Judy Collins joins Bob Lappin & The Palm Beach Pops to perform her best loved songs. Collins’ voice has entertained audiences for over 50 years and is best known for her recordings “Send In The Clowns,” a Stephen Sondheim Broadway ballad, “Amazing Grace” and “Both Sides Now”.
8:00 p.m.
$29 - $89
Visit Website
561.832.7469
Feast of Little Italy
11/7/2008 - 11/9/2008
Abacoa Town Center
Jupiter, FL
Event Sponsor: Maroone Lincoln-Mercury
As festival goers stroll through the feast they can also enjoy the comfort of Abacoa and shop from over 100 vendors showcasing authentic Italian food, jewelry, clothing, art, cookware, games, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, live music, a children’s area, and much more.
Friday: 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Free
Visit Website
561.427.0500
Veteran's Day Weekend
11/8/2008 - 11/9/2008
Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park
1301 Summit Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33405
To show our appreciation, all visitors showing a Military, Military Reserve, Coast Guard, Police, Fire or an EMT ID Card will receive free admission to the Palm Beach Zoo this weekend.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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561.547.9453
20th Annual Great Chef's Tasting Party
11/9/2008 - 11/9/2008
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Event Sponsor: Benefiting United Cerebral Palsy
The 20th Annual Great Chef’s Tasting Party, hosted by MC Rob Russell. This event will feature culinary delights by area restaurants and chefs. All proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Palm Beach.
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Advance: $75; General: $85
Visit Website
561.357.7779 Ext.15
The Art of Seeing
11/11/2008 - 11/11/2008
Boca Raton Museum of Art
Mizner Park, 501 Plaza Real; Boca Raton, FL 33432
An informative and entertaining gallery talk led by Museum Educator, Annette Seitles, which focuses on works of art on exhibit in the Museum’s Permanent Collection galleries.
2:00 p.m.
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561.392.2500
Noises Off
11/11/2008 - 11/23/2008
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 East Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477
This hilarious comedy depicts the onstage and backstage antics of a fifth-rate acting troupe touring in a production of 'Nothing On', a sex farce. Visit the behind-the-scenes world of this outrageous production filled with misspoken lines, missed cues, slamming doors and more.
Tuesday - Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday - Sunday: 2:00 p.m.; Saturday: 8:00 p.m.
$30 - $52
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561.743.2666
Taste of the Palm Beaches
11/12/2008 - 11/12/2008
PGA Commons
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Event Sponsor: Big Heart Brigade
Taste of the Palm Beaches presents an extraordinary evening of fine culinary, wine and spirits tastings provided by the region's master chefs and vintners. Experience an unparalled evening complete with live music, raffles, shopping & displays. Proceeds benefit the Big Heart Brigade's mission to feed 40,000 in need for Thanksgiving.
5:30pm to 9pm
$35 in advance/$40 at the door, kids 6-12 are $20, (under 6 free). Purchase at wwwpgacommons.com.
Visit Website
561-573-4282
France Cinema Boca Raton
11/14/2008 - 11/16/2008
Sunrise Cinemas Mizner Park Cinema
301 Plaza Real; Boca Raton, FL 33432
An exclusive program of films including US premieres and the support of major media outlets. This festival has became one of the most expected showcases of French films and one of the biggest events in the United States dedicated to French Cinema.
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561.368.7744
Optimist Tournament of Champions
11/15/2008 - 11/16/2008
PGA National Resort & Spa
400 Avenue of the Champions; Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
The 4th Annual Optimist International Tournament of Champions is an invitational junior golf championship involving past participants of the Optimist Junior Golf Program and other top junior golfers. Three divisions will be offered: Boys 16-18, Boys 14-15 and Girls 14-18.
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800.500.8130 Ext. 209
ADT Golf Championship
11/18/2008 - 11/23/2008
Trump International Golf Club
3505 Summit Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33406
The championship showcases the top 30-LPGA players on the ADT Official Money List following the conclusion of the Mobile LPGA Tournament of Champions. Trump International Golf Club, for the sixth consecutive year, will host the $1 million, 72-hole championship.
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561.656.4400
Fall Orchid and Craft Show
11/21/2008 - 11/23/2008
American Orchid Society Visitors Center and Botanical Garden
16700 AOS Lane; Delray Beach, FL 33446
Enjoy more than 30 vendors featuring orchid plants, supplies, garden art and craft items, garden accessories, children’s activities, live music, orchid doctors, repotting services,food and drinks, lectures and garden tours.
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Adults: $10; Seniors 65 and older: $9; Children 12 and under: Free
Visit Website
561.404.2000
Salsa Fest
11/22/2008 - 11/22/2008
Greenacres Community Park
corner of Jog Road and Constitution Way; Greenacres, FL
This one day family event celebrates the diverse heritage of Hispanic populations from many backgrounds connecting all people through music, food, entertainment and friendship.
11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
General: $10.00; Children under 7: Free
Visit Website
561.642.2181
Brewtopia Festival
11/22/2008 - 11/22/2008
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road; Delray Beach, FL 33446
Event Sponsor: Boca Ballet Theater
A Beer connoisseurs Festival. Unlimited sampling of 100+ beers, fine American micro-craft beers, exceptional imported beers, extreme beers, Belgian ales, food vendors and much more.
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
VIP (limited): $50; Advance: $25; At gate: $30
Visit Website
561.368.7164
Boca Raton Museum of Art’s 19th Annual Auction
11/23/2008 - 11/23/2008
Delray Beach Marriott
10 North Ocean Blvd.; Delray Beach, FL 33483
An exceptional evening filled with dancing, drinks, great food and good friends. Guests will have the chance to bid on a wide assortment of exclusive items, including fine art, jewelry, luxury trips, merchandise, hotel packages and more. This annual auction is one of the most anticipated fundraising events of the year.
5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
$150
Visit Website
561.392.2500
9th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival
11/29/2008 - 11/30/2008
Downtown Delray Beach
Delray Beach, FL
Over 200 artists from across the nation will gather in Pineapple Grove Arts District to exhibit their unique creations. Fine art on display will include pottery, paintings, jewelry, hand-blown glass, metal sculptures, photography and more.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free.
Visit Website
954.472.3755