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.

“Rhythm & Roots” Exhibit
1/5/2009 - 3/29/2009
Spady Cultural Heritage Museum
170 NW 5th Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444
The “Rhythm & Roots” Exhibit is an exhibition dedicated to the music and musicians of the South. While the South has a rich tradition of deeply rooted music forms – Appalachian, Blues, Bluegrass, Cajun, Country and Gospel among them – Rhythm & Roots is a tribute to all of the musical forms that come together to create the Southern sound.
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561.279.8883

The Science Tunnel: Max Planck Society Science Tunnel
1/16/2009 - 3/29/2009
South Florida Science Museum
4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach, FL 33405
The internationally-renowned Science Tunnel an exhibition of the Max Planck Society will make its U.S. debut in Palm Beach County. The 10,000-square-foot tented space is located on the grounds of the South Florida Science Museum in West Palm Beach. The special exhibition features video stations and hands-on exhibits designed to spark engagement and curiosity among even the youngest minds.
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561.832.1988

Lake Okeechobee Survivor Series
2/8/2009 - 2/8/2009
Pahokee
Pahokee, FL
Event Sponsor: Lake Okeechobee Regional Economic Alliance, Inc. (L.O.R.E.)
Cycle race with two options for the competitor. (1) ½ race from Pahokee to South Bay and back or (2) A full race around Lake Okeechobee equal to 118 miles. The course is double tracked with 60% paved and 40% dirt. Several check points, water stations and restroom breaks will be available around the lake.
8:00 a.m.
$75
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561.914.0373

Allianz Championship
2/9/2009 - 2/15/2009
Boca Raton
Boca Raton, FL
With an increased purse of $1.7 million, a line-up of golf legends and returning sponsors already committed to the event, and the addition of community-based pre-tournament events, organizers expect this year’s event to attract more than 75,000 returning golf enthusiasts and first-time tournament goers to Boca Raton. The week-long Allianz Championship schedule of events will include the annual Boca Raton Community Hospital Golf Classic, a Junior Pro-Am & Pro Skills Challenge, and two Championship Pro-Am events, followed by the three-round 54-hole championship that will be televised live each day on the Golf Channel.
$15 - $1000
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561.241.4653

George Winston Solo Piano Concert
2/9/2009 - 2/9/2009
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 East Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477
With a melodic folk-style piano as his signature sound for more than 30 years, this performance consists of pieces from his seasonal recordings, Vince Guaraldi's Peanuts pieces, New Orleans R&B piano, stride piano and various other selections.
7:30 p.m.
Orchestra: $40; Mezzanine: $35
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561.743.2666

Lighthouse Sunset Tours
2/11/2009 - 2/11/2009
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
500 Captain Armour's Way; Jupiter, FL 33469
Take in the spectacular sunset views and witness the Jupiter Light turning on to illuminate the night sky. Visitors get an inside look at the nuts & bolts of a working lighthouse watchroom. Tour time approximately 75 minutes. Tours are weather permitting. Must be 4ft. tall to climb, no flip-flops on tour. Reservations are required.
$15
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561.747.8380 Ext. 101

Palm Beach Jewelry, Art and Antique Show
2/13/2009 - 2/17/2009
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
The largest vetted art and antiques show in the U.S. returns to Palm Beach County. Featuring over 200 top-tier international exhibitors, the show brings together fine art, jewelry, sculpture, porcelain, ceramics, and more for art lovers and collectors.
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561.822.5440

10th Annual Delray Beach Garlic Fest
2/13/2009 - 2/15/2009
Delray Beach
Delray Beach, FL
Event Sponsor: Delray Beach Arts, Inc.
A gourmet food and entertainment event featuring national acts all weekend, fund-raiser for 16 local non-profit organizations, large children's area, cooking competitions & demonstrations, over 125 vendors, international beer & wine garden, full liquor bar and family fun all weekend long.
Feb. 13: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Feb. 14: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Feb 15: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Adult: $12; Children under 10: Free
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561.279.0907

Toast at the Top
2/14/2009 - 2/14/2009
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
500 Captain Armour's Way; Jupiter, FL 33469
Romance is in the air - literally. Propose to your love at the top of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. A tradition started by Harry and Susan DuBois. Very limited couples only. Admission includes 20 minutes of romantic twilight, and champagne for two. Weddings are not permitted at this event. This event sells out quickly, reserve now.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$50
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561.747.8380 Ext. 101

Valentine's Day Celebration
2/14/2009 - 2/14/2009
Palm Beach Kennel Club
1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Two-for-one food and drink specials and candy giveaways.
11:30 a.m.
$1
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561.683.2222

PBKC's 77th Birthday Celebration
2/16/2009 - 2/16/2009
Palm Beach Kennel Club
1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Come out and celebrate Palm Beach Kennel Club's 77th Birthday with free admission all day, live music, free cake, gifts, and a radio station remote with prizes.
11:30 a.m.
Free
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561.683.2222

The Great Ladies of Swing
2/16/2009 - 2/17/2009
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Bob Lappin & The Palm Beach Pops salute, The Great Ladies of Swing: Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughn. World-renowned performer Dee Daniels, direct from Vancouver, returns to the South Florida stage with her thrilling jazz vocal styling.
8:00 p.m.
$29 - $89
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561.832.7677

Delray Beach International Tennis Championship
2/21/2009 - 3/1/2009
Delray Beach Tennis Center
201 West Atlantic Avenue; Delray Beach, FL 33444
The local, national and international spotlight shines on Delray Beach for one special week...the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (ITC) (ATP World Tour event), returns to the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center bringing tennis' brightest stars to our own backyard. Also, enjoy entertainment, food, exhibit booths, and more.
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561.330.6000

$40,000 James W. Paul Derby
2/21/2009 - 2/21/2009
Palm Beach Kennel Club
1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33409
It's the 78th running of the Derby and the second race of the "Big 3" Stakes Series. Radio remote from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., register to win great prizes,plus a Derby glass giveaway.
6:00 p.m.
Free from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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561.683.2222

15th Annual Street Painting Festival
2/21/2009 - 2/22/2009
Downtown Lake Worth
Lake Avenue; Lake Worth, FL
Over 100,000 visitors attend this annual celebration of the arts. Hundreds of artists transform the downtown streets into works of art. The festival includes street performers and strolling minstrels.
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561.582.4401

AKC All Breed Champion Dog Show
2/21/2009 - 2/21/2009
Sunset Cove Amphitheater
12551 Glades Road; Boca Raton, Fl, FL 33428
Event Sponsor: Boca Raton Dog Club non-profit organization
All breed AKC dogs will compete in conformation for "Best in Show". This show will showcase and sponsor the Southeastern guide dogs. Donations for their training equipment will be accepted at the show or from our website. There will be food and merchandise vendors.
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$5.00 per car including general admission
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561.213.5301

Robert Dubac’s The Male Intellect: The 2nd Coming
2/24/2009 - 2/24/2009
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 East Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477
In this one man comedy show Dubac buckles us up for a fast paced joy ride over the pot-holed highway of cultural hypocrisy. He portrays multiple characters whose mission is separating the truth from illusion.
7:30 p.m.
$40
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561.743.2666

Spring Training and Florida State League Seasons
2/25/2009 - 9/6/2009
Roger Dean Stadium
4751 Main Street; Jupiter, FL 33458
Roger Dean Stadium is the only stadium in the country to host four teams: two Spring Training (Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals) and two Minor League (Jupiter Hammerheads and Palm Beach Cardinals - Class A). Come watch these teams in action as they make Roger Dean Stadium their home - a great time for all ages!
Spring Training: $25 - $31; Florida State League: $6.50 - $9.50
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561.775.1818

Lighthouse Sunset Tours
2/25/2009 - 2/25/2009
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
500 Captain Armour's Way; Jupiter, FL 33469
Take in the spectacular sunset views and witness the Jupiter Light turning on to illuminate the night sky. Visitors get an inside look at the nuts and bolts of a working lighthouse watchroom. Tour time approximately 75 minutes. Tours are weather permitting. Must be 4ft. tall to climb, no flip-flops on tour. Reservations are required.
$15
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561.747.8380 Ext. 101

Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)
2/27/2009 - 3/2/2009
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Event Sponsor: Palm Beach Opera Friends, Contributors and Supporters
In the palace of Count and Countess Almaviva, the Count's valet, Figaro, and the Countess's maid, Susanna, prepare to be married, but they face numerous, often hysterical, obstacles. One of the world's most popular comic operas, The Marriage of Figaro is a lighthearted, poignant, and touching satire of aristocracy prior to the French Revolution.
Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m; Sunday and Monday: 2:00 p.m.
$23 to $175
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561.833.7888

Nations Cup
2/27/2009 - 2/27/2009
Palm Beach International Equestrian Center
Wellington, FL
The Federation Equestre International Nations Cup Series is the oldest and most prestigious team show jumping competition in the world. Like the Olympics and the World Equestrian Championships, it is a competition where official national teams compete against each other.
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561.793.5867

The Velveteen Rabbit
2/28/2009 - 2/28/2009
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 East Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477
Event Sponsor: Sharkey Family Charitable Foundation, Linda Dunhill and Chick-fil-A at the Gardens Mall
This musical adaptation features a nursery filled with toys and their dreams of being real that made The Velveteen Rabbit one of the most popular children's stories of all time.
2:00 p.m.
$12
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561.743.2666

Movie Madness
3/1/2009 - 3/1/2009
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 East Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477
Musical Director Owen Seward leads the 60-piece orchestra in his renditions of some of the classic movie soundtracks from “Star Wars”, “Casablanca”, “West Side Story” and many more.
7:30 p.m.
$25
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561.743.2666

St. Patrick's Preview Party
3/1/2009 - 3/1/2009
Palm Beach Kennel Club
1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Get the party started with Irish food and drink specials throughout the month. See the Rooney's Pub Classic featuring PBKC's fastest sprinters.
11:30 a.m.
$1
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561.683.2222

The Honda Classic
3/2/2009 - 3/8/2009
PGA National Resort & Spa
400 Avenue of the Champions; Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Golf's top players compete to win part of the purse played on the challenging PGA National course, The Champion. The Honda Classic expects to generate a large contribution of funds to donate to The Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation, the primary beneficiary.
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561.799.2747