Ok, winter officially ends this weekend. Don’t panic. It’s only spring, not summer. We’ve still got plenty of non-sauna-like days to enjoy all that South Florida has to offer. Now get out and enjoy SpringFest at Jonathan Dickinson State Park, the Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K at Okeeheelee Park, the Briny Breezes Fine Art & Craft Fair and more
In addition to the top five events listed there’s always something great happening at places like The Norton Museum of Art or the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. On top of that you could always just enjoy a great meal with an equally great view at one of Palm Beach County’s waterfront restaurants from Jupiter to Boca Raton. Plus, we’ve curated a list of the best things to do all year in the county, and here it is: your bucket list of 60 fun must-try things to do in Palm Beach County.
1. SpringFest 2026 at Jonathan Dickinson State Park
This annual event will feature guided nature hikes, family-friendly activities, local vendors and food trucks as well as live music by the acoustic duo Carlie & Sebastian followed by the awesomely named, Jupiter-based folk group News From Bree.
The event is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21. 16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound. Free with park admission. Information: friendsofjdsp.org
2. Briny Breezes Fine Art & Craft Fair
The event will feature stained glass, jewelry, quilts, leather goods, and hand-crafted items on display and for sale. At the Art League Studio attendees can meet the talented artists and peruse their fine art, mixed media, photography, and more. There will be coffee and homemade baked goods for sale at “the Fountain” along with lunch options including a choice of a chicken salad sandwich or a sloppy joe, plus coleslaw, chips, a cookie and beverage will be available for only $8. There will be two raffles, one for handmade crafts at 12:45 p.m. and a drawing for original art at 1:30 p.m.
The event is 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21. 5000 N. Ocean Blvd., Briny Breezes. Free. Information: 352-281-5805; hobbybriny@gmail.com
3. Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K, West Palm Beach
Shell-a-brate Florida’s official state tortoise by participating in this 5K. Though maybe not built for speed, gopher tortoises are a keystone species and create burrows that support the lives of over 360 different types of animals. The event will run/walk through Okeeheelee Park, starting and finishing at Micanopy Pavilion. It is a chipped timed event with awards to the top three overall (male and female) and top three in each age group plus an award for the largest group/team registered together.
The event starts at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21. Okeeheelee Park, Micanopy Pavilion, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach. Before March 20 $39.50. Information: victorysportsmgt.com/gophertortoisegallop5k
4. Wildflower in Bloom: Yoga, Boca Raton
Guests are invited to embrace the tranquility of Sunday morning with this free Yoga session held at Wildflower Park. Surrounded by the calming atmosphere of the intracoastal, it’s a perfect opportunity to unwind and reconnect with yourself. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. No registration required.
The class is 9 a.m. Sunday, March 22. 551 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton. Free. Information: myboca.us/2825/Wildflower
5. Palm Beach Reggae Music & Arts Festival, Delray Beach
This vibrant multi-cultural multimedia event at Old School Square will showcase reggae artists including The Resolvers, Xperimento, Yvad & Legal Roots, Inner Circle “Bad Boys of Reggae” and more along with related films, visual arts, craft and cuisine.
The event is 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 20; 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 21; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22. 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. $35 per day. Information: eventbrite.com/e/palm-beach-reggae
Bonus: Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale, West Palm Beach
Presented by Rare Fruit Council International, Palm Beach Chapter and held at the South Florida Fairgrounds, this event will feature dozens of varieties of tropical fruit trees for sale including avocado, banana, Barbados cherry, black sapote, dragon fruit, guava, mango, soursop and more.
The event is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Free admission and parking. Information: pbrarefruitcouncil.org
Double Bonus: Wine Down with Wildlife: Native Plants, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy a complimentary beverage and a relaxed talk about native and invasive plants, why they matter, and how your choices impact local ecosystems. Then get hands-on painting your own planter and take home a native plant to support Florida wildlife. 21 and older. Registration required.
The event is 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21. 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter. $40. Information: buschwildlife.org/events/wine
Triple Bonus: 2026 Trash to Treasures Rummage and Plant Sale, Boca Raton
Hosted by the Boca Raton Garden Club, this annual event will feature vintage jewelry and plants and is designed for bargain hunters. The sale supports the outreach programs of the club including garden therapy for Alzheimer’s patients at FAU’s Wellness Center and Junior Gardeners Club at a local elementary school.
The event is 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21. 4281 NW Third Ave., Boca Raton. Information: 561-395-9376; bocaratongardenclub.org
Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Top 5 Things to Do this weekend (March 20-22) in Palm Beach County
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