Yes, winter is a distant memory. Don’t panic. We’ve got plenty of non-sauna-like days to enjoy all that South Florida has to offer. Now get out and enjoy craft beer and live music during Art After Dark: Art on Tap, get your heart pounding for a good cause during the Flamingo Run 4 Rescues 5K at Riverbend Park, find your groove during the Dance. All. Day. Fest at CityPlace 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. Dance. All. Day. Fest, West Palm Beach
Held at CityPlace and hosted by the Natural Movers Foundation, the annual Dance. All. Day. Fest will feature yoga, dance fitness, Latin fusion, hip hop and line dancing classes. There will also be dance performances and live entertainment by South Florida’s DJ ReRe. Registration required for classes.
The event is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: naturalmovers.org/dancealldayfest
2. Special Screen on the Green, featuring “The Pacifier,” West Palm Beach
Back for this special event honoring Pathfinders scholarship recipients, Screen on the Green will be held downtown on the Great Lawn. With views of the Intracoastal Waterway, attendees can enjoy this movie featuring Vin Diesel, Brittany Snow, Lauren Graham, Brad Garrett and more.
The event is 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 8. 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: wpb.org/Residents/Community-Events
3. “American Mosaic” Mother’s Day Concert, West Palm Beach
This concert at the Kravis Center by Young Singers of the Palm Beaches will feature special guest Avery Sommers. The show is a vibrant, multi-generational musical journey across generations and genres that will explore that which defines the American spirit—from spirituals to Broadway, gospel to folk, jazz to modern anthems.
The show is 4 p.m. Sunday, May 10. 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Tickets start at $17.24. Information: my.kravis.org
4. Flamingo Run 4 Rescues 5K, Jupiter
Dress up in your best pink or Flamingo-themed outfit for this event that raises money for local animal rescues including Palm Beach Purrs, Great Dane Rescue of South Florida, Kelly’s Fosters and Wild Whiskers! Held at Riverbend Park, this event will feature music by DJ Brandan V and refreshments from Wycliff Golf and Country Club, Rise and Grind, Bolay and Sprouts.
The event starts at 6 a.m. Saturday, May 9. 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. 5K run/walk $40; First responders, military, teachers $30; virtual $35. Information: runsignup.com/Race/FL/Jupiter/FlamingoRunForRescues5k
5. Art After Dark: Art on Tap, West Palm Beach
The Norton Museum of Art’s weekly event will feature open studio art workshops, craft beer tastings from multiple vendors, light bites and music by Call Me Kalil.
The event is 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 8. 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Members free, adults $10, students $5. Information: norton.org/programs/art-after-dark
Bonus: Fields of Hope, Jupiter
Held at Jupiter Creamery Farm this event will feature a silent auction, 681 Food Truck, bar and an enchanting equine performance by Asteri Equine. It will include choreographed routines with horses set to music. The benefits the Nourishing Food for Thought which works to cultivate vibrant communities through a holistic approach to food, wellness and education.
The event is 7 to 9 p.m. May 9. 18591 1331st Trail North, Jupiter. Adults $55, ages 11 to 15 $25, ages 4 to 10 $10. Information: nourishingfoodforthought.org/event-details/fields-of-hope
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 (May 8-10) in Palm Beach County
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