We made it. Fall is officially here and we can start breathing easier. Yes, there will still be a few hot days here and there, but compared to mid-August and heat indexes of 110, this is a cake walk. Get out and watch as dachshunds show their blazing speed at the 11th annual Dachstoberfest in downtown West Palm Beach, see the best croquet players in the world compete at the National Croquet Center, keep celebrating Oktoberfest at the American German Club of the Palm Beaches 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. Dachstoberfest, West Palm Beach Great Lawn
Built low to the ground, these tubular wonders will once again show off their incredible acceleration and superb handling during the event’s Doxie Dash and then strut their stuff during the costume contest portion. There will be multiple categories. Dachstoberfest, now in its 11th year, will also host a social hour for the dogs. The event benefits Dachshund Rescue South Florida.
The event is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Doxie Dash entry fee $25. Information: dachstoberfest.com
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2. Start Me Up! at Olympic Heights Performing Arts Center
The eight-piece Rolling Stones tribute band Start Me Up! will perform Saturday, Oct. 18 at Olympic Heights Performing Arts Center in Boca Raton.
This eight-piece Rolling Stones tribute band will perform songs from the iconic group’s entire six-decade run and will be joined on stage by the Olympic Heights Community High School for the song “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.”
The performance is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. 20101 Lyons Road, Boca Raton. Tickets start at $28.67. Information: startmeupband.com
3. 2025 World Croquet Foundation Association Laws Croquet World Championship
The 2025 World Croquet Foundation Association Laws Croquet World Championship will be held Saturday, Oct. 18 to Sunday, Oct. 26 at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach.
Hosted by the United States Croquet Association at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, this event will feature 72 of the world’s top-ranked players representing 16 countries. This nine-day event will feature Team USA that includes star players Matthew Essick and Ben Rothman. There will be live commentary along with food and beverages available from SandyJames Fine Food & Productions, one of the area’s premier caterers.
The championship kicks off Saturday, Oct. 18 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 26. 700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach. Free. Information: worldcroquet.org/2025-ac-world-championship
4. Oktoberfest at The American German Club of the Palm Beaches
The 51st annual Oktoberfest at the club will feature day after day of Bavarian culture and fun. There will be German biers straight from Germany, plenty of German food along with American favorites, traditional dances, singing, toasting and more. Make sure to break out those dirndl or lederhosen and be ready to party with live music from Alex Meixner and the King Guys Band.
The event is 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17; 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. 5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth Beach. Advance tickets ages 15 and older $12, ages 7 tio 14 $8, 6 and younger free; At gate ages 15 and older $20. Information: americangermanclub.org
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5. Full Moon Bike Ride at Riverbend Park
Enjoy the Full Moon Bike Ride on Friday, Oct. 17 at Riverbend Park in Jupiter and try not to think about werewolves or xenomorphs or have the song “Thriller” playing on a loop in your head.
Hit the trails on this lights out adventure and learn about the area’s noturnal residents their habitat (and why you fear the dark, just kidding) during this guided ride through the park. Bring your own bicycle, safety gear and water.
The event is 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Ages 8 and older, $10, reservations required. Information: discover.pbc.gov/parks
Bonus: Bootanical Garden Bash, Mounts Botanical Garden
Bootanical Garden Bash will be held Sunday, Oct. 19 at Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach.
This spooktacular day of food, fun, music, and family activities in the Garden invites parents to bring their costumed kids for a fall celebration that will include a petting zoo, kids activities, candy treasure hunt, facepainting, bubble, games, a pumpkin patch, photo ops, live music, and a special presentation showcasing the magic of air-purifying plants, food vendors, and more.
The event is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Adults $20; seniors, college students and military with ID $18, ages 6 to 17 $13. Information: mounts.org
Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at [email protected]. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
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