We made it. Fall is officially here and we can start breathing easier. Yes, there will still be hot days, but compared to mid-August and heat indexes of 110, this is a cake walk. Get out and attend opening day at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, cut a rug with some Latin flare at Que Bacano!, lace up your running shoes for the Hustle to End Hunger 5K Run/Walk in Lake Worth Beach 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. West Palm Beach GreenMarket 2025-26 season opening day
The West Palm Beach GreenMarket will officially kick off its 2025-26 season on Saturday, Oct. 4.
This award-winning market is back and bigger and better than ever. This year will feature 150 vendors, including 45 that are new, offering up fresh produce, seafood, flowers, plants and specialty items as well as prepared foods like sizzling breakfast sandwiches, smoothies and the irresistable red cider doughnuts.
The market runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: wpb.org
2. Que Bacano! at the West Palm Beach City Hall Courtyard
Que Bacano! will be held Friday, Oct. 3 at the West Palm Beach City Hall Courtyard.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this First Friday Dance Series event that will teach you how dance a sizzling salsa, energetic merengue or even sultry bachata with style and passion. In addition to dancing under the stars and live music by Tato Palmett, there will be food available.
The event is Friday, Oct. 3. 407 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: downtownwpb.com
3. Hustle to End Hunger 5K at John Prince Park
The Hustle to End Hunger 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Oct. 4 at John Prince Park in Lake Worth Beach.
Presented by CROS ministries and part of the Palm Beach Race Series, this event will feature a timed 5K run, untimed 5K walk, virtual 5K race, and a 100 yard kids dash. All proceeds benefit CROS Ministries programs, including: six brick-and-mortar food pantries and a mobile “pop-up” pantry, the Caring Kitchen hot meal program, and its Gleaning produce recovery program.
The event is 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. 3034 Prince Drive, Lake Worth Beach. Entry fees $45 until Oct. 3, kids dash $10. Information: runsignup.com
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4. Community yard sale at Burns Road Community Center
The Community Yard Sale will be held Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Burns Road Community Center in Palm Beach Gardens.
Love a bargain? Love finding that rare item at a garage sale that the owner didn’t know was secretly worth thousands? Who doesn’t? While you might not find that item, what you will find at this fun event is 40 to 50 vendors selling their gently loved treasures. Plus, who knows, you could find that funky painting that just so happens to have a Picasso hidden underneath. It’s not impossible.
The event is 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. 4404 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens. Free. Information: pbgfl.gov/recreation
5. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary X Thirdeye Studio Giveback
The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary X Thirdeye Studio Giveback will be held Friday, Oct. 3 at Thirdeye Studio in Jupiter.
This event will raise money for the sanctuary and help fund their efforts in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and education. In addition to piercings and permanent jewelry, the event will feature flash tattoo designs inspired by native Florida animals including foxes, screech owls, bobcats and beyond. There will a food truck on site as well.
The event is 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. 185 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. $10. Information: third-eyestudio.com/event-details/busch-wildlife-x-thirdeye-studio
Bonus: Mathews Brewery Oktoberfest Celebration
Running from noon to nearly midnight, this party will feature live music by Girlfriend Material and The People Upstairs and Mathews’ Oktoberfest Beer and Vienna Lager for only $7.50 a pint. Silver Spork Mobile Eatery will be onsite providing plenty and there will be plenty of Oktoberfest food offerings. All humans and dogs welcome.
The event is noon Saturday, Oct. 4. 130 S. H St., Lake Worth Beach. Free. Information: facebook.com/events
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.
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