Top things to do in August in Palm Beach County

August is sort of a push-me, pull-me kinda month. You try to hang on to the last rays of summer, while trying not to think about getting ready for fall and all that comes with it, like back-to-school stuff. 

Here's a list of some of the highlights of what's in store for August of 2026 in Palm Beach County:

Back-to-school events for eligible Palm Beach students, July & August

Delray Beach, Unity Fest, Aug. 1, 2026

Coco Market, Delray Beach, Aug. 2, 2026

Free Coco Market, Delray Beach, Aug. 2

Dancers, aspiring dancers & observers welcome

Banyan Dance Festival, Aug. 3-8, greater West Palm Beach

Battle of the Bands, Boca Raton, Aug. 7, 2026

Battle of the Bands & Young Entrepreneurs Market, Boca Raton, Aug. 7

Boynton Beach First Friday @5

Free concert: First Friday @ 5, Boynton Beach

Obon Festival, Delray Beach, Aug. 15-16, 2026

Obon weekend: Aug. 16-17, Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens

Grab your pole and join the fun!

Free Fishing Fun Day, Palm Springs, Aug. 22

Rock the Plaza in Boynton Beach, Aug. 22, 2026

Free: Rock the Plaza, Boynton Beach, Aug. 22

Community event, Downtown Delray, Aug. 27, 2026

Sounds of the Set: Free music, market, Delray Beach, Aug. 27

Party in Paradise, Delray Beach, Aug. 28

Free: Delray’s tribute to Jimmy Buffett, Old School Square, Aug. 28

Be sure to bookmark this page and check back with us as we add more events as more events and details are available.

What else is happening in South Florida:

• Free New World School of the Arts faculty recital
• Discounts and deals for Miami and South Florida land and water tours
• Free Weekly Family Sundays at ICA Miami
• Coral Gables Merrick House weekend tours are just $5
• Ohio Players band at Jamz event in Fort Lauderdale & entry is free
• BOGO Offer: New Chuck E. Cheese Adventure Zone Mega Playgrounds
• Customize any iced beverage with free popping pearls at Starbucks for 5 days
• Einstein Bros. Bagels gives kids free pumpkin bagel & shmear on August 22
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• Waterpark at T.Y. Park in Hollywood offers a discount opportunity

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