Posted by: February is another busy month in South Florida. It's especially a popular time for outdoor events, given the slightly lower temps. Here's a brief overview of what's in store in 2026.
Check out our recommendations for the best free and cheap things to do in February in Palm Beach County.
We also have lists of the best free and cheap things to do in February in Broward.
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Multiple events for Black History Month
ManateeFest, West Palm Beach
ManateeFest will be on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Manatee Lagoon, 6000, N. Flagler Drive, Riviera Beach. Admission is free.
Features: KidsFunZone, live music, arts & crafts, food vendors, and environmental exhibits.
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Greek Festival, West Palm Beach
The Saint Catherine Greek festival is an annual tradition and will be held Friday through Sunday, Feb. 13-15, 2025, in West Palm Beach. Times: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day.
Event features three days of authentic Greek cuisine, music, dance, and family-friendly cultural programming.
There will be live entertainment with music and dancers, lots of Greek specialties and activities. Entry is $5; vendor prices vary. All tickets include unlimited, multi-day, re-entry.
Greek Fest is located at 110 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, on the corner of Southern Boulevard and Flagler Drive.
See more details here.
Everglades Day, Loxahatchee Refuge
- When: Week of Feb. 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach.
- Cost: free.
Enjoy outdoor recreational activities such as guided introductions to fishing and archery, or discover something new through guided tours and special exhibitor booths and food vendors. This family-friendly event features fun for all; there is only off-site parking.
Visit this page for shuttle information and more details: loxahatcheefriends.com/events or call 561-734-8303.
See more details here.
West Fest, Royal Palm Beach
- When: Friday-Sunday, Feb. 20-22, 2026
- Where: Royal Palm Beach Commons, 11600 Poinciana Blvd.
- Cost: Free entry; vendor and activity prices vary.
- Features: Fun zone, Carnival rides, Pony rides, Stage entertainment, Line dancing and more
Free entry: Royal Palm Beach West Fest features music, rides, dancing, Feb. 20-22
Street Painting Festival, Lake Worth Beach
Free: Lake Worth Street Painting Festival & music, Feb. 21-22
TurtleFest, Juno Beach
Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 21-22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Loggerhead Park, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach. Free admission.
Free TurtleFest at Loggerhead Marinelife, Juno Beach, Feb. 21-22
Gold Coast Band concert, Boynton Beach
Lunar New Year Lantern Festival, West Palm Beach
- When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m.
- Where: CityZen Garden, 400 Datura Street, West Palm Beach
- Free and open to the public.
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What else is happening in South Florida:
- AfroCarib Festival in Miramar
- Rhythm by the River festival in Fort Lauderdale includes performances, games & free entry
- Arsht Center takes free performances on the road
- Free entry: Youth Day Parade & Festival in Oakland Park
- Free: Lake Worth Street Painting Festival & music, Feb. 21-22
- Youth Music Festival, Miami Gardens
- Free: Bonfire, bands & food truck, West Palm Beach, Feb. 20
- Block Party on Johnson Street in Hollywood includes live entertainment
- Festivals, parades and other Black History events in Broward
- Free Backyard Jam events in Pompano Beach
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