ManateeFest in West Palm Beach

The public is invited to help celebrate the gentle sea cows that call Florida home.

Live entertainment, art displays, with activities and lots of fun for kids – plus manatees – are all part of ManateeFest 2025 in West Palm Beach.

This free outdoor event is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at Manatee Lagoon and focuses on the lovable sea animals and protecting the Florida waterways where they reside. 

Click here to watch the live MANATEE CAM.

(Photo/Manatee Lagoon FPL Eco-Discovery center)

Experience a day packed with activities for everyone:

• FREE Admission
• Face painting
• Live music
• Photo opportunities with our mascot, Mia the Manatee
• KidsFunZone for the little ones
• Munch on tasty treats from a variety of food vendors
• Shop at one of the many arts and crafts vendors
• Engage with eco-conscious exhibitors
• Complimentary parking and shuttle available

ManateeFest will feature activities for all ages including a KidsFunZone with activities such as a Coastal Cleanup and Recycling Relay Race, environmental exhibitors and various local small businesses. 

Visitors can also peruse and support various local small businesses and grab a bite from a variety of food purveyors along the way.

ManateeFest’s Relaxation Stations & Live Music:

Guests can find moments of serenity during the festival fun in these special spots. Visitors can enjoy the tropical ambiance, comfortable Adirondack chair seating, picturesque views of the Lake Worth Lagoon and live music performances.

ManateeFest at FPL's Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach, Florida on February 4, 2023. Photo by Doug Murray/FPL

Attendees are encouraged to look for the large, clear tents designating the three spots: the Main Stage Relaxation Station (closest to the Main Stage), the Lagoon Relaxation Station (southernmost waterfront tent) and the Coastal Relaxation Station (northernmost waterfront tent).

(Photo/Manatee Lagoon FPL Eco-Discovery Center)

Family Fun for All Ages:

Manatee enthusiasts can dive into a world of excitement with the following:

• Outdoor games like cornhole
• Beach cleanup activity
• Passport activity
• Face painting
• Giant sea-life puzzles
• Selfie station with Mia

Local Shops and Eats:

• Visitors can explore and support a variety of small local businesses
• Enjoy a delicious array of food options along your journey through ManateeFest

Relaxation Stations:

Find tranquility and comfort at ManateeFest’s special relaxation spots – located at the large, clear tent – featuring:

• Tropical ambiance and comfortable Adirondack chair seating
• Picturesque views of the Lake Worth Lagoon

Manatee Lagoon, at 6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, features educational exhibits and a waterfront vantage point for watching manatees. For more information, click here. 

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