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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  2025 in Palm Beach County:

Forever Curious: A Celebration of Art & Community, Boca Raton

  • What: This is a nonprofit & vendor fair with exhibitors showcasing services, programs, performances and resources
  • When: Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
  • Where: St. Andrews Estates (South Campus), 6045 Verde Trail South, Boca Raton. 561-445-1023

Features interactive exhibits, live entertainment, and nostalgic treats. Participants include the following:

  • Boca Raton Historical Society
  • Boca Raton Public Library
  • FAU – Osher Lifelong Learning
  • Festival of Arts BOCA
  • The New Florida Follies
  • Gumbo Limbo
  • Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton
  • Theatre Lab at FAU
  • The Harid Conservatory
  • The Symphonia
  • Arts Garage
  • Acts Wellness
  • Florida Intergenerational Orchestra,
  • Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
  • Boca Chamber Festival Days

Attendance is free with RSVP by Aug. 1 to Colleen at 561-445-1023 or email cwilson@actslife.org.


Coco Market, Delray Beach

Sunday, Aug., 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Old School Square.

Free: First Sunday Coco Market has something for everyone, Delray Beach

Battle of the Bands, Boca Raton

Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Mizner Park Amphitheater.

Battle of the Bands & Young Entrepreneurs Market, Boca Raton, Aug. 8

Screen on the Green: The Lion King, West Palm Beach

Friday, Aug. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m., Waterfront Commons.

Free Screen on the Green, Aug. 8, West Palm Beach

Obon Festival weekend, Delray Beach

Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 16-17, 2025, at 10 a.m., Morikami Museum

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

Free Community Day, Delray Beach

Saturdays: Aug. 16, 2025, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Norton Museum of Art

Celebrate Art Around the World at Norton Museum, Aug. 23, 30

Rock the Plaza in Boynton Beach

Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Ocean Plaza, from 2 to 6 p.m.

Free: Rock the Plaza, Boynton Beach, Aug. 16

Celebrate Ukrainian Culture, West Palm Beach

Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., Waterfront Commons

Free: Ukrainian Cultural Fest, West Palm Beach, Aug. 23

“Wastin' away on the Waterfront,” Jimmy Buffett tribute

Thursday, Aug. 28, West Palm Beach Waterfront, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Free: Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, Aug. 28, West Palm Beach

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Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, West Palm Beach
When
August 28, 2025 @ 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
What
Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, West Palm Beach
Where
West Palm Beach Waterfront
Cost
FREE
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