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:

Free events and back-to-school supplies for eligible Palm Beach students, July & August

Coco Market, Delray Beach

Free Coco Market on 1st Sunday, Delray Beach

Battle of the Bands, Boca Raton

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

Obon Festival weekend, Delray Beach

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

Rock the Plaza in Boynton Beach

Free: Rock the Plaza, Boynton Beach, June 25

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What else is happening in South Florida:

• Zoo Miami $15 Mondays
• Miami Marlins discounts & deals: $5 tickets
• Ride the free Water Trolley on the New River in Fort Lauderdale
• South Florida Adventure Pass offers unlimited entry to five attractions
• Pompano Soulful Sundays features popular performers, entry is $10
• Cheap summer movies for kids in South Florida
• Free weekly events at The Foodie Park in Coconut Grove
• Free or cheap things to do with kids in Miami-Dade this summer
• Beach & Groove free concerts in Hallandale Beach & Uber discount
• Cheap Craft Supplies and Activities from Resource Depot

Looking for more free and cheap things to do?

• Find all the free and cheap events in South Florida this week
• Find all the free and cheap events in South Florida this weekend
• See our day-by-day calendar of free and cheap events in South Florida

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