Top things to do in July in Palm Beach

Traditionally, July is HOT – in more ways than one! Here's a sample list of some popular summer events for you and your family. Most are free or cheap with plenty of activities for the whole family. 

Fourth of July

Fourth of July fireworks & festivities in Palm Beach

Jupiter Shakespeare Festival

Shakespeare's 'Falstaff' in Jupiter features 8 shows in July

Summer in the City

Free Friday shows: 'Summer in the City,' Mizner Park

Discount tickets for Jupiter Lighthouse birthday party, July 10

LAKE WORTH BEACH Summer Marketplace

• When: Thursdays, July 16 & 30; and Aug. 6 & 20, from 3 to 8 p.m.
• Where: Cultural Council for Palm Beach County,  601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach
• Features: Rotating vendors, live music, and refreshments
• Cost: Free and open to the public; however, guests are asked to RSVP here.

Pineapple Grove Art & Jazz on the Avenue

Free: Art & Jazz on the Avenue, Delray Beach, July 22

Night Market, Boynton Beach

Free: Boynton Beach Night Market, July 24-25

Back to School events in July & August

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

Summer Shell-A-Bration, Manatee Lagoon

Don't miss Mia’s Summer Shell-A-Bration at Manatee Lagoon, July 25

Delray in the Sky

Free: Delray in the Sky drone show, July 29

Free general admission at nature park in Boca Raton

Free access to Daggerwing Nature Center, Boca Raton

NOTE: Check back with us, as we will be adding more events, as information becomes available.

More entertainment that's free and cheap:

• Diwali festivals offer flavors & entertainment of India, free event & discount opportunity
• Free Halloween event in Davie with entertainment and trunk or treat
• Free weekly concerts with food trucks and vendors in Wellington
• Advance screening: Klara and the Sun, Miami, Aventura, Oct. 18, 20
• Free Thursday concerts: Clematis by Night, West Palm Beach
• Fridays: Art After Dark at the Norton Museum
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• Hispanic Heritage event in Tamarac with entertainment & free entry
• Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Fest in Fort Lauderdale includes trick or treating
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