Top things to do in January in Palm Beach County
Now that the holidays are over (or are they?) South Floridians can get back in the groove of attending feasts, fairs and festivals, with music, dance, activities and entertainment.
Here's a sampling of what is happening in Palm Beach County during January of 2026; listed chronologically.
30th Anniversary Celebration, Wellington
- When: Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
- Where:Wellington Amphitheater, and Town Center Promenade, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd.
- Cost: Free admission; vendor prices vary
Free concert & Lakeside Market at Wellington Amphitheater, June 11
Que Bacano! West Palm Beach
- When: Friday, Jan. 2, Feb. 6, March 6, 2026
- Where: City Hall Courtyard, 407 Clematis St., in Downtown West Palm Beach.
Cost: Free for spectators
First Friday @ 5 Concert, Boynton Beach
- When: Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, 5-9 p.m.
- Where: Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Food Trucks, Lakeside Market & Free Concerts, Wellington
From Thursday, Jan. 8, through Jan. 29, 2026: Free Lakeside Market and Food Truck & Music Series, Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m. in Wellington. Plus, free concerts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Where: Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd.
Clematis by Night, free weekly concerts, West Palm Beach
When: Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Great Lawn on the waterfront, 100 N. Clematis St.
For more details, read our post on live entertainment on clematis...
- When: Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, from 3:15 to 4 p.m. for ages 5 to 11.
- Where: Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
Compose your own mini opera in this creative workshop as you explore storytelling, melodies, and dramatic flair to bring a musical tale to life.
Free Drive-in Movie Night, Lantana
- What: "How to Train Your Dragon"
- When: 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
- Where: Lantana Sports Park, 903 N. 8th St, Lantana
Family Skate Night, Delray Beach
- When: Friday, Jan. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Where: Catherine Strong Park, 1500 SW 6th St., Delray Beach
- Cost: Free
https://miamionthecheap.com/free-skate-night-at-the-park-delray-beach-jan-9/
Fiesta de Pueblo, Greenacres
- When: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park, 2905 Jog Road, Greenacres
- Cost: Free admission; vendor prices vary
Festival of the Arts, Delray Beach
- When: Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 10-11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: 104 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach
- Admission: Free of charge
https://miamionthecheap.com/free-entry-for-downtown-delray-arts-festival/
South Florida Fair, West Palm Beach
- When: Jan. 16-Feb. 1, 2026
- Where: South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach
- Cost: $12 admission if bought online in advance; $15 starting Jan. 16.
MLK celebration in Boca Raton, Jan. 19
The City of Boca Raton will celbrate on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, with day-long festivities, including a march with jazz bands, a ceremony and public Unity Celebration at Mizner Park, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.
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Things to do and see in South Florida:
- 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
- Beach & Groove free concerts in Hallandale Beach & Uber discount
- Free symphony performances in Pembroke Pines
- Free: Goals on the Green via ESPN at CityPlace, July 18-19
- Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Summer Series free concerts
- FIFA 2026 World Cup watch parties and events around Miami
- Belize Day features dance performances, robotics & drumming
- Groove N Grub event in Coconut Creek features a live band & food vendors
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Gardens Branch Library, Palm Beach Gardens
11303 Campus Drive
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-470-1600
