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Delray Beach offers a robust arts and entertainment vibe, including the popular First Friday Art Walk, which not only offers public art displays, murals, installations and open galleries, but also a variety of free music and pop-up performances. You can stop for refreshments or visit the working artist studios in the downtown area to peruse, …

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The kids are in school, summer is fading and fall is just around the corner. But that doesn’t mean the fun needs to stop. Here’s a sample of some free and cheap happening around the county during the month of September. Click links for details and revisit this page as we continue to add more …

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The Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach has no admission fee, however donations are appreciated. The Museum is housed in the restored 1913 Delray Elementary School building on the Old School Square campus.  While entry to the Museum is free, there may be fees for special events to help defray costs paid to performers or …

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The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach hosts seasonal special events that feature taiko drumming performances and other activities, including a seasonal sunset stroll. For more details, visit Sunset Stroll – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Check back with us to find out when another one is scheduled. You can also check their …

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Coco Market will not only feature live music, family activities, artisans and retailers but also wellness vendors, workshops, bounce houses, pet adoptions and more. Coco Market First Sunday: Sept. 7, 2025, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live music at 11 a.m.; DJ at noon. Where: Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach Website: …

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Art & Jazz on The Avenue, is the signature art and music event produced four times a year in different areas of downtown Delray Beach. It’s like a community block party and admission is free. These events not only feature live jazz and art vendors displaying their work, but also, you’ll get the opportunity to …

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Summer’s not over yet. There’s still plenty of time to do what Floridians love to do best – play in the water! Marco-Polo — Splish-Splash, come on in, the water’s fine. Grab your swimsuits, it’s time for some aquatic fun under sunny South Florida skies. While some pools, like those at the YMCAs, are usually …

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Have you ever fed a shark or a stingray? Wouldn’t it be great if there were a place you could take the kids that would be educational and fun for an entire afternoon for only $10? Well, there is. Sandoway Discovery Center in Delray Beach offers the following activities all for the cost of admission: …

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Make a fun day out of visiting u-pick farms throughout Miami and South Florida, where you can pluck your own fruit and vegetables straight from the plants. It’s fun, cheap and fresh. Find strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, star fruit, lychee, herbs, flowers and more. We encourage you to try the tropical fruits, such as mamey, …

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If you’re a fan of pinball and arcade games, Silverball Retro Arcade in Delray is on point. It’s described as an interactive museum featuring oodles of games, including games dating back decades. Drinks and food are available for purchase. Players pay an entry fee, and game play is included. Regular fees are $15 -$20 per …

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