More things to do in January 2025 in Palm Beach County

Now that the holidays are over (or are they?) South Floridians can get back in the groove of attending feasts and festivals, with music, dance, activities and entertainment.

Here's a sampling of what is happening in Palm Beach County during January of 2025:

Food Trucks, Lakeside Market & Free Concerts, Wellington

From Thursday, Jan. 2, through Jan. 30, 2025: 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.

• Jan. 2: Studio54 Band (’70s & ’80s Disco & Funk) | Visit Website 
• Jan. 9: The Valerie Tyson Band (Top 40, Jazz, R&B & Reggae) | Visit Website 
• Jan. 16: Andrew Morris Band (Country) |Visit Website 
• Jan. 23: Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience (Zydeco) | Visit Website
• Jan. 30: On the Roxx (Pop & Rock) | Visit Website

For more details, read our post on live entertainment on clematis…

First Friday @ 5 Concert, Boynton Beach

Hansel and Gretel story by Palm Beach Opera, Delray Beach

When: Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, meeting room, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach

Members of the Palm Beach Opera will perform this classic fairy tale with a singalong storytelling experience and craft! Children will learn how music can transform a familiar tale.

This show is suitable for children: Preschoolers to teens. Dozens of seats are left but they are going fast. Reserve your spot here for free.

Dress as a dinosaur for Guinness World Record, West Palm Beach

Friday, Jan. 10, 2025: Free Dino Double Feature, 7-10:30 p.m.
Before the movies at 6:30 p.m.: Join the COX Science Center as it attempts to break the Guinness World Record for the “Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Dinosaurs.” Visit CoxScienceCenter.org/event/300-dinos for more information and to RSVP by Jan. 3, 2025.

Where: Screen on the Green, at the West Palm Beach Waterfront, 100 N. Clematis St.

Free Drive-in Movie Night, Lantana

• What: “Ghostbusters, Frozen Empire”
• When: 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 10, 2025
• Where: Lantana Sports Park, 903 N. 8th St, Lantana

Fiesta de Pueblo, Greenacres

Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025: Fiesta de Pueblo & Business Expo will be at the Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park, 2905 S. Jog Road, Greenacres. Free admission; prices vary for vendors, etc.

Fiesta de Pueblo & Business Expo, Greenacres

South Florida Fair, West Palm Beach

• When: Jan. 17-Feb. 2, 2025
• Where: South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach
• Cost: $10 admission if bought online in advance.

See more details on Facebook.

Free family events with movies, food trucks, games & more in Palm Springs

What: “Rec on the Moove”
When: Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Village Hall Complex, 226 Cypress Lane

More details on this website.

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Art & Jazz on The Avenue, Delray Beach

When: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Pineapple Grove, NE 2nd Ave from East Atlantic Avenue to NE 3rd Street, Delray Beach; 
561-243-1077.

Features live mural painting and live entertainment on multiple stages. For younger attendees, an interactive children's area will offer face painting and other fun. Food will be available for purchase, plus there will be opportunities to shop local. Free admission.

Boca Street Fest

Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025: Boca Raton celebrates 100 years, noon to 4 p.m., at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, and throughout the park with performers, vendors and lots of family fun. Free; vendor prices vary.

Chinese New Year Celebration, Wellington

• When: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. The market will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. Lion Dance & Martial Arts Performances 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Wellington's Lakeside Market, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Admission is free; vendor prices vary.

We will be adding more events to this list as more information becomes available, so bookmark this page and check back with us.

Things to do and see in South Florida:

• Discounts for Miami Arts & Heritage events till Jan. 31
• Postponed: Art & Jazz on the Avenue, Delray
• Saint Catherine's Greek Festival in West Palm Beach
• Trivia at restaurants, bars & other venues in Broward is usually free
• Night hikes in Broward, usually $5 including Valentine's Day
• Free entry for Namaste Indian Festival in Pompano Beach
• Free Ignite Broward festival features light, video & 3D displays
• Free concert series, Sunday afternoons in March
• Chinese New Year Celebration, Lakeside Market, Wellington
• Free outdoor Jazz at MOCA in North Miami

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