Things to Do in September: Events and Activities

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 list of some free and cheap events happening around the county during the month of September.

First Friday @ Five, Boynton Beach

When: Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Centennial Park + Amphitheater in Downtown Boynton, 120 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach
Free admission

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J Street Block Party

Mango Music & Art Festival

When: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, from 1 p.m. to midnight
Where: J Street, downtown Lake Worth Beach
Cost: Free

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BBQ, Brews & Blues

When: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Heart & Soul Park, 825 N. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach
Free admission; vendor prices vary.

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Meet Ma Caroni, Pappy Pie, Baby Bean and Corn Elius Cobb, just a few of the friends kids can meet in the Kids Play Pit! BBQ, Brews & Blues is serving up loads of hands-on activities, imaginative play and family-friendly entertainment.

Sunday: Coco Market, Delray Beach

When: Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach
Free admission

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Japanese culture in Delray Beach

Sunset Stroll

When: Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach
Cost: $7-$12 Ticket sales are available online only until 3 p.m. on the day before the event and will not be sold at the door.
Features: Taiko drumming and koto performances, plus Japanese fashion & cosplay

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Hispanic Heritage events in Palm Beach County

Each community and venue not only gets to choose how they celebrate the diverse cultures in South Florida through food, music, art and dance, but they also help solidify connections to each other. Read this post for a list of some free and cheap events we found to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage.