Boynton Beach is a thriving seaside community that is welcoming and active for residents and visitors alike. It offers a variety of cultural and community activities year-round. Many are hosted at the Arts & Cultural Center, the public library, at Oceanfront Park, and at various other sites sponsored by the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA), the Historical Society or Harbor Marina.
Thanks to the South Florida weather, Boynton Beach always has something going on to entice families to enjoy the outdoors, featuring artisan markets, live music, food trucks and plenty of activities for kids.
Here's a brief rundown of some of the free and cheap festivals and activities in the area.
Signature annual events:
- Rev. Dr. Martin King Jr. celebration – January, Sara Sims Park; live music, food vendors
- First Friday at 5 Free Concert Series – January-November (except July), Centennial Park; artisan market, live music, games & activities, food vendors
- Rock the Plaza, Rock the Block & Rock the Marina – seasonal; various sites; music, food, vendors
- Boynton Beach Spring Market & Night Market – seasonal; Centennial Park, music, food, vendors
- Red White & Blue with a waterfront view – July Fourth, Intracoastal Park; 2240 N. Federal Highway; live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, fireworks
- Black Biz Popup – August
- Pirate Fest – October
- Holidays in Boynton – December
(c) Boynton Beach CRA
History
Boynton Beach High School was built in 1927, the first high school graduation occurred in 1929 and the last graduating class of 15 students occurred in 1949. Thereafter, the facility closed and became dilapidated for many years before being restored and completely renovated in 2018.
In 2020, the facility re-opened as the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center with exhibition spaces, dance studios, visual art studios with sinks, with access to a patio, a community playground and Kapok Courtyard.
Nature and Wildlife
- Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge: Paddle through the sawgrass marsh, spot wildlife, and hike trails.
- Green Cay Nature Center and Wetlands: 12800 Hagen Ranch Road. Explore the wetlands on an elevated boardwalk. 561-966-7000. Take a 360-degree virtual tour of the Green Cay Nature Center.

(c) Green Cay PBC Parks & Rec. Dept.
Points of Interest
- Historic Woman's Club, 1010 Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
- Schoolhouse Children's Museum, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33435; call 561-742-6780.
Recreation & Parks
- Centennial Park, 120 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33435; call 561-742-6010.
- Intracoastal Park, 138 Harbors Way, Boynton Beach, FL 33435; call +561-742-6650.
- Oceanfront Park, 6415 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge; call 561-742-6565.
- Sara Sims Park & Amphitheater, 209 NW 9th Ave., Boynton Beach, Florida 33435

Boynton Beach Coastal Cruiser, an eco-friendly ride-share service.
Transportation
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- Free Legends on the Lawn monthly concert series (except summer)
- Free 1st Friday @ 5 Concert Series (except July)
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Centennial Park, Boynton Beach
120 East Ocean Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33435