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What’s happening in and around Delray Beach

Delray Beach knows how to party and they love art and music festivals and parades, whether it's St. Patrick's Day or the Witches Bike Ride for Halloween. If there's a holiday, you can bet they will have a parade or festival for it.

Here's a list of some of the most popular free and cheap activities & attractions:

Annual events:

Witches of Delray Bike Ride

Credit: Downtown Delray Beach

History

Old School Square, the epicenter of the cultural arts, occupies six acres in downtown Delray Beach. The restored early-20th-century school buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site houses the Cornell Art Museum, the Crest Theatre, a vintage gymnasium and the Pavilion that hosts outdoor concerts and festivals.

Entertainment, Arts & Culture

Much of Delray's appeal focuses on weekly and monthly art walks, outdoor concerts, green markets and street fairs that not only feature food trucks, vendors and artisans, but also a variety of popup performances and activities. Most are free or cheap ($10-$15) to attend.

Here's a sample list of ongoing events:

Courtesy Morikami Museum & Japanese Garden / Sunset Stroll

Points of Interest

Nature and Wildlife

Sandoway Discovery Center

Photo: Annca from Pixabay

Recreation & Parks

Delray Beach manages more than 40 parks, including those for swimming, water sports, biking, walking, hiking, field sports, exercise, dogs, skate boards, outdoor concerts and much more.

Transportation

Freebee transport in Delray Beach

Freebee on-demand transport in Delray Beach

Freebee is a South Florida-based electric transportation company that provides service with GEM (Global Electric Motorcars), which are low-speed, battery-electric vehicles. This on-demand service is available in the Historic Downtown area of the City of Delray Beach. For details, visit this website.

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