Jurassic Fun at the Fairgrounds

Welcome to this edition of The Palm Beach Weekender. A weekly roundup of local weekend events, plus some other cool things happening in your area.

Not too many events going on this weekend, most likely because it’s Labor Day weekend but I’ve packed the Weekly Scoop section with plenty of local news for you to check out.

Also, there was a little glitch in last week’s trivia where it didn’t tell you whether you got the answer right or wrong. The correct answer was Palm Beach Gardens.

I hope you enjoy the long weekend, and see you next Thursday!

In today’s TPBW edition:

• 🍽️ WPB to get a new Indian restaurant

• 💲 No more free parking at the Kravis Center

• 🌴 Summerfest at Mounts Botanical Garden and more

Weekly Scoop

🔚 Sunday on the Waterfront & Screen on the Green are coming to an end
The city of West Palm Beach announced that September will be the final month for Sunday on the Waterfront and Screen on the Green. No word yet on what will replace them, but I’ll keep you updated.

🛒 Whole Foods will open a location in Jupiter
The Shoppes at Jupiter, a shopping center located at the NE corner of US-1 and Indiantown Rd, was just sold to Ram Realty Advisors. Ram is a real estate investment management firm that specializes in multifamily developments and grocery anchored shopping centers. Before closing on the property, they managed to secure a lease with Whole Foods to serve as the property’s primary anchor tenant.

🔜 New restaurant coming soon to Jupiter
The folks behind Food Shack and Leftovers Cafe have announced a brand new restaurant they plan on opening early next year in Jupiter called Sweet Fish.

🇮🇳 New Indian restaurant replacing Sassafras (update)
A couple of weeks ago, I told you about Sassafras closing and that maybe a new Indian restaurant would replace it. Well, it’s now confirmed, Chhauka, a fine dining Indian restaurant, is expected to open either late September or early October. The kitchen will be led by Chef Hemant Mathur, a renowned culinary talent and the first Indian chef in the U.S. to earn a Michelin star and retain it across two NYC restaurants.

💲 No more free parking at the Kravis Center
The Kravis Center announced that starting mid September, they will no longer be offering complimentary parking at their parking garage. It is the last free parking garage in downtown WPB. You will now have to pay using the ParkMobile app or a self pay kiosk.

🦞 Are you a seafood lover? Check out this new spot
Topsail Steamer just opened its doors in Royal Palm Beach. They’re a seafood company that offers single-use steam pots filled with fresh local seafood, meats, veggies and many homemade seasonings. Just take one home, steam it, and enjoy. No prep required for a delicious seafood boil. They are having their grand opening this Saturday at 11929 Southern Blvd, Royal Palm Beach.

🔜 Another restaurant coming to Downtown Lake Worth
The Subculture Group is working on a new restaurant called Man Ray, coming to Downtown Lake Worth. It’ll be similar to Dada in Delray. They are still currently looking for a chef, but the plan is to open in December, taking over the old CWS Bar + Kitchen space.

🚌 Boca Raton will have a self-driving mini bus too
Earlier this year, West Palm Beach introduced a mini self-driving bus that follows a one mile route between CityPlace and the Brightline station. Now, Guident, the company behind the autonomous bus, has announced that this fall they will be launching another self-driving bus in Boca Raton. It’ll operate around the Plaza Real area of Mizner Park from Thursdays to Sundays. If all goes well, they will expand to a longer two mile route.

🎊 Tryst takes over Penelope
Tryst, a popular Delray gastropub that closed a few years back, is making a comeback, but this time in Boca. They are having their grand opening tonight from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM at 431 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (where Penelope used to be).

Adoptable Pets

Mr. Shultz would love to meet you! This precious old guy just wants to go home with a loving family who he can spoil with cuddle sessions and go on slow, lazy walks. He’s not the smallest pup, but he is pretty low energy and does well with other dogs. And come on, how can you not fall in love with him, look at him!

Brooks says hello! I love his little white mustache, so cute. Like any kitten, he is a ball of energy and curiosity with lots of love to give. This little man is ready to explore the world with his new forever family.

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GreenMarkets

Tequesta Farmers Market - Tequesta
Saturday • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
25 Van Rd, Jupiter

The Gardens GreenMarket - Palm Beach Gardens 
Sunday • 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
City Hall, 10500 N Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens

Raw Market - Loxahatchee (check for updates)
Saturday • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Palm Beach Acres, 16651 Rembrandt Rd, Loxahatchee  

Boca Farmers Market - Boca
Sunday • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
7900 Glades Rd, Boca Raton

Trivia

To help shipwreck survivors along Florida’s dangerous and isolated east coast, the U.S. government built a series of “Houses of Refuge” in the late 1800s. These simple wooden structures were stocked with basic supplies and manned by keepers who lived on-site with their families. Only ten were ever built, and only one of them was in what we now call Palm Beach County.

Side Note:
So most of those homes were either destroyed in fires, badly damaged by hurricanes, or eventually demolished. Only one remains, and it’s now a museum in Stuart. I had the chance to visit it a few years ago and loved it. I do recommend joining a volunteer-led tour (it was more of a talk than a guided tour), they do a great job of teaching you about the history of the building. It’s currently closed for restoration, but once it reopens, you can check out the Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge, 301 SE MacArthur Blvd, Stuart.

What To Do This Weekend
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Major Events

🦖 Jurassic Quest & Brick Fest - WPB
Aug. 29 - 31 • Vary • $22 - $103 (FAIR20 save 20%)
Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach

🌴 Mounts Botanical Garden: Summerfest - WPB
Aug. 30 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM • Free - $25
Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach

🧳 The Vintage Supermarket - Palm Springs
Aug. 31 • 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM • $5 - $25
G-Star Studios, 2030 S Congress Ave, Palm Springs

Thursday

❓ Trivia Night at Salute Market - Gardens
Aug. 28 • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM • Free
Salute Market, 5530 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens

🦜 Wastin' Away on the Waterfront - WPB 
Aug. 28 • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Free
Great Lawn, 100 N Clematis St, West Palm Beach

🏃 Night Runners Run/Walk - WPB
Aug. 28 • 8:00 PM • Free
Howard Park, 1302 Parker Ave, West Palm Beach

🎵 Food Truck, Market & Music Series - Wellington 
Aug. 28 • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Free
Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington

💃 Cha Cha Dance Class - Wellington 
Aug. 28 • 7:00 PM • Free
The District Studio (inside Wellington Mall), 10300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington

🍾 Pomona Grand Opening - Lake Worth
Aug. 28 • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Free
Pomona, 717 Lake Ave, Lake Worth Beach

Friday

🎨 Paint & Sip: Coastal Art - Jupiter 
Aug. 29 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM • $55
Jupiter Creamery, 18591 131st Trail N, Jupiter

🍿 Downtown Gardens Movie Night - Gardens
Aug. 29 • 8:00 PM • Free
Downtown Gardens (Lawn near Grimaldi’s), 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave, Palm Beach Gardens

🎵 Sunset Celebration - Lake Park 
Aug. 29 • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Free
Kelsey Park, 601 US Highway 1, Lake Park

🌃 Norton: Art After Dark - WPB
Aug. 29 • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM • Free - $10
Norton Museum, 1450 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach

🩷 Singles Mixer - WPB
Aug. 29 • 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM • Free
Garden District, 410 Evernia St #119, West Palm Beach

🛍️ 3rd Annual Black Business Pop Up - Boynton 
Aug. 29 • 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM • Free
Ezell Hester Center, 1901 N Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach

🎷 French Swing Collective - Delray 
Aug. 29 • 8:00 PM • $50 - $55
Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach

🥃 Spirits & Spice: Tequila Experience - Boca
Aug. 29 • 6:00 PM • $13
Spirits & Spice, 314 Plaza Real, Boca Raton

Saturday

🏹 Open Range Archery - Jupiter
Aug. 30 • 9:30 AM • $10 (RSVP)
Riverbend Park, 9060 Indiantown Rd, Jupiter

🌱 Grow Your Own Microgreens - Jupiter
Aug. 30 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM • $45
Jupiter Creamery, 18591 131st Trail N, Jupiter

🚲 BMX Jam - Jupiter
Aug. 30 • 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Free ($15 to compete)
Jupiter Skate Park, 1501 W Frederick Small Rd, Jupiter

🎤 Comedy Night: Mitch Fatel - Gardens 
Aug. 30 • 8:00 PM • $16 - $60
11360 US Highway 1, Palm Beach Gardens

🧘 Yoga With Natalie - WPB
Aug. 30 • 10:00 AM • Free
CityPlace, 700 S Rosemary Ave, West Palm Beach

🫖 Tea & Japanese Flower Arranging - WPB 
Aug. 30 • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM • $75
Tea Tell Truth, 1016 Clare Ave Ste 5, West Palm Beach

🎶 Vino & Vinyl - WPB
Aug. 30 • 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM • $17
Garden District, 410 Evernia St #119, West Palm Beach

🎱 Drag Bingo - Lake Worth 
Aug. 30 • 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM • $30
Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave, Lake Worth Beach

🏎️ Palm Beach Dyno Summer Cruise - Boynton 
Aug. 30 • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM • Free
Palm Beach Dyno, 1300 W Industrial Ave #104, Boynton Beach

🦜 Party in Paradise - Delray
Aug. 30 • 5:00 PM • $5 - $60
Old School Square, 51 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach

🐢 Gopher Tortoise Dune Restoration - Boca
Aug. 30 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Free
Gopher Tortoise Preserve, 10 W Hidden Valley Blvd, Boca Raton

☕ EDM N' Espresso - Boca
Aug. 30 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM • Free
Carmela, 5560 N Military Trail, Boca Raton

Sunday

🎵 Food Shack Music & Food Festival - Jupiter 
Aug. 31 • 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM • Free
Food Shack, 103 S. US Hwy 1, D3, Jupiter

⛳ Indoor Golf Tournament - Jupiter 
Aug. 31 • 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM • $10
Indoor Birdies, 103 S US-1, Unit F3, Jupiter

🌺 Labor Day Weekend Luau & Fire Dancing Show - Jupiter
Aug. 31 • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Free
The Twisted Tuna, 353 US Highway 1, Jupiter 

🧘 Yoga on the Plaza - Gardens
Aug. 31 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM • Free
Veterans Plaza Amphitheater, 10500 N Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens

🏋️ HIIT Workout at CityPlace - WPB
Aug. 31 • 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM • Free
CityPlace, 700 S Rosemary Ave, West Palm Beach

📀 Flavar: Call Collect - WPB 
Aug. 31 • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM • $26+
French Grill House, 427 Northwood Rd, West Palm Beach

🐟 Seining the Lagoon - Boca
Aug. 31 • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM • $15 - $19
Gumbo Limbo, 1801 M Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton

🤼 Championship Wrestling - Boca
Aug. 31 • 5:00 PM • $44
The Studio at Mizner Park, 201 W Plaza Real, Boca Raton

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