The Best Stinkin' Party in South Florida Is Back

Garlic Fest in Wellington, a few new dessert spots, Chinese New Year celebration, Manateefest, Coco Market in Delray and much more

January 30, 2025

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

The weekend is almost here, and it looks like the weather will be perfect! I hope you have a great weekend and attend one of the many events happening around the county.

In today’s TPBW edition:

  • 🧄 South Florida Garlic Fest Is Back In Town

  • 🍦 New Dessert Spots

  • 🎉 Chinese New Years Celebration

  • 🧘‍♀️ Coco Market

Weekly Scoop

🌊 Rapids Water Park Job Fair: Rapids Water Park is getting ready to open for the 2025 season and plans to hire 400 employees. They encourage anyone 16 and older to fill a variety of positions. They provide in-park training and lifeguard certification. A great summer job for those still in school.

🌱 Native Plant Giveaway: There will be a native plant give away today (Thurs. 30) from 6pm to 8pm, at the Mounts Botanical Auditorium in West Palm Beach. It will be first come, first served and is open to Palm Beach County Residents (must show proof of residency).

🍿 The Movies at Wellington Closes: Movies at Wellington has officially closed its doors. The theater announced on Facebook last week that they could no longer stay open due to the rising costs.

🛩️ Boca Raton Airport Unveils New Observation Area: Earlier this week the Boca Raton Airport opened its new observation area to the public. It features shaded comfortable seating, educational signs to inform guests about the history of the airport and has a live air traffic control tower radio feed.

🌳City Of Delray Beach Free Tree Giveaway: Community Greening and the City of Delray Beach will be giving away free native trees and fruit trees to Delray residents only. You can receive up to 3 trees. Trees include: June plum, soursop, dahoon holly and inkwood. First come, first served.

What’s Cooking

🍦 Crispy Cones Opens First South Florida Location: There is a new ice cream shop in town! Crispy Cones has opened its second Florida location in Palm Beach Gardens. They specialize in delicious soft-serve ice cream, served in a cinnamon-covered dough cone that’s grilled rotisserie-style. Crispy Cones even made an appearance on Shark Tank and even struck a deal with Barbara. 

🍽️ Waterway Cafe Reopens: This local favorite closed its doors back in August 2023, initially planning to reopen within 6 to 9 months—but things didn’t go as planned. Now, 18 months later, Waterway Cafe is finally back after undergoing a major, million-dollar remodel.

🍩 Duck Donuts Opens in Royal Palm: With over 100 locations nationwide, Duck Donuts has brought its delicious, made-to-order donuts to Palm Beach County.

🥩 Novecento Debuts in Delray: This Argentine steakhouse with Italian influences has opened in Delray Beach’s historic Falcon House. It’s their first Palm Beach County location, adding to their four spots in Miami-Dade. If you love steak, it’s definitely worth a try!

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What To Do This Weekend

🗓️ Major Events

South Florida Fair - West Palm Beach

Date: January 17 to February 2, 2025

Hours: Vary. See hours here

Cost: See prices here

Location: South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach

The South Florida Fair is back in town! You have 17 days to experience everything the fair has to offer. Things like the pig races, carnival games, Yesteryear Village, parades, concerts, turkey legs, dozens of rides, live performances, delicious lemonade, petting zoo, and plenty of fair food to enjoy! 

This year's theme is Imagine The Future. There will be 15 interactive exhibits that you will be able to explore. All showcasing the fascinating ideas and concepts of science fiction that could soon become the reality of tomorrow. 

Learn More: South Florida Fair

South Florida Garlic Fest - Wellington

Date: February 1 - 2, 2025

Hours: Saturday: 11am-9pm | Friday: 11am-6pm

Cost: Adults - $15, Kids ten & under - Free

Location: Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington 

The South Florida Garlic Fest is back in town! After 26 years, it still is one of South Florida’s best annual events. Even being featured on the Food Network’s Carnival Eats and has even been mentioned on Jeopardy. 

It will be a weekend full of garlicky foods, great live music, cooking demonstrations, and more than 150 vendors to explore. The main attraction is Gourmet Alley, which has all the unique garlic inspired dishes you can think of. Items like garlic candied bacon, garlic burgers, garlic ice cream, pickled garlic martinis, and many more. Don’t worry–there will also be a few non garlic food items to choose from. 

Winter Equestrian Festival - Wellington

Date: January 8 to March 30, 2025

Hours: Vary.

Cost: Free (Saturday Night Lights - $22 parking per car)

Location: Wellington International, 3400 Equestrian Club Dr, Wellington

The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) is an annual equestrian festival that runs for 13 weeks between January and March in Wellington, FL. It is the longest running and largest equestrian event in the world, attracting people from all around the world. You are welcome to attend for free Wednesday to Sunday for exciting competitions, food, and much more! See the schedule in the link below.

Learn More: Winter Equestrian Fest 

🗓️ Thursday

Shakespeare By The Palms - Royal Palm Beach

Date: January 30 to February 2, 2025

Hours: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Cost: Free ($5 suggested donation)

Location: Commons Park Amphitheater, 11600 Poinciana Blvd, Royal Palm Beach

Experience a Shakespearean classic under the stars. Grab a blanket or lawn chair and head to Commons for a free performance of As You Like It. It’s a fun, romantic comedy full of disguise, drama, and laughs. Perfect for a chill night with family and friends or a cute date night!

Food Trucks & Lakeside Market - Wellington 

Date: January 28, 2025

Hours: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Cost: Free to attend

Location: Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington

The Wellington Food Truck & Music series and the Lakeside Market, welcomes you to enjoy a night full of delicious food, live music, and shopping. Each week, you can enjoy over 40 market vendors, live tribute bands, and more than a dozen food trucks. This week’s live music by: Rough Shot (country rock)

This week the Village of Wellington wants you to join them for a Chinese New Year Celebration. There will be martial arts demonstrations, paper lantern decorating, a traditional Lion Dance performance, and more. 

Clematis By Night: On the Roxx - West Palm Beach

Date: January 28, 2025

Hours: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

Cost: Free

Location: Centennial Square, 150 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach

If you want to get your weekend started a little early, head over to Clematis by Night and enjoy a laid-back, seaside happy hour vibe under the stars. Experience a live performance by On the Roxx and don’t forget to check out all the tasty bites from local vendors. 

🗓️ Friday

Art After Dark - West Palm Beach

Date: January 31, 2025

Hours: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Cost: $10 for Adults & Seniors, $5 for Students, Free for Members

Location: Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach

Every Friday night, the Norton Museum hosts Art After Dark. It is an opportunity to attend art workshops, film screenings, live performances, and art tours. Every first Friday of the month, there are performances by some of South Florida’s best Jazz musicians. You can check out this week’s schedule of events in the link below. 

Learn More: Norton: Art After Dark 

🗓️ Saturday

Touch-A-Truck - Jupiter

Date: February 1, 2025

Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Downtown Abacoa, 1200 Town Center Dr, Jupiter

The perfect event to take the kids so they can get up close and personal with over 30 unique vehicles. There will be tractors, motorcycles, emergency vehicles, utility/construction trucks, and more. You can also expect music, face painting, games, and a few demonstrations. 

Learn More: Touch-A-Truck 

Family Adventure Day - Jupiter

Date: February 1, 2025

Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cost: Adults - $15, Children - $10

Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armours Way, Jupiter

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum invites you to their Family Adventure Day. An event that will be bringing The Adventures of Charlie Pierce series to life through storytelling, immersive activities, and community performances. A great way to learn about the rich history of South Florida. 

Learn More: Family Adventure Day 

Manateefest - West Palm Beach

Date: February 1, 2025

Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach

Manatee Lagoon is hosting their ninth annual ManateeFest this Saturday. A free family event that is all about Manatees and environmental conservation. It will feature a kids fun zone, face painting, live music, food vendors, mascot photos, and more. It will be a warmer weekend but always check out the viewing platform for a chance to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

Learn More: Manateefest

West Palm Beach GreenMarket

Date: February 1, 2025

Hours: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Great Lawn, 100 N, Clematis Street, West Palm Beach

Indulge in fresh food and discover local treasures at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket! Held in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, this vibrant market is packed with over 130 vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, delicious food, coffee, spices, exotic plants, and much more!

Yoga With Natalie - West Palm Beach

Date: February 1, 2025

Hours: 10:00 AM

Cost: Free ($10 suggested donation)

Location: City Place, 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach

Grab your yoga mat and head over to Rosemary Square for an all-levels yoga class with Natalie Addison. This energizing session is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Everyone is welcome!

Learn More: Yoga With Natalie

Art Walk/Fashion Show at The Peach - West Palm Beach

Date: February 1, 2025

Hours: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Cost: Free to attend

Location: The Peach, 3950 Georgia Ave, West Palm Beach

The Peach is a collective venue featuring open studios, monthly art walks, paint & sips, live entertainment, and delicious food. This Saturday they’re having a Stylish Art Walk where you will be able to explore 6 artist studios, see 2 fashion shows, and shop a few local vendors. There will also be live music and food/drinks available at El Segundo. 

Royal Palm Beach Green Market and Bazaar

Date: February 1, 2025

Hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Village Hall, 1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Royal Palm Beach

Spend a relaxing morning by the lake at the Royal Palm Beach Green Market. Shop fresh produce, seafood, baked goods, and unique crafts while enjoying tasty bites from local vendors and food trucks. 

Swank Farmers Market - Loxahatchee 

Date: February 1, 2025

Hours: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Swank Specialty Produce, 14311 North Rd, Loxahatchee

Enjoy a small trip to the countryside of Palm Beach County to check out the Swank Farm Farmers Market. Shop fresh produce and artisan goodies under their huge open air barn. There are usually more than 25 vendors selling things like meat, dairy products, coffee, fresh bread, and much more. 

Saturday Night Lights - Wellington

Date: February 1, 2025

Hours: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Cost: Free ($22 parking fee per car but there is free off-site parking)

Location: Wellington International, 3400 Equestrian Club Dr, Wellington

This is the Winter Equestrian Festival’s most popular event. It is a weekly grand prix show-jumping competition that also features delicious food, live music, games, and many activities for the little ones. Just a reminder that Wellington International is a cashless venue.

Free off-site parking is located at Equestrian Village (13500 S Shore Blvd, Wellington, FL) and the complimentary shuttles will take you to Wellington International. 

Orchid Weekend - Delray

Date: February 1 to February 2, 2025

Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cost: Free with paid museum admission 

Location: Morikami, 400 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach

Step into a world of orchids at Morikami Museum this weekend. Explore a variety of orchids from top vendors across Florida and find the perfect one to take home. Plus, chat with the experts and get insider tips on how to care for these beautiful blooms.

Delray Beach GreenMarket

Date: February 1, 2025

Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach

Every Saturday, you can hangout at the lovely GreenMarket in downtown Delray. With more than 50 vendors, you’ll find everything from baked goods and fresh produce to beautiful flowers and handcrafted items.. 

Museum Art Festival in Mizner Park - Boca

Date: February 1, 2025

Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Mizner Park, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton

Head to Mizner Park for the 38th annual Boca Raton Museum Art Festival. Browse stunning paintings, ceramics, sculptures, and some mixed media pieces from over 170 incredible artists. There will also be many family activities and workstations to checkout. The perfect event for art lovers

🗓️ Sunday

Yoga at Harbourside - Jupiter

Date: February 2, 2025

Hours: 9:30 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Harbourside Place, 200 N US Highway One, Jupiter 

Yoga early in the morning by the water is the best way to start off a Sunday. It is a great opportunity to relax your mind and body especially after the holidays. All levels are welcome.

Learn More: Yoga at Harbourside 

The Gardens GreenMarket - Palm Beach Gardens

Date: February 2, 2025

Hours: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: City Hall, 10500 N Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens

Head over to the Gardens GreenMarket for a lovely Sunday morning of shopping, indulging in delicious food, and live music. With over 100 vendors, you’ll find everything from organic produce and fresh meat to beautiful flowers and handmade jewelry. Definitely worth checking out if you’re a fan of the WPB GreenMarket. 

Coco Market - Delray

Date: February 2, 2025

Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Old School Square, 51 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach

Spend the day soaking up the good vibes at Coco Market Delray! This wellness event has it all, fun activities, yoga, live music, sound healing, food, and plenty of local vendors to check out.

Learn More: Coco Market 

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