Looking for fun things to do this weekend Aug. 25-27? Top 5 events in Palm Beach County

Eddie Ritz, Palm Beach Post
Updated ·4 min read

Though South Florida is known for its winter season, the region is made for summer fun too. Enjoy a cookout and skateboard contest at the National Croquet Center, see a piano performance during the Norton's Art After Dark, or stretch and strengthen during a yoga session at Grandview Public Market. Here are five fantastic options and even more great things to do in Palm Beach County.

In addition to the top five events listed there's always something great happening at places like The Norton Museum of Art or the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. On top of that you could always just enjoy a great meal with an equally great view at one of Palm Beach County's waterfront restaurants from Jupiter to Boca Raton. Plus, we've curated a list of the best things to do all year in the county, and here it is: your bucket list of 55 fun must-try things to do in Palm Beach County.

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1. Enjoy the Bartle BBQ Hang Skateboarding event, and for a good cause

The Bartle BBQ Hang will be held Saturday, Aug. 26 at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach.
The Bartle BBQ Hang will be held Saturday, Aug. 26 at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach.

This skateboard and barbecue event will feature a halfpipe competition with prizes, a demonstration by skateboard pro Kai Canduba and a barbecue feast put out by Sandy James Catering. Held in honor of Cory Bartle, who lost is battle with addiction in 2022, this event will officially launch the Cory Bartle Memorial Fund. The Hanley Foundation will administer the fund, which will provide lifesaving scholarships for individuals battling substance abuse and help get them into an approved program quickly.

The inaugural Bartle BBQ Hang will be held Saturday, June 3 at Phipps Skate Park in West Palm Beach. The event, held in honor of Cory who lost his battle with addiction, will kick off Cory Bartle Memorial Fund. Donations will be administered by the Hanley Foundation and provide lifesaving scholarships for individuals with substance use disorders who would not otherwise be able to receive treatment.

The event is 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. 700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach. Age 31 and older $50, age 13 to 30 $35, 12 and under free. Information: hanleyfoundation.org/bbq

2. Get your cosplay on at Ultracon Comic Con in West Palm Beach

This three-day event will feature over 200 vendors selling art and toys, celebrity voice actors from top shows across the anime, animation and science fiction genres and a cosplay contest that will be held Saturday and Sunday with a top prize of $1,000. There will also be a Pokemon tournament. Former "CHiPs" actors Eric Estrada and Larry Wilcox are scheduled to make appearances.

The event is 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 27. 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Friday $15, Saturday $35, Sunday $30. Information: southfloridafair.com/events/2023/ultracon-comic-con

Over 200 vendors will be on site during the three-day Ultracon Comic Con event at the Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
Over 200 vendors will be on site during the three-day Ultracon Comic Con event at the Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

3. Learn art, enjoy live music at Norton Museum of Art's Art After Dark

Bank of America cardholders can visit the Norton Museum of Art, along with the Cox Science Center and Aquarium, for free this Saturday and Sunday.
Bank of America cardholders can visit the Norton Museum of Art, along with the Cox Science Center and Aquarium, for free this Saturday and Sunday.

Enjoy docent-led tours, see film screenings, join local teaching artists as they lead drop-in style art-making sessions and enjoy a live performance by pianist Barbara Gomulka.

The event kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25. 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Adults and seniors $10, students $5, members free. Information: norton.org

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4. Stretch and relax at free yoga at Grandview Public Market

Enjoy Sunday morning yoga at Grandview Public Market with instructor Maki Criscaut.
Enjoy Sunday morning yoga at Grandview Public Market with instructor Maki Criscaut.

Maki Criscaut has led this rejuvenating and inclusive yoga session at Grandview for five years. She is there rain or shine and is dedicated to anyone wishing to embrace the healing and transformative power of yoga. Classes are for all levels. Please bring mat and water along with open hearts and minds.

The class is 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sundays. 1401 Clare Ave., West Palm Beach. Free, but donations welcome. Information: grandviewpublic.com

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5 Cox Science Center and Aquarium's Nights at the Museum

Happening on the last Friday of select months, this event lets guests of all ages enjoy extended hours at the center. Explore various interactive science crafts, activities, exhibits, planetarium shows, and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County's only public observatory. Each Night at the Museum is a different theme and this Friday's theme is "Ocean Commotion."

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The event is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25. 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Regular a Information: coxsciencecenter.org

Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.

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