Looking for fun things to do this weekend Dec. 1-3? Top 5 events in Palm Beach County

Eddie Ritz, Palm Beach Post
Updated ·3 min read

The fall season is here and while you won’t be rejoicing in a dramatic change in foliage, there’s a lot of ways to welcome the change of season in South Florida. This is the when we get to venture outside without threat of heatstroke and enjoy festivals, greenmarkets and new entertainment seasons. This weekend go primeval in Lake Worth Beach with a beach bonfire and live music, then get refined with a concert by the Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches or maybe get healthy and happy at the CocoMarket in Delray Beach. Here are several 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.

1. Lake Worth Beach bonfire, live music

The bonfire at the Lake Worth Pier, tonight, Friday, Dec. 1 will feature a roaring blaze and music by Neil Freestone.
The bonfire at the Lake Worth Pier, tonight, Friday, Dec. 1 will feature a roaring blaze and music by Neil Freestone.

With a pit on the beach, a fire screaming out of it, live music by Neil Freestone and S'Mores (Yes, S'Mores!) this is going to be an amazing night. Get outside, listen to real music, feel the heat, dance like you're on fire and enjoy life.

The event is 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Lake Worth Beach, Lake Worth Beach. Free. Information: lakeworthbeachfl.gov

2. Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches presents "Peter and the Wolf"

The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches will perform "Peter and the Wolf" and holiday favorites Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth Beach.
The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches will perform "Peter and the Wolf" and holiday favorites Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth Beach.

The performance, part of the group's "Swinging Holidays" concerts, will feature unique editions of traditional holiday sounds. Focused on an exceptional caliber of musicianship, the nonprofit group raises money and has donated nearly $1 million in scholarships, grants and instruments to local students and schools.

The concert is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Duncan Theatre, 4200 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth Beach. $25. Information: symphonicband.org

More holiday outings: Boat parades to Sandi tree: More than 30 ways to celebrate the holidays in Palm Beach County

3. Palm Beach Gardens concert series featuring Wonderama

Wonderama will play Saturday, Dec. 2 during the Palm Beach Gardens Community Concert Series at Gardens North District Park.
Wonderama will play Saturday, Dec. 2 during the Palm Beach Gardens Community Concert Series at Gardens North District Park.

Invite your friends, grab your dancing shoes, and make it a night to remember with live music from the band Wonderama. Work up an appetite or get thirsty? Don't stop dancing, just groove your way over to one of the vendors on site, refuel, rehydrate and keep on going.

The concert is 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Gardens North District Park, 5101 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens. Free. Information: pbgfl.com

4. Art After Dark/Jazz Friday at Norton Museum of Art

The Klezmer Company Orchestra will play Art After Dark/Jazz Friday tonight, Dec. 1 at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach.
The Klezmer Company Orchestra will play Art After Dark/Jazz Friday tonight, Dec. 1 at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach.

This edition of Art After Dark will feature live music by the Klezmer Jazz Orchestra who will perform traditional Hanukkah, Klezmer and Yiddish songs in a swing style with a jazz feel. Wild, cool, and swingin' baby.

The event is 6 to 9 p.m. tonight, Friday, Dec. 1. 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Adults $10, students $5. Information: norton.org

5. Coco Market at Old School Square

Coco Market was created to build community within the city and foster new connections.
Coco Market was created to build community within the city and foster new connections.

Get healthy and happy at this monthly wellness market featuring classes like yoga, meditation, and sound baths. Healing modalities, such as spinal adjustments, cupping therapy, massages, and energy work will be available. There will also be offerings from small local restaurants and pop-up food vendors featuring both vegan, non-vegan options and more.

The event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delay Beach. Free. Information: cocomarket.org

Big Time Bonus: Jazz Meets Christmas with Irwin Solomon & Friends

The Jazz Meets Christmas performance with Irwin Solomon & Friends will be held Sunday, Dec. 3 at First United Methodist Church Jupiter Tequesta.
The Jazz Meets Christmas performance with Irwin Solomon & Friends will be held Sunday, Dec. 3 at First United Methodist Church Jupiter Tequesta.

Presented by First UMC Jupiter Tequesta, this swinging Christmas concert will feature Dave Tomasello on bass, Frank Derrick on drums and the amazing Irwin Solomon giving the ivories on his piano a serious tickling.

The performance is 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. 815 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Free. Information: jupitermethodist.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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