Looking for fun things to do this weekend Sept. 22-24? Top 5 events in Palm Beach County
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 promises the chance to see summer off in style in Boca with rides and live music, hoist a pint at Stormhouse Brewing's Oktoberfest or see fantastic no-budget remakes of Hollywood classics at Swedefest, get out and do something this weekend. . 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. Boca End of Summer Festival at Mizner Park Amphitheater
This three-day event will give summer 2023 a proper sendoff with carnival rides, games, a petting zoo, food vendors, crafters, face painters and live music. Carnival rides will include a 45-foot high Ferris wheel, Go-Gator coaster, carousel, swings, a fun house and more. Live music acts will include Johnny Champange and Bobby5 on Saturday and Ana Kiri, Cailey Weaver and Bobby5 again on Sunday.
A portion of all ticket sales will benefit Rachel’s Gate, a family-run non-profit organization that provides permanent homes to handicapped and senior dogs who have been abandoned or rescued. The event was originally scheduled for Saturday and Sunday and then expanded to include Friday — which will feature rides and limited food, but no live music, crafters, or face painters.
The event is 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24. Adults $15, children 12 and under $12, unlimited ride bracelet $15. Information: bocaendofsummerfestival.com; squadup.com
2. Oktoberfest 2023 at Stormhouse Brewing
Grab your lederhosen or dirndl for Stormhouse Brewing's 2023 Oktoberfest. Back and better than ever, it will run nearly all day and feature authentic German food including bratwurst, pork schnitzel, red cabbage, sauerbraten, and pierogies. They will also have a special Hefeweizen and a Marzen on tap along with live German music from The King Guys Band. There will also be games including stein holding contests and much more.
The event is 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. 1201 US 1, North Palm Beach. Free. Information: stormhousebrewing.com/events
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3. 9th Annual Swede Fest Palm Beach at the Lake Worth Playhouse
This hilarious, no-budget film festival celebrates way, way underground filmmakers with three-minute remakes of Hollywood hits. Audiences will be whisked into the classic, yet not-so-classic, world of no-budget filmmaking. This rendition of "Bad Films by Good People" will feature remakes of "The Thing," "Stepbrothers," "The Little Mermaid," "Stand By Me," "Titanic," "Scream," "Barbie Movie" and more. It will kick off the 11th Annual LDUB Film Festival.
The event is 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. tonight, Friday, Sept. 22. 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach. $9. Information: pbfilm.com
4. Start Me Up! at Old School Square Amphitheatre
Rock out to timeless hits and the electric energy of the one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands in history during this tribute to The Rolling Stones. Presented by Legends Radio, this show will feature one amazing song after another.
The performance is 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. tonight, Friday, Sept. 22. 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Free. Information: delrayoldschoolsquare.com
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5. MacBeach Paddle Board Yoga at MacArthur Beach State Park
Get a triple shot of health and wellness with some core work while paddle boarding, strengthen and lengthen with yoga and gain serenity just being out on the water and off any devices. This class is taught Todd Mclaughlin who has been teaching yoga for more than 20 years.
The event is 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach. Space limited. $25 includes class and board rental. Park entry fee separate. Information: macarthurbeach.org
Bonus: Celebrate summer's end at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton
The Boca End of Summer Festival, taking place this weekend at Mizner Park Amphitheater, is a three-day festival providing a final ode to a great summer season with rides, live music, a petting zoo, beer garden and food vendors.
Nearly a dozen carnival rides will be there to help get your adrenaline flowing, including a Go-Gator rollercoaster, Mind Winder, Round Up, Paratrooper, swings, a carousel and even a 45-foot-tall Ferris wheel.
The Boca End of Summer Festival is located at Mizner Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real in Boca Raton. It runs 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 (rides, limited food, but no live music, crafters, or face painters); and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24. The cost is: adults $15, children 12 and under $12, unlimited ride bracelet $15. For more information please go to: bocaendofsummerfestival.com; squadup.com/hosts/7719396/events
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Bonus: 'Five Guys Named Moe' at the Rinker Playhouse
It's always a blast to see a music and dance production at the Kravis Center, but this weekend, check out "Five Guys Named Moe" and and be extra proud that you are supporting some homegrown talent.
The show is a tribute to jazz legend Louis Jordan. The storyline involves, you guessed it, five guys named Moe (Big Moe, Little Moe, Eat Moe, No Moe and Four Eyed Moe) who materialize (possibly emerging from a radio) in the apartment of one down-on-his-luck, suffering-the-blues guy named Nomax. The Moes then dance and sing their way through helping Nomax get his life together.
Nomax and Big Moe, played by James White III and Leo Jasper Davis respectively, and the show's director and choreographer, Jacquez Linder-Long, are Dreyfoos School of the Arts alumni. This is a production by Marcie Gorman and MNM Theatre Company of playwright Clarke Peters.
The show is playing at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. For tickets: mnmtheatre.org or kravis.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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