Looking for fun things to do this weekend April 12-14? Top 5 events in Palm Beach County

Eddie Ritz, Palm Beach Post
Updated ·4 min read

Though winter is officially over, spring is still a fantastic time in South Florida. Think late-season cool fronts and brisk (even blustery, we'll take it), heat-crushing, ocean breezes. This is still the time to venture outside enjoy festivals, greenmarkets and the area's incredible entertainment. This weekend see crafts, works of art and more at the Delray Affair, dig into some great 'N'awlins' fare at the Cajun Crawfish and Music Fest in Jupiter or kick back along the West Palm Beach waterfront and watch "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem." No matter what, just go out. Don't waste your life staring at your phone or watching other people do things on television that you could be out doing. Seriously, you've got one life, live it!

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. The Delray Affair

The 62nd Annual Delray Affair will be held Friday, April 12 through Sunday, April 14 in Downtown Delray Beach. It will feature works by over 500 artists and crafters as well as live music, food, drinks and more.
The 62nd Annual Delray Affair will be held Friday, April 12 through Sunday, April 14 in Downtown Delray Beach. It will feature works by over 500 artists and crafters as well as live music, food, drinks and more.

Though technically at retirement age, the Delray Affair shows no sign of slowing down. The "Greatest Show under the Sun" is one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in the United States and will cover 10 city blocks. It will feature an "eclectic" mix of art, great crafts and funky products from over 500 artists. Enjoy food vendors and a beer garden at Old School Square. There also will be live music by Adam Fine, Carey Peak, Jason Colannino, Stryder and the Taylor Road Band.

The event is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 14. Atlantic Avenue, downtown Delray Beach. Information: delrayaffair.com

2. The Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival

The 6th Annual Cajun Crawfish and Music Festival at Abacoa Amphitheater will feature classic "N'Awlins" dishes including a crawfish boil.
The 6th Annual Cajun Crawfish and Music Festival at Abacoa Amphitheater will feature classic "N'Awlins" dishes including a crawfish boil.
The 6th Annual Cajun Crawfish and Music Festival at Abacoa Amphitheater will have plenty of classic Cajun cuisine, live music and much more.
The 6th Annual Cajun Crawfish and Music Festival at Abacoa Amphitheater will have plenty of classic Cajun cuisine, live music and much more.

Held at downtown Abacoa, this two-day festival will include delicious, authentic Cajun cuisine including fried oysters, jambalaya, gumbo, crawfish etoufeé, po' boys of all varieties, beignets, plenty of crawfish and much more. Wash it down with classic cocktails like hurricanes, grenades and Virginia's Champagne Hurricane specialty drink. There will also be cooking demonstrations, live music and more. Pets on leashes are allowed. Lawn chairs encouraged. WRMF's Virginia Sinicki will be master of ceremonies.

The event is 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 13 and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 14. 1267 Main St., Jupiter. $5. Information: cajuncrawfishmusicfestival.com

3.Screen on the Green: 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem'

Kick back as four turtle brothers (Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello and Michaelangelo) set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers while simultaneously opening a can against a mysterious crime syndicate and an army of mutants. Featuring the voices of Seth Rogen, Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, John Cena, Rose Byrne, Maya Rudolph, Giancarlo Esposito and more.

The event is 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 12. The Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: wpb.org

4. Wild & Scenic Film Festival

See over a dozen short films, hit the food trucks and enjoy beverages this Saturday, April 13 at the Tenth Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the Jupiter Lighthouse & Museum.
See over a dozen short films, hit the food trucks and enjoy beverages this Saturday, April 13 at the Tenth Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the Jupiter Lighthouse & Museum.

Held at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, the film festival's theme is "Reel Action" and it will feature 13 short films regarding conservation. There also will be food trucks including Tina's Treats, Little Moir's and Best Pizza Heaven, and a bar truck providing refreshing drinks, all in the great outdoors near the iconic lighthouse. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

The event is 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 13. 500 Captain Armour's Way, Jupiter. $25. Information: jupiterlighthouse.org

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5. Loggerhead Marinelife's Run 4 the Sea

The 13th Annual Run 4 The Sea will be held Saturday morning, April 13 at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach.
The 13th Annual Run 4 The Sea will be held Saturday morning, April 13 at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach.

Support Loggerhead Marinelife Center's mission to promote ocean conservation and protect threatened and endangered sea turtles in Run 4 The Sea's timed four-mile race or a one-mile fun run for children 12 and younger. A sport-style participation T-shirt will be issued to the first 500 registrants, and each runner will receive a finisher medal.

The event is 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13. 14200 US 1, Juno Beach. Adults $45, kids $25. Race day registration fees $50 for adults. Information: marinelife.org/run-4-the-sea

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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