National Banana Day takes place on the third Wednesday in April. This year that day falls on April 20, 2022. Did you know that bananas are one of the oldest cultivated fruits in the world? Bananas are popular globally. In Southeast Florida, bananas will produce year-round. Bananas are a rewarding and easy fruit to grow in the area. You may have a banana tree in your yard.

Bananas are valuable and versatile. The edible berry fruits grow in fingerlike clusters, hanging down from a banana tree. Coupled with the countless health benefits they possess; their sweetness makes them special. Bananas are reliable sources of vitamins, carbohydrates, amino acids, and fats.

Bananas can be eaten as a meal when peeled and can also be included in other forms of…

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From plein air paintings, beaches, waterfront dining and hit musical productions Jupiter and Tequesta is an ideal area to settle in. This northern region of South Florida is where natural beauty meets up with an artist’s palette. It is culturally and environmentally rich and naturally beautiful.

There is no shortage of shopping in Jupiter. Downtown at the Gardens is only minutes away and features a selection of upscale shops, art galleries, restaurants, and theaters. If you enjoy the outdoors, you will never be bored. In addition to the gorgeous beaches, Jupiter boasts some of the best fishing in South Florida. Harbourside Place is a great open-air shopping and dining area along with stunning Intracoastal views.  Boating, hiking, kayaking, and…

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The farmer’s market is every Wednesday between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The market presents regional handcrafted goods, vendors, artists, and more. If you cannot wait for a weekend fresh market try the Abacoa Green Market on Wednesdays. Go shopping for freshly harvested food and locally handmade items. The fresh farmer's market pops up just in time for weekend entertaining. Pick up the freshest, locally sourced ingredients and unique items. The Abacoa Green Market is a delightful growers' market with fresh-picked produce, artisan cheeses, seafood, flowers, curated art, and more.

The fresh market is located just off Donald Ross Road in the middle of the Abacoa community. Find the green market at the Abacoa Amphitheater. The theater will feature live…

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Florida’s only drive-through safari park is Lion Country Safari located in western Palm Beach County. The safari is located on nearly six hundred acres of land and is home to roughly nine hundred animals. The Lion Country Safari is located at 2003 Lion Country Safari Road in Loxahatchee. The varieties of animals, including lions, rhinoceros, giraffes, and more, that live at Lion Country Safari come from all around the world. The safari is divided into seven different habitats. You will see some of the largest herds of zebras, giraffes, and rhinos on record in the United States.

Lion Country Safari works with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to help save animals from extinction and recovery. Conservation and breeding programs are the…

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Picture a leisurely sunset garden stroll on April 21, 2022. All you need to do is set your “g.p.s.” for Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens and partake in a luxurious, after-hours Sunset Stroll event from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach.

Guests are welcome to take a leisurely stroll through Morikami’s six distinctive gardens, called Roji-en: Garden of the Drops of Dew. Cornell Café will be providing light hors d’oeuvres for purchase and the Museum Gift Shop will be open to browse. 

Enjoy live taiko musical performances by Fushu Daiko at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the museum’s lakefront terrace. 

Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets will not be…

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The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts presented “Peter Pan and Tinker Bell” performed by the Ballet Palm Beach. The acclaimed Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is in the heart of West Palm Beach on Okeechobee Boulevard. The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Kravis Center Corporate Partners is comprised of corporate and professional leaders in Palm Beach County whose mission is to support and enable the Kravis Center to continue its extensive educational and community outreach programs. 

Peter Pan & Tinker Bell is a treasured fairy tale and charmed audiences young and young at heart alike. It explores the relationship between Peter Pan and Tinker Bell before Wendy Darling’s appearance in his life in Neverland. Tinker Bell is a…

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The City of Boynton Beach hosts a fun family event called “First Friday @ 5 Concert”. Mark your calendars for the first Friday in May =, May 6, 2022, the event is filled with food trucks, eco-friendly kids’ activities, live music, and much more. Every month hosts the event “First Friday @ 5 Concert”, and all takes place at the Boynton Beach Amphitheater, at 120 East Ocean Avenue, in Boynton.

Bring your own blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the fresh air fun from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. every first Friday. The good thing about this type of food truck event is that there is a wide variety of flavors. Smoothie food trucks are also good for tapping into the healthy market of consumers and if you want to add a bit of naughty and do boozy smoothies.

There…

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The Friends of Jupiter Beach will be partnering with Stormhouse Brewing Company to help keep Jupiter beaches clean. Storm House Brewing, located at 1201 U.S. Highway One, North Palm Beach, will be donating 15% of all proceeds on April 19, 2022, to Friends of Jupiter Beach. Join other environmentally concerned locals to support the work of Friends of Jupiter Beach.

You are invited to help keep the beaches beautiful by stopping at Stormhouse Brewing for a cold beer, tasty food, and support our local community on Tuesday, April 19th between the hours of 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Stormhouse will be hosting Bingo this evening.

Stormhouse Brewing is a family-owned South Florida brewpub committed to providing the best experience for friends, family, and…

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The Sweet Corn Fiesta is coming to Palm Beach County on April 24, 2022, at the Yesteryear Village on the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach. This is an affordable day of family fun. Indulge in fresh sweet corn, then take some home. Compete in corn eating, shucking, and cooking contests. There will be rides for the children and lots of live music. The best sweet corn is here!

Food, fun, and learning for the whole family. Take a stroll back through time in the Yesteryear Village where the Sweet Corn Fiesta is held. Enjoy the taste sensations of a variety of food vendors. The intention of the Sweet Corn Fiesta is to provide a reasonably priced event for families to enjoy without breaking the bank.

Ride all the rides…

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The food in New Orleans is renowned!  Palm Beach County residents who enjoy the flavors of the grand city will want to head over to the 4th Annual Cajun Crawfish and Music Festival in the Town of Jupiter on Friday, April 22 from 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm, and on Saturday, April 23 from 10:00 am – 10:00 pm. This famous Cajun Crawfish and Music Festival will commemorate the beliefs, culture, and traditions of Louisiana expressed across cuisine, music, and dance! 

If you would like to secure a limited space for you and your family, there are available Private VIP Chalets as well as Reserved Stage Pod Seating.

Details:

Private VIP Chalet Tent - Rent for the Day!

Friday, April 22 (4pm - 10pm) – $250

Saturday, April 23 (10am - 10 pm) – $400

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