Found 52 blog entries tagged as Boca Raton.

With the final few days of June remaining, the 4th of July is right around the corner. July 4th is a time for everyone to come to together and celebrate America. Here in Palm Beach County, there is plenty of 4th of July celebrations for everyone to attend. Grab your family and friends and head to one of these exciting events to see stunning firework displays, great food, and live music. 

4th of July Celebrations: Southern Palm Beach County

4th On Flagler: West Palm Beach

Celebrations for South Florida’s largest free outdoor Independence Day celebration. This year marks the 35thyear celebrating the 4th on Flagler. Fireworks begin at 9 pm along the Intracoastal and the event starts at 6 pm to 10 pm.

Fabulous Fourth: Boca Raton

Celebrations…

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This Monday, May 29th is Memorial Day and Boca Raton is hosting their annual Memorial Day Apple Pie 5K and Ice Cream Mile. The run is open to adults and kids, and you can still sign up to be a part of it. 

The 5K and Ice Cream Mile will take place at the YMCA of Boca Raton located on Palmetto Circle South. The race will include top finisher prizes, ice cream and t-shirts to all 1-mile runners, apple pie to all runners, post-race food, raffles, and much more. 

The Memorial Day Apple Pie 5K starts right at 7 am on Monday morning and the Ice Cream Mile Run will begin at 8 am. Kids races (8 years old and younger) will begin at 8:15 am. 

Cost:

Memorial Day Apple Pie 5K: $40 dollars per person

Ice Cream Mile Run: $20 dollars per person

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The Festival of the Arts is back in Boca Raton beginning this weekend. The festival is an extraordinary, multi-day festival for the cultural arts. The festival begins today, March 3rd, and continues through Sunday, March 12th. 

The Festival of the Arts takes place at the Mizner Park Amphitheater and Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center located in Boca Raton. The events feature several of the worlds most sought after classical and contemporary performers, performances, stories, film screenings, award-winning authors and speakers, and much more. 

Performances include: Disney’s Fantasia Live, A Night At The Ballet, Voices Rise- Young People’s Chorus of New York City, Future Stars Competition, and more. 

For tickets and more information, click here…

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The annual Boca Bacchanal is back again for another year of fabulous food and wonderful wine, presented by some of the most acclaimed chefs throughout Boca Raton. The event includes a sneak peek into Boca’s finest private homes and venues, plus an opportunity to bid on more than 100 silent auction items, all for a good cause. 

The annual event benefits the Boca Raton Historical Society and will be back next month for two days to celebrate a one-of-a-kind weekend. The weekend will include dinners featuring renowned South Florida chefs and international vintners. Whether you just want to go to a remarkable dinner or taste all the wines at the Grand Tasting, this event has something for everyone. 

Boca Bacchanal starts Friday, May 6th with Vintner…

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Fourth of July festivities are back, people can celebrate and many cities plan to do just that.  There is no better way to spend the Independence Day holiday! birthday with parades, live music, food, and fireworks. Here are events across Delray Beach and  Boca Raton this 4th of July, 2021.

Fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. from various undisclosed venues.  Look into the night sky and watch the fireworks explode!

Delray Beach

Sand Sculpting contest 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. July 4, supply your own tools, free event, registration early required.  More information available online. 

Boca Raton

Drive-in Fireworks Display, Palm Beach Parks & Recreation 

9 p.m. July 4 @ South County Regional Park, 11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton 33498, free entry

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Fourth of July celebrations are back, and many cities plan to celebrate America’s birthday with parades, live music, food, and fireworks. Here are events across Boca Raton and Delray Beach to help you plan. 

Fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. from various undisclosed venues.  Look into the night sky and watch the fireworks explode!

Boca Raton

Drive-in Fireworks Display, Palm Beach Parks & Recreation 

9 p.m. July 4 @ South County Regional Park, 11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton 33498, free entry

Parking opens at 7:00 p.m. It is asked that you arrive prior to 8:30 p.m.  More information available online.

Delray Beach

Uncle Sam Jam 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. July 3, family-friendly event, live entertainment, activities for kids, vendors & strolling…

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Looking for a sure-fire way to show Dad how much you appreciate him by taking him out for a delicious, thick steak.  There are a multitude of steakhouses in the area, however Morton Steakhouse is offering a special offer in honor of Father’s Day. The chic steakhouse chain with locations in Palm Beach and Boca Raton is featuring a special surf-and-turf menu for Father’s Day.

The Father’s Day Special is as follows:

Choose an entrée, like the 8-ounce filet mignon, the 8-ounce Manhattan cut strip steak or the 16-ounce double-cut pork chop and get a cold-water lobster tail baked with garlic-herb butter, plus a side dish and dessert.  The price is $79 per person.

OpenTable offers reservations for the Morton’s Boca Raton location here. OpenTable…

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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton is offering guided tours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through June 25 with advanced reservations.

At Gumbo Limbo they love sea turtles and other animals just as much.  The Gumbo Limbo education team has created fun and educational activities for your kids and the family to do together in your own backyard and home.  Visit the virtual page for more at-home fun!

Naturalist guides will lead the way on an hour and a half tour taking adventurists through the butterfly garden, into the shaded trail loop with a stop at the authentic Seminole Chiki.  The hut offers incredible views of the water. Visit the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility and get a close-up view…

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Time to connect with nature and it has never been more interesting and fun than the Daggerwing Nature Center. It has so many opportunities for youngsters and their families to take advantage of being outside.  Daggerwing is located within Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, 11435 Park Access Road in West Boca Raton. 

Daggerwing presents a 3,000-square-foot exhibit hall with live animals, butterfly garden, and an art gallery. Outdoors, the nature center, offers a raised boardwalk with two trails. Take a breather on your walk at the safe observation tower and you might see turtles or an alligator.  You are sure to catch a glimpse of as ospreys, woodpeckers, and butterflies, including the nature centers namesake, Ruddy Daggerwing butterfly.

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Jupiter and several other beach towns in Palm Beach County and Martin County have made the list for the 50 Best Beach Towns To Live In according to WalletHub. The survey and study was conducted in June 2020 that compared and rated beach towns across the United States.

Every beach town has its pros and cons, and the ratings were based on six categories for the study. The categories were weather, safety, affordability, education, health, and quality of life. The towns and cities ranged in population and most cities and towns on the list are in the state of California or Florida. Palm Beach County and Martin County has a few beach towns that have made the list.

Best Beach Towns on the list in Palm Beach County and Martin County include:

North Palm…

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