The Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society is hosting their reoccurring summer event on Saturday, July 27th. The event is Roar and Pour: Play it Again and will feature a Luke Bryan Tribute Band.

During the event, the entire Zoo will be open later for you to explore after hours. The Summer Grill opens at 5 pm with burgers and hotdogs, there will also be a Tiki Bar and a tribute band starting at 6: 30 pm.

Those who attend are welcomed to bring their own chairs and blankets to sit back and enjoy the food and music. Guests can leave their blankets and chairs near the foundation if they wish to explore the zoo after hours.

Tickets are required for the event and the rates begin at 4:30 pm. Non-member adult is $16.95, non-member child is $11.95 and Zoo…

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Downtown Abacoa has recently added a new business to their directory. Will To Escape has officially opened on June 1st on Town Center Drive.

Will To Escape is an escape room that offers a challenging and exciting experience for friends as they try to find clues to escape the room. Escape rooms are leading the entertainment industry all around the world. Many escape rooms are themed, and guests enter the room and are locked in and must listen and find clues to open the door. Not to worry because all escape rooms have a button that will unlock the door in case you would like to get out.

Will To Escape in Abacoa has three types of rooms, The Sector X, the Stolen Relic, and The Terminal. In The Sector X, you are a scientist assigned to a research lab on the…

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Gather your friends and head to the South Florida Fair Grounds for the Palm Beach Summer Beer Fest this Saturday, July 20th. Here you’ll find artisanal and craft beers all day long.

This year, they have carefully put together a mix of local and national breweries for the event. At the event there will be more than just beer. A lineup of Food Trucks, Spirit and Wine tastings, a gaming room, Craft Donut tastings, ice cream tasting, and live music and entertainment.

There is a variety of ticket options for you to choose from. General Admission tickets are $45 dollars and include a customized mug with unlimited sampling, an Advance VIP Admission which is $75 dollars and includes early admission, food vouchers, VIP gifts and much more. There is also a $10…

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Worth Avenue, the iconic Palm Beach street is known for its upscale shopping and premier dining and restaurants. The famous avenue stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal waterways.

Palm trees line the avenue where dozens of high-end shops and restaurants are located. The buildings and architecture are a Spanish influence design, designed by Addison Mizner in the 1920’s. Located off the main avenue are Vias, Courtyards, and Esplanades that feature little shops, boutiques and cafes.

Many compare Worth Avenue in Palm Beach to New York’s Fifth Avenue or Beverly Hill’s Rodeo Drive and is considered one of the most beautiful shopping destinations in the country. Some of the well-known shops and restaurants that line the avenue are Chanel, Ta-Boo,…

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The Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society is a non-profit and is one of Florida’s top-rated zoological organizations in the state. The zoo is located in West Palm Beach in Dreher Park and many animals in the zoo are endangered. The zoo houses more than 550 animals and over 190 species and roam throughout the 23 acres of tropical habitat.

Today, the Palm Beach Zoo is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm and is only closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Tickets are required for admission and the zoo is separated into different areas. Some of the animals that roam freely include: monkey’s, birds, tigers, bears, alligators, sloths, jaguars, and much more.

Tickets are $18.95 for children, $22. 95 for those 60 and older, $24.95 for adults and children under 2…

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Craft beer has become a part of the culture here in Palm Beach County. The county has currently 19 breweries and counting both big and small. Many of the manufacturers measure their success in craft beer by the quality of their batches with flavors suited to the tropical environment of South Florida.

Discover the Palm Beaches, an official tourism marketing corporation for Palm Beach County has put together an Ale Trail list of the breweries in the area.

Here are some of the local breweries on the list.
Civil Society Brewing in Jupiter
Tequesta Brewing Company in Tequesta
Twisted Truck Brewing in Palm Beach Gardens
Matthews Brewing Company in Lake Worth
Due South Brewing Company in Boynton Beach
Saltwater Brewery in Delray Beach

Most all of the breweries have…

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Palm Beach County's rich sub-tropical climate allows for nearly anything to grow. From orchids to poincianas to banyan trees, beautiful flowers bloom all over the area. Get to see all the possibilities at our local gardens, where a variety of diverse South Florida plant species grow. 

Morikami Museum

The Morikami Museum has 6 tranquil gardens spread across 16 acres. Visitors can spend time discovering the Japanese culture at the museum and then take a walk through the serene gardens. Also at the museum and garden, Cornell Café serves up sushi and light fare and their gift shop sells items like tea sets, tea, kimonos and other Japanese decorations. The Morikami is a legacy of the Yamato Colony, an early 1900s settlement of Japanese farmers…

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This Friday, Downtown Abacoa is hosting their popular reoccurring Food Truck Friday on Town Center Drive.

Town Center Drive will be closed to traffic and the Food Trucks line up along the road for the ultimate outdoor picnic. The Food Trucks featured throughout the night specialize in their own cuisine and feature everything from tacos, desserts, burgers, hot dogs, sea food and much more.

Gather your friends and family and enjoy a night of fun and great food. There will also be a DJ there performing the latest hits at the Abacoa Amphitheater. Feel free to bring your own chairs, tables and blankets to enjoy the food and music. Free parking is available in several parking garages nearby. Food Trucks Friday’s is free to attend with drink and food purchases.

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Pick a partner and take a relaxing canoe cruise along the Grassy Waters Preserve in West Palm Beach. Paddle through the shallow waters of the Everglades and see nature up close. There are lots of birds, turtles, and rabbits on the trail. You may even see an alligator- but don't worry, they won't come close. A tour guide will be leading the pack, pointing out wildlife and talking about the history and ecology of the Grassy Waters and the Everglades.

Be sure to sign up with another person because canoes take two paddlers. Bring closed-toe shoes, some water, and maybe sunscreen and a hat. The cruise will be this Sunday, December 17th from 9:30 a.m.- 11 a.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 children. Children must be at least 6 years old and partner…

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Tonight, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their reoccurring Lighthouse Sunset Tour.

Come and climb to the top of the iconic Jupiter Lighthouse and see the spectacular sunset views over the water and the town of Jupiter. Visitors will also get to witness the light turn on and illuminate the sky and get a sneak peak into the lighthouse Watch Room to see how everything works.

The tours are approximately 75 minutes long and cost $20 dollars per person or $15 dollars per lighthouse members. The tours are weather permitting, be sure to check their website for more information. The tours are open to all ages and children must be at least 48 inches tall to climb the tower steps.

The next Lighthouse Sunset Tour:
Wednesday, July 10th at 7:45 pm,…

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