As July rolls in, The Palm Beaches come alive with an array of happenings for everyone to enjoy. From thrilling festivals to captivating performances, mark your calendar for these amazing events. 

Free Admission at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, Boca Raton

When: July 1-31

Celebrate summertime with free general admission at the Boca Raton Museum of Art through the month of July 2024 (excluding the 4th of July).

Enjoy exhibitions like Myths, Secrets, Lies, and Truths: Photography from the Doug McCraw Collection, see what’s new on display in the Museum’s Permanent Collection, or take a stroll outdoors in the Ohnell Sculpture Garden. 

Check out Bocamuseum.org for information

Location: 501 Plaza Real Boca Raton, FL 33432.

4^th on Flagler, West Palm Beach

When: July 4, from 6 – 10 pm. Fireworks start around 9:09 pm.

4th on Flagler is one of South Florida’s largest, free outdoor annual Independence Day celebrations. This event will be the City of West Palm Beach’s 36th Annual Celebration. It will feature live entertainment (music on three stages), a Military Honor Ceremony, family activities, roving entertainment (such as stilt walkers), food and refreshments for purchase, and an 18-minute fireworks show over the Intracoastal Waterway. Viewers can also join the celebration remotely by tuning into a special show on WPBF 25 Special: 4th on Flagler LIVE Fireworks or on WRMF 97.9 for a simulcast of music from 9 – 9:30 p.m.

Location: Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

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First Friday Art Walk – Delray Beach

Date & Time: July 5, 6 pm – 9 pm.
Experience the vibrant art scene and live music of Downtown Delray Beach during the First Friday Art Walk. This monthly event invites you to take a leisurely stroll through art galleries, studios, and the Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square. Embark on a self-guided tour, allowing you to explore at your own pace and discover the diverse array of artwork on display.
Immerse yourself in the creative atmosphere as you encounter captivating paintings, sculptures, and various forms of artistic expression. As you meander through the streets, you’ll also encounter pop-up live music performances, adding a melodic touch to your evening.

Location: Downtown Delray Beach, FL 33444.

Inclusive Children’s Summer Tennis Programming, West Palm Beach

When: July 6, 4 pm – 5 pm

Swing into summer during this once-a-month inclusive children’s therapeutic tennis class with Love Serving Autism. Open to all levels, and beginners are welcome. Recommended for ages 7+. All equipment provided.

Registration required.

Location: CityPlace West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

Monthly Jazz Sessions at CityPlace, West Palm Beach

When: July 11, 5 pm – 8 pm

Gather and groove at the heart of CityPlace during the monthly Jazz Sessions series. Enjoy a monthly showcase of the finest up and coming musicians in South Florida, while taking in the sounds of smooth jazz and the rich tones of brass and string instruments.

Location: CityPlace West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

Screen on the Green, West Palm Beach

When: July 12, 6:30 – 9 p.m. 

Screen on the Green transforms the West Palm Beach Waterfront into a theater under the stars. Join a night of family-friendly movies featuring both classic films and newer flicks from the spectacular vantage of the waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach.

July Film Feature: Trolls Band Together (PG)

Location: Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival – Jupiter and Royal Palm Beach

When: July 11-14, July 18-21, and July 25
Palm Beach County’s longest-running, summertime cultural tradition returns when The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival and Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation present the Shakespeare by the Sea XXXIII production of William Shakespeare’s “KING LEAR.”

The Shakespeare by the Sea XXXIII production of KING LEAR takes place July 11 – 14 and 18 – 21 at the Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park, located at 750 South, Florida A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477.

The Shakespeare by the Palms III encore production will be presented on July 25 at the Commons Park Amphitheater in Commons Park, located at 11600 Poinciana Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411.

Performances start at 8 pm until 10 pm with a 15-minute intermission. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for pre-show entertainment.
See more.

Locations:

• Seabreeze Amphitheater, 750 South A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477
• Commons Park Amphitheater, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411.

11th Annual Boca Burger Battle, A Grilling Affair!, Boca Raton

When: July 13

After ten amazing Battle of the Burgers, the BBQ Grills are firing up again to celebrate the 11th Annual Boca Burger Battle Competition on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, in Sanborn Square Park in downtown Boca Raton. The hand-picked Burger Battle 2024 team of Top Chefs are incredibly adventurous at creating the “best burger recipe” as preparations for the Boca Burger Battle, A Grilling Affair!

Each hand-picked chef will create their grilling masterpieces and present them to a prestige table of Grill Master Judge’s which includes a few well known “burger conneseuirs.”

The event features Yard House, Burtons Grill & Bar, American Social, PZZA, DRIFT bar and Sonrisa, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar.

Find out more.

Location: Sanborn Square Park, 201 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33432.

The Market at Harbourside Place, Jupiter

When: July 14 & 28, 9 am – 2 pm

Embrace summer at The Market at Harbourside Place: Summer Series! Join this summer event every 2nd & 4th Sunday from May to August, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, for a vibrant marketplace full of local vendors, food & drink, live music, and kids’ activities. Don’t miss out on the summer fun!

Location: Harbourside Place 200 N US Highway One, Jupiter, FL 33477.

Summer Wellness Events at Namaste at The Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens

When: 15-28 July

Glow up this summer with a celebration of wellness at Namaste at The Gardens. The Gardens Mall’s two-week wellness extravaganza will host activities from Monday, July 15 to Sunday, July 28 in various locations, featuring complimentary fitness and wellness classes, beauty care experiences, special retail offers, and more.

The Gardens Mall will also be hosting a special event featuring puppy yoga with Big Dog Ranch Rescue and YogaSix in the Grand Court on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Guests can help support animals in need by joining Athleta’s philanthropic shopping party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ten percent of sales will be donated to Big Dog Ranch Rescue.

Other fun wellness initiatives include a Zumba performance in the Grand Court, stroller barre classes with FIT4MOM at Fabletics, chakra readings at Aveda, pro micro skin analysis at L’Occitane (by appointment), and makeup tutorials at Nordstrom.

For the complete list of summer wellness events and times, please visit thegardensmall.com.

Location: The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.

Soul in the City, West Palm Beach

When: July 17, 7 pm – 9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

While summer temperatures are heating up, cooler nights are coming soon. The City of West Palm Beach is pleased to announce it is bringing back its popular Soul in the City Jazz Experience. The concert series will feature a lineup of top musicians from across the country. Soul in the City will be held on the third Wednesday of July through September from 7 – 9 p.m. on the West Palm Beach Waterfront. General admission tickets are $30, and table reservations for four or more are $45 per person. Tickets can be purchased at wpb.org/jazz.

July’s band: Sax in the City (Louisiana Jazz).

INFO ABOUT THE PERFORMER: Louisiana contemporary jazz & soul artist Mickey Smith Jr. is a saxophonist, singer, songwriter, musician, and Grammy Music Educator Award-Recipient. Sax in the City is known musically for its explorations into jazz, funk, pop, and soul, as well as their takes on beautiful ballads that give hope and inspiration to audiences to keep on going.

All ticket purchases include complimentary popcorn, and food and nonalcoholic and alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.

Location: Lake Pavilion, 101 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

Santa Visits Town Center, Boca Raton

When: July 20 from 11 am – 3 pm

Beat the heat this July and celebrate the holidays early with a tropical twist at Town Center at Boca Raton! The center’s Christmas in July event transports shoppers to a sunny North Pole experience where visitors can expect a fun summer spin on the holiday. 

Family-friendly activities include:

• Free photos with summertime Santa, decked out in a festive Hawaiian shirt and shorts. Families will receive their digital photos via text message.
• A craft station to make beach-themed Christmas ornaments.
• A treasure map for children to visit participating stores to collect beach toys and summertime goodies in colorful sand buckets.
• A chance to win a $500 Simon American Express gift card.

Location: Town Center at Boca Raton – Nordstrom Court, 6000 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431.

Kids Art Camp at Cornell Art Museum, Delray Beach

When: Saturdays from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm; Session 1 – Emotional Intelligence (3 weeks) July 13, 20 and 27.

Art Instructor, Author and Artist Michelle Sherman will work with kids to utilize paper, chipboard, brochures to cut and collage in a handmade book. Inspired by the “Emotional Intelligence” emoji art and “Oceana Phenomena” exhibitions, kids will create by utilizing drawing, collage and haiku poetry into their own handmade book. Hands-on creation of art is the best way for kids to learn about the museum and exhibitions, drawing concepts, interpret artwork, immersing themselves in their community art culture.

Cost: $45 per child; Maximum 10 kids per session.

Apply now.

Location: Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444.

Sunday on the Waterfront, West Palm Beach

When: July 21, 4 – 7 p.m. 

Sunday on the Waterfront is the coolest scene in downtown West Palm Beach! Held every third Sunday each month from 4:00-7:00 p.m. This concert series provides an ideal setting for good times and great entertainment. Listen to the hottest acts around against our spectacular waterfront backdrop. This is a perfect weekend outing and a fantastic way to relax and unwind with friends and family on a Sunday afternoon.

Location: Meyer Amphitheatre, 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

Full Moon Silent Disco & Cacao Ceremony – Riviera Beach

When: July 21, starting at 6:30 pm.

Join an enchanting evening at Singer Island Beach in Riviera Beach for the Full Moon Silent Disco & Cacao Ceremony. The event begins at 6:30 pm, offering a unique experience under the illuminating light of the full moon. Start the evening with a Cacao Ceremony and meditation, where participants set intentions for the dance. Cacao, known for its heart-opening properties, has been used for centuries in Mesoamerican cultures. Following the ceremony, immerse yourself in a guided ecstatic dance. This is your opportunity to move freely and explore new ways of expressing yourself through dance.
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Location: Singer Island Beach, 2401 N Ocean Ave Riviera Beach, FL 33404.

2nd Annual Delray Walls Mural Fest, Delray Beach

When: July 26-27, 4 pm – 10 pm

Delray Walls Mural Fest is a two-day street art and music festival in Downtown Delray Beach. The event is a collaboration with Galera Collective & Old School Square in a two-day showcase of some of South Florida’s best street artists from Palm Beach County to Miami. The festival will kick off on Friday night with a live performance from local reggae favorites Spred the Dub. Artists will start that night painting on large wooden panels placed throughout the park and continue painting all day Saturday. The headliner for Saturday is International Reggae Artist Johnny Dread. Murals will remain in the Park at Old School Square over the weekend and then be placed in different locations throughout Delray Beach.

Location: Amphitheatre and Park at Old School Square, 51 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444.

Boynton Beach Night Market, Boynton Beach

When: July 27, from 6 pm to 11 pm

The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA) is thrilled to announce the return of the Boynton Beach Night Market, a premier summer event. This family-friendly, free event will take place on Saturday, July 27, at Centennial Park & Amphitheater.

Visitors can explore over 70 vendors, including local restaurants, retailers, artisans, and service providers. Look for BBCRA businesses in vibrant tents with neon signage and receive complimentary glow and light-up items. The BBCRA information booth will offer Boynton Beach Bucks vouchers to promote local shopping.

The event features live music by Making Faces and Spred the Dub, along with a DJ Truck for dancing. Family-friendly activities include an inflatable slide, bounce house, axe throwing, crafts, yard games, arcade games, face painting, and a selfie station.

Stick around after sunset to shop under the stars and enjoy the night market’s glow. The event will proceed rain or shine.

Location: Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33435.

Cardio Fix at the Hilton, West Palm Beach

In July, the West Palm Beach hotel’s back lawn will turn into a verdant oasis showcasing group fitness and wellness classes and inviting guests to recharge and reconnect in the great outdoors under the sun and stars. 

July programming:

• F45 Training: July 13, 8–8:45 am. This class will merge three leading-edge fitness training styles into one heart-pumping cardio workout, including high-intensity interval training (HIIT), circuit training, and functional training.
• Changing Frequencies: A Sound Healing Class: July 11, 8-9 pm. Local guru Martha Popova will guide participants through the ancient art of sound healing which helps with relaxation and mindfulness.
• HIIT with 1 Fitness: Wednesdays, 8-9 am. These HIIT workouts are designed to improve strength, build lean muscle, and maximize calorie burn.
• Sculpt & Sweat with 1 Fitness: Saturdays, 9-9:45 am. Join personal trainer Cloe Mimun from 1 Fitness for a low-impact HIIT style class which incorporates barre and Pilates style movements while using bodyweight, lightweight and bands to increase the intensity. 
• Yoga with 1 Fitness: Sundays., 9-10 am. Start your Sunday outdoors with breathwork, yoga, and a connection with nature. 

For a full list of hotel programming, visit hiltonwestpalmbeach.com/hotel-activities.

Location: Hilton West Palm Beach, 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33444.

Space Explorers – The Infinite: An Immersive Experience, West Palm Beach

When: June 4 – Sept. 2

Embark on a transformative journey with Space Explorers: THE INFINITE— a powerful, immersive experience inspired by NASA missions aboard the International Space Station. THE INFINITE will transport you to space where you’ll witness never-before-seen 360-degree views captured in space using advanced technology, a view previously available only to astronauts.

This indoor, air-conditioned experience can accommodate groups of 10 – 120 guests.

Disconnect from the outside world, create new memories with your family and friends, and truly feel like you are a member of the Artemis II crew!

Buy tickets.

Location: Kravis Center for The Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

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July Events at Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach

Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County will host 31 fun and informative classes and events in July.

• Watercolor at the Garden – July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• Beginning Watercolor – July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• Palm Beach County Residents Day – July 3
• Qi Gong – July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• Tai Chi – July 6, 13, 20, 27
• The Birds & the Bees: Create a Pollinator-Friendly Garden – July 11
• Orchid Trilogy – July 13, 20, 27
• Dogs’ Day in the Garden – July 14
• Garden Explorers Summer Camp – July 15-19 & 22-26
• Forest Bathing: Nature Therapy Immersion & Tea Ceremony – July 20, 28
• Full Moon Release Ceremony with Sacred Cacao & Sound Bath –July 21
• Awakening Hearts: A Cacao Ceremony & Sound Immersion Experience – July 28

For details, please visit: https://www.mounts.org/events/

Location: Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415.

Clematis by Night, West Palm Beach

When: Thursdays, 6 – 9 p.m.

If you’re looking for live entertainment to add to your Thursday night itinerary, look no further than Clematis by Night. Chilling out South Florida style at this highly popular, award-winning weekly concert series has been a favorite West Palm Beach tradition for nearly 3 decades.  Grab your lawn chair or a blanket and head to one of the liveliest free Thursday nights in South Florida to check out the weekly lineup.

July’s lineup:

• July 4: No CBN, enjoy 4th on Flagler!
• July 11: Mark Telesca (Americana & Blues)
• July 18: East Harbor (Pop, Rock & Alternative)
• July 25: The Melinda Elena Band (R&B & Classic Rock)

Location: Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

Art & Jazz on the Avenue, Delray Beach

When: July 24, 6 pm – 9:30 pm

Art & Jazz on the Avenue is a signature street event in Downtown Delray with live music, live mural art, kids activities and dancing and dining in the street. The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority created Art & Jazz on the Avenue in the 1990’s to bring people to Downtown Delray and showcase our unique, local businesses. We produce Art & Jazz four times a year in four different Downtown Delray neighborhoods: Pineapple Grove, West Atlantic Avenue (The SET), East Atlantic Avenue and Beachside.

Location: East Atlantic Avenue (Swinton Ave to NE 5th Ave), Delray Beach, FL 33444.