Looking for fun things to do this weekend May 10-12? Top 5 events in Palm Beach County
As spring barrels toward summer, there is still the time to venture outside enjoy festivals and the area's incredible entertainment. This weekend enjoy live music at the Norton Museum of Art, a screening of "Wonka" along the West Palm Beach waterfront, reset with a sunrise beach yoga session on Delray Beach and more. Get out and take a massive bite out of life.
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. Art on Tap at Norton Museum of Art
Part of the museum's Art After Dark series, this event will be held in the Goergen Garden and feature craft beer from local breweries, scrumptious snacks, games and live music by JM and the Sweets.
The event is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 10. 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Young friends members free, other membership levels $15, general public $30. Information: norton.org
2. Screen on the Green featuring 'Wonka'
Kick back on the Great Lawn along the West Palm Beach waterfront and get a great origin story about how Willy Wonka, armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams and some magic ingredients, manages to make the world a happy place one sweet bite at a time. Featuring Timothee Chalamet, Hugh Grant, Rowan Atkinson and Rakhee Thakrar.
The screening is 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 10. 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: wpb.org/screen-on-the-green
3. Morning Beach Yoga at The Seagate
See the mighty Atlantic Ocean, greet the sun and reset your body, mind and soul during this 60-minute Vinyasa flow class taught by Cocoyogi's Corey Heyman. Stretch, strengthen and lengthen while getting a vital dose of "vitamin sea."
The class is 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11. 401 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. $20. Information: seagatedelray.com; eventbrite.com/e/sunrise-beach-yoga
4. Sounds at Downtown featuring Carlie & Sebastian
This weekend's Downtown Palm Beach Gardens music series features this dynamic duo performing a mix of current songs and soulful classics from all decades. With three decades of musical experience between them, they will have you grooving to Jack Johnson, Harry Styles, Fleetwood Mac, Hall & Oats and many more. The concert will be held near the complex's interactive water feature.
The performance is 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. Free. Information: downtownpbg.com/events
5. Dogs’ Day in the Garden
This dog-and-family-friendly event is held throughout the Garden and a great way to get that lovable pup outside to enjoy a relaxed garden stroll. Non-retractable leashes only, no more than one dog per adult, rabies vaccination must be current, visitors should bring their own water and treats for the pups.
The event is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 12. 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. MBG members and children 6 and younger free; adults $20; seniors, college students, military $18, children ages 6 to 17 $13. Dogs free for MBG members, $5 nonmembers. Information: mounts.org
Bonus: West Palm Beach GreenMarket
Summer is too dang hot for Saturday mornings at West Palm Beach's famed waterside GreenMarket, but the city is bringing back "The Mini" version of that market to Thursday evenings to coincide with Clematis by Night over the summer. Credit popular demand. The first Mini Market was set to open May 9 and run from 6 to 9 p.m. More than 45 vendors are already on board.
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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