October 2017
Following Hurricane Irma, the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department conducted damage assessments and safety inspections to parks, beaches and recreational facilities. Our crews worked safely and quickly to get #pbcparks open. View this short video showing what our staff encountered.
Raptor Chapter- Okeeheelee Nature Center
Learn about the birds of prey that live at Okeeheelee Nature Center in Okeeheelee Park, west of West Palm Beach in this up close and personal experience Sat, Oct 7, 10:30 a.m. For families/all ages, $3/participant. RSVP required.
Saturday Night Movies- Canyon Amphitheater
Saturday Night Movies are back at Canyon Amphitheater in Canyon District Park, Boynton Beach! Enjoy a   FREE   movie under the stars on  Sat, Oct 7, 14 & 28, 7:30 p.m.      
Paws in the Park- Seabreeze Amphitheater
Enjoy a day of fun with your furry friend at the largest FREE pet event in South Florida Sat, Oct 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park, Jupiter. Retail vendors, food, entertainment and more!
Koto Workshop- Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China in the 7th-8th centuries. Learn the history of this instrument and how to play it in this one-day introductory workshop Sat, Oct 14, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Morikami Theater at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach. $50/per session, RSVP required.
Carlin Park After Dark- Seabreeze Amphitheater
Carlin Park After Dark: a tribute band concert series kicks off Sat, Oct 14, 7 p.m. at Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park, Jupiter with Turnstiles, a "Billy Joel Tribute." Concessions available on site, blankets and picnic baskets welcome. FREE ADMISSION
Food Truck Invasion- Sunset Cove Amphitheater
Enjoy a great selection of food trucks during Food Truck Invasion Wed, Oct 18, 5-9 p.m.  at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton. FREE ADMISSION
Full Moon Bike Ride- Riverbend Park
Discover the trails of Riverbend Park, Jupiter at night with a naturalist guiding the way Fri, Oct 20, 6:30 p.m. Please bring your own bike as rental concession is currently unavailable. All ages, $10/person. RSVP required.
Archery 101- Green Cay Nature Center
Join a USA Archery certified instructor to learn the basics of archery and develop a fun new skill Fri, Oct 20, 10 a.m. at Green Cay Nature Center, Boynton Beach. All equipment is provided. Ages 9 and older, $10/person. RSVP required.
Sunnyside Swing- Canyon Amphitheater
GL Commercial presents: Sunnyside Swing Sat, Oct 21, 7 p.m. at Canyon Amphitheater in Canyon District Park, Boynton Beach. Dance away to vintage jazz, blues and country swing. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. FREE ADMISSION
Hoot 'N' Howl- Daggerwing Nature Center
You're invited to bring the kids in costume and enjoy not-so-scary Halloween games and crafts while learning about nocturnal creatures Fri, Oct 27, 6-8 p.m. at Daggerwing Nature Center in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton. FREE ADMISSION
Halloween Parent-Child Scramble- Okeeheelee Golf Course
This 2-person, 9-hole event begins with a 3 p.m. golf skills contest followed by a 4 p.m. shotgun start at Okeeheelee Golf Course in Okeeheelee Park, west of West Palm Beach Sun, Oct 29 . RSVP required, by Fri, Oct 27 . $25/per team.
Griot Festival- Sunset Cove Amphitheater
Celebrate the Haitian culture through food and music during this festival Sat, Oct 28, 4 p.m. at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton. $30/regular, $60/VIP.
Brewhouse Fall Reception- VSA Florida - Palm Beach County
Join VSAFL for an afternoon of fun at Brewhouse Gallery in Lake Park. Buy some artwork, have a few laughs and enjoy some craft brew Sun, Oct 29, 4-6 p.m. Check out a performance by Joel Solomon 4:30-5 p.m. and the VSAFL IMPROV Troupe 5-6 p.m. FREE ADMISSION
Project Seahorse for Kids 2017
Over the summer, dozens of summer camp participants, Palm Beach County staff, and Project Seahorse for Kids volunteers gathered at Phil Foster Park to swim and snorkel under the Blue Heron Bridge. Learn more about snorkel day.