October 2019

Waggin' at the Waterpark is back at Coconut Cove & Calypso Bay Waterparks! Bring your dogs and watch as they make a splash, get a good workout and meet new friends (you may meet new friends, too!) during this annual event at Coconut Cove and Calypso Bay Waterparks! New this year is a "pup up shop" featuring pet related merchandise for sale, pet nonprofits, a variety of local pet rescues and lots of giveaways! $10/plus tax per dog (humans free); two dogs maximum per adult. Saturday, October 5, 9 a.m. : Coconut Cove Waterpark in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. : Calypso Bay Waterpark in Seminole Palms Park, Royal Palm Beach

Improv Show- Arts4All Florida - Palm Beach County Laugh the night away as you watch Arts4All Florida - Palm Beach County participants perform improv Tues, Oct 1, 6:30 p.m. at Bob Carter's Actor's Workshop & Repertory Theatre, West Palm Beach. FREE ADMISSION

Film Series: Fireworks- Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Enjoy a viewing of the movie Fireworks Fri, Oct 4, 7 p.m. in the Morikami Theater at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach. A film by Akiyuki Shinbō & Nobuyuki Takeuchi, Fireworks tells a simple story of adolescent longing that taps deep wells of emotion. $7/person, $5/Morikami members. Purchase tickets online.

Hustle to End Hunger 5K- John Prince Park Register today for the Hustle to End Hunger 5K Sat, Oct 5, 7 a.m. at John Prince Park, Lake Worth. 100% of proceeds go toward CROS Ministries' End Hunger programs.

Full Moon Bike Ride- Riverbend Park Join a naturalist on a moonlit, nighttime bike ride Fri, Oct 11, 6:30 p.m. at Riverbend Park, Jupiter. Bring your own bike or rent from the park vendor, Jupiter Outdoor Center. Ages 8+, $10/participant. RSVP required.

DownRight ExtraOrdinary A Walk for Down Syndrome - John Prince Park Register today for the DownRight ExtraOrdinary A Walk for Down Syndrome Sun, Oct 13, 8 a.m. at John Prince Park, Lake Worth. Join the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization and unite for a common cause.

The Long Run, featuring Food Truck Invasion- Sunset Cove Amphitheater The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and The West Boca Community Council presents: The Long Run, featuring Food Truck Invasion Wed, Oct 16, 5 p.m. at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton. Live performance by The Long Run, a tribute to The Eagles at 7 p.m. FREE ADMISSION

Owl Prowl- Okeeheelee Nature Center Look for wildlife on a sunset hike and make s'mores around the campfire Fri, Oct 18, 6:30 p.m. at Okeeheelee Nature Center in Okeeheelee Park, west of West Palm Beach. Ages 8+, $5/participant. RSVP required.

Legends on the Lawn: The Rock Doctors- Canyon Amphitheater Legends on the Lawn presents: The Rock Doctors Sat, Oct 19, 7 p.m. at Canyon Amphitheater in Canyon District Park, Boynton Beach. Enjoy classic rock favorites from the 80s and 90s. FREE ADMISSION

Palm Beach County wins Environmental Sustainability Agency Excellence Award The Florida Recreation and Park Association selected the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department as the recipient of the 2019 Agency Excellence Award in the Environmental Sustainability category. Click here to learn more about the award and on PBC Parks’ environmental initiatives.

Autumn 2019 issue of Leisure Times Magazine is now available Enjoy inspiring stories and valuable information about your park system; published quarterly! View it online or pick up a hard copy at your local Palm Beach County library or at a Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation facility. Click here to view it online.

8th Annual Every Boob Counts 5K - John Prince Park Register today for the 8th Annual Every Boob Counts 5K Sat, Oct 19, 7:30 a.m. at John Prince Park, Lake Worth. Proceeds to benefit community outreach programs to increase breast cancer awareness, promote the importance of early detection and provide support and resources to those in our local community.

DeadBeats Tour- Sunset Cove Amphitheater AEG presents, in association with Apex, Injoy Events & Blue Coffee: DeadBeats Tour with Zed's Dead, Space Jesus, Ekali, 1788 and L Ducky Sat, Oct 19, 4 p.m. at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton. $45/person (not including fees).

Hoot 'N' Howl- Daggerwing Nature Center Bring the kids in costume and enjoy not-so-scary Halloween games and crafts while supplies last, while learning about nocturnal creatures Fri, Oct 25, 6 p.m. at Daggerwing Nature Center in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton. All ages. FREE ADMISSION

History in the Park - Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park Join non-profit group, the Loxahatchee Battlefield Preservationists, for a presentation by guest speaker Tom Odem on History of Florida Wars Sat, Oct 26, 10 a.m. at Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park (adjacent to Riverbend Park), Jupiter. FREE ADMISSION

Carlin Park after Dark: Crystal Visions of Fleetwood Mac Tribute - Seabreeze Amphitheater Carlin Park After Dark is back at Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park, Jupiter! This FREE tribute band concert series kicks off Sat, Oct 26, 7 p.m. with Crystal Visions of Fleetwood Mac, a "Fleetwood Mac Tribute".

Palm Beach County Horseman's Association Show- Jim Brandon Equestrian Center Watch as riders of all ages and levels compete with their horses over fences in this premier Hunter/Jumper schooling show Sat & Sun, Oct 26 & 27, 8 a.m. at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Okeeheelee Park, west of West Palm Beach. FREE for spectators.

Chow Down Food Trucks- Juno Beach Park Enjoy a great selection of food trucks while listening to live music, presented by Chow Down Food Trucks  Wed, Oct 30, 3:30 p.m.  at Juno Beach Park, Juno Beach.  FREE ADMISSION

Halloween Happy Hour Scramble- Park Ridge Golf Course Enjoy a Halloween themed happy hour scramble Wed, Oct 30, 4:45 p.m. at Park Ridge Golf Course, Lake Worth. The course will be set up in a difficult manner with tricks that'll spook up the event! Two person teams at $23 per player, includes golf, dinner and prizes.

Trunk or Treat- Westgate Recreation Center Dress in costume and enjoy candy giveaways, music, bounce houses and more  Thurs, Oct 31, 3:30 p.m.  at Westgate Park and Recreation Center, West Palm Beach.  FREE ADMISSION

County Hosts Weekend Beach Cleanup following Hurricane Dorian In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, PBC Parks teamed up with the County’s Environmental Resources Management Department (ERM), along with other community organizations, to host a weekend beach cleanup event on the morning of Saturday, September 7. The cleanups were prompted by the impacts of Hurricane Dorian, which caused large volumes of plastic, trash and debris to wash ashore.

Destination Recreation 10: Beaches With more than 40 miles of shoreline and ideal beach weather year-round, it’s no wonder Palm Beach County beaches are popular destinations for residents and tourists. Whether you’re looking for an adventurous day on the waves, or a relaxing escape in the sun, there are so many ways to enjoy Palm Beach County beaches. Click here to watch the latest episode of Destination Recreation!

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