Looking for events and things to do in West Palm Beach? A lively South Florida city, West Palm Beach offers a waterfront calendar of festivals, concerts, and year-round outdoor events. This local guide covers West Palm Beach’s biggest annual festivals, recurring markets and events, seasonal highlights, and how to find out what’s happening this weekend — straight from the people who live here.
West Palm Beach’s biggest annual events & festivals
West Palm Beach’s signature events include SunFest (Florida’s largest waterfront music-and-art festival), the South Florida Fair, Clematis by Night (a beloved free weekly downtown concert series), the Palm Beach International Boat Show, and the ArtiGras and food festivals.
Farmers markets & recurring things to do in West Palm Beach
The West Palm Beach GreenMarket along the waterfront is a hugely popular weekend market in season, and the downtown Waterfront, Clematis Street, and Rosemary Square host constant concerts, festivals, and events.
West Palm Beach through the seasons
Winter and spring are peak “season” — SunFest, the Boat Show, the GreenMarket, and the perfect-weather outdoor events; Clematis by Night runs much of the year; and summer is quieter and hotter with indoor and evening events.
What to know about West Palm Beach events
Season (winter/spring) brings the fullest calendar and biggest crowds. The waterfront and Clematis Street are the walkable hubs; Clematis by Night and the GreenMarket are free local staples.
What’s happening in West Palm Beach this weekend
Printed event calendars go stale fast, and the best local happenings — pop-ups, block parties, last-minute shows — often never make the official listings. The most current, honest answer to “what’s going on this weekend?” comes from neighbors. On Neighborhood Nurturers’ West Palm Beach community, real West Palm Beach residents post and discuss what’s happening right now. For more ideas any time, see our guide to the best things to do in West Palm Beach. Join your West Palm Beach neighbors free and never miss what’s happening →
The West Palm Beach angle
The best events here are seasonal and neighborhood-driven, so timing is everything. Half the fun of the local calendar in West Palm Beach is stringing it together with the places nearby. Clematis Street is the landmark most people orient around, but neighbors will tell you Currie Park and the Norton grounds are where the town really shows its character, with the Waterfront Commons worth a look if you have the time. Use those as your reference points and this guide slots neatly into a day that feels like West Palm Beach, not a checklist.
Keep exploring West Palm Beach
If this was useful, these companion guides cover West Palm Beach from angles that pair naturally with it: Things to do in West Palm Beach, Free things to do in West Palm Beach, Things to do with kids in West Palm Beach. Together they add up to a full weekend without leaving town.
Ask a West Palm Beach neighbor
The best tips never make the guidebooks — they come from neighbors who know which spot is worth it this week. That is what the West Palm Beach community on Neighborhood Nurturers is for. Ask West Palm Beach locals what they would do, or join free and get honest answers from people who actually know West Palm Beach.
Frequently asked questions
What are the biggest events in West Palm Beach?
SunFest (Florida’s largest waterfront festival), the South Florida Fair, the free Clematis by Night concerts, and the Palm Beach International Boat Show.
Does West Palm Beach have a farmers market?
Yes — the West Palm Beach GreenMarket along the waterfront is a hugely popular weekend market in season.
What’s happening in West Palm Beach this weekend?
West Palm Beach neighbors share the most current local events — from Clematis by Night to waterfront festivals — in our community.