Events Roundup: What to Do This March in The Palm Beaches
Women’s History Month Panels, a Boat Shows, a Food and Art Festival, and more. Here is our events roundup for March 2024.
Spring is heating up! Meet artists, celebrate Palm Beach Pride, and roam around mega yachts at the Palm Beach International Boat Show. There’s more than ever to see and do this March in The Palm Beaches.
MLB Spring Training in The Palm Beaches
When: February 24 – March 24
See your favorite baseball players during Spring Training in The Palm Beaches! The Washington Nationals and Houston Astros take the field at The Cacti Park of The Palm Beaches, while the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins prepare for the 2024 season at the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter.
Locations:
- Cacti Park of The Palm Beaches, 5444 Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.
- Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, 4751 Main St, Jupiter, FL 33458.
The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Palm Beach Gardens
When: February 29 – March 3, 2024
The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches (formerly known as Honda Classic) has been bringing top PGA TOUR talent to The Palm Beaches since 2003, providing a week of entertainment and one of the finest fan experiences around. The tournament features a field of 144 players and a purse of $7 million, with net proceeds benefiting the locally based Children’s Healthcare Charity.
Make the best out of your Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches experience! From prime public seating options to a number of different public activations on-site, an enhanced variety of food and beverage options there is something for everyone as they enjoy the action inside the ropes and outside the ropes!
Location: 3300 PGA Boulevard, Suite 800, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
2024 Festival Of The Arts Boca, Boca Raton
When: March 1-10
Festival of the Arts BOCA is an extraordinary, multi-day cultural arts event bringing excitement and new experiences to The Palm Beaches. The event features several of the world’s most sought-after classical and contemporary performers, as well as award-winning authors and speakers, cirque performances, story slams, and film screenings.
Location: 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432.
Que Bacano Dance Contest, West Palm Beach
When: March 1, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Get ready to experience electrifying rhythms, sizzling moves, and passion. The top 3 participants will WIN BIG! Get more info here.
Location: City Hall Courtyard, 407 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, 33401 FL.
Torry Island BBQ Festival, Belle Glade
When: March 2
The 2024 Torry Island BBQ Festival will be held on March 2, 2024 at Torry Island, Florida and feature a KBCS BBQ Showdown! Some of the top rated KCBS teams in the US will be preparing chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket for judging. We will also host a Backyard BBQ Showdown and a Sauce competition. To add to the excitement, there will also be an Airboat Show with awards in each division, Cornhole and Volleyball Tournaments, area artists & crafters, BBQ and other delicious food vendors, family activities, Live Music, and so much more!
The admission fee is $10 (children under 10 are free) which includes parking. Proceeds for the event will benefit the Glades Historical Society, a non-profit organization based in Belle Glade, Florida which is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of the Glades area.
Find out more here.
Location: Torry Island, Belle Glade, FL 33430.
A Conversation with Women on Art: Panel Discussion, West Palm Beach
When: March 2, 10-11 am
Drawn from the current exhibition She.Her.Hers at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Jessica Ransom, Director of Artist Service, will engage in conversation with artists Sarah Huang and Lisa MacNamara about their work and its layers of connections to family, their unique perspective on art making, and the innovative use of materials and display with their work.
Location: The Square, 700 South Rosemary Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Koto Hinamatsuri Concert at the Morikami, Delray Beach
When: March 3, 12 pm and 2:30 pm
Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China in the 7th-8th centuries. Celebrate the holiday Hinamatsuri, called Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day, with a delightful concert with this exquisite instrument performed by koto teacher Mrs. Yoshiko Carlton and her Morikami students.
Cost: $5 with paid museum admission.
Location: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446.
International Women’s Day Pop Ups, West Palm Beach
When: March 8, 4 pm – 8 pm
Celebrate International Women’s Day at The Square. Shop women owned pop up vendors like Selphf Skincare and Flowers from Judith. Visit the lawn for live music from Yvette Norwood-Tiger plus a pop up wine bar with Felice.
Location: The Square, 700 South Rosemary Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
District Fit 2024, West Palm Beach
When: March 9, starting at 8 am
District Fit is West Palm’s most engaging fitness and wellness festival focused on mindful practices, physical fitness, and a health-conscious lifestyle at The Square and Hilton West Palm Beach. This full day of wellness programming features a lineup of free and donation-based classes led by elite instructors including yoga, cycling, dance, HIIT and meditative workshops. Net proceeds from the event will benefit a non-profit partner. Free and open to the public.
See the full schedule here.
Location: The Square, 700 South Rosemary Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Swank Table: Family-Style Dinners, Loxahatchee
When: March 10, 17, and 24
This March, enjoy two multi-course dinners at Swank Farm. Themes:
Click here to get tickets.
Location: Swank Farm, 14311 North Rd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470.
Lighthouse Artcenter’s 11th Annual Plein Air Festival, Tequesta
When: March 3-9
The 11th Annual Plein Air Festival features a Paint Out Competition, artist demonstrations, a Collectors’ Party & Sale, a Battle of the Brushes competition, workshops, and fresh art for sale. Lighthouse ArtCenter’s (LAC) 11th Annual Plein Air Festival brings together thirty-two award-winning artists to compete for over $15,000 in cash and prizes through the practice of painting “en plein air” or “in the open air.”
The festival takes place March 3 – 9, 2024. It includes free events and artist demonstrations, workshops, and hundreds of freshly painted pieces available for purchase throughout the week at Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery at 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469. A full schedule of events, demonstrations, and workshop details can be found at lighthousearts.org/pleinair.
Location: Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469.
Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival, Delray Beach
When: March 16
Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! You’re invited to show off your green starting early, and continue with fun-filled excitement on Atlantic Avenue all day long. Proudly presented by the Delray Beach Firefighters and Paramedics Benevolent Fund, the Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Festival will be a day of shenanigans that you can’t miss.
Happenings:
- Parade: 12 pm – 2 pm: Atlantic Ave. from the Intracoastal bridge to NW 5th Ave
- Festival: 1 pm – 5 pm: Old School Square
Location: 51 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444.
Palm Beach International Boat Show, West Palm Beach
When: March 21-24
If you need a boat, want a boat, or just fantasize about boats, the Palm Beach International Boat Show is where you need to be.
An unprecedented number of vessels are on display. Be it Cigarette, Comanche or Super Cat; inflatable, cruiser or runabout; fishing, high performance, or yacht. They’re all here. You can also find nautical themed everything. Pick up special trinkets for your own boat or an accent piece for the family room. Don’t forget to see the clothing and sailing paraphernalia. Best of all, the balmy breezes and water views of downtown West Palm Beach make for the ultimate backdrop.
Location: 101 S Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Holi Hai Celebration at The Square, West Palm Beach
When: March 23
Hosted at The Square, join Rohi’s Readery for the third annual “Holi Hai, the Festival of Colors Celebration” in Downtown West Palm on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024. Celebrate the coming of Spring, the joy of friendship and new beginnings, triumph of good over evil, and equality for all with music, dance, food, goods, story time, classes and more for kids and adults. All ethnicities and nationalities are welcome to share in the power of human connection and community through inclusive experiences. Learn the history and meaning of this beautiful festival, and how it is celebrated in India and around the world.
Location: The Square, 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Easter Party For Blind & Visually Impaired Children, West Palm Beach
When: March 23,11 am – 1 pm
Organized by the Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, this year’s Easter event will be held outside with beeping Easter eggs for the egg hunt, goodies and crafts for the children, and more! A light lunch will be served.
This event is specifically for children who are blind or visually impaired, or a sibling of a blind or visually-impaired child.
To RSVP, call: Florida Outreach Center for the Blind: 561-642-0005 or email Carolyn Lapp: info_focb@bellsouth.net
The Florida Outreach Center for the Blind (FOCB) has FREE classes, training, events, support groups, and monthly workshops for the blind and visually impaired. Classes are in English, French, Spanish and Creole. For more information on our center.
Location: Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 4601 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33405.
Palm Beach Pride, Lake Worth Beach
When: March 23-24.
Palm Beach Pride is a two-day festival that celebrates the LGBTQ community, equality, and respect in a family-friendly environment. The festival runs from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm and is located in Bryant Park in Downtown Lake Worth Beach. For more than two decades, Palm Beach Pride has served as Palm Beach County’s largest gay & lesbian visibility event. Palm Beach Pride also includes the Pride Parade, a large Youth village, and elements for senior members of the community.
Location: 201 North Dixie Highway, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460.
Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Fest, Wellington
When: March 23-24.
Returning for its 10th annual celebration, the Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Fest invites you to immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience at the Village of Wellington Town Center Promenade. Mark your calendars for the dates of March 23rd and March 24th, 2024, as this free event takes you on a mouthwatering exploration, offering a selection of over 30+ bourbons to tempt your taste buds. And let’s not forget the star of the show & the universally adored BACON!
Location: Wellington Towne Center Promenade, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414
Basics of Sushi (Workshop) at the Morikami, Delray Beach
When: March 24, 10 am – 12 pm
Sushi has entered the American palate as a cultural influence from Japan. But do you know what sushi is? Few know that sushi is not actually raw fish, but rice made with a bit of vinegar and sugar. Served with a variety of accompaniments, cooked or raw fish and vegetables, it can take many forms. In this hands-on workshop, led by sushi chef Mitsutoshi Sekita, participants will make their own raw creations while learning about the history and cultural relevance of sushi.
Cost: $115. Register here.
Location: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road • Delray Beach, FL 33446.
