Looking for fun things to do this weekend March 29-31? Top 5 events in Palm Beach County
Eddie Ritz
Though winter is officially over, spring is still a fantastic time in South Florida. Think late-season cool fronts and brisk (even blustery, we'll take it), heat-crushing, ocean breezes. This is still the time to venture outside enjoy festivals, greenmarkets and the area's incredible entertainment. This weekend get a great live music fix and rock out to over two dozen bands at the 561 Music Festival at Mathews Brewing, hear PRATO play the Sunset Celebration in Lake Park or get dose of rad BMX action with live riders and a video premiere at The Peach in West Palm Beach.
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. 561 Music Festival at Mathews Brewing Company
This all-day, third annual event will feature 20 bands rocking two stages at the beloved Lake Worth Brewery. Music acts will include: Blabscam, Young Fiction, KillBillies, 33 Lions, The Little Things duo, Sewerside Bombers, At The Starlight, Exigent Band, Mad Mellow Music, Bear Maze, Killed By Florida, BFD, Bitter Blue Jays, The Zoo Peculiar, Mount Sinai, Andii Styron Music, The Smokeboss Militia, Billy Doom Is Dead, Brayton and Ambush. These are all local bands that play only original music. There will be two special beer releases for the event including a Belgian wit marinated in blood oranges called Orange Goblin and a sour beer dubbed Raspberry Tart. The Scratch Kitchen will have $5 Wagyu sliders.
The event is noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 30. 130 S. H St., Lake Worth Beach. $10. Information: mathewsbrewingcompany.com
2. Burnt Biscuit Band at The Wellington Amphitheater
Get a heaping helping of country rock with this great live act and hit one of several food trucks that will be on site for the event. Blankets and chairs recommended.
The event is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30. 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. Free. Information: wellingtonfl.gov
3. Sunset Celebration at Lake Park Harbor Marina
Held the last Friday of each month, this event will feature live music by PRATO (Pure Riddim Attack Taking Over), food vendors, arts and craft vendors and a cash bar for all your beverages needs.
The event is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 29. 105 Lake Shore Drive, Lake Park. Free. Information: lakeparkflorida.gov
4. 15th All People's Day Diversity Festival
Created to showcase the many cultures that make Delray Beach one of the most diverse communities in South Florida, this free indoor event will feature as many as 14 musical and dance performances. These include groups such as the Chinese Performing Arts dancers, S F Taiko Dojo, Rise Dance Studio and Angel, a Caribbean American singer. Committed to highlighting all people, all cultures and all traditions, the festival offers free food from different cultural restaurants as well as 50 interactive booths.
The event is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30. Pompey Park, 1101 NW Second St., Delray Beach. Free. Information: allpeoplesday.org
5. 'Keep It Down' video premiere and jam session at The Peach
Presented by "Yo! Man," this event will feature the video as well BMX riders including Chris "Speedy G" Gonzalez, Zac Mealman, Chris Herrigan, Mikey Andrew and Ison Bogosian putting on a display hitting ramps and obstacles. There will be DJ Yoshi spinning and live art, as well as food and drink available from El Segundo.
The event is 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 30. Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: thepeachwpb.com
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.