Sensory friendly hour, pizza making classes, bingo night, and more. 
Happy Friday, West Palm Beach. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let WPB Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Construction kicks off on a bigger animal shelter, Comcast unveils its West Palm Beach HQ, and food trucks dish pupusas, Colombian maizito, and churros — catch up here.
State-level stories: Florida jumps to sixth in WalletHub rankings, Playboy moves its headquarters to Miami Beach, and Panthers pop corks on limited edition championship wines — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: South Korea’s court dismissed a Baby Shark copyright claim, a judge blocked fishing around Pacific atolls, and retirees eye a bigger Social Security increase — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Enjoy early-access sensory-friendly hour at Manatee Lagoon
- Learn to manage stress and reclaim yourself
- Connect and grow with professionals online
- Grow your professional tribe every Monday
- Learn native gardening tips at monthly meeting
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
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Adventures: Whether your kids crave up-close animal encounters or hands-on science experiments, these action-packed spots in West Palm Beach keep boredom at bay. No planning headaches, just pack your sense of adventure.
Nature: Think beyond the gator memes. Florida’s living wildlife documentary is waiting, from airboats gliding through alligator hangouts to gentle manatees grazing in crystal springs and rainbow parrots overhead. Find your next jaw-dropping moment with wildlife hotspots.
Finance: Credit cards can feel like ancient hieroglyphics to teens. These easy credit lessons turn confusing plastic power into real-world know-how.
Cocktail: Whether you’re craving a smoky mezcal riff, a floral gin fantasia, or a boozy twist on the classics, 215 Speakeasy mixes rare spirits, house-made syrups, and a dash of theater into cocktails that turn your evening into a liquid performance you won’t forget.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🚚 Food Truck Expo and Concert: Back to School 80s Bash @ Royal Palm Beach Commons Park | Friday (8/15) at 5:00pm – Shake off your post-summer malaise and head to Commons Park for a totally tubular 80’s throwback, complete with Rubixx cranking out pop hits and food trucks dishing Kona Ice, Auntie Anne’s pretzels, and Best Pizza Heaven slices. School colors optional, nostalgia guaranteed.
🔥 Solfyre Returns @ The Crazy Horse Saloon | Friday (8/15) at 9:00pm – West Palm’s favorite rockers are back with high-energy riffs, surprise covers, and good vibes that’ll have the whole bar moving. Bring your friends, and maybe your earplugs.
This weekend
🦦 Sensory Friendly Hour @ Manatee Lagoon | Saturday (8/16) at 8:00am – Enjoy a peaceful start to your weekend at Manatee Lagoon, where lights are low, noise is down, and the vibe is just right. Designed for individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities (and their families), this early morning hour offers a calm, crowd-free experience. It’s free—but spots are limited, so be sure to register ahead.
🍕 Prezzo PGA Pizza Making Classes @ Prezzo | Saturday (8/16) at 1:00pm – Summer Saturdays are for rolling dough, not watching reruns. Drag the kids to Prezzo Palm Beach Gardens for a hands-on pizza class under a wood-fired oven, complete with chef tips, rigatoni alla vodka, soft drinks for kids, and a grown-up cocktail. All for $29.
🎱 The Ultra Ball @ Respectable Street | Saturday (8/16) at 10:00pm – Dress up and dance it out at this drag-rave celebrating iconic Team Magma and Aqua vibes. Expect fierce performances, DJ sets, and one unforgettable night.
🌱 The Gardens GreenMarket | Sunday (8/17) at 8:00am – Kick off your Sunday with a stroll through Gardens GreenMarket, a rain or shine showcase of just-picked produce, local honey, fresh pastries, cheeses, spices, and handmade crafts. Pack your reusable bags and an appetite. Leave Fido at home, since he doesn’t multitask well.
💍 Planning In Paradise – Palm Beach Gardens Bridal Expo @ Sandhill Crane Golf Club | Sunday (8/17) at 12:00pm – Brides, besties, and planners—this one’s for you. From cake tastings and couture gowns to DJ demos and honeymoon giveaways, this expo is basically a Pinterest board come to life. Grab a VIP ticket if you want swag, sips, and triple the shot at a Caribbean escape.
Next week
🎱 Bingo Night @ Belle’s To-Go | Monday (8/18) at 6:00pm – If you’ve been craving clam chowder with a side of buzzer-beater adrenaline, head to Belle’s To-Go every Monday night on the floating docks at Safe Harbor Marina for free Bingo, prizes, and bragging rights. Munch New England classics between shouts of “B-12” and salt-air cheers.
🤝 Networking Mixer @ The Space Connect West Palm Beach | Tuesday (8/19) at 5:30pm – An evening at The Space Connect with the Hispanic Committee means swapping business cards and good taco stories, without the usual sweaty small talk. Think genuine laughs over guac, not awkward icebreakers. Build your empire, one handshake at a time.
🌿 Fl Native Plant Society @ IFAS / Mounts Botanical Garden | Tuesday (8/19) at 6:30pm – Nothing beats swapping tales of unruly firebush with fellow green thumbs in the Mounts Botanical Garden auditorium. This free monthly meetup serves snacks, plant drawings, and expert hacks for a sustainable Florida yard. Bring a friend, and leave your spade-related anxieties at home.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/15 Back to School 80s Bash @ Royal Palm Beach Commons Park – 5 pm
- 8/15 Sushi & Sake Night @ The Twisted Tuna – 6:30 pm
- 8/15 Solfyre @ Crazy Horse Saloon – 9 pm
- 8/16 Cat & Carlos @ Salute Market – 6:30 pm
- 8/16 Boston and Foreigner tribute @ Abacoa Amphitheater – 7:30 pm
- 8/16 The Ultra Ball @ Respectable Street – 10 pm
- 8/18 Bingo Night @ Belle’s To-Go – 6 pm
- 8/19 Falling In Reverse @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre – 6:30 pm
🏠️ Price is right – West Palm Beach edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Eric Daniel Telchin (The Telchin Group LLC)
A grand Toll Brothers estate with 5,000 square feet of upgraded personality, this Egret Pointe showpiece sits on a rare half-acre with double fairway views of the Jack Nicklaus-designed Legend Course. Soaring 23-foot ceilings, a dramatic fireplace wall, and marble floors with intricate inlays set the stage for oversized everything, from the 33’ x 19’ family room and custom bar (with not one but two ice makers) to the pool and spa, which glow with multicolored lights after sunset.
The kitchen brings serious chef cred with granite counters, rich wood cabinetry, and a GE Profile gas cooktop. Five bedrooms, a den, loft, and exercise room offer plenty of room to roam, while upgrades like triple-pane impact windows, new HVACs, a tankless water heater, and a central vacuum system keep things cool and convenient. The three-car garage is just as pampered, featuring new flooring and custom built-ins. All this, just a golf cart ride from Ibis’s 90,000-square-foot clubhouse, five restaurants, and championship courses.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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