Family events in Palm Beach County, FL

Experience a community market at Gallery Square North Plaza that highlights local businesses. The event welcomes families and pets. During the summer, the pavement can heat up and may be tough on dogs’ paws, so keep that in mind.

Enter a whimsical woodland scene at Honeybelle for a family-friendly storybook breakfast where magic mingles with a hint of mystery. Children and their grown-ups can enjoy a hearty buffet while meeting the Woodland Princess and the Wicked Queen. The morning features live character appearances, interactive fun, and story-inspired performances, plus plenty of chances to capture photos with these fairytale favorites. Designed for guests of all ages, this experience focuses on creating memorable moments together. Capacity is limited.

Settle in with a pencil and explore the galleries through your own drawings. This drop-in program welcomes all ages and provides complimentary sketching supplies, so curiosity is the only thing to bring. Create at your own pace among the artworks. Advance registration is not needed, and participation is included with paid Museum admission.

Now in its tenth year, Pumpkin Fest brings a full day of fall fun to Harbourside Place while raising funds for Chasin A Dream Foundation and its work supporting local children facing life-threatening illnesses and disabilities. Families can explore a festive pumpkin patch, enjoy live music, and visit more than 50 vendors offering trick-or-treating, shopping, and seasonal food and drinks. Kids can get their faces painted, meet stilt walkers, and capture memories at photo spots, with Halloween activities adding to the celebration throughout the venue. Recognized as a community tradition, it gathers families and local businesses for a spirited day filled with autumn cheer.

Stand Battle Round 3 brings a Broward County showdown to Palm Beach Gardens Community High School, where the Northeast High School Hurricanes face the Boyd H. Anderson High School Cobras in the 1st Annual Florida Mass Band Battle of the Bands. Oakland Park goes up against Lauderdale Lakes in a fast paced stand battle, with each band given five minutes to make its case. It is band against band and sound against sound, with school pride on full display and volume to match. One state, one sound... more than a competition, it is a movement.

Head to the pumpkin patch for a cozy fall evening as Moo & Boots brings a touch of country life with friendly Highland cows. Meet these shaggy stars, feed and brush them, and learn more from their handlers. Keep the fun going with a Highland Cow scavenger hunt, country-themed crafts, story time, and plenty of photo-worthy moments throughout the patch. This family-friendly outing is part of the Patch Pop-Up Series, which adds simple, free extras alongside the patch to make each visit more festive. All pop-ups are free to explore and open to the public.

Cars & Coffee Palm Beach presents its 13th annual Halloween themed Trunk or Treat at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus. It is a festive morning built around candy filled trunks, creative decorations, and costumes that make the tradition fun for kids and adults. Show vehicles of every kind can take part in the Trunk or Treat, creating a welcoming scene for families who look forward to it each year. The display covers the full spectrum of car culture, from exotics and classics to muscle, JDM, trucks, custom builds, and daily drivers. Vendors and partners set up displays and offer products, with food and coffee available throughout the morning. All ages are welcome, with an emphasis on a safe and memorable experience.

This monthly breakfast centers on a shrimp and grits special. The meal is all you can eat with a $10 suggested donation, and children 12 and under eat free. A casual community setting welcomes families, friends, and neighbors.

Explore rugby in a welcoming setting for kids and teens. Boys and girls ages 5 to 18 can try the sport, learn the basics, and have fun, and no prior experience is required.

When school is out, kids ages 5 to 12 can spend the day at the Carolyn Sims Center in Boynton Beach enjoying supervised fun with games, engaging activities, and time with friends. The program provides an enriching experience in a secure, well monitored setting. Fees are $30R or $38NR per child.

Designed for ages 5 and up, this creative day camp turns days off from the local public school calendar into art-filled activities. Participants explore drawing, painting, slime-making, and games. Attendance is capped at 20 children per day, and advance online registration is required since walk-ins are not accepted. Please send a water bottle, a snack, and a packed lunch, or choose the lunch add-on during registration.

Created for new parents, this workshop helps you navigate the earliest days at home after birth, whether you are returning from the hospital or settling in after midwife care. It offers clear, practical guidance on understanding newborn sleep, making sense of different cries, feeding strategies, safe and simple bath time, and changing diapers with confidence. You will also learn which unexpected baby behaviors are perfectly typical, easing worries during a tiring and exciting transition. Time is reserved for questions so you can get answers tailored to your concerns.

Curious how a doula fits alongside a supportive partner or how to find someone who matches your needs and budget? This welcoming event offers a clear look at birth and postpartum doula care, including what doulas do, the benefits of continuous support, and how they work hand in hand with partners as a cohesive team. Participants can learn practical steps for selecting the right doula, meet professionals who serve families from North Palm Beach County to South Broward, and explore the range of skills, backgrounds, and personalities available. There will be time to ask questions, receive referrals, have brief one-on-one conversations to get acquainted, and connect with potential back-up doulas. Whether early in pregnancy or nearing birth, attendees can expect to leave feeling informed, supported, and confident about their choices.