Looking for fun things to do this weekend Aug. 16-18? Top 5 events in Palm Beach County
Eddie RitzAs summer rolls on, remember we still have opportunities to head outdoors and not absolutely wilt while having some solid fun. This weekend watch the moonrise at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, see The Lubben Brothers perform in downtown West Palm Beach, enjoy German Fest at the American German Club of the Palm Beaches and more.
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. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Moonrise Tour
Climb 105 steeps to the top of the lighthouse and catch an amazing view of the full moon rising above the Atlantic Ocean. Hear some amazing history on your breezy adventure. Tours are weather permitting. Children must be accompanied by an adult and be at least 48” tall.
The event is 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. 500 Captain Armour's Way, Jupiter. $25. RSVP required. Information: jupiterlighthouse.org
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2. The Lubben Brothers 'Pack Up and Go' farewell concert
See this popular, classically-trained folk band off in style at the Fern Street Theater in downtown West Palm Beach as they prepare to move to Nashville to further their musical journey. With banjos, pianos, accordions, fiddles and more, this will be their final two shows as South Florida residents.
The shows are 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17. 500 Fern St., West Palm Beach. Tickets free, but required. Space limited. $20 donation suggested. Information: thelubbenbrothers.com/shows/farewell
3. Yoga with Natalie at CityPlace
Let former professional dancer, personal trainer and yoga instructor Natalie Addison guide you through this all-levels Vinyasa class set within this the beautiful downtown West Palm Beach shopping and dining district.
The class is 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. 600 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. $10 donation suggested. Information: cityplace.com/west-palm-beach-events/yoga
4. Sunday on the Waterfront featuring Quick Fix
Enjoy refreshing sea breezes and swaying palms at the Meyer Amphitheatre as you groove to this five-piece band cranking out the pop, rock, soul and R&B. Get one last blast of fun before the weekend ends with this show.
The event is 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. 104 Datura St., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: wpb.org
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5. German Fest at the American German Club of the Palm Beaches
This German biergarten-style event will feature great live music from the 1960s through 1980s by Private Stock, tasty German and American fare, and all the German beer, domestic wine and soft drinks you care to drink for $40.
The event is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. 5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth Beach. $40. Information: americangermanclub.org/events
Bonus: Country Night! at E.R. Bradley's
Get your spurs a janglin' and enjoy a heapin' helping of country goodness at the downtown West Palm Beach landmark known as E.R. Bradley's. There will be live country music by Derek Diamante's Palm Beach CountRy along with DJ and part-time cowboy Matte Black. There will also be a mechanical bull, so summon up your inner Bud, climb on and make Sissy proud.
The event starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. 104 S. Clematis St. West Palm Beach. Free. Information: erbradleys.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.