Hey Neighbor!
Backpacks are zipping, lunchboxes are packing — Palm Beach County heads back to school on Monday, August 11th. Whether you're a parent, student, or just dodging school-zone traffic again, it’s time to shift gears.
Now, let’s dive into the week ahead…
In This Edition:
🏓 Going Pro
🧘 Wellness Night
🏠 Living Museum
THINGS TO DO
This Week’s Checklist: Dogs, Disney & Deep Breaths 🐾🦁🌬️
Mark your calendar for this week’s top picks…
🏄♂️ Surfer’s Shred Workout
🗓️ Friday, August 8
Land-to-water fitness on the Hilton WPB lawn from 9:00 to 10:00 am. Free, registration encouraged.
🎨 Art After Dark: Wellness Night at The Norton
🗓️ Friday, August 8
Live music, tai chi, open studio workshops, guided tours, sound baths & more from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. Museum admission required. 🎟️
🎬 Screen on the Green: The Lion King (2019)
🗓️ Friday, August 8
Free outdoor movie night on the WPB Waterfront from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Bring your chairs and relive this Disney classic under the stars! 🌅🦁
🌊 Sensory Saturday at Cox Science Center
🗓️ Saturday, August 9
Quiet hours with dimmed lights and reduced noise for families with sensory needs from 9:00 to 10:00 am. 50% off admission at the door.
🐶 Dogs’ Day in the Garden at Mounts
🗓️ Sunday, August 10
Bring your pup for a morning garden stroll! Dogs are free for members, $5 for non-members. 🎟️ Last entry at 2:00 pm. 🌺🐕
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines 🗞
A royal honor, a historic honor & a hidden creative treasure…
🏓 Palm Beach Just Scored the Priciest Pickleball Team in MLP History
A new Major League Pickleball team is debuting in 2026 with the highest team valuation in league history. Get ready to rally. Learn more →
🏛️ Flagler Museum Named a Top Global Destination by Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor just ranked Palm Beach’s iconic Gilded Age mansion among the top 10% of attractions worldwide. See why it’s a must-visit→
🎨 West Palm’s Hidden Gem: An Artist’s Home Turned Living Museum
A local treasure is now nationally recognized. The late artist’s historic home and studio reopens for tours this September. Learn more →
Local Favorite?
We typically share our Palm Beach Now Featured Restaurant of the Week here. But, this week, we want to hear from you! Hit reply or shoot us a note at [email protected] and let us know your favorite local restaurant in either West Palm Beach or Palm Beach.
🤗 Thanks for another great week! Enjoy the last few days of summer vacation!
📈 The results are in: Most of you are considering a round of golf, but no solid plans yet. As a reminder, August is National Golf Month, so get out there on the links!
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