Hey Neighbor!
October is here — and so are all the fall feels. 🍂 West Palm Beach’s favorite Saturday tradition, the WPB GreenMarket, kicks off this Saturday, October 4th, with fresh produce, local eats, and waterfront views. Add in fall festivals, outdoor concerts, and cooler evenings, and it’s shaping up to be a month packed with things to do.
Now, let’s dive in…
In This Edition:
🍎 WPB GreenMarket Returns
🍁 Fall Vibes
✈ 2nd Worst?
THINGS TO DO
This Week’s Checklist: Pumpkins, Fall Flavors, Art, Dance & Music 🎃🍂🎨💃🎶
Kick off the season with local favorites like Mr. Jack O’ Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch (Oct 3–Nov 2) and Bedner’s Fall Festival (Sept 27–Oct 31). Plus, here’s other hot happenings this week:
🌟 Creative Mornings: Shirah Benarde
🗓️ Friday, October 3
Hear from Shirah Benarde, co-founder of NightCap and Shark Tank alum, as she shares her journey of innovation and social impact. Free talk (but register in advance!) from 8:00–10:00 am at Providencia.
🎤 Kravis Center Performances
🗓️ Friday & Saturday, October 3 & 4
The Commodores: Legendary Motown and R&B group performs their hits live at 8:00 pm on October 3rd. 🎟 Tickets required.
Rick Springfield & Richard Marx Acoustic Tour: Catch these two 80s icons for a night of stripped-down favorites at 8:00 pm on October 4th. 🎟 Tickets required.
🥕 WPB GreenMarket Opening Day
🗓️ Saturday, October 4
The WPB GreenMarket returns bigger than ever with 150 vendors, live music, and interactive workshops. Find it on the WPB Waterfront from 8:30 am–1:30 pm.
🎶 Nuestra Cultura Community Day at the Norton
🗓️ Saturday, October 4
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin music, dance, art activities, and family fun from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Norton Museum of Art. 🎟 Free admission.
🍺 Garden District LagerFest
🗓️ Saturday, October 4
Raise a glass at the first LagerFest from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at Garden District. Enjoy a ceremonial keg tapping, 10+ lager varieties, a stein-holding contest, special bites, and giveaways.
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines 🗞
Fall festivals, sweet scoops & airport blues…
🎃 October = Fall Fun + Spooky Vibes
Pumpkin patches, haunted houses, Oktoberfest, and Halloween parties are everywhere this month. October in Palm Beach and WPB is stacked. See the full guide →
🍨 Publix Holiday Ice Cream Flavors Return
Cozy classics and bold new twists are back for the season, including flavors like Coffee Chai Latte, Pumpkin Pie, and Peppermint Stick. Available only while supplies last! Check the full lineup →
✈️ PBI Near the Top for Flight Delays
27% of PBI flights ran late in early 2025, making it the #2 worst U.S. airport for delays. Blame runway projects + surging travel demand. Read more →
🧠 TRIVIA: PBI was named the 2nd worst airport for delay rates in the U.S. for the first half of 2025. What airport was the worst?
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🤗 Thanks for another great week in paradise!
📈 The results are in: The vast majority of you love a music festival. 🎶 Good thing we have two new festivals this season! Welcome to We Belong Here and the Palm Tree Music Festival!
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