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NORA is getting a major new addition! 🌴 The Nora Hotel opens October 19, bringing 201 luxury rooms, NYC favorite Pastis, rooftop dining and Florida’s first Sisley Spa to West Palm Beach.
A hotel, hot new restaurants and rooftop cocktails? NORA is heating up.
Now, let’s dive in…
In This Edition:
🎭 World Premiere
🗝 New Keys
🎒 Education Gains
THINGS TO DO
This Week's Checklist: Food Festivals, Fall Fun & Block Parties 🍽️🎃🎶
A few standout picks for the week ahead! 👇️
🎃 Pop-Up Patch for Philanthropy at The Royal
🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 15 - Sunday, October. 18
The Royal Poinciana Plaza transforms into a Palm Beach pumpkin patch with seasonal activities, shopping, and family fun. Pumpkin purchases benefit the Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope.
🍽️ Taste of West Palm Beach at CityPlace
🗓️ Friday, Oct. 16
More than 30 restaurants come together for unlimited tastings, chef experiences, and live entertainment at CityPlace. Tickets start at $75, with proceeds benefiting the Palm Beach County Food Bank.
🔬 Founders' Day Festival at Cox Science Center
🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 17
Celebrate 65 years of discovery with hands-on activities, the debut of the new Cats & Dogs exhibit, special appearances by Bluey and Ms. Frizzle, and family fun. Included with admission.
🎶 Kravis Center Block Party
🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 17
The Kravis Center's free annual block party returns from 12–8 pm with live music, ballet, opera, dance workshops, food trucks, and hands-on activities across its campus.
🐶 Dachstoberfest 2026
🗓️ Sunday, Oct. 18
Dachshunds take over the downtown West Palm Beach waterfront from 9 am–1 pm for costume contests, the Doxie Dash races, raffles, and plenty of puppy fun. All dogs welcome! Benefits Dachshund Rescue South Florida.
💭 POLL: Have you been to the West Palm Beach GreenMarket yet this season?
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines 🗞
Education gains, a world premiere, and flying taxis…
🎓 Stephen Ross Bets Big on Education
Ross is investing millions across Palm Beach County, including $100M for Pine Crest, $50M for Vanderbilt's planned campus, and scholarships at Palm Beach State College. Read more →
🎭 World Premiere Takes the Stage Downtown
Palm Beach Dramaworks kicks off its new season with ALBA, a Cuban family drama filled with humor, secrets, and big personalities, running through October 25 on Clematis Street. See the show →
🚁 Flying Taxis Could Be Coming to CityPlace
West Palm Beach is exploring an electric air taxi landing pad atop the Hibiscus Garage, potentially connecting downtown to other South Florida cities. More approvals are still needed. See the plans →
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Palm Tree Music Festival Returns to WPB for 2 Days!
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🤗 Thanks for another great week in paradise!
📈 The results are in: The group is pretty split on watching the new WTGL pro women’s golf league. We hope you tune in and watch the women face off at the Sofi Center in Palm Beach Gardens!
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