Hey Neighbor!
Big week ahead with lots to do…
🎆 Happy Diwali to those celebrating! Join the festivities at CityPlace on October 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm for music, dance, and cultural performances as the festival of lights brightens downtown.
And, for the job seekers, October 16 is the final day of the Palm Beaches Job Fair — don’t miss your chance to connect with top hospitality employers. 💼
Now, let’s dive in…
In This Edition:
🎭 Drama Season
🏆 World Champs
🍂 Fall Fun
THINGS TO DO
This Week’s Checklist: Taste, World’s Best & Fall Fun 🍴🏑🎃
From culinary celebrations to croquet championships and fall festivities, here’s what’s happening around town this week!
🍷 Taste of CityPlace
🗓️ Thursday, October 16
Savor the best of downtown dining at CityPlace’s signature culinary event from 6:00 to 8:30 pm, featuring 15+ restaurants, MICHELIN-recognized chefs, craft sips, and live music. Proceeds benefit the Palm Beach County Food Bank.
🎃 The Royal’s Pop-Up Patch for Philanthropy
🗓️ Thursday through Sunday, October 16-19
Find your perfect pumpkin at The Royal’s stylish courtyard patch, with all proceeds supporting the Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope. Enjoy daily maze games, boutique shopping, Sant Ambroeus treats, DJ sets, and photo ops.
🏑 World Croquet Championship
🗓️ Starting Saturday, October 18
Watch the world’s best players compete for croquet’s top honor at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach. Free and open to the public from October 18 to October 26.
🍁 Fall at Whitehall
🗓️ Saturday, October 18
Celebrate the season at the Flagler Museum’s Gilded Age Fall Festival from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Enjoy crafts, classic games, a trackless train, and a special performance. 🎟 Admission required.
🐶 Dog Howl-o-Ween Costume Contest at O’Shea’s
🗓️ Monday, October 20
Bring your costumed pups to O’Shea’s on Clematis Street for treats, prizes for the top three dogs, and a free drink for every dog owner. Contest judging starts at 8:30 pm—no tricks, just tails wagging!
💭 POLL: Do you play any racquet or paddle sports (e.g., tennis, pickleball, padel, racquetball, table tennis, etc.)?
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines 🗞
Drama season, padel power & symphonic hockey…
🎭 Palm Beach Dramawworks Unveils 2025–26 Season
“Theatre to Think About” returns to Clematis Street with five standout shows, from The Mountaintop (starting October 24) to Driving Miss Daisy (starring Debra Jo Rupp from That ‘70s Show). Small stage, big talent, unforgettable performances. See the full lineup →
🎾 WPB Is Home to the Largest Indoor Padel Facility in the U.S.
Move over pickleball… padel is here in WPB. Xcel Padel is opening a 12-court, AI-powered flagship in West Palm Beach by late 2025 — the largest indoor padel facility in the U.S. Learn more →
🎼 Palm Beach Symphony + Florida Panthers = A Winning Sound
The Panthers’ goal anthem just got a symphonic remix. The Palm Beach Symphony recorded an orchestral version of “Panthers Pulse” to celebrate the team’s back-to-back Stanley Cup wins in style. Learn more →
🧠 TRIVIA: Where was Palm Beach Dramaworks’ first production held?
PBN’s Featured Restaurant
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🤗 Thanks for another great week in paradise!
📈 The results are in: The vast majority of you love the theatre! If this is you, check out Palm Beach Dramaworks’ 2025-2026 lineup for theatre to think about!
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