From the grand opening of The Nora Hotel to Halloween celebrations, concerts, food festivals and waterfront brunches, here’s what’s happening across Palm Beach County this week.
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — New hotels, live music, Halloween festivities and plenty of dining deals are on the calendar as Palm Beach County heads into another busy week.
The week of October 19-25 brings the grand opening of The Nora Hotel in West Palm Beach, a performance by blues legend Buddy Guy at the Kravis Center, the return of Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds and a full weekend of fall festivals.
Whether you’re looking for a night out, a family-friendly activity or a reason to try a new restaurant, here’s your day-by-day guide to what’s happening around Palm Beach County.
Monday, October 19: A New Hotel Opens and Martini Deals Take Center Stage
The week begins with the grand opening of The Nora Hotel, adding another destination to West Palm Beach’s growing hospitality scene.
For a more traditional fall outing, Bedner’s Farm in Boynton Beach hosts its Fall Festival daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 10066 Lee Road.
Monday also brings some of the area’s best recurring dining specials.
Lynora’s offers $3 meatballs, $8 martinis and $12 Margherita pizzas for Meatball Monday, while Elisabetta’s Ristorante takes 50% off all martinis.
At The Vineta Hotel, Martini Monday pairs miniature martinis with petite bites at the bar. Bar Capri also offers half-price martinis from 4 p.m. to midnight.
Wine lovers have options, too. Grato offers half-price bottles from 5 to 10 p.m., while Buccan features half-off bottles during the same hours.
Other Monday highlights include:
Avocado Cantina: Half-price margaritas.
Loco Taqueria: Dollar Oyster Monday beginning at 4 p.m.
Pink Steak: Never Ending Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to closing.
The Colony Hotel: Trivia Night from 5 to 7 p.m.
Stormhouse Brewing: 25% off burgers and karaoke from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20: Taco Deals, Live Rock and a Night for a Cause
Tuesday offers a mix of dining specials, live entertainment and charitable events.
Loco Taqueria celebrates Taco Tuesday with half-price tacos from 11 a.m. to midnight, while Mr. B’s serves $10 margaritas from noon to 9 p.m.
At Pink Steak, Juicy Tuesdays brings 50% off wine bottles priced under $1,000. The restaurant also offers its three-course Pink Sunset Menu for $59 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
The Pink Agenda hosts its Community Supper Club at Del Mar beginning at 5 p.m., bringing guests together in support of breast cancer research and care.
For live music, Breaking Benjamin takes the stage at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre at 6 p.m.
Stormhouse Brewing hosts bingo from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., while Pig Beach BBQ offers trivia from 7 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21: Wine Specials, Jazz and Live Entertainment
Wednesday is shaping up as one of the week’s best nights for wine lovers.
Several Palm Beach County restaurants offer significant discounts on bottles, including:
The Blue Door: Half-price bottles from 5 to 9 p.m.
Lynora’s: 50% off bottles under $100 and 25% off bottles over $100.
Elisabetta’s Ristorante: Half-price bottles from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Meat Market: 50% off wine and Champagne from 4 to 10 p.m.
The Jupiter Grill: Half-price select bottles and live music from 4 to 7 p.m.
For something different, Mary Lou’s teams up with Palatte for a five-course tasting experience combining art and dining. The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and costs $250 per person.
Glazer Hall welcomes Garrison Keillor and Erica Rhodes for The Crazy Uncle and His Sensible Niece at 7 p.m.
Garden District Taproom hosts jazz at 7 p.m., while Isla & Co., Stormhouse Brewing and Churchill Cigar Company offer trivia.
Thursday, October 22: Halloween Thrills, Ballet and Clematis by Night
Thursday brings one of the week’s most varied entertainment lineups.
Fright Nights returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds, with haunted attractions running Thursday through Saturday from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Downtown West Palm Beach’s Clematis by Night features free live music from the Dee Dee Wilde Band from 6 to 9 p.m.
At the Kravis Center, Ballet Palm Beach presents Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein at 7:30 p.m., offering a theatrical way to get into the Halloween spirit.
Earlier in the evening, Eataly hosts a hands-on cacio e pepe pasta class from 5 to 7 p.m., while Blooms Social offers a wine-and-flower-design experience from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Other Thursday options include live jazz at Sant Ambroeus from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., trivia at Guanabanas from 7 to 9 p.m. and Meat Market’s After Dark Thursday with a live DJ beginning at 9 p.m.
Mary Lou’s features Chase Creighton at 10 p.m., while West Palm Cowboy Club hosts live-band karaoke beginning at 9:30 p.m.
Friday, October 23: A New Restaurant, Fall Festival and Art After Dark
Friday kicks off the weekend with another addition to downtown West Palm Beach’s restaurant scene.
Sophia WPB celebrates its grand opening at 114 S. Narcissus Ave.
The Royal Palm Beach Rock-N-Fall Fest also begins Friday, bringing live music, food trucks and carnival games from 5 to 9 p.m. The celebration continues Saturday.
At the Norton Museum of Art, Art After Dark runs from 5 to 10 p.m., offering an evening centered on art and culture.
Fright Nights continues at the South Florida Fairgrounds from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Entertainment highlights include Emanu al Ax at Glazer Hall at 7:30 p.m. and Alba at Palm Beach Dramaworks, also at 7:30 p.m.
The Colony Hotel features live music from 6 to 10 p.m., while Café Boulud hosts Courtyard Sessions with DJ Daniel Moon at 9 p.m.
For a more casual night, Dixie Grill offers Friday trivia at 9 p.m., and West Palm Cowboy Club features live music from Laura Goodstone beginning at 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 24: GreenMarkets, Buddy Guy and Halloween Parties
Saturday delivers one of the busiest schedules of the week.
The West Palm Beach GreenMarket runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., while the Delray GreenMarket at Old School Square is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Families can head to Throw Social Delray for its Lil’ Flockers Halloween Brunch and Costume Party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is listed at $30 per person.
At Eataly, Sip and Savor: Fall Wine & Cheese takes place from noon to 1 p.m.
Stormhouse Brewing hosts a Halloween party with happy-hour specials beginning at 3 p.m., trunk-or-treat festivities at 5 p.m. and a DJ at 6 p.m.
The evening’s major concert attraction is Buddy Guy at the Kravis Center, where the legendary blues guitarist performs with special guest Selwyn Birchwood at 7:30 p.m.
Other Saturday highlights include:
Palm Beach Dramaworks: Alba at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
E.R. Bradley’s: Crazy Fingers performs from 6 to 9 p.m., followed by DJ LFG.
Swifty’s at The Colony Hotel: Poolside live music at 6 p.m.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics at First Presbyterian Church of West Palm Beach at 6:30 p.m.
West Palm Cowboy Club: Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley with guest Brody Jenner from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Mary Lou’s: DJ entertainment beginning at 10 p.m.
Sunday, October 25: Fall Festivals, Brunch and Family Fun
The week wraps up with Halloween celebrations, outdoor markets, brunch and live entertainment.
The Palm Beach Gardens GreenMarket opens at 8 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m.
At CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach, Fall Fest on the Lawn takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., featuring a pumpkin patch, a pooch parade and costume party from 1 to 4 p.m., and live music.
Families can also visit Spookyville at the South Florida Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The event features trick-or-treating, costume contests, a petting zoo, entertainment, food trucks and photo opportunities.
For a more relaxed Sunday, The Colony Hotel offers brunch at Swifty’s from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by Sunday bingo from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Café Boulud serves Sunday brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while Lola 41 offers its Sushi Sunday promotion: Buy a roll, nigiri or sashimi and receive another free.
Football fans can catch the Miami Dolphins taking on the New York Jets at 1 p.m., with watch parties at E.R. Bradley’s and Pig Beach BBQ.
At the Kravis Center, Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue offers performances at 2 and 7 p.m.
The Jupiter Grill closes out the evening with Sinatra Sunday live music from 6 to 8 p.m.
A Full Week Across Palm Beach County
From the debut of The Nora Hotel to Halloween festivities, concerts, dining specials and weekend markets, October 19-25 offers plenty of reasons to get out and explore Palm Beach County.
Whether your plans involve a night on Clematis Street, an afternoon at the GreenMarket or a Halloween outing with the family, there’s something happening every day.
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Event schedules, promotions and availability are subject to change. Check directly with venues before visiting.
