March 21: Food Truck Safari at the Palm Beach Zoo

On Friday, March 21st, from 5:30-9:30 PM, the Palm Beach Zoo will be hosting a ‘Food Truck Safari’. The zoo will be bringing in several food trucks in the evening for guests to enjoy a night at the zoo. There will be live music at the Interactive Fountain Plaza and the Mayan Plaza, along with Zoo Keeper talks and close-up animal encounters.

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March 15th: Save the Florida Panther Day at the Palm Beach Zoo

Saturday, March 15th, is state-wide ‘Save the Florida Panther Day’. To emphasize the importance of saving this critically endangered species, the Palm Beach Zoo will be celebrating with games, crafts, and informative keeper talks to teach guests how they can help in the conservation of our state mammal.

Children’s entertainment will also include an interactive percussion show by Steve Gryb, the Pied Piper of Percussion. To learn more about this event visit the zoo website here.

March 20-23: Palm Beach 29th International Boat Show

Palm Beach Boat Show 2014

One of the top five boat shows in the U.S, the 29th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show will be held this year on March 20 – 23. This year’s show will be featuring more than $1.2 billion  worth of boats,  yachts  and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers.

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This Weekend at the Science Museum: Laser Concert

It’s the second Saturday of the month and you know what that means? There will be laser concerts at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium! Come and enjoy classics by Pink Floyd (6:30), The Doors (7:30), and Bob Marley (8:30), and more while being entertained by a light show of lasers, stars, and other special effects. There will be popcorn and other refreshments available for purchase. 

Concerts will start at 6:30, are shown hourly, and will end around 9 PM

Each laser concert varies and you can find out more here.

Girl Scout Spring Science Sleepover at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

This Friday, March 7th, the South Florida Science Center and Museum will be hosting a science sleepover night for girl scouts. Participants will have the opportunity to see the night sky through the observatory telescope, plant a spring flower, learn about spring insects, and make edible dirt and worms!

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March 15-17: Dress as a Leprechaun and Get Free Admission to the Palm Beach Zoo!

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Come celebrate St. Patrick’s day weekend at the Palm Beach Zoo! Friday through Sunday, March 15th-17th, The Palm Beach Zoo will be offering $2.00 off of admission if you wear a leprechaun hat and free admission to anyone bold enough to dress as a leprechaun from head to toe. With regular admission being $18.95 for adults (13+) and $12.95 for kids, that’s not a bad trade-off!

This Weekend on Flagler: Irish Fest

This Weekend, March 8-9, The downtown waterfront area will be abuzz with the 26th annual Irish Fest. The celebration is to take place from noon-11 PM on Saturday and noon-8 PM on Sunday. On Sunday there will also be a Catholic mass in Gaelic at 11 AM. The cost of admission is $5 for adults and free for kids. 

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March 1st: Opening Game for 62nd year of Phipps Park Baseball!

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This Satuday at 9:00 AM, March 1st, Phipps Park Youth Baseball will be having its opening game. This year marks the Park’s 62nd year of youth baseball! West Palm Beach Mayor, Ms. Jeri Muoio is expected to be there, as well as City Commissioner Shanon Materio and other VIP guests. It should be a very fun event with food, a good crowd, activities, and a great game! Parking will be limited so make sure to get there a little early.

Date: Saturday, March 1st

Place: Phipps Park Baseball

Time: 9:00 AM

Sundays@9:30 – Outdoor Yoga at Phipps Park

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Every Sunday at 9:30 Yoga Path Palm Beach hosts a community Vinyasa class at Phipps Park. Bring your own mat, towel, and water and get ready for a relaxing workout under the beautiful Banyan trees. You can RSVP for the event here.

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Cocktails and Conservation: Palm Beach Zoo Hosting Leadership Lecture on Feb 26th!

photo by Brian Tietz

photo by Brian Tietz

On Wednesday, February 26th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, the Palm Beach Post will be hosting an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and great discussion about conservation. Mr. Syd Kitson, President and CEO of Kitson & Partners and former NFL player, will be speaking to attendees about his plan to build a solar-powered city, Babcock Ranch, in Southwest Florida.

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