If you are planning a large social or fundraising event in a county park, please contact our Special Events Section at
561-966-7043 for permitting assistance, or e-mail us at
spevents@pbc.gov
NOTICE: New Special Event Request Update - Effective immediately until further notice, all new special event requests must be submitted at least 6 months before the event date. This change allows us to better plan and support your event.
Upcoming Events in 2026:
Event dates and times are subject to change. Registration required for select events. Please check the event websites directly for event details and updates.
Tasty Tuesday at Sunset Cove [external link]
Food trucks and family fun!
Every Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton (loop in front of Sunset Cove Amphitheater)
Outrun Hunger 5K [external link]
Walk or run with us - create a team with your family, friends and co-workers to raise awareness and funds to provide meals for families facing hunger.
Saturday, September 19, 7:30 a.m.
Okeeheelee Park, west of West Palm Beach
Each Walk is powered by local volunteers who create a welcoming, fun space to build community, raise awareness and support those impacted by alopecia areata.
Saturday, September 26, 9:00 a.m.
John Prince Memorial Park, Lake Worth
561 Iguana Man 5K/10K [external link]
Put on your best iguana costume and let's show South Florida how "Florida Man" or "Florida Woman" we can be!
Sunday, September 27, 7:30 a.m.
Okeeheelee Park, west of West Palm Beach
Hustle to End Hunger 5K [external link]
A high-energy community 5K bringing together runners, walkers, families, congregations and local businesses to fight food insecurity across the Palm Beaches!
Saturday, October 3, 7:30 a.m.
John Prince Memorial Park, Lake Worth
11th Annual Devil Dog 5K & 10K [external link]
Run for our heroes! Join the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund and Evolution Fitness Boca for a competitive, family-friendly 5K & 10K raising awareness and support for injured veterans.
Sunday, October 4, 7:00 a.m.
Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton
Heroes for Education 5K [external link]
Lace up your shoes to support public education in Palm Beach County!
Sunday, October 4, 7:00 a.m.
John Prince Memorial Park, Lake Worth
NAMIWalks Palm Beach County [external link]
Take strides for mental health awareness and hope! Join NAMIWalks Palm Beach County for a united community walk celebrating recovery, ending stigma, and raising vital funds for free local mental health programs.
Saturday, October 10, 8:15 a.m.
John Prince Memorial Park, Lake Worth
13th Annual Every Boob Counts 5K [external link]
Run or walk on a certified course in honor or memory of someone impacted by breast cancer! A spirited morning race featuring family festivities, awards and community support.
Sunday, October 11, 7:30 a.m.
Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton
South Florida Pickle Festival [external link]
Get ready for the biggest and most diverse pickle celebration in South Florida - featuring a unique craft fair marketplace, mouthwatering $10-or-less pickle-themed menus, live entertainment, pickle-eating contests and a mechanical pickle bull ride!
Saturday & Sunday, October 17 & 18, 12:00 p.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies 5K [external link]
Join Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County for their 5K in celebration of 40 years nurturing healthy births and families across our community.
Saturday, October 17, 7:30 a.m.
Okeeheelee Park, west of West Palm Beach
Join us for the inaugural Hope Rising 5K Fun Run & Walk as we come together to honor journeys of infertility and pregnancy loss and move from loss to hope.
Saturday, October 17, 8:00 a.m.
Carlin Park, Jupiter
Downright Extraordinary Walk for Down Syndrome [external link]
Walk with pride, celebrate extraordinary abilities and champion inclusion! A Walk and Family Fun Fest featuring a morning walk along the lake, festive pumpkin patch, petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting and inspiring community celebration!
Sunday, October 18, 8:00 a.m.
John Prince Memorial Park, Lake Worth
Jupiter Golden Jubilee [external link]
Bring your golden best friends for an unforgettable beachside celebration of community, love and rescue. A picnic fundraiser featuring an oceanfront gathering, delicious catering from Doris Italian Market, prize raffles and joyful tails in the sun!
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
Ocean Cay Park, Jupiter
Veterans Day Observance
Featuring a procession of colors, guest speakers, rifle volley and taps, memorial wreath and patriotic music.
Wednesday, November 11, 9:30 a.m.
Veteran's Memorial Park, west of Boca Raton