South Florida · Feb 27 – Mar 1

Best Things To Do in South Florida — Weekend of Feb 27, 2026

Duke Hooterton Published February 26, 2026 62 Events 6 Cities

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West Palm Beach Lantern Festival

Lighting up downtown Saturday at noon. Massive illuminated sculptures, cultural performances, and the kind of moment that makes your friends jealous. Year of the Horse energy — we're here for it.

Weather forecast: Friday: 76°F, partly cloudy with a light breeze — perfect patio night. Saturday: 79°F, full sun all day, zero excuses. Sunday: 75°F, clear skies, ideal for outdoor markets and beach brunch.
🌙 Friday Night — February 27
8:30 PM

Eric Gales at Crazy Uncle Mike's

8:30 PM · Boca Raton · Blues guitar legend who shreds like nobody's business. Intimate venue, massive talent. Get there early.

6 PM

I Want My 80's Back

6 PM · Boca Raton · The Cover Girls and DJ Johnny Quest. Nostalgia, big hair energy, zero shame.

6:05 PM

Nationals vs. Astros at Cacti Park

6:05 PM · West Palm Beach · Spring training baseball hits different. Cheap seats, cold beer, no pressure.

8 PMNo Cover

Live Music at The Backroom

8 PM · Delray Beach · Local bands, cold drinks, no cover. Atlantic Ave is alive on Fridays.

8 PM

Live at Revolution Live

8 PM · Fort Lauderdale · One of South Florida's best live music venues doing what it does best.

7 PM

Friday Night at Hurricane Alley

7 PM · Boynton Beach · Waterfront bar, live music, cold beer. Classic South Florida Friday.

☀️ Saturday Day — February 28
1 PM

FuelFest West Palm Beach

1 PM · West Palm Beach · Custom rides, live racing, art installations. Car culture meets music festival.

Hands-On Tiramisù Class

Noon · West Palm Beach · Learn to make the Italian dessert that's 90% mascarpone and 100% delicious. You'll leave with skills and something to eat.

9 AMFree

Delray Beach Green Market

9 AM · Delray Beach · Farmers market, local vendors, live music. Free and worth the early wake-up.

11 AM

Brunch at Farmer's Table

11 AM · Boca Raton · Farm-to-table brunch with bottomless options. One of Boca's most popular Saturday spots.

10 AM

Las Olas Art Fair

10 AM · Fort Lauderdale · Outdoor art fair on the boulevard. Local artists, food, perfect Saturday morning energy.

10 AMFree

Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival

10 AM · Lake Worth Beach · Artists transform the streets into a massive outdoor gallery. Free, family-friendly, genuinely cool.

🌙 Saturday Night — February 28
7 PM

Matte Blvck at Respectable Street

7 PM · West Palm Beach · Dark, heavy, loud. Respectable Street stays undefeated for booking acts nobody else touches.

8 PMNo Cover

Live Band at Blue Martini

8 PM · Boca Raton · Live band every Saturday. No cover before 10. DJ takes over after midnight.

8 PM

Atlantic Ave Bar Crawl

8 PM · Delray Beach · Atlantic Ave on a Saturday night is its own event. Pick a bar, stay a while, keep moving.

9 PM

DJ Night at Rocco's Tacos

9 PM · Fort Lauderdale · Tacos, tequila, and a DJ until 2 AM. Fort Lauderdale nightlife doing its thing.

9 PM

Karaoke at Guanabanas

9 PM · Boynton Beach · Garden bar, tiki vibes, karaoke crowd that actually knows how to have a good time.

☀️ Sunday Day — March 1
10:30 AM

Discover the Art of Matcha

10:30 AM · West Palm Beach · Learn ceremonial matcha brewing and mixology. Fancy, caffeinated, and the opposite of a mimosa hangover.

Greenacres Fire Rescue Chili Cook-off

Noon · Boynton Beach · Chili, cold beer, live music, local charities. Competitive chili tasting is an underrated weekend sport.

11 AM

Sunday Jazz Brunch — Mizner Park

11 AM · Boca Raton · Jazz quartet, bottomless mimosas, outdoor seating. The Sunday reset you deserve.

11 AM

Brunch at Steak 954

11 AM · Fort Lauderdale · Upscale brunch with waterfront views. Worth it for the bloody mary alone.

Sunday Funday at The Office

Noon · Delray Beach · Beachside bar, day drinking energy, live acoustic sets. The Office on Sundays is a South Florida institution.

🌙 Sunday Night — March 1
6 PMFree

Sunday Jazz at Clematis

6 PM · West Palm Beach · Free outdoor jazz on Clematis Street. Bring a blanket, grab a drink, end the weekend right.

7 PMFree

Trivia Night at Titanic Brewery

7 PM · Boca Raton · Free trivia, cheap drinks, prizes. Good way to close out the weekend without going too hard.

7 PM

Open Mic at Funky Buddha Brewery

7 PM · Fort Lauderdale · Craft beer and local talent. Low-key Sunday energy done right.

🍺 Happy Hour Heroes
7 PM

Bradley's Saloon

Mon–Fri 4–7 PM · West Palm Beach · Waterfront drink specials. The after-work crowd knows what's up — get there by 5 or fight for a spot.

11 AM

Roxy's Pub

Daily 11 AM–7 PM · West Palm Beach · True dive bar energy. Cheap drinks all afternoon, no pretense.

7 PM

Rebel House

Mon–Fri 4–7 PM · Boca Raton · Half-off cocktails on the patio at Mizner Park. One of Boca's best happy hour setups.

🔍 Hidden Gem

O'Shea's Irish Pub

Mon–Fri · West Palm Beach · Happy hour with drink specials and legit pub grub. Not flashy, but the Guinness pours right and the crowd's always friendly. Solid spot when you want low-key over scene-y.

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