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West Palm Beach is a beautiful city in South Florida, which will amaze you with its stunning nature, plenty of festivals, and various activities. The best time to visit West Palm Beach is the end of spring (April to May) and the beginning of autumn (September to October). Due to Florida's tropical climate, the desire to avoid the hottest temperatures makes a lot of tourists skip the summer months as they are less comfortable and more crowded. If your main goal is to enjoy the beauty of the city's beaches and hot sunny days, take a risk. Remember that the summer and early autumn months (June 1 to November 30) are Florida's hurricane season, with possible rains and storms. Spring brings to West Palm Beach a lot of festivals like the Royal Palm Beach Seafood Festival, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival, Tortuga Music Festival, and more. As for the winter, it is a great period to enjoy citrus season, birdwatching, windsurfing, and, traditionally, holiday vibes in Florida.

21 things to do in West Palm Beach, FL

Blacktip and Spinner Sharks Migration

December–March Nature

Tens of thousands of black shark fins just a few meters from the beach can scare the hell out of anyone

Mamey Sapote Harvest

May–July Food

Sweet and smooth. Don't forget to try this exotic fruit!

Lake Worth Street Painting Festival

February 22–23, 2025 Event

Masterpieces of street art draw thousands of people to Lake Worth

Beach Season

April–November (all year round) Activity

Florida enjoys a warm climate most of the year

Birdwatching

November–May Nature

Florida, with its numerous lakes and islands is a great place for a birder

Citrus Season

October–June Food

Florida is famous for its beautiful citrus groves and delicious fruits

Florida Renaissance Festival

February 1–March 23, 2025 (weekends only) Event

Dress up as your favorite knight or lady and travel back in time

South Florida Fair

January 17–February 2, 2025 Event

One of Florida’s oldest and largest community events

Winter Equestrian Festival

January 1–March 30, 2025 Event

An upscale seasonal entertainment in Wellington, south-east Florida

Tortuga Music Festival

April 4-6, 2025 Event

Get loose with some big rock music stars at a white sandy Fort Lauderdale beach

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing

November–April Activity

One of top-five wind sports destinations in the United States

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival

March 2-5, 2025 Event

Listen, laugh, dance, sing and meditate in the middle of Florida's wilderness

South Florida Garlic Fest

February 1–2, 2025 Event

The premier food and entertainment festival in South Florida

The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

December 14, 2024 Event

View a caravan of all-kind vessels decorated with intricate light displays

Christmas Lights and New Year's Eve in West Palm Beach

early November–December 31 Event

Check out the world's only Christmas tree made of sand

Hummingbirds

early March–late September Nature

Our wee friends flock to the Sunshine State as eagerly as tourists do

Land Crab Migration

June–December | best time October–November Nature

From time to time, land crabs invade backyards and streets in South Florida

Sandhill Cranes

all year round (best in June–July) Nature

Native to Florida, sandhill cranes can be observed year-round

Cherry Blossoms in Florida

early February–early April Event

Morikami Museum is the best place to see blooming cherry trees in The Sunshine State

Royal Palm Beach Seafood Festival

March 16-17, 2024 Event

Fresh seafood from quality vendors

Boynton Beach Haunted Pirate Fest & Mermaid Splash

October 26–27, 2024 Event

Buccaneers take over Palm Beaches

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