Events
Delray Beach
July 2005
2 First Saturdays Beachside , 10 am - 6 pm , Downtown "Themed" Open House for Businesses, Merchants, and Restaurants, Live music various blocks, E. Atlantic Ave, Beachside, 279-1380 x 17
4 Fabulous Fourth Festivities - A1A and Atlantic Avenue , sand sculpting contest (on the beach), Patriotic Bike and Scooter Parade, live entertainment, fireworks, food and festivities! Information 279-1380 X 17
8 Summer Nights on the Avenue Block parties in various locations downtown, 7 - 10 PM, info 279-1380 X17
11,12,18 Musical Memories, "From England With Love", Broadway Celebrates Great British Musicals, Delray Playhouse, 2 & 8 pm, 950 NW 9th St, 272-1281
11-29 Ocean View Summer Camp, ages 7-12, Sandoway House Nature Center, 274-7263
15- Sept 3rd Summer Nights on the Avenue Block parties in various locations downtown, 7 - 10 PM, info 279-1380 X17
22 Summer Nights on the Avenue Block party at Atlantic Plaza , 777 E. Atlantic Avenue , Downtown, 7 - 10 PM Live musical entertainment, and merchant open house info 279-1380 X17
23 Narrated Bus Tour of Historic Delray Beach , The Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History, 11 am, 322 NE 2nd Ave , 243-2662
29 Summer Nights on the Avenue Block party, NE 2nd Avenue , Downtown, 5 - 10 PM, Bed races, food, fun, and live musical entertainment, info 279-1380 X17
29 Annual Bed race - Pineapple Grove , NE 2 nd Avenue, 5:00 pm, Parade, Live music, food, fun, and Bed races ! 279-9952
August 2005
1 Delray Art League Opening , Summer Celebration, Gallery at City Hall, 100 NW 1st Ave, 243-0958
6 First Saturdays Beachside , 10 am - 6 pm , Downtown Open House for Businesses, Merchants, and Restaurants, Live music, E. Atlantic Ave, Beachside, 279-1380 x 17
12 Roots Multicultural Festival final weekend celebration, Block party at Old School Square , Live entertainment, food, fun. $5.00 admission, 51 N. Swinton Ave , 279-1380 x 17
13 11th Annual Fishing Tournament, presented by the Delray Jaycees and Delray Citizens for Delray Police, For information, 243-3128
13 Bon Festival Morikami Japan 's traditional holiday honoring ancestors. Come celebrate Bon Festival in one fun-packed evening with performances, dances and fireworks - 5 PM - 9 PM, Morikami Museum, 4000 Morikami Park Rd., info 495-0233 X226
27 Narrated Bus Tour of Historic Delray Beach, The Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History, 11 am, 322 NE 2nd Ave, 243-2662
September 2005
2 Summer Nights on the Avenue, Block party, 000, 100, 200, blocks, Atlantic Avenue , 7-10 pm . Live musical entertainment, 561-279-1380x 17
2 Meet the Masters, Children's activities and art, ages 9-11, 3:30-4:30 pm, Cornell Museum, 51 N. Swinton Ave, 243-7922
2 Crafts from Around the World , Children ages 4-8 will "travel" through hands -on art activities, cultural facts, and photos, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Cornell Museum, 51 N. Swinton Ave, 243-7922 or
3 First Saturdays Beachside , 10 am - 6 pm , Downtown "Themed" Open House for Businesses, Merchants, and Restaurants, Live music various blocks, E. Atlantic Ave, Beachside, 279-1380 x 17
24&25 Howard Alan Craft Show over 100 craft booths, 4th Avenue, info 279-1380 X 17, for booth information call 954-472-3755
24 Narrated Bus Tour of Historic Delray Beach, The Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History, 11 am, 322 NE 2nd Ave, 243-2662
October 2005
(Heritage Month)1 First Saturdays Beachside , 10 am - 6 pm , Downtown "Themed" Open House for Businesses, Merchants, and Restaurants, Live music various blocks, E. Atlantic Ave, Beachside, 279-1380 x 17
14 Art and Jazz - Village By the Sea Fashion Show, An open house for restaurants, art galleries, shops along Atlantic Avenue from West Atlantic to the beach and up Pineapple Grove Way, 6 - 10 PM, Live Entertainment, street closure from Swinton to 7th, info 279-1380 X17
14-31 10th Annual Pumpkin Patch - proceeds benefit Children's Ministries, Mon thru Sat 9 am - 7 pm, Sun -12 pm - 7 pm, Cason United Methodist Church, 342 N. Swinton Avenue, 278-9331
15 AVDA's Community of Hope 5k Walk/Run , Registration 7:00 am, Race starts at 7:30 am, Anchor Park, 340 S. Ocean Blvd, visit exhibits and kid's games, for more info 265-3797 x 102
22-23 Harvest Fest , presented by Chamber of Commerce, Traditional crafts, food, music, and fun, 10 am - 5 pm,Veteran's Park, Atlantic Ave at the Intra coastal, 278-0424
22 Narrated Bus Tour of Historic Delray Beach, The Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History, 11 am, 322 NE 2nd Ave, 243-2662
28-30 Orchid Show 10 am - 5 pm daily, an annual American Orchid Society judged show, orchid displays, plants and arrangements for sale, collectables, supplies and more, Old School Square Gymnasium, 51 N. Swinton Avenue, info 496-3186
29 Kids Fest - presented by Delray Beach Parks and Rec., a free celebration for families to learn about programs and services, ongoing entertainment and children's activities, Noon - 4 pm, Veterans Park, E. Atlantic Avenue at the Intracoastal, info 243-7277 or www.mydelraybeach.com
29 Halloween Parade & Downtown Trick or Treating - sponsored by the Noontime Kiwanis of Delray Beach as part of Kids fest, enjoy trick or treating along Atlantic Avenue, 11:30 am - 1 pm and the Parade starts at 1:30 pm,Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Avenue and travels east to Veteran's Park, info 330-2499
29 Sandoway's Not So Scary Halloween Party , Sandoway House Nature Center, 142 S. Ocean Blvd, 274-7263 TBD Delray Beach Green Market in the Park (Begins) - Fresh vegetables, fruit, organic produce and plants, seafood, entertainment as well as other specialty items, Worthing Park, SE 2nd Avenue and E. Atlantic Avenue, 8 AM - 1 PM, info 276-7511
November 2005
5 First Saturdays Beachside , 10 am - 6 pm , Downtown "Themed" Open House for Businesses, Merchants, and Restaurants, Live music various blocks, E. Atlantic Ave, Beachside, 279-1380 x 17
5&12 Delray Beach Green Market in the Park - fresh vegetables, fruit, plants, etc. at Worthing Park, SE 2ndAvenue and East Atlantic Avenue, 8 AM - 1 PM, info 276-7511
6 Palm Beach Post Performance in the Park presented by Delray Beach Parks and Rec., 4 - 6 pm, Veteran's Park, Atlantic Avenue at the Intracoastal, info 243-7277
10 Delray Beach Chamber Business Card Exchange , Homes of Distinction, 640 E. Atlantic Ave, 5:30 pm - 7 pm, info 278-0424
11-13 Garlic Fest featuring culinary talents of professional and amateur chefs, garlic chef competition, fine wine garden, national act entertainment and more, Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave, info 274- 4663
12 Dancing in the Dunes , Sandoway House, Annual Fundraiser, 142 S. Ocean Blvd, 274-7263
19 Turkey Trot - presented by Parks and Rec, Anchor Park, A1A and Beachside, info 243-7277
19, 26 Delray Beach Green Market in the Park - fresh vegetables, fruit, plants, etc. at Worthing Park, SE 2ndAvenue and East Atlantic Avenue, 8 AM - 1 PM, info 276-7511
19 Narrated Bus Tour of Historic Delray Beach, The Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History, 11 am, 322 NE 2nd Ave, 243-2662
26 Tree Lighting Ceremony Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave, 6 PM Entertainment, 7 - 7:30 PM, Santa arrives and official tree lighting, info 279-1380 X17
26-27 Howard Alan Fine Art Show - Beachside A1A and Atlantic Avenue, 10 am - 5 pm, juried outdoor fine art festival featuring 200 national and international artists, info 279-1380 X17, for booths 954-472-3755
December 2005
3 First Saturdays Beachside , 10 am - 6 pm , Open House for Businesses, Merchants, and Restaurants, Live music various blocks, E. Atlantic Ave, Beachside, 279-1380 x 17
3&4 Chris Evert Tennis Tournament
4 Palm Beach Performance in the Park - presented by Delray Beach Parks and Rec., 4 - 6 pm, Veteran's Park, Atlantic Avenue at the Intracoastal, info 243-7277
3, 10 Delray Beach Green Market in the Park - fresh vegetables, fruit, plants, etc. at Worthing Park, SE 2ndAvenue and East Atlantic Avenue, 8 AM - 1 PM, info 276-7511
3,10, 17 Holiday Crafts and Recycled Gifts , Sandoway Holiday House, 142 S. Ocean Blvd, 274-7263
4 Palm Beach Performance in the Park - presented by Delray Beach Parks and Rec., 4 - 6 pm, Veteran's Park, Atlantic Avenue at the Intracoastal, info 243-7277
8 Art & Jazz on the Avenue - An open house for restaurants, art galleries, shoppes along Atlantic Avenue from West Atlantic to the beach and up Pineapple Grove Way, 6 - 10 PM, Live Entertainment, street closure from Swinton to 7th Ave, info 279-1380 X17
9 Annual Boat Parade - along the Intracoastal Waterway from the Boynton Inlet south to the C15 Canal, parade starts at 6:30 PM, info 278-0200
10 Kids Day at the Tree Visit Santa and play! Special surprises and it all happens at the 100 ft. Christmas Tree,Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Avenue, info 279-1380 X17 or
10 Holiday Parade - presented by Delray Beach Parks and Rec., parade begins at Venetian Drive, 6 PM, heading west on Atlantic Avenue to the Courthouse, info 243-7277 278-0424
17 Breakfast with Santa - Join Santa for a special breakfast at the Delray Beach Marriott, 8 AM and 10 AM, seating limited, info 279-1380 X35
17, 24 Delray Beach Green Market in the Park - fresh vegetables, fruit, plants, etc. at Worthing Park, SE 2ndAvenue and East Atlantic Avenue, 8 AM - 1 PM, info 276-7511
17 Narrated Bus Tour of Historic Delray Beach , The Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History, 11 am, 322 NE 2nd Ave, 243-2662
19-21 Santa's Calling, 6-8 pm, Community Center, 50 NW 1st Ave., 243-7277
31 First Night 2006 New Year's Eve Celebration - Bring the entire family to enjoy visual and performing arts in non-alcoholic venues at various locations downtown, info 279-1380 X17 |
