Things to Do in Palm Beach County This January 2026

Get out and about to find exciting live shows, cultural events, art, kids activities and much more in Palm Beach County for January 2026.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra in the Mood for the New Year
Friday, January 2, 7 p.m.

Celebrate the New Year in style with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, who will be performing jazz classics and standards at Dreyfoos Hall in the Kravis Center!
701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach. 561-832-7469, kravis.org

“Dance Fantasy” Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Sunday, January 4, 3 p.m.

Don’t miss American dance numbers, including Ballroom and Latin styles,  choreographed by acclaimed dancers Mykhailo and Anastasia Azarov at The Four Arts! Tickets are $40. Members are free.
100 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-655-7227, fourarts.org

2026 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands Palm Beaches
Thursday-Saturday, January 15-17

Celebrate the music, culture, and leadership of Historically Black Colleges and Universities with this Marching Band competition at the Flagler Credit Union Stadium!
777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. nationalbattleofthebands.com

Kevin James: Eat the Frog
Thursday, January 15, 8 p.m.

Don’t miss this comedian, known for his hit show The King of Queens, live at The Kravis Center! Tickets begin at $113.
701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach. 561-832-7469, kravis.org

35th Anniversary Gala
Sunday, January 18, 3 p.m.

Don’t miss the Bocca Ballet Theatre’s 35th Anniversary Gala featuring professional dancers and alumni showcasing a mix of classical and contemporary pieces from across ballet history! You can also purchase a special cocktail hour and dining experience with the stars of the performance.
7630 NW 6th Ave, Boca Raton. 561-995-0709, bocaballet.org

Judy Collins: “A Little Night Music from Judy Collins”
Tuesday, January 20, 3 p.m.

Enjoy the sounds of Grammy Award-winner Judy Collins, who is known for her folk music and stirring rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now,” at The Four Arts! Members attend for free. A Livestream will be available.
100 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-655-7227, fourarts.org

FUN PALM BEACH COUNTY ACTIVITIES

New Year’s Day Brunch at The Breakers Palm Beach
Thursday, January 1, 11 a.m.

Celebrate the New Year with an indulgent brunch buffet in the stunning Circle at The Breakers Palm Beach! Festive desserts, unlimited champagne cocktails, custom-blended wine, and more are part of the experience. Children are welcome. Reservations are required.
One South County Road, Palm Beach. 561-653-6362, thebreakers.com

Japanese Drums Taiko Class
Tuesday, January 6, 2:30 p.m.

Learn about the history, culture, and techniques of Japanese drumming at the Morikami Museum! Instruments will be provided.
4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. 561-495-0233, morikami.org

Artisans of Food and Wine
Thursday-Sunday, January 16-18

Enjoy over 20 events showcasing Michelin-starred and award-winning restaurants, paired with Napa Valley wineries, featuring vintner-hosted dinners, tastings, and galas in Boca Raton!
501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton.  artisansofwineandfood.com

Hampton Vintage Holiday Show
Sunday, January 18, 10 a.m.

Enjoy unique gifts, clothing, and finds on the Palm Beach Waterfront!
Palm Beach Waterfront, West Palm Beach. hamptonvintage.com

MLK Coordinating Committee of Palm Beach Scholarship Breakfast
Monday, January 19, 8 a.m.

Meet at the Palm Beach County Convention Center to hear from leaders and advocates from around the world and help raise money for scholarships!
650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach. 561-832-4682, mlkccpbc.org

5th Annual MLK 5K & Divine Nine Challenge
Saturday, January 24, 7:30 a.m.

Don’t miss a 1K, 5K, 10K, or kids’ races with the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County! Help support black business owners and entrepreneurs through sponsorship.
1420 W. 10th Street, Riviera Beach. blackchamberpbc.com/2026-mlk-5k-10k-divine-nine-challenge

Palm Beach Polo Season
Through April 26

Don’t miss world-class polo matches, Equestrian competitions, entertainment, restaurants, and more throughout the season at the National Polo Center in Wellington!
2667 120th Street, Wellington. 561-204-5687, nationalpolocenter.com

PALM BEACH COUNTY KIDS’ EVENTS

Family Fun Day: Year of the Horse Paper Craft
Saturday, January 3, 12 p.m.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse by making your own paper craft to take home at the Morikami Museum! Family Fun Days are free with museum admission. No reservations are required.
4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. 561-495-0233, morikami.org

Sunny Days on Your Street
Sunday, January 4, 12 p.m.

Paint an adorable picture of Elmo at Sesame Street with your little artist, ages six and up, at Painting with a Twist in Boynton Beach! Parents can observe or create their own painting. Tickets are $32-$35.
2288 N. Congress Ave, Boynton Beach. 561-736-5770, paintingwithatwist.com

Teen Workshop: Fleeting Gestures: Whimsical Self-Portraits with Charcoal
Saturday, January 10, 10:30 a.m.

Your young artist, ages 12-18, can explore Impressionist concepts of time and the human body before producing a self-portrait rendered from charcoal at the Four Arts! No registration is required. The event is free.
100 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-655-7227, fourarts.org

Loco-Motion
Monday, January 19

Your little explorer, ages 5-13, can learn about the Science of Movement at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium! The fee is $61, and members enjoy a 10% discount.
4801 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach. 561-832-1988, coxsciencecenter.org

PALM BEACH COUNTY ART EXHIBITIONS

Landscapes in Miniature
On view from January 13-May 26

Discover something intriguing in the period rooms of the Flagler Museum! You’ll find over one hundred nineteenth-century miniature landscape paintings lent to the museum by Julie and Michael Meyer. There will be a museum lecture on Wednesday, January 21, with Michael Meyer and Campbell Mobley.
One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. 561-655-2833, flaglermuseum.us

Edgar Davis: The Private Impressionist: Works on Paper by the Artist & His Circle
Through February 1

Enjoy the works of this revered French Impressionist known for his paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings at the Four Arts. Tickets to the museum are $10. Members are free.
100 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-655-7227, fourarts.org

Anastasia Samoylova: Atlantic Coast
Through March 1

Head to the Norton to view Anastasia Samoylova’s new body of work exploring the complexities of American identity from a contemporary point of view. The artist works through black-and-white documentary photography.
1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. 561-832-5196, norton.org

Too Late to Rewind: From the Collection of Elayne Mordes
On view through March 29

Don’t miss this gift from honorary trustee Elayne Mordes featuring key pieces from Laurie Anderson, Adad Hannah, Isaac Julien, and more. It explores the medium of video and the ways it can be engaged.
501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. 561-392-2500, bocamuseum.org