May is one of the best months to be in northern Palm Beach County. Nesting season is underway, the weather is warm and the community calendar is full. Here are 10 things worth checking out this month.
🐢 1. Sea Turtle Walk Registration, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr, North Palm Beach
Registration opens May 26 | Walks begin at 8:30 PM | $5 per person
Guided nighttime walks with park rangers to observe nesting loggerheads. Groups are capped at 12 to 15 people and spots fill quickly. Walks run Monday and Thursday evenings beginning in June. To reserve, call 561-624-6950 starting May 26.
🎨 2. Coastal Notes & Brushstrokes, Loggerhead Marinelife Center
14200 US Highway 1, Juno Beach
Friday, May 1 | 5:30 to 9:00 PM
LMC’s first-ever evening art and music event on its seaside campus, with over 100 pieces of art displayed gallery-style, live music, food and drinks.
🐢 3. Juno Dunes Eco Hike, Loggerhead Marinelife Center
14200 US Highway 1, Juno Beach
Fridays throughout May | Ages 5+ | 45 to 60 minutes | Fee applies
A guided hike through the protected Juno Dunes Natural Area: coastal scrub, freshwater wetlands and maritime hammock. Watch for gopher tortoises and osprey. Reservations recommended.
🎨 4. Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, Tequesta
373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta
Tuesday to Saturday | 10 AM to 4 PM | Free
Northern Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest visual arts organization, with six galleries featuring local and regional artists. May opens a new major exhibition cycle.
🌿 5. Palm Beach County Natural Areas Festival
Various natural area locations
May | Free
An annual festival from Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management with gopher tortoise hikes, scavenger hunts, prescribed burn demonstrations, nature-based yoga and guided ecology walks.
🛖 6. Jupiter Green & Artisan Market, Jupiter Riverwalk
140 Coastal Way, Jupiter (under the Indiantown Road Bridge)
Every Sunday | 10 AM to 2 PM | Free
A boutique weekly market on the Intracoastal with local produce, handmade crafts, artisan goods and food vendors. Dog friendly.
🌱 7. Open Farm Day, Jupiter Farms
Jupiter Creamery, Jupiter Farms
Select dates in May | Free
Meet the animals, tour the apiary, explore fresh produce and artisanal crafts, and learn about regenerative farming. Family friendly.
🎵 8. Live Music at Jupiter and Tequesta Waterfront Venues
Guanabanas, Square Grouper, Harbourside Place
Every weekend | Times vary | No cover at most venues
The waterfront live music scene runs all month, with local and regional acts every Friday and Saturday.
🏛️ 9. Twilight Yoga at the Lighthouse
500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter
Mondays throughout May | All levels | Fee applies
A weekly outdoor yoga session on the grounds of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, one of the most historic sites in the Palm Beaches.
🌾 10. Jupiter Farmers Market at El Sol
106 Military Trail, Jupiter
Every Sunday | 9 AM to 1 PM | Free
A community market running rain or shine with fresh vegetables, flowers, baked goods, local crafts and Guatemalan weaving.
Have questions about our beautiful area? I am always happy to help. Call (561) 632-7705 or email slevine@ipre.com.
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