On Saturday, June 9, 2018, Downtown Boca Raton will hold its Summer Outdoor Fitness Festival from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm in the parking area of the new F45 Training location in East Boca Raton, FL. Hosted by F45 Training in cooperation with some of the area’s top health food markets, restaurants, fitness apparel & product retailers, and spas, this event will celebrate the grand opening of the new F45 Training location opening at 1101 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432.

F45 Training is a global fitness training community that specializes in fast & innovative, high-intensity group workouts designed to produce rapid results. In addition to F45 Training, some of the local businesses participating in this outdoor fitness event will include AeroJuice Smoothies, Go All Day Apparel, Celsius Sports Drinks, Fresh Kitchen, Europa Sports, and Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen.

The event is sure to awaken your mind & body and help get your heart rate going with a host of exciting fitness- and health-related events and activities. There will be free workouts and fitness evaluations, free food, drinks, and product samples, as well as drawings and competitive challenges with prizes awarded throughout the day. There will also be local sports teams and organizations competing in the renowned F45 Playoffs. 

This exciting outdoor...

Every Saturday morning, nearly 200 Boca Raton area residents gather in Sanborn Square Park in Downtown Boca Raton to kick-start their weekend with a morning of free community fitness classes. This weekend community event takes place year round and attracts people of all ages from our diverse community, who share a common love for health, fitness, the outdoors, and community connection. 

The event begins with a free community yoga class, presented by Leslie Glickman, owner of the popular Boca Raton studio, Yoga Journey. The class that will be offered is intended for all levels of Yoga experience, so whether you are a seasoned Yogi or are just beginning your Yoga practice, this class can be adapted to your specific needs. Beginning at 10:30 am, there is a Capoeira Martial Arts class, presented by Cia Do Axe, for people ages 12 and up. Capoeira is an Afro Brazilian form of Martial Arts that combines dance, acrobatics, and ethnic music. Known for its quick and challenging maneuvers, Capoeira serves to enhance flexibility, coordination, and strength, as well as the health and balance of the mind, body, and spirit. 

If you have yet to attend Saturdays @ Sanborn we encourage you to check it out and participate in the unique fitness classes offered. What better way to spend a beautiful South Florida Saturday morning than fitting in a little bit of outdoor exercise while spending time with your fellow...

This Sunday, April 22, 2018, the Safe Sun Foundation will host its 6th Annual Run From The Rays 5K Run & 1 Mile Run/Walk events at the scenic Spanish River Athletic Complex in Boca Raton, FL. Safe Sun is a non-profit organization created to help in the fight against Melanoma and other forms of skin cancers by increasing public awareness & fundraising for the cause. 

Join hundreds of your fellow Boca Raton residents as they come together to run and walk to help raise money to support Safe Sun's mission of prevention, early detection, and treatment of Melanoma and related skin cancers. Race t-shirts and completion medals are guaranteed to the first 750 participants who have registered and paid the entry fee for the event. The 5K Run will begin at 7:00 am with the 1 Mile Run/Walk events beginning at 8:00 am. Following the races, stay and enjoy a healthy & delicious breakfast freshly prepared by Fit Foodz Cafe & take the opportunity to visit all of the generous event sponsors who will be present at the athletic complex. The event will feature a live DJ keeping the music & energy pumping all morning long, as well as a bounce house for kids & a free race for children 8 years of age and under.

The Safe Sun Foundation will donate all proceeds from the event to select charities who share a common mission to provide screening, treatment, education, and research for Melanoma & other life-threatening forms of skin cancer. Some...

On Saturday, April 14th, 2018 the annual JDRF One Walk will be held in Boca Raton, FL at Mizner Park Amphitheater. The goal of this event is to help increase community awareness about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and to raise funds to support life-saving research for this pervasive disease. Hosted by JDRF, the leading global organization funding Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) research, the event will consist of a two mile trek through East Boca Raton.

Check-in for the event will begin at 7:30 am at Mizner Park Amphitheater with the walk starting at 8:30 am. The event is free and open to the public, with donations accepted and encouraged to help support the cause. Individual walkers, as well a corporate groups, families, and school teams are welcome to participate. Participants are free to walk, run, rollerblade, bike, etc. to complete the two mile trek however they prefer, as all participation & contributions are greatly appreciated. Complimentary beverages and refreshments will be provided to all who participate in the walk. Sorry, no pets allowed inside the venue.

If you are interested in participating in the JDRF One Walk, please click here to register online in advance. Visit the 2018 Boca Raton JDRF One Walk website for...

Be sure to save the date for Sunday April 8th, 2018 for the 15th Annual Future Stars Performing Arts Competition, South Florida’s premiere annual performance competition for middle and high school dancers and vocalists. Presented by The Rotary Club of Boca Raton, this year’s Future Stars Performing Arts Competition will be held at renowned Mizner Park Amphitheater in Downtown Boca Raton.

Recognized as one South Florida’s most prestigious performing arts competitions, the event will showcase performances by South Florida’s brightest and most promising young vocalists & dance artists as they compete before a panel of prominent professional judges. Performers will compete for the title of “South Florida’s Next Top Talent” in their respective artistic categories which include Top Dance Group, Top Middle School Dance Soloist, Top High School Dance Soloist, Top Middle School Solo Vocalist, and Top High School Solo Vocalist. All of the performers who will be competing were carefully selected through a rigorous and highly-selective preliminary audition process, previously held on February 3, 2018 at the Pine Crest School’s Performing Arts Center. The exclusive list of audition finalists who made the final cuts to compete in each category at this year’s Future Stars Competition can be found by visiting the Rotary Club of Boca Raton's Future Stars Event Page.

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Saturday, February 3, 2018
Sanborn Square Park
72 N Federal Highway
4 pm - 10 pm

Downtown Boca Raton will host the city's 3rd Annual Italian Fest at Sanborn Square Park on Saturday, February 3, 2018. This exciting community event drew over 8,000 people last year, and this year's event is expected to be even larger! Celebrating all things Italian, Downtown Boca's Italian Fest will feature a variety of local food vendors serving traditional Italian cuisine, desserts, and beverages, as well as authentic Italian entertainment, including Italian cooking demonstrations and live musical performances by Tre Bella, Carlos DeAntonis, and the Club Swing Band.

In addition to the amazing Italian food and live entertainment, the event will feature a variety of fun rides, face painting, and carnival games to keep the kiddos happy. Additionally, festival goers who are feeling competitive, or maybe just extra hungry, will have the opportunity to enter the meatball eating contest, which is sure to provide a ton of laughs, as well as bragging rights for the brave contest winner! With something for the whole family, Italian Fest 2018 is sure to be an enjoyable experience for all who come out and join in on the fun! 

Admission is absolutely free, with the event beginning at 4 pm and continuing all the way until 10 pm. So whether you want to celebrate your Italian heritage, have a passion for Italian...

Come out and join in on the feast and fun at the Boca Raton Seafood & Music Festival in Mizner Park Amphitheater on February 10th & 11th, 2018. Event hours are 10am-6pm both Saturday and Sunday, with $5 admission at the gate. VIP Tent admission is also available ($130), which includes an amazing open raw bar serving fresh oysters, shrimp, and crab legs, an open bar serving premium drinks and cocktails, as well as a full-service waitstaff and linen covered tables. 

This premier event is a unique blend of incredible food and amazing live entertainment, affording festival goers the chance to enjoy a wide selection of fresh seafood dishes and tasty drinks prepared by some of the top restaurants in Boca Raton. All seafood dishes at the festival are prepared using sustainable seafood that is indigenous to Florida’s coastal waters. While enjoying your favorite seafood selections, sit back, relax, and enjoy the music. The event will also feature live musical performances by some of the most talented local and regional musicians. With a diverse selection of musical genres including Classic Rock, Soul, R & B, Jazz, Caribbean, and more, there is sure to be something to get everyone at the event up and dancing!

This will be the first time the Seafood & Music Festival is held in Boca Raton, so be sure to come out and help support this event so that it is something that can be enjoyed by the community for many years to come. For more information about the event, including parking information,...

On Sunday, January 14, 2018, the Sunshine Music Festival will return to Boca Raton’s Mizner Park Amphitheater! Presented by Live Nation, the festival will feature amazing live musical performances from a line-up of some of the hottest Blues & Funk artists including world-renowned Tedeschi Trucks Band, Mike Gordon, Medeski Martin & Wood, Galactic, Hot Tuna, and more!

Doors to the festival open at 12 pm, with a variety of ticket options available including general admission tickets (standing room only), reserved seated tickets, and ultimate VIP tickets. In addition to the show which will begin at 1 pm, festival goers can immerse themselves in the Blues and Funk culture while shopping the numerous vendors, enjoying an ice cold beverage or a glass of wine, grabbing a tasty bite to eat, and bouncing around the festival's multiple stages.

Like last year’s event, this year’s festival is expected to have an amazing turnout, with Blues and Funk lovers coming together to enjoy a day filled with great food, tasty drinks, lots of dancing, and amazing musical performances. For more information about this highly-anticipated, electrifying musical event visit the Sunshine Music Festival page or the Downtown Boca Raton Events page.

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With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, it’s time to prepare to kiss 2017 goodbye and look forward to a fresh start to a New Year full of health, happiness, and opportunity. With plenty of food, drinks, dancing, resolutions, and celebratory champagne toasts, New Year’s Eve is one of the most highly anticipated and widely celebrated events of the entire year. If you haven't made your plans for ringing in 2018 yet, here is a list of some of our favorite New Year's Eve celebrations happening right here in Boca Raton, FL.

Boca Resort: Rock the Block This New Year's Eve!

Rock the Block returns to The Boca Raton Resort & Club for its 5th year in a row, with more amusements, live music, and excitement than ever before. Members and those lucky enough to be staying at the resort will ring in the New Year with a high-energy concert, featuring live musical performances by Salt n’ Pepa & DJ Spinderella, Wang Chung, and A Flock of Seagulls. Following these live performances, there will be a New Year’s countdown followed by a spectacular midnight fireworks display over the 18th fairway.

The celebration begins at 8 pm, with musical performances starting at 10 pm. Basic ticket prices start at $150 for adults, $125 for teens (ages 13-17), and $75 for children (12 and under). There are several ticket options available, offering various food and beverage packages and access levels to this momentous celebratory event. If this sounds like the perfect way to step into 2018, be sure...