The City of Boca Raton offers a variety of activities and special events throughout the year to enhance the quality of life for its residents, neighbors and the thousands of guests who visit our great city. Coordinated by the City's Recreation Services Department, additional support comes from many community groups, businesses, and volunteers.
Admission to all city-sponsored events is free. For additional information, just click on the event listing of your choice, or contact us with questions and concerns.
Are you ready to add some enjoyment and cultural experiences to your day? Mark your calendars for the City's scheduled events... you will discover that they were arranged especially with you in mind!
WON'T YOU JOIN US..........
MARCH 2010
March (month long) ART DISPLAY featuring Students from Grades 6-12
James A Rutherford Community Center's "Art in Public Places"
Display open during regular Community Center hours, located in Patch Reef Park on Yamato Rd, just west of Military Tr
Cost: Free Contact: (561) 393-7827 or elilly@myboca.us
March (month long) ART DISPLAY featuring Artist Grenville Pullen
Spanish River Library & Community Center - Friends of the Library Art Gallery
Display open during regular Library hours, located at 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd
Cost: Free Contact: (561) 393-7827 or elilly@myboca.us
Saturdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 BOCA RATON GREENMARKET (Children's Museum Event)
Local produce, fresh juices, fresh pasta / guacamole / salsa / hummus / cheeses / oils & vinegars, plants, prepared foods, doggie treats, cheeses, bakery products, fresh cut flowers, orchids, fresh fish & seafood, food and health information, breakfast & lunch specialties, live music and much more.... Sponsored by Florida Health & Chiropractic Medicine, Aurora Nurses, Royal Palm Place Merchants Association, Sun-Sentinel, COSTCO.
8:00am -1:00pm Royal Palm Place (south parking lot, intersection of S Federal Hwy & S Mizner Blvd)
Cost: Free Contact: (561) 368-6875
Saturday, March 13 5th Annual SEA TURTLE DAY
It's a kick-off of the 2010 sea turtle nesting season with exhibits, demonstrations, craft for the kids, education talks, food and more...for all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.
10:00am - 4:00pm - Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, located at 1801 N Ocean Blvd A1A
Cost: Free Contact: (561) 338-1473
Saturday, March 20 BOATING / BEACH BASH EXTRAVAGANZA
Annual boating and beach event for people with disabilities, their families and caregivers; several support groups, including Shake-A-Leg Miami, provide boat rides and other fun experiences. Free food and drink, along with on-going live music. It's a fun time organized by the City of Boca Raton's Advisory Board for People with Disabilities. Beach wheelchairs available.
10:00am - 2:00pm - Spanish River Park (Pavilion #2), located at 3001 N State Rd A1A
Cost: Free Contact: Chairman Shawn Friedkin (561) 297-4401
Saturday, March 20 EL RIO SHARED-USE TRAIL GRAND OPENING
Ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the recently-completed one-mile long section of El-Rio Shared-Use Trail. This 3rd phase of the City's "linear park," located between Yamato Road north to the L-40 Canal, is exclusively for the use of cyclists, skaters, and pedestrians. Following the ribbon-cutting, refreshments will be served and trail rides will be available.
Open free to the public
9:00am - Parking available at Guest Suites, 701 NW 53 St, Boca Raton
Friday, March 26 MUSIC IN THE PARK... "RAT PACK" TRIBUTE SHOW featuring Frank (Michael Matone), Sammy ( Steve Roman), Dino (Felix Deneaux and their 5-piece backup band, Masters of Jazz
NOTE: This is a PROGRAM CHANGE.
7:00pm - Mizner Park Amphitheater, located on Federal Highway, just south of Glades Rd
Cost: Free Contact: (561) 393-7827
Monday, March 29 - Friday, April 2 SPRING BREAK SPRING-TACULAR
Join us for a variety of activities throughout the week. Visit our website for more information. (www.sugarsandpark.org)
Times vary - Sugar Sand Park Community Center, located at 300 S Military Trail, just south of Palmetto Pk Rd
Cost: Vary Contact: (561) 347-3900
Tuesday, March 30 CHILDREN'S SPRING FAIR
Games, free arts & crafts, food, entertainment, rides, sweet treats, community service groups
10:00am - 3:00pm - Patch Reef Park, located on Yamato Rd, just west of Military Trail
Cost: Free entrance; ride tickets ($15 for all day bracelet or $3 per ride); food available for purchase
Contact: (561) 367-7035
