LagoonFest 2026

🌊 LagoonFest 2026 – Free Family Festival in West Palm Beach

🌊 Celebrate Florida’s Beautiful Waterways at LagoonFest 2026! 🐢🐟

Discover the natural wonders of South Florida at the 13th Annual LagoonFest, happening Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 2 PM along the downtown West Palm Beach waterfront!

This FREE, family-friendly festival celebrates the Lake Worth Lagoon, a beautiful 20-mile estuary that provides an important habitat for Florida’s marine life, birds, and other wildlife.

Bring the whole family for a day filled with hands-on activities, wildlife presentations, educational exhibits, boat tours, and plenty of outdoor fun!

🐢 What to Expect at LagoonFest 2026

• 🐠 Wildlife Presentations: Learn about the fascinating animals and marine life that call the Lake Worth Lagoon home.
• ⛵ Scientist-Guided Boat Tours: Explore the lagoon aboard the Hakuna Matata Catamaran and Aqua Adventures vessels while learning about this important coastal ecosystem.
• 🌿 Environmental Exhibits: Visit educational booths, meet local environmental organizations, and discover ways to help protect our waterways.
• 🎨 Kids Zone: Enjoy face painting, lawn games, children’s casting activities, arts and crafts, and more!
• 🐢 Gopher Tortoise Burrow Exhibit: Discover interesting facts about these important Florida reptiles and their habitats.
• 📸 Mascot Meet & Greets: Bring your camera for fun photos with participating mascots.
• 🗓️ Free Lake Worth Lagoon Calendar: Pick up a complimentary calendar featuring beautiful photographs taken by local photographers.

🛍️ Explore the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, Too!

Make a morning of it! The popular West Palm Beach GreenMarket takes place right next door, making it easy to enjoy both events during your visit.

Browse fresh seasonal produce, delicious foods, artisan products, and other market favorites while enjoying the downtown waterfront atmosphere.

🌴 Discover the Importance of Lake Worth Lagoon

LagoonFest is more than just a day of family fun. It’s an opportunity to learn about one of Palm Beach County’s most valuable natural resources.

Through interactive exhibits, wildlife presentations, and educational activities, visitors can discover how the Lake Worth Lagoon supports local ecosystems and why protecting our coastal waterways matters.

📅 Event Details

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM–2 PM

Location: Downtown West Palm Beach Waterfront

Address: 201 Fern Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Admission: FREE!

Family-Friendly: Yes, all ages welcome!

Event Highlights: Wildlife presentations, boat tours, educational exhibits, kids’ activities, crafts, and environmental demonstrations.

🐟 A Fun Day of Learning, Exploring & Family Adventure!

Whether your kids love animals, you’re passionate about protecting Florida’s waterways, or you’re simply looking for something fun and free to do this weekend, LagoonFest 2026 offers a wonderful opportunity to explore and connect with nature.

Bring the family, enjoy the waterfront, and discover the incredible wildlife and natural beauty of Lake Worth Lagoon!

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