By Alejandra Zamora
It’s been one year since the pandemic truly started, and it’s been a long one to say the least. While we’re still wearing masks & socially distancing, our lives are slowly going back to normal, little by little. Now, some cities and organizations are even resuming annual events, with all the proper safety measures being taken, of course. Below, we’ve rounded up 7 events happening in the month of March that you can attend while being safe & socially distant!
Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change
When: March 4th - 31st
Where: The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
What: With March being Women’s History Month, the Galleria is putting on a nearly month-long photo exhibition honoring past and current local women doing great things in our society. Women holding positions like the market president of Bank of America, the president of the State Supervisors of Elections, the CEO of Broward Health Medical Center, and more will be featured. Masks are required and social distancing will be enforced. Click
here for more info!
Festival of the Arts Boca
When: March 6th - 14th
Where: Zoom!
What: Your favorite annual arts festival is still happening, only with slight adjustments! Seasoned musicians and award-winning authors are scheduled to perform and speak virtually on various days during the festival; exact dates can be found on the
event calendar. The festival is free and open to all, but you must reserve seats
here. It's sure to be an arts festival unlike any other!
South Florida Garlic Festival
When: March 6th & 7th
Where: Wellington Green Park
What: The “best stinkin’ party in south Florida” is back! Entertainment such as live music, art and craft vendors, and garlic-laced food items will all be on display at this event. The event is $10, and safety measures will be taken at this all-outdoor event. Learn more about the Garlic Festival
here!
The Honda Classic
When: March 15th - 21st
Where: Palm Beach Gardens
What: Advanced safety measures are being put in place by those in charge of the annual Honda Classic golf event so you can still watch some of the world's best PGA golfers to play their game all week in the name of charity. With 144 players and 72 holes, you'll want to purchase a ticket to the event
here, with all the proceeds benefitting Children's Healthcare Charity.
Palm Beach Book Festival
When: March 19th - 20th
Where: Zoom!
What: FAU’s Schmidt College of Arts & Letters is hosting an all-virtual book event featuring best-selling authors like George Saunders and Kristin Harmel. Book-lovers can purchase individual tickets per speaker or a discounted price for all author panels! See more about the event
here.
Palm Beach International Boat Show
When: March 25th - 28th
Where: West Palm Beach waterfront
What: Come and marvel at some of south Florida's most gorgeous boats and yachts at the annual Palm Beach International Boat Show along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach. This spectacular show requires masks and tickets to attend, which can be purchased
here.
The 2nd Annual Pedal for the People Charity Event
When: March 28th
Where: South County Regional Park
What: In this all-outdoor walk/run/bike charity event, participants will benefit independent, unbiased research in cancer & diabetes treatment. Interested in “peddling for the people”? Visit their
website to learn more.
Stay safe & enjoy!
