3 to See Week of Sept. 3
There’s always something new to experience in The Palm Beaches! To help plan your week, here are three ideas from the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, the official support agency for arts and culture in Florida’s Cultural Capital. For even more to see and do, visit the Council’s events calendar atgo.palmbeachculture.com.
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Discover Boca Raton's pioneer past
Travel back to the early days of Boca Raton during Free Fun Saturday at the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum. Families can explore the Pioneer Exhibit Gallery through hands-on activities including a scavenger hunt, mini archaeological dig, coloring, crafts and even a pineapple packing race inspired by the community's early settlers.
Free Fun Saturday, Pioneer Edition: Saturday, Sept. 5, 10
a.m.–4 p.m. The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, 71 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Info: 561-395-6766 or bocahistory.org.
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Catch the sunset from atop the Jupiter Lighthouse
Take in one of Palm Beach County’s most spectacular views during a Sunset Tour at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Climb 105 steps to the top of the historic landmark as the sun goes down, while learning about the lighthouse and its history along the way. Space is limited for this hourlong evening experience.
Lighthouse Sunset Tour: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 7-8 p.m. Tickets are $25 or $20 for members. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter. Info: 561-747-8380 or jupiterlighthouse.org.
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Solve a mystery with the whole family
Put your detective skills to the test with "Baker Street Beginnings," a world premiere from Theatre Lab that imagines a young Arthur Conan Doyle learning from the brilliant Dr. Joseph Bell. This action-packed family adventure blends history, mystery and suspense, with pre-show Detective Science activities where audiences can decode messages, solve puzzles, take fingerprints and more.
“Baker Street Beginnings:” Sept. 5-20, Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and include one free child ticket; additional child tickets are $5. Theatre Lab at Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Info: 561-297-6124 or fauevents.com.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: 3 to See: Boca history; Lighthouse at sunset; Mystery-filled fun
