Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton, FL: What’s Happening Update

Boca Raton, FL — Local Events & Community Updates

Local Events

🌙 Night Market at Sanborn Square
🗓 January 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Additional dates are scheduled monthly through May 7, 2026. This popular evening market features live music, local food vendors, artisan goods, and a relaxed downtown atmosphere.

🎨 Boca Raton Museum Art Festival
🗓 February 2026 | Mizner Park
One of Boca Raton’s signature cultural events, the annual art festival brings nationally recognized artists and galleries to the heart of downtown.


Government & Policy

Economic Development Incentive Vote
The Boca Raton City Council is scheduled to vote on a $500,000 economic development incentive on January 6, 2026, aimed at attracting a technology company to the city. If approved, this could support job growth and further strengthen Boca Raton’s business ecosystem.


Business Openings & Announcements

The Break House Kitchen & Beach Bar
A new open-air restaurant with a rooftop bar has recently opened, adding another casual-yet-upscale dining option to Boca Raton’s coastal scene.

Sally’s Pizza
The well-known pizzeria has announced plans to open 35 Florida locations, with construction on a Boca Raton site expected to begin in 2026. This reflects continued retail and dining investment in the area.


Recent Community Recap (Past 30 Days)

Over the past month, Boca Raton has been fully immersed in high-season momentum. In the lead-up to Thanksgiving and the December holidays, the city rolled out “Holidays in Boca” and Boca Jolly Days, alongside adjusted municipal schedules and seasonal programming.

Recurring Wildflower in Bloom events at Wildflower Park have offered free fitness classes, wellness sessions, and plant giveaways along the Intracoastal. Meanwhile, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center has continued its popular marine and conservation programs, drawing residents and visitors alike.

Downtown Boca Raton and Mizner Park have remained especially active with tree-lighting ceremonies, holiday concerts, night markets, and family-friendly performances, reinforcing Boca’s reputation as a vibrant yet refined coastal destination during peak season.


Upcoming Highlights (Next 15 Days)

Looking ahead, Boca Raton’s calendar remains full:

  • Ongoing Holidays in Boca and Boca Jolly Days events, including concerts, markets, and family activities

  • Continued Wildflower in Bloom programming, featuring Pilates, yoga, bootcamp classes, pop-up events, and plant giveaways

  • Additional nature-education programs at Gumbo Limbo, seasonal movie nights, parades, and green markets such as the Boca Green Market at Royal Palm Place

Because schedules evolve quickly during the season, residents are encouraged to check the City of Boca Raton and Downtown Boca event calendars to confirm exact dates, times, and locations.


Thinking About Living in Boca Raton?

Boca Raton offers a rare balance of coastal beauty, cultural amenities, and long-term value, making it attractive for full-time residents, second-home buyers, and investors alike.

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Overview for Boca Raton, FL, FL

98,833 people live in Boca Raton, FL, where the median age is 45.8 and the average individual income is $72,542. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Total Population

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Median Age

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Around Boca Raton, FL, FL

There's plenty to do around Boca Raton, FL, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Gravity + Oxygen Fitness, Early Learning Academy, and CrossFit Deerfield Beach.

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Active 1.93 miles 26 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.06 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.75 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.95 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.95 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.94 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Boca Raton, FL, FL

Boca Raton, FL has 41,197 households, with an average household size of 2.26. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Boca Raton, FL do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 98,833 people call Boca Raton, FL home. The population density is 3,387.14 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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45.8

Median Age

45.92 / 54.08%

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2.26

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Schools in Boca Raton, FL, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby Boca Raton, FL. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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