The City of West Palm Beach, in collaboration with the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority and featuring entertainment by Digital Vibez, will host an end-of-summer back-to-school bash with the return of Vintage Vibes: Back-to-School Edition. This family-friendly event will include entertainment, giveaways, art workshops, healthy snack demos, and more on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m., on the Great Lawn (100 N. Clematis Street). Admission is free. The first 500 pre-registered students will receive a free back-to-school supply kit (while supplies last; restrictions apply). Kits can be picked up at the event from 5–6 p.m. with proof of registration. Pre-registration is required at wpb.org/vintagevibes. Any kits not claimed by 6 p.m. will be redistributed to registered students on the waitlist.
“Back-to-school season is an important time for families,” said Mayor Keith A. James. “Vintage Vibes: Back-to-School Edition combines fun and meaningful support in one place for our residents. I am grateful to the Community Events team for the opportunities they create to make memories and help our youth start the school year strong.”
Event highlights include:
- The first 500 students to register will receive a back-to-school kit with crayons, pencils, highlighters, folders, a pencil sharpener, paper, scissors, a Chick-fil-A gift card, and more
- Music and entertainment by Digital Vibez, including karaoke, a 360 photobooth, interactive games, and a DJ spinning the latest hits
- Inflatable playground
- Creative art workshops, including the opportunity to customize back-to-school supplies, such as notebooks and folders
- Healthy after-school snack demonstrations
- Food trucks for delicious food and drinks for purchase
- Vendor market, featuring local small businesses
- Prizes, giveaways, and more!
“West Palm Beach Community Events is all about creating a sense of community and celebration, which is what we are doing with this edition of Vintage Vibes,” said Angela Poco, Marketing and Community Events Manager for the City of West Palm Beach. “Our back-to-school event will make sure our students start the school year feeling confident, prepared, and supported – and all while squeezing in that last bit of summer fun!”
Vintage Vibes: Back-to-School Edition is produced by the City of West Palm Beach in collaboration with the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority. Sponsors to date include Pediatric Wellness Concierge, HealthMax Chiropractic, Chick-fil-A West Palm Beach, WPB Magazine, 97.9 WRMF, SUNNY 107.9, X 102.3, New Country 103.1, PARTY 96.3, Fox Sports 640 South Florida, and News Talk 850 WFTL.
Parking is available in City of West Palm Beach public parking garages. The closest garages to the event are Banyan and Evernia.