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Dinosaurs attack, Girl Scouts on the move, and another fair pops-up

5 Fun Things to do this weekend.
The South Florida Fairgrounds transforms into a prehistoric adventure featuring life-sized roaring dinosaurs that move!  For $49 families will stay in their cars and can listen to an educational audio track as they pass a 40-foot T-Rex and other beasts.
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JUPITER, Fla. — If you have a dinosaur lover, a cookie enthusiast, or an art curator in your house, we've got ya' covered this weekend with the 5 Fun Things to do This Weekend.

1) Dinosaur Adventure - West Palm Beach

The South Florida Fairgrounds transforms into a prehistoric adventure featuring life-sized roaring dinosaurs that move! For $49 families will stay in their cars and can listen to an educational audio track as they pass a 40-foot T-Rex and other beasts.

Running now, Thursday - Sundays, through March 7 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

2) 31st Annual Downtown Stuart Art Festival

Osceola Street becomes a free outdoor gallery. As you stroll past 150 artists you can explore every medium of art. It runs Feb. 27 and Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. There is free parking and pets on leashes are welcome.

3) Girl Scouts "Give a Box, Get a Box; Cookies for the Military"

Join the Girl Scouts on Friday, Feb. 26 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. They will be stationed outside of 23 different Duffy’s locations throughout Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. When the guests buy a box for the military, they will in turn receive a free box of cookies.

Duffy’s Locations:

  1. Port St Lucie South- SW Port St. Lucie Blvd
  2. Superplay- NW Courtyard Circle
  3. Downtown Stuart- W. Osceola St.
  4. Stuart South- SE Federal Hwy.
  5. Jupiter East- E. Indiantown Rd.
  6. Jupiter West- W. Indiantown Rd.
  7. Northlake Blvd
  8. PGA and US Hwy 1
  9. Village Blvd.
  10. Clematis
  11. Southern Blvd
  12. Okeechobee and Jog
  13. Boynton East- Hypoluxo and Congress
  14. Boynton West- Boynton Beach Blvd and Jog
  15. Greenacres- Forest Hill
  16. Delray Beach- Linton and Federal Highway
  17. West Boca- State Road 7
  18. Boca East- St. Andrews Blvd
  19. Deerfield Beach- Federal Highway
  20. Coconut Creek- W. Hillsboro Blvd.
  21. Plantation- S. University Drive
  22. Ft. Lauderdale- Cordova Road
  23. Weston- Weston Town Center

4) St. Lucie Fair
The fair opens Monday - Friday at 4 p.m. and on the weekends at noon, parking is free. Get a list of events here.

Gate Prices and Discounts
Adult 13+ $15
Child 6 - 12 $5
Under 6 are free
Seniors 50+ & Veterans $8
Saturdays: KIDS DAY- 12 & under $1
Sundays: SEACOAST SUNDAY- Bring 2 canned good items & get $2 off 1 gate admission
Monday: FREE ADMISSION DAY
Tuesday: CARLOAD DAY- Up to 8 people legally in vehicle with seatbelts, admission + ride band only $75!
Wednesday: FREE ADMISSION DAY
Thursday: DOLLAR DAY- $1 admission & $1 rides

5) The Wailers Featuring Julian Marley - Delray Beach
Culture defining; rebel hearts with brave souls embodying the spirit of 70s era-defining reggae will perform at the Old School Pavilion Saturday, Feb. 27 from 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Tickets start at $70. Due to the way they are doing podded seating this event will sell out.