South Florida & the Treasure Coast · Curated for life after 40

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Holiday plans, art nights, learning groups and business conversations from Port St. Lucie to Miami. Pick something enjoyable, then make a simple invitation.

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Organizer listings checked October 28, 2026. This is a curated guide, not a live ticket feed. Most events welcome mixed ages; they are not specifically for over-40s unless stated. Recheck dates, admission, accessibility and availability with the host before traveling. All times shown are local Eastern Time.

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9 upcoming or ongoing listings

Business connections · Lake Park

Business After Hours: Coastal Karma

November 10, 2026 · 5:30–7 p.m. ET

Coastal Karma Brewing, 796 10th St #798

General admission $50 advance / $60 door; member discount $40 / $45. Check current terms.

A local professional mixer near Palm Beach Gardens. Registration and the organizer’s cancellation policy apply.

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Arts & culture · West Palm Beach

Art After Dark: Wellness Night

November 13, 2026 · 5–10 p.m. ET

Norton Museum of Art

Art After Dark lists $10 adults and seniors; members free. Recheck program details.

Choose a talk, tour or art activity as a shared starting point. The program name is not a medical or therapeutic claim.

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Arts & culture · Miami

Miami Book Fair

November 15–22, 2026 · Street Fair November 20–22

Downtown Miami · see the program for each venue

Some sessions are free; tickets and reservations vary by event.

Choose one author conversation and allow time between sessions. A natural outing for a book club or a curious solo reader.

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Holiday event · West Palm Beach

ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival

Select nights November 18, 2026–January 17, 2027

Mounts Botanical Garden

Adult tickets start at $28; select a date and check availability.

An evening garden outing for friends or a date. Confirm entry time, route accessibility and weather arrangements before booking.

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Holiday event · Fort Lauderdale

Light Up the Beach

November 19, 2026 · 5:30–8:30 p.m. ET

Las Olas Oceanside Park

Check organizer for current admission and parking details.

Combine the 6:30 p.m. lighting with a short beachfront visit. Plan where to meet and how to leave before arriving.

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Holiday event · Delray Beach

100-foot Christmas Tree Lighting & Yuletide Festival

December 1, 2026 · 6–9 p.m. ET; lighting at 7 p.m.

Old School Square

Check organizer for current attraction and parking costs.

Make it a shared holiday outing with a clear meeting point. The event is for the wider community, not an over-40-only gathering.

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Holiday event · Port St. Lucie

Festival of Lights

December 5, 2026 · 2–10 p.m. ET

MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place

Free admission listed; vendors and carnival activities may cost extra.

The schedule lists a 6 p.m. parade followed by the tree lighting and fireworks. Expect crowds and louder moments; confirm the final program.

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Holiday event · Delray Beach

Chanukah Festival & Menorah Lighting

December 6, 2026 · 6–9 p.m. ET

Old School Square

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A community celebration to enjoy with friends or family. Check the final program and plan transport in advance.

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Holiday event · Fort Lauderdale

Winterfest Boat Parade viewing area

December 12, 2026 · gates 4 p.m.; parade expected here about 6:30 p.m.

Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park, 80 Las Olas Circle

Official viewing area lists $40 adult tickets and provided chairs; availability can change.

This listing is for the ticketed viewing area, not every spot along the route. The parade starts downtown at 6 p.m.; arrival here is approximate.

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Find a place you can return to

Recurring groups make room for familiarity. These are organizer directories, not confirmed appointments; use each link to find the next gathering.

45+ focus

45 plus · Walks and Hikes in South Florida

Across Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade

Focuses on ages 45 and up; the group says all ages are welcome. Routes vary from walks to much longer hikes. Read each listing’s distance, pace, equipment and RSVP rules.

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Mixed ages

Palm Beaches Walking Club

Palm Beach Gardens & West Palm Beach

The organizer describes social walks for different ages and paces. Check the next listing and whether the advertised distance fits you; ask about shorter options.

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Learning community

Osher Lifelong Learning at Florida Atlantic

Jupiter & Boca Raton

Choose from lectures and courses in arts, history and other interests. Review member and nonmember fees, location and the current catalog.

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Mixed ages

Norton Art After Dark

West Palm Beach

A recurring Friday evening program with changing art and entertainment offerings. Check the specific date, admission and reservations.

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Online option

Mandel Public Library book clubs

West Palm Beach / online

The Second Friday Book Club is listed as an online discussion. Check the book, Zoom details and schedule; it is an option when travel is difficult.

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Business & community

Boca Chamber community calendar

Boca Raton & nearby

Explore networking, talks and community events. Listings can be submitted by other organizations; confirm the actual host and whether nonmembers may attend.

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Business connections

Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches

Palm Beaches

Browse workshops, industry discussions and networking. Choose an event relevant to your work and check member rules, venue and fees.

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Make the outing easy to say yes to.

  1. Choose one activity and a realistic travel radius.
  2. Confirm total cost, seating, walking distance, noise and accessible entry.
  3. Invite someone with a time and meeting point. Going alone is also a valid plan.
  4. Choose an indoor or shorter backup for weather or low energy.

After40 does not organize these third-party events and has not inspected their accessibility or safety. Availability and age mix are determined by the organizers.

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