Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, Jupiter. Photo: Bureau of Land Management via Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
By Jupiter Tide Staff
Wednesday is Veterans Day. Jupiter holds its ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at 9 a.m., Juno Beach gathers at its Town Center at the same hour, and Palm Beach Gardens follows at 11 a.m. Later, a band named for the occasion plays a short happy-hour set at Double Roads Tavern, the lighthouse runs a sunset climb and Harbourside hosts its weekly trivia night. Public schools are out, so families can climb the lighthouse (U.S. veterans get in free all month), catch storytime at Busch Wildlife or visit the sea turtles at Loggerhead.
Closed Wednesday: the Town of Jupiter Municipal Complex (reopens Thursday at 8 a.m.; police and emergency services run normally), the Jupiter Community Center, Palm Beach County public schools and Palm Beach County Library System branches. Palm Beach Gardens administrative offices are also closed, and Juno Beach lists its Town Center as closed for the day.
For Adults
Jupiter Veterans Day Ceremony
The town's yearly Veterans Day tribute takes place at its Veterans Memorial, which stands on the Municipal Complex between Town Hall, the Community Center and the Police Department. It's a chance to thank the men and women who served. If you can't be there, the town plans to stream it on Facebook Live on its page. Council members may attend.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.
Where: Veterans Memorial, Town of Jupiter Municipal Complex, 210 Military Trail, Jupiter
Contact: 561-746-5134
Juno Beach Veterans Day Celebration
The Town of Juno Beach marks the holiday with an hour-long morning gathering in the courtyard at its Town Center.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 9–10 a.m.
Where: Town Center Courtyard, 340 Ocean Drive, Juno Beach
Contact: 561-626-1122
Source: Town of Juno Beach calendar
Palm Beach Gardens Veterans Salute Celebration
The city's annual outdoor salute features a keynote from U.S. Army veteran Clint Lowe, the national anthem sung by Kheren Hernandez and a patriotic musical tribute from the Palm Beach Gardens High School choir.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.
Where: Veterans Plaza Amphitheater, City Hall Municipal Campus, 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens
Cost/registration: Seating is provided. Leave pets at home.
Contact: Recreation Department, 561-630-1100 · [email protected]
Officers & Gentlemen: Veterans Day Live Music
Double Roads Tavern marks the holiday with a happy-hour set from Officers & Gentlemen, a band built around tight horns and big choruses. The set is short, so the tavern suggests arriving early and reserving a table, and bringing along the veterans in your life.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 5–6:30 p.m.
Where: Double Roads Tavern, 103 U.S. Highway 1, Suite A1, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Free; table reservations through the tavern.
Contact: 561-437-3348 · [email protected]
Source: Double Roads Tavern
Lighthouse Sunset Tour
Climb the 105 steps of the 1860 Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse for sunset views and the stories behind the landmark. The tour runs about an hour, and you should check in 15 minutes early. Climbers must be at least 48 inches tall, and kids must come with an adult. Tours run weather permitting, and if it rains, your tour will be rescheduled.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 5–6:30 p.m.
Where: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour's Way, Jupiter
Cost/registration: $25 per person, $20 for lighthouse members. Buy tickets on the lighthouse website; they're non-refundable.
Contact: 561-747-8380
Think & Drink Trivia Night
Think & Drink Trivia hosts its weekly Wednesday trivia night at Subculture Coffee on the Harbourside waterfront.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m.
Where: Subculture Coffee, Harbourside Place, 200 N. U.S. Highway 1, Jupiter
Contact: Harbourside Place, 561-935-9533
Source: Harbourside Place
Also Wednesday
Wastewater treatment plant tour, 9–11 a.m., Loxahatchee River District, 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter. The River Center leads a behind-the-scenes look at how the district cleans and recycles wastewater. Free, ages 13 and up (no children under 13 allowed on site); registration required, and a waitlist link is posted. 561-743-7123. River Center
Line Dancing, 3–5 p.m. (special time this week), Double Roads Tavern, 103 U.S. Highway 1, Suite A1, Jupiter. Free; all skill levels. Double Roads Tavern
Happy hours at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, 3–6 p.m., Yard House and Avocado Cantina, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. Yard House · Avocado Cantina
Valerie Tyson Band, 7–10 p.m., Double Roads Tavern, Jupiter. Top 40, jazz, classic rock, R&B and reggae; no cover. Double Roads Tavern
Andrew Morris, 8–11 p.m., Square Grouper Tiki Bar, 1111 Love St., Jupiter. Free. The venue is 21 and over. Square Grouper
Tide Pool: Kids & Family
Palm Beach County public schools are closed Wednesday for Veterans Day. More ideas for the day off are in our no-school guide.
Climb the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Climb the 1860 tower, explore the museum exhibits and walk the waterfront grounds. Admission includes the smartphone tour app, which has a Charlie Pierce tour made for kids. Kids must be at least 48 inches tall to climb, anyone under 16 climbs with an adult, and bags, backpacks and large purses aren't allowed on the climb. Plan on two to three hours for the site and trails.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (last entry 4 p.m.). Guided tours at noon and 1 p.m.
Where: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour's Way, Jupiter
Cost/registration: $15 adults, $12 seniors 60+ and U.S. veterans, $8 ages 6–18, free for kids 5 and under. U.S. veterans get in free all of November, and active-duty military and their immediate families (up to six) are free year-round with ID.
Contact: 561-747-8380 · jupiterlighthouse.org
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary: Tiny Tales Storytime
Wednesday's storytime pairs wildlife picture books with close-up visits from the sanctuary's animal ambassadors. Stay for Otter Adventures at 12:30 p.m. at the river otter habitat, where you'll learn how otters swim and play together, and a Conservation Conversation at 3 p.m. in the Educational Amphitheater.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11. Storytime 10 a.m. at the Educational Discovery Center; Otter Adventures 12:30 p.m.; Conservation Conversation 3 p.m. The sanctuary is open 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (last admission 4:15).
Where: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Admission is by donation. Individual visitors don't need a reservation; groups of 10 or more must book.
Contact: 561-575-3399
Visit the Sea Turtles at Loggerhead
On a weekday off, Loggerhead's campus is a free stop where kids can see the sea turtle patients in the outdoor hospital. The outdoor hospital closes when lightning is in the area.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11. Weekday hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach
Cost/registration: Free admission
Contact: 561-627-8280
Also for families
Free day at Florida state parks. Florida State Parks waives day-use admission for everyone on Veterans Day. Nearby options: Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound (8 a.m. to sunset; normally $6 per vehicle; all park concessions, including boat tours and canoe, kayak and bike rentals, are unavailable), and John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach (8 a.m. to sunset; normally $5 per vehicle; Nature Center-area restrooms are closed, with portable toilets available). Florida DEP announcement · Jonathan Dickinson · MacArthur Beach
Ceremonies are family-friendly, too. Jupiter's 9 a.m. ceremony and the Palm Beach Gardens salute at 11 a.m. (both above) are free, short ways to show kids what the day is about.
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