Hi, I’m Yaneli “Nellie” Mata — welcome to Must Do Palm Beach!
I’m a local mom right here in Palm Beach County, and I’m always on the hunt for what’s happening around town — the farmer’s markets, the weekend festivals, the holiday tree lightings, the best spot to grab Santa photos with the kids. If it’s happening in our county, I want to know about it, and I love nothing more than sharing what I find with my friends (they’ll tell you I’m the one they text when they need weekend plans).
By day, I’m a journalist, media professional, and digital media educator. My work has been published at CBS12, the Sun-Sentinel, the Miami Herald, WLRN (NPR), and more — so building a resource like this, one that’s actually useful and up to date, is right in my wheelhouse. I started Must Do Palm Beach to bring that same eye for good information to our community: one place to find out what’s really going on, without digging through five different event pages.
What You’ll Find Here
Must Do Palm Beach is your guide to events and things to do in Palm Beach County — West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and everywhere in between. Whether you’re looking for:
- Weekend event roundups
- Seasonal and holiday happenings (tree lightings, Santa photo spots, festivals)
- Farmer’s markets and local vendor fairs
- Family-friendly activities
- Restaurant guides and local dining recommendations
…this is the place to find it, updated regularly so you always know what’s coming up.
Our Coverage Area
- West Palm Beach
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Jupiter
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Boca Raton
- Royal Palm Beach / Wellington
Let’s Connect
I love networking with fellow locals, small businesses, and event organizers just as much as I love finding a good weekend plan. If you’d like to collaborate, have an event you’d like featured, or want to explore working together in any way — I’d love to hear from you.
Contact details coming soon!