Tucked in the heart of downtown Boca Raton along North Federal Highway, Sanborn Square Park is one of Palm Beach County's most charming and historically significant outdoor gathering spaces. The park sits just south of Mizner Park — surrounded by Spanish-Mediterranean architecture, towering royal palms, and Boca Raton's vibrant restaurant and retail corridor — making it the city's natural center of gravity for outdoor events and community celebration.
The park's centerpiece is its distinctive Moorish-style pavilion — an open-air performance stage with ornate arched detailing and a checkered green-and-orange tile facade that reflects Boca Raton's iconic Addison Mizner architectural heritage. A decorative blue-tiled fountain and a rotating public sculpture installation add to the park's visual character, creating a backdrop unlike any other event venue in South Florida.
Event capacity: Sanborn Square Park accommodates up to approximately 3,000 attendees for ticketed festivals and private events. The open lawn, pavilion stage, and surrounding hardscape allow flexible event configurations from intimate cultural gatherings to full-scale food and music festivals.
As an outdoor public park, Sanborn Square operates as a rain-or-shine venue. Events hosted here benefit from exceptional foot traffic — the park borders Federal Highway and is accessible by car, rideshare, and the Brightline commuter rail at Boca Station just minutes away. For South Florida event organizers, it represents the most central, accessible, and visually compelling outdoor venue in Boca Raton.
Sanborn Square restaurants and dining: The park is surrounded by some of Boca Raton's best restaurants and dining along North Federal Highway, with Mizner Park restaurants just steps to the north and Royal Palm Place dining nearby — making it easy to build a full evening around an event at the park.
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The City of Boca Raton's beloved monthly Night Market transforms Sanborn Square into a lively open-air festival — local food vendors, artisans, live music, and a mobile bar. First Thursday of every month, 6–9 PM. Free BocaConnect shuttle available.
📍 Sanborn Square Park · Every First Thursday · 6–9 PM
Every Saturday at 9 AM, 200–300 people gather at Sanborn Square for community yoga with Leslie Glickman — move, breathe, and connect. Attend live in person, join on Facebook Live, or access recorded classes on the Leslie Glickman Yoga YouTube channel.
📍 Sanborn Square Park · Every Saturday · 9:00 AM · Free
⚠️ Note: Yoga is suspended on days when special ticketed events are held at the park. Check event schedules before attending.
South Florida's premier culinary evening. Fine dining, exquisite wines, craft beer, artisanal cheese village & live music. VIP+Lounge 5:30 PM · General 7 PM.
A highly rated juried fine art show featuring up to 125 of the nation's most accomplished artists. Discover original paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, and mixed media displayed across the open grounds of Sanborn Square Park over two days. Free to attend, open to all.
📍 Sanborn Square Park · November 7–8, 2026 · Free Admission
Boca Raton's premier downtown art experience returns to Sanborn Square Park for a December edition. Up to 125 juried national artists showcase original fine art, fine jewelry, sculpture, and photography in the open-air setting of historic Sanborn Square — perfect holiday viewing and gifting.
📍 Sanborn Square Park · December 12–13, 2026 · Free Admission
Open to the Public · Free
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BocaRaton.com Signature Events
Flagship Events at Sanborn Square Park
June 6, 2026
Florida Tacos, Wings & Desserts Battle
3-in-1 food festival — unlimited tastings, craft drinks & live music. 21+
All events at Sanborn Square are held rain or shine. South Florida afternoons can bring brief showers — plan accordingly and check the event page for any weather updates.
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Parking & Getting Here
City parking garages on SE 1st Ave and adjacent streets offer affordable options. Event organizers strongly recommend Uber, Lyft, or the Brightline train to Boca Station.
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Alcohol Policy
The park's standard ordinance prohibits outside alcoholic beverages. However, licensed private events are permitted to serve alcohol within their permitted footprint.
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ADA Access
Sanborn Square features paved pathways and is ADA accessible. Individual events may have specific accommodations — contact the event organizer directly for details.
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Pets & Bags
Pets are generally not permitted at private ticketed events. Large bags and backpacks may be subject to search upon entry. Check individual event pages for specific policies.
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Sanborn Square Park has been the home of BocaRaton.com & The BITES! Network's signature culinary events since the very beginning. The Boca Burger Battle has been held at this venue annually since its founding, growing from a local gathering into one of Florida's longest-running and most celebrated burger competitions — drawing thousands of attendees and top chefs from across the tri-county area each summer.
The Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival, now entering its 13th year, has built a loyal South Florida following by transforming Sanborn Square's open lawn and pavilion into an elegant culinary village each November. And the Florida Tacos, Wings & Desserts Battle — now in its 3rd year — has quickly established itself as one of the most anticipated spring food events in Palm Beach County. All three events benefit the Children's Giving Foundation, a Boca Raton 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting children's charities throughout South Florida.
Venue & Directions
Sanborn Square Park Map & Directions
Sanborn Square Park
72 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Downtown Boca Raton — just south of Mizner Park, north of Palmetto Park Road
🅿️Parking garages: SE 1st Avenue Garage and Mizner Park Garage are the closest options, both within a 2–3 block walk. Additional metered street parking available on N. Federal Highway and surrounding side streets.
📱Rideshare recommended: Uber and Lyft drop-off on N. Federal Highway directly in front of the park. For evening events, rideshare is strongly recommended — it eliminates parking stress entirely.
🚆Brightline train: Boca Raton Station is approximately a 10-minute rideshare ride from the park. A great option for visitors coming from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or West Palm Beach.
Sanborn Square Park is located at 72 N. Federal Highway in downtown Boca Raton, FL 33432 — just south of Mizner Park at the intersection of Federal Highway and Palmetto Park Road. It is one of Boca Raton's most centrally located and easily accessible outdoor event venues.
The SE 1st Avenue City Garage and Mizner Park Garage are the closest parking options, both within a short walk. Event organizers strongly recommend Uber or Lyft — Brightline train to Boca Station is also an excellent option for visitors coming from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or West Palm Beach. Street parking on Federal Highway and surrounding streets is available but limited during events.
Sanborn Square Park hosts food and culinary festivals, live music performances, community celebrations, charity fundraisers, cultural events, and private gatherings. It is the home venue for BocaRaton.com's three signature annual events: the Boca Burger Battle, the Florida Tacos Wings & Desserts Battle, and the Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival — all of which benefit the Children's Giving Foundation.
Sanborn Square Park is a fully outdoor venue. It features open lawn space, a covered Moorish-style pavilion with a performance stage, a decorative fountain, and a sculpture garden. All events are held rain or shine. The park is open to the public daily from 8 AM to 11 PM.
Yes. Sanborn Square Park features paved pathways and is ADA accessible. For specific accommodation needs at individual events, contact the event organizer directly — contact information is listed on each event's detail page.
The Sanborn Square Night Market is a free monthly event produced by the City of Boca Raton, held on the first Thursday of every month from 6–9 PM. It features local food vendors, artisans, makers, live music, and a mobile bar. Admission is free and open to all ages. For dates and vendor information visit myboca.us/Night-Market. Free BocaConnect shuttle rides are also available to and from the event.
Yes — Yoga in the Park with Leslie Glickman takes place every Saturday morning at 9 AM at Sanborn Square Park. This free community class draws 200–300 participants each week. You can also join live on Facebook or access recorded sessions on the Leslie Glickman Yoga YouTube channel. Note: yoga sessions are suspended on days when special ticketed events are scheduled at the park.
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