9 Things to Do in Delray Beach After Dark

Home to a nightlife as bustling as its beaches during the day, the Delray Beach/Boca Raton area offers plenty of adventure after the sun sets. Vacationing at The Atlantic Suites on the Ave, set right on the prized real estate of Atlantic Avenue just a block from the beach, provides an easy way to immerse yourself in all that the area has to offer.

Have a Ball at SilverBall Retro Arcade

Rediscover the kid in you at this arcade-meets-time travel machine, home to more than 80 retro games. Pinball game themes include Star Trek and Indiana Jones, as well as other childhood nostalgia from Frogger to Skee-Ball. Whether you’re visiting with friends, a significant other, or the whole family, engaging your loved ones in friendly competitions at SilverBall Retro Arcade will help set free your youthful spirit.

Get Down to Monkey Business at Monkey Bar

In addition to the marquee restaurant of Drift, Monkey Bar is also one of Opal Grand’s on-site restaurants. But where Drift is all about taking guests on a coastal culinary voyage, this bright, playful space open until 10 p.m. is all about getting down to monkey business. With an interior accented with living green walls, a bar set beneath a foliage-wrapped canopy, and a large overhead skylight, it feels a bit like slinging drinks back in the heart of the jungle – there are even hanging ceramic monkeys. And to really hit the theme home, the clever cocktail menu boasts inventive creations with names like The Smoking Banana (mezcal, rum, and banane du brésil) and The Baboon (rum, vermouth, dry curacao, and angostura bitters).

Evening Water Adventures with Boca Surf & Sail

When the sun goes down, the paddles come out with Boca Surf & Sail’s Sunset Paddle Tour and Full Moon Paddle Tour. Just a short drive from Delray Beach and Boca Raton, paddle board tours depart from Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach, offering a unique opportunity to experience water activities from a different vantage point. The tours guide you through beautiful neighborhoods of South Florida, while allowing the opportunity to meet new people and test your limits.

Game On at Delray Beach Tennis Center

Visiting the pristine beaches of Delray brings a relaxing aspect to your time away, but some vacationers prefer a more active experience. Well-known Delray Beach Tennis Center welcomes novice or experienced tennis players on their courts, open to the public. Get in an end-of-day workout while you brush up on your serve by joining one of their evening classes such as the Back to Basics held from 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or the Drills & Games class held twice a week at 5:30 p.m.  

Feel the Phantom Presence with Wicked Delray Ghost Tours

Whether this is your first time staying in Delray Beach or you’re a more regular visitor, Wicked Delray Ghost Tours presents a different side to the area. This one-hour walking tour beginning at 8:00 p.m. is led by ghost story expert Marilyn Egan as she shares entertaining stories about the spirits inhabiting artistic Atlantic Avenue. 

Skyward Sophistication That Never Gets Stale

If there was an award for best-designed bar, Elevate Skye Bar & Lounge (which sits atop Drift Kitchen & Bar at Opal Grand Resort & Spa) would take home the trophy. Not just for its stylistic details – like the sleek marble-topped bar with Spanish tile accents, plush seating in fun patterns, and whimsical “glowing” planters – but for its thoughtfully crafted layout featuring multiple seating zones. That means an evening out at this new Delray Beach bar always feels new and novel depending on where you sit: the covered bar, beneath one of the two turrets with couches, a central turf area topped with an awning that automatically opens if there’s wind, the four-top dining tables, couches with firepits, and more. With amazing vantages of Atlantic Ave and the ocean, it’s the only place in Delray Beach where you’ll find this al-fresco view. It’s certainly not a bad place to sip on handcrafted cocktails over a menu of inventive shareable plates like ceviche made with a splash of coconut milk and Roman-style flatbread.

Arts Appreciation at Arts Garage

Delray Beach is known for its cultural aesthetic and eclectic art, and Arts Garage is no exception. The mission of Arts Garage is to provide a setting for musicians, comedians, and visual artists to share their craft with the community and tourists alike. Enjoy live musical and spoken word performances or browse the art gallery, currently home to climate-inspired work. Or, visit during their First Friday Art Walk from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a self-guided tour and chance to meet emerging artists.

Live Music & Games at THRōW Social

Evenings at THRōW Social in Delray Beach feel like stepping into a tropical block party. Once the sun goes down, the retro-inspired, palm-fringed space comes alive with live music, DJ sets, and crowd-favorite events like karaoke and trivia nights. Sip on oversized tropical cocktails or pour your own beer or margarita from the self-pour tap wall while bouncing between outdoor cabanas, neon-lit game zones, and dancing under string lights. Whether you’re challenging friends to cornhole or ping pong, lounging with a cocktail in a private cabana, or just soaking up the feel-good buzz of the crowd, Throw Social makes every night feel like a low-key celebration.

Plan a Play-Date at Delray Beach Playhouse or The Wick Theatre 

Theater-goers can get their fix while on vacation by catching a performance at Delray Beach Playhouse or The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton. With a number of performances put on during evening hours, enjoy some of the best theater that Palm Beach County has to offer. The Wick’s newly renovated Museum Club will also showcase their extensive costume collection.