City-wide clue race
Follow the clues, conquer the challenges and race across town to the finish. Families run the route from 10am to 2pm.
7th annual · West Palm Beach, Florida
RAINBOWpalooza 2026“Lucky #7” — The Festival of Kindness
One city. One day. One giant family adventure.
Follow the clues, conquer the challenges and race to the finish — the annual Festival of Kindness created by Rhythm & Hues of The Childhood Code.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- Time
- 10 AM – 7 PM
- Place
- West Palm Beach
An accidental tradition
To celebrate its first anniversary, Rhythm & Hues — the children's enrichment and event centre behind The Childhood Code — set out to bring its neighbors together for one joyful day. The planning enthusiasm ran away with itself, and the result was a signature annual festival that now invites the whole community to celebrate kindness, creativity and childhood.
Seven years on, RAINBOWpalooza is still built on the same simple belief: children are our present, and right now shapes their future. Make memories, create impact, enjoy your community.
Where the money goes
The festival raises funds for the Children's Rainbow Fund, a 501(c)(3) children's hope charity supporting joyful childhoods and healthy families through experiences, resources, programs, community spaces and play.
Past themes have carried that further — the 2025 festival, “Never give up,” focused on teen and child suicide prevention and awareness.
What happens on the day
For 2026 the festival spills out across the city as a family race, then gathers everyone back together to celebrate.
Crafts & challenges
Every stop on the map is hosted by a local business with a hands-on craft or challenge before the next clue.
Music & performances
Live music, dance and stage performances have been part of the festival since the very first year.
Kindness at the centre
Proceeds support the Children's Rainbow Fund, a 501(c)(3) charity for joyful childhoods and healthy families.
Seven years of kindness
- 2018
Meyer Amphitheater for St. Jude
The very first festival gathered the community at the Meyer Amphitheater to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- 2019
500 Block of Clematis for Julia's Star Foundation
The second year took over the 500 Block of Clematis Street, raising funds for Julia's Star Foundation.
- 2020
500 Block of Clematis for Cotton Bottom Diaper Bank
Year three returned to the 500 Block of Clematis Street to support the Cotton Bottom Diaper Bank.
- 2021–2022
Paused for COVID
The festival took a brief pause while keeping the community safe, then came back stronger than ever.
- 2023
The Square, CityPlace for Cotton Bottom Diaper Bank
A vibrant wonderland of live music, performances, art projects and games, plus the “I Need a Minute” lounge for parents.
- 2024–2025
Meyer Amphitheater for the Children's Rainbow Fund
The festival found its new home benefitting the Children's Rainbow Fund, a 501(c)(3) for joyful childhoods, kindness and all our children's needs.
- 2026
Lucky #7
One city. One day. One giant family adventure — the festival becomes a race through West Palm Beach.
Families
Register your crew for the 2026 race and keep your spot for venue news.
Register on EventbriteSponsors & hosts
Welcome families to your business from 10am to 2pm with a craft or challenge and a clue to the next stop.
See sponsor levelsVendors
Food, makers and community groups are welcome — get in touch with the festival team.
Email the teamGood to know
Ready to race?
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10 AM – 7 PM · West Palm Beach
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