Saturday, Dec. 13
• The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center 7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Palm Beach County Mounted Posse Barrel Point Show on Saturday, Dec. 13. For more information, call (561) 966-7090.
• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Tropical Gardening School on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. Has your garden lost the luster that it once had? This workshop will help you bring excitement back. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Consumer Reports Online on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. Need help with your holiday shopping? Not sure which smart phone, tablet or coffee maker to choose? The business librarian will show how to access Consumer Reports by using your library card. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free nature walk for all ages Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Learn about the plants and animals that live in the local community. No reservations are needed. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit www.pbcparks.com/nature for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Bookercise: Move, Dance, Wiggle and Shake for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy wiggling and shaking to music while using scarves, egg shakers and other instruments, all in the name of reading readiness. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Disney’s Frozen story time, sing-along’s, activities and a snack Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sweet Treats for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. Hear some sugary stories and songs, and create a scrumptious craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens (4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach) will host casual Kimono Culture Demonstrations on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. The cost is $5 with paid museum admission. Visit www.morikami.org or call (561) 495-0233 for more info.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host Riana Milne, author of Live Beyond Your Dreams on Saturday, Dec. 13 at noon. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Board Game Day for adults Saturday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. Enjoy a fun, relaxing afternoon playing Uno, Scrabble, Monopoly, Sorry, Dominoes, Rummikub, Trivial Pursuit or Pictionary. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Sunday, Dec. 14
• Wellington’s third annual Jingle Bell Run will take place Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7 a.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Visit www.active.com or www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will host a bird walk at Caloosa Park (1300 SW 35th Ave., Boynton Beach) on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 8:30 a.m. Meet in the back of the park near the restrooms. Bring a picnic lunch. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com or call (561) 792-9260.
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.com or call (561) 723-3898.
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will present the 31st annual Wellington Holiday Parade on Sunday, Dec. 14, sponsored by the Wellington Preservation Coalition and the Schumacher Family of Dealerships. The Holiday Park at the Wellington Amphitheater opens at noon, and the parade begins at 2:30 p.m. at the corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace, and heads along Forest Hill Blvd. to the Wellington Amphitheater. Visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Board Game Day for all ages Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon playing a variety of classic and contemporary board games. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach Concert in the Park Series will continue Sunday, Dec. 14 from 3 to 6 p.m. with the Solid Brass Tribute to Horn Bands. Refreshments will be available for purchase by food vendors designated for the concert series. Pets are welcome on a leash. Bring your own seating. All concerts are rain or shine. Call (561) 790-5149 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info.
• The Palm Beach Pops is kicking off its 2014-15 season with a Holiday Spectacular featuring the award-winning vocal group Manhattan Transfer on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. For more info., visit www.palmbeachpops.org or call (561) 832-7677.
Monday, Dec. 15
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. Live through your art by exploring different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Cypress Trails Elementary School book fair fundraiser Monday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Adults on Monday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Chess fans practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Dec. 16
• The Kravis on Broadway series will feature The Book of Mormon from Tuesday, Dec. 16 through Sunday, Dec. 21 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). For more info., call the box office at (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 17
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gamerz Day for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. Join a game of Yu-Gi-Oh!, play Smash Bros. or other Wii games, or try a new board game. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Could You Pass the Test?” for adults Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Join the Palm Beach County Bar Association in a free and fun game of Knowledge Bingo to test your knowledge of the U.S. and Florida constitutions. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Happy Hanukkah story time, activity and snack Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
Thursday, Dec. 18
• Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. Introduce little ones to nature through stories. The cost is $2 per child. Reservations are required. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit www.pbcparks.com/nature for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Scherenschnitte for the Holidays for ages 17 and up Thursday, Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Grab some scissors and make decorative, lacey, paper creations for the holidays. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Catch That Gingerbread Man!” for all ages Thursday, Dec. 18 at 3:30 p.m. Listen to and participate in a slightly silly gingerbread man story and decorate some delicious cookies. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Cube-tastic Craft Time for ages 9 to 14 on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 4:30 p.m. Construct your own cube crafts of favorite television and game characters by just cutting and folding. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and a free concert on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand at 5 p.m., and the Jack Flash Band will play at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Yu-Gi-Oh, anime, Wii games and more. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will hold its annual potluck dinner on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd). Bring a salad or main meal item to share. The LGLA will provide appetizers, soft drinks and dessert. Bring a $5 grab bag gift or gag gift to exchange if you wish. Call Marge Herzog at (561) 791-9875 marge@herzog.ms for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Trivia Night on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Form a team or compete alone in a stimulating game of trivia. Bragging rights and prizes will be awarded. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The American Big Band touring show is back with a new Christmas production, Home for the Holidays, on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on Palm Beach State College’s Belle Glade Campus (1977 College Drive) performing holiday hits from Bing to Bublé. For more information, call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org.
Friday, Dec. 19
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Craft for Kids for ages 3 to 8 on Friday, Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Aquatics Complex will host an American Red Cross lifeguard certification class Friday, Dec. 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday through Tuesday, Dec. 20-23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants must be able to attend all five class dates to complete the certification, must be at least 15 years of age, be able to swim 300 yards continuously and pick up a brick from a water depth of 10 feet. The registration fee is $235 and includes the lifeguarding course, certification and materials. To pre-register, visit the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) or call (561) 791-4770.
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will host a bird walk at the Green Cay Wetlands (12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach) on Friday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. Meet outside the nature center main door. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The next Food Truck Invasion at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Drive) will be Friday, Dec. 19 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Holiday Classics Story Time with an activity and snacks Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of Disney’s A Christmas Carol on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.
