Saturday, July 4
• The Red, White & Blue Fourth of July Family Fishing Tournament, presented by the Royal Palm Bassmasters, will take place Saturday, July 4 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Registration takes place from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.
• Royal Palm Beach’s annual Firecracker Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, July 4 at the Village Golf Club beginning with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. For more info., call (561) 790-5189.
• The West Palm Beach Gun & Knife Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. Admission is $10. For more info., visit www.flgunshows.com.
• Wellington will host a Patriotic Pool Party on Saturday, July 4 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wellington Aquatics Complex. Regular admission applies. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• Celebrate the Fourth of July at Royal Palm Beach’s annual Star Spangled Spectacular at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park on Saturday, July 4. The all-day event will include the annual fishing tournament, volleyball and cornhole tournaments, a variety of food vendors, beverages, games, arts and craft vendors, a kids fun zone and live entertainment, capped off by a fireworks spectacular at 9 p.m. Admission is free and parking is available throughout the park. An off-site shuttle service begins at 5 p.m. at Lindsay Ewing Park. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.
• The second annual Fourth of July Grillin’ & Chillin’ BBQ Bash at the Hamlin House Community Center (14893 89th Place North) starts at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. The free neighborhood event will feature food, music and games. Attendees are requested to bring a dish for everyone to share. Grilling will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring your own beverages. Games for children and adults will start at 7 p.m.
• Wellington’s Family Fourth of July Celebration will take place Saturday, July 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Village Park on Pierson Road with traditional games, bounce houses, a petting zoo, face painting, pony rides, bingo and a Studio 54 tribute band, with a Zambelli fireworks extravaganza at 9:15 p.m. A free shuttle will run from the Mall at Wellington Green bus stop starting at 6 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, July 5
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, July 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.com or call (561) 723-3898.
Monday, July 6
• The Mall at Wellington Green is partnering with Stomp Out Bullying and iHeartMedia to find local teens to become ambassadors and speak out against bullying. Selected Wellington area teen ambassadors will participate in the mall’s Stomp Out Bullying kickoff event on Saturday, Aug. 15 and block party on Saturday, Aug. 29. Visit http://bit.ly/1FW9JsK to find more information and apply. Applications are due July 6. Visit www.stompoutbullying.org for more info.
• Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) will hold a free Summer Film Festival sponsored by the Gladys Lillian Adult Education Series every Monday in July at 1 p.m. with Crossing Delancey starring Amy Irving on July 6, Yentl starring Barbra Streisand on July 13, The Jazz Singer starring Neil Diamond on July 20 and The Debt starring Helen Mirren on July 27. Call (561) 967-3600 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Superhero Cinema & Craft for adults on Mondays, July 6, 20 and 27 at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy an out-of-this world afternoon constructing a superhero craft while watching your favorite heroes save the planet. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Screen-Free Family Board Game Mania for ages 5 to 11 on Monday, July 6 at 2:30 p.m. Play some old-time favorite board games and card games with your family and friends. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Origami: Unfolding Fun for ages 8 to 17 on Monday, July 6 at 3 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese paper folding with cool origami crafts for all skill levels. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Sandra Friend and John Keatley, authors of The Florida Trail Guide, will speak Monday, July 6 at 7 p.m. at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center during the monthly meeting of the Florida Trail Association’s Loxahatchee Chapter. The presentation is free and open to the public. Visit www.loxfltrail.org for more info.
Tuesday, July 7
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Every Hero Has a Story: Geddy the Gecko and Super Geddy” for all ages, with audience participation and dancing on Tuesday, July 7 at 2 p.m. Geddy the Gecko discovers that he can be an everyday hero by learning how to read and helping others even if he doesn’t have superpowers. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Carrier Owl Gift Boxes for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, July 7 at 2:15 p.m. Maybe you haven’t gone to Hogwarts, but you can still send your secret messages and gifts by carrier owl. Make gift boxes disguised as little owls. Supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Tuesdays, July 7 and 14 at 5 p.m. Learn crochet fundamentals, socialize and share ideas and knowledge with others. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Wellington will hold a Walk & Talk in the Goldenrod Community on Tuesday, July 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Neighborhood advocates, code compliance officers and PBSO deputies are visiting residents in communities around the village to discuss neighborhood issues. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.
• Wellington’s Community Services Department will host a Family Game Night on Tuesday, July 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Community Services Office (1092 Wellington Trace.) For more info., call (561) 791-4764.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Rubber Band Creations for ages 7 to 17 on Tuesday, July 7 at 7 p.m. Use colorful rubber bands to make cool creations. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Penni Redford, sustainability manager for the City of West Palm Beach, will speak about Grassy Waters Park and other conservation efforts at the monthly meeting of the Audubon Society of the Everglades on Tuesday, July 7 at 7 p.m. at FAU’s Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd.). Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
Wednesday, July 8
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “For Real Fairy Tales” for ages 3 to 6 on Wednesday, July 8 at 2:30 p.m. Get into your favorite fairy tales with fun, interactive stories. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acreage Explorers’ Club: Brazil for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, July 8 at 4 p.m. Uncover mysteries and wonders across the globe on a journey of interactive activities. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, July 8 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens) with a Christmas in July Shopping Extravaganza at 5 p.m., installation of officers and a presentation by Chapter President Pat Key at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $22. Guests are welcome. Contact Key at (561) 622-2713 or visit www.abwanpbflorida.org for more info.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host a Summer Evening Stroll with the Director on Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. Director Allen Sistrunk will share fascinating facts about the garden’s history and plans for its future while highlighting plants that grow well in South Florida gardens. The event is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon on Wednesday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, July 9
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Have You Heard?” on Thursday, July 9 at 11 a.m. Staff from the Deaf & Hearing Resources of Palm Beach County will host an informative presentation on better hearing and provide individual hearing screenings and distribute high-quality, specialized phones and accessories to qualifying Florida residents. Bring proof of residency to apply. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Don’t Believe Your Eyes” on Thursday, July 9 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 4 to 7 and 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. Explore the wonders of vision with tricks of the eyes, then probe the secrets to fooling the senses. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Monster High and Ever After High Madness for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, July 9 at 2 p.m. Royal or Rebel, bring your ghoulfriends for some hex-cellent crafts, games and trivia. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Under Construction Lego Crew for ages 7 to 12 on Thursday, July 9 at 3:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to make your own fantastic creations. Work by yourself or as a team. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with music by the Boogie Brothers on Thursday, July 9 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. Join other Scrabble fans and enjoy a fun evening of word play. Basic game knowledge is required. Bring your own boards if you have them. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, July 10
• The hit show Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus will be at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse from Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12. For more info., call the box office at (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Junior Artist Crafternoon Fun for ages 3 to 7 on Fridays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 2:30 p.m. Get crafty with an afternoon art project. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Florida Animal Superpowers for grades 2 to 5 on Friday, July 10 at 2:30 p.m. Did you know that animals have superpowers? Find out what these special powers are and how these animals use them in a fun, interactive presentation by Jonathan Mayer of the Palm Beach County 4-H Club. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Toddler Art Time for ages 1 and 2 on Fridays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 4 p.m. with an experiential art class designed just for tiny artists. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of The Boxtrolls on Friday, July 10 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
