Saturday, Oct. 24
• Family Church West will hold a garage sale on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 8 a.m. to noon at 13832 Exotica Lane in Wellington. All proceeds will go to support Family Church West’s worship and to help Pastor Daniel Martin and his wife Christine adopt a child. Call (561) 650-7400, ext. 5783 or visit www.gofamilychurch.org for info.
• Feeding South Florida will host its Outrun Hunger Palm Beach County 5K on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8 a.m. at Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). Feeding South Florida provides almost 11 million pounds of food each year to Palm Beach County alone. Pre-register for $30 at www.firstgiving.com/feedingsouthflorida. Registration the day of the race is $35 and will start at 7 a.m.
• Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades will hold its 14th annual Cypress Seed Harvest on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach). Visit www.artmarshall.org for more info.
• Wellington will hold its annual Howl at the Moon Party on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Wellington Dog Park (2975 Greenbriar Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• Animal Palace Mobile Pet Grooming in Kobosko’s Crossing (9176 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info., visit www.animalpalacepetgrooming.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Breaking the Code” for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. Explore some popular web sites to help get you started in the world of coding. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Mall at Wellington Green will host a Heroes Costume Ball on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. Children are invited to dress as a firefighter, princess, teacher or another one of their favorite heroes. For more info., call (561) 227-6900.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Nature Walk for families Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a guided nature walk through the pine flatwoods forest and learn about the plants and animals that live in the local community. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Creepy Creatures for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. Enjoy fun and friendly stories, songs and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Who’s Behind the Mask?” for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. Learn how to roll strips of colorful paper to add beautiful designs onto a pre-cut paper mask. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Teen Lip Sync Battle for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. Show off cool dance moves as you lip sync to spooky songs. The best lip sync routine will win a special prize. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Wellington’s Community Services Department and the Wellington High School DECA Club will present a free Trunk or Treat event Saturday, Oct. 24 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the WHS student parking lot (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). Volunteers will decorate their vehicles and distribute Halloween treats out of their trunks.
• The Acreage Landowners’ Association will host Spooktacular Rocktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 24, beginning at 4 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Avenue North) with bands, food trucks and a giant kids zone. Visit www.acreagelandowners.com for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free ZZ Top tribute concert on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.
Sunday, Oct. 25
• The Maltz Jupiter Theater will present Agatha Christie: The Mousetrap from Sunday, Oct. 25 through Nov. 8. Visit www.jupitertheatre.org for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place every Sunday at Veterans Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com or call (561) 792-9260.
• The third annual Fright Nights Monster Bash will take place at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 7 p.m. to midnight. Visit www.myfrightnights.com for more info.
Monday, Oct. 26
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Writer’s Therapy for adults on Monday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. Join in an informal roundtable discussion where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing their work. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host English Exchange for adults Monday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Call (561) 894-7529 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Chess Club for ages 6 and up on Monday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. Introduce little ones to nature through stories. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Scherenschnitte for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 2:15 p.m. Explore the Pennsylvania Dutch folk art of scherenschnitte and make decorative, lacy, paper creations. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Boating Safety 101 on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. Chris Abernethy, public education officer with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, will discuss the fundamentals of safe and responsible boating. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Pajamarama Story Time: Who’s Afraid of a Little Ol’ Monster?” for ages 3 to 6 on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Listen to silly stories about monsters. Dance to the Monster Mash and make a “monstrous” craft to bring home. Pajamas, stuffed animals and siblings are welcome. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• Chabad of Royal Palm Beach (129 Sparrow Drive) will host speaker Mordechai Halawa, who was born into a secular Muslim family in Kuwait before learning that his maternal grandmother was Jewish, on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Call (561) 225-1766 for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature Canadian Violinist Angèle Dubeau and La Pietà, an all-woman string ensemble that she founded in 1997, on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. They will perform classical and contemporary fare. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon with State Attorney Dave Aronberg on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Registration begins at 11:30, and the luncheon begins at noon. Visit www.wellingtonchamber.com for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 3:30 p.m. Join a jam session with lots of instruments to play. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Not So Spooky Movie Night” for ages 8 and up on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. featuring Hocus Pocus. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Comic Book Night: Spooky Edition” on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Chat about your favorite spooky graphic novels. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Oct. 29
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Movie Matinee on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 2:30 p.m. featuring Frankenweenie. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with music by the Chain Reaction Band on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• Polo Park Middle School will host its third annual Night of Science on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This free event is open to Polo Park Middle School students and their families, as well as students and families from all Wellington elementary schools. The evening’s activities include many interactive/hands-on exhibits. Call (561) 333-5500 for more info.
• The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will meet Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd). A speaker from the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office will be discussing agricultural exemptions. For more info., contact Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or marge@herzog.ms.
• The Acreage Landowners’ Association will hold a meeting with FP&L representatives on power outages and surges on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Hamlin House (14893 89th Place North). Visit www.acreagelandowners.com for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) regarding a proposed gas station at Royal Palm Beach and Southern boulevards. Visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Frankenstein Film Festival: Monster Movie Mania” on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Costumes are encouraged and snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Friday, Oct. 30
• The Royal Palm Beach Fall Fest will take place Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Oct. 31 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park with family fun, live entertainment and a variety of food vendors. Kids of all ages can enjoy crafts, interactive carnival rides, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo and trick or treating each night. Call (561) 790-5149 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Farewell to Downton Abbey, Episodes 5 and 6 for ages 16 and up on Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. Tea and biscuits will be served. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Storybook Character Costume Parade & Story Time for children under 5 on Friday, Oct. 30 at 10:30 a.m. March around the library dressed up as your favorite storybook character. Listen to some not-so-scary stories and make a special craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Power & Authority Evangelical Ministry will host Divine Pay Day, its first anniversary event, on Friday, Oct 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) with inspirational music and stories. Call (561) 469-2322 or (718) 290-4040 for more info.
