Saturday, Oct. 1
• The Ultimate Wine Run will take place at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 1. For more info., visit www.theultimatewinerun.com/miami-fl.
• The West Palm Beach Antique & Collectibles Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2. For more info., visit www.wpbaf.com.
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a car pool tour around Stormwater Treatment Area 1E in Wellington, managed by the South Florida Water Management District, on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7 a.m. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org.
• The Florida Trail Association of Palm Beach County will stroll John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will kick off its 25th anniversary season with a day-long community salute on Saturday, Oct. 1. The event includes free admission, ticket giveaways, prize drawings, backstage tours and a variety of entertainment. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. with lite bites, mimosas and coffee in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.
• Palm Beach Combat Hapkido, in cooperation with the Village of Wellington, will host a Women’s Only Self-Defense Seminar with Master Trina Pellegrini on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 8:30 a.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). For more info., visit www.palmbeachcombathapkido.com/seminar or call (561) 818-5537.
• Community of Hope Church, located on Okeechobee Blvd. at E Road, will host its pumpkin patch from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The pumpkin patch gives families an opportunity to look through a variety of pumpkins, mini-pumpkins and gourds for purchase. There is also an area for visitors to take fall family photos. For more info., visit www.communityofhope.church/pumpkin.
• Calypso Bay Waterpark (151 Lamstein Lane, Royal Palm Beach) will host Waggin’ at the Waterpark for dogs on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1:50 p.m., with 50-minute sessions by weight. Visit www.pbcsplash.com for more info.
• The LuLaRoe Lovin’ Sisters Boutique will hold an in-house LuLaRoe party at 17995 30th Lane North to benefit the Your Bosom Buddies II Breast Cancer Support Group on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. Brighton Collectibles will also be displaying jewelry. The event will kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. RSVP to Abbe Felton at (561) 422-6034.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Pictures for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. Make your own “peculiar” pictures by posing in front of a green screen to celebrate the release of the movie Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Make “peculiar” snacks with your friends to munch on while you chat about the book and the movie. All materials and snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a free Styx tribute concert on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Sunday, Oct. 2
• The Good Earth Farm (2141 B Road, Loxahatchee Groves) will open for the season on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. There is a new gift shop, and visitors are requested to wear farm wear and closed-toed shoes. For more info., call (561) 792-2666 or visit www.goodearthfarm.info.
• Kingdom Promotions will present the Poets in Autumn Tour on Sunday, Oct. 2 at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Wellington). Doors open at 6:45 p.m., and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $20. VIP tickets are $30. For more info., text (407) 490-2547, e-mail info@kingdompromo.net or visit www.thepiatour.com.
Monday, Oct. 3
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Cuéntame Un Cuento/Tell Me a Story for all ages with Carrie Sue Ayvar on Monday, Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. Flowing between Spanish and English, Ayvar draws from personal and traditional tales to connect people, languages and cultures. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 24 and 31 at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 894-7529 to pre-register.
• Florida Trail Association of Palm Beach County will meet on Monday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 324-3543 for more info.
Tuesday, Oct. 4
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Pokémon Party for ages 9 and up on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 4:30 p.m. Participate in fun Pokémon activities and games. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tropical Rhythms: Salsa for adults on Tuesdays, Oct. 4 and Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. Enjoy tropical rhythms while learning basic salsa steps with dance instructor Javier LaTorre. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Pizza Chat for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Chat with the group about a book, movie, game, anime or show that you loved or hated, while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will meet on Tuesday, Oct 4 at 7 p.m. at the FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd.). The featured speaker will be Rafael Galves, director of the Florida Keys Hawkwatch, on fall migration through the Florida Keys. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
Wednesday, Oct. 5
• Palm Beach County and the City of West Palm Beach will host the eighth annual Regional Climate Leadership Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 5 and Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The Climate Leadership Summit is organized by the Climate Change Compact, a partnership among Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. For more info., visit www.climateleadershipsummit.com.
• The Wellington Garden Club will meet Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the Lakeview Room at the new Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). A light breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting at 10:30 a.m., and a program at 11:30 a.m. on the “History of Tropical Fruits in South Florida” presented by Larry Grosser. RSVP to Membership Chair Doreen Baxter at doreenspot@comcast.net or (561) 793-6013. For more info., visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org.
• American Legion Auxiliary Unit 367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd. Loxahatchee Groves). For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561)791-9875 or Joan Shewmake at (561) 792-2317.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “We Love Books!” for ages 6 to 10 on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Listen to great picture books and hear about chapter books you’ll want to read. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.
• Seminole Ridge High School will host its homecoming carnival and food truck night on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the school parking lot. Campus clubs and organizations will host games and fundraisers. Admission is free, and the community is welcome.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Board? Game On!” for adults on Wednesdays in October at 6 p.m. A variety of familiar games will be available with a new and exciting one presented and explained each week. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host The Coloring Club for ages 16 and up on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials will be provided, or bring your own coloring book to work on. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia Night for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. How well do you know your favorite video games, manga, anime, cartoons and Disney movies? Test your knowledge as you battle to be the best. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host To Begin the World Over Again: The Life of Thomas Paine for adults on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a preview screening of this acclaimed, one-man historical drama focusing on the life and times of Thomas Paine, one of the most misunderstood and influential figures in American history. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Thursday, Oct. 6
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. Create artful displays to commemorate special events and loved ones. Bring personal photos and your imagination; the rest will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 10 on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Build, imagine and create with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. with a free concert by the Ocoee River Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach) will host its Hack Shack Tech Club on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. This club gives children in grades 5 to 8 the opportunity to explore science and technology in a whole new way as they experiment with computer programming. Classes are held the first Thursday of each month. For more info., visit www.sfsciencecenter.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Women of the Western Communities will meet Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington) with a meet-and-mingle beginning at 6 p.m. Be sure to arrive by 6:30 p.m. to check in and be seated for dinner in the newly renovated ballroom. The guest speaker will be Kelly Kerr from the Guardian Ad Litem program. RSVP to Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or (561) 635-0011.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writer’s Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Women of Wellington Chamber will host Ghost Hunting & Cocktails on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Riddle House at Yesteryear Village. To RSVP, call (561) 792-6525.
Friday, Oct. 7
• The Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host the Palm Beach County Dive Meet on Friday, Oct. 7 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. and the District Dive Meet on Monday, Oct. 17 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. For more info., call (561) 791-4770 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/aquatics.
• The My Brother’s Keeper Race to Equity Summit will be held Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The theme for this year’s summit is “Bridging the Opportunity Gap for Boys and Young Men of Color.” To register, visit www.pbcgov.com/youthservices. For info., contact James Green at (561) 242-5702 or ysd-mybrotherskeeper@pbcgov.org.
• American political satirist and journalist P.J. O’Rourke will be the featured speaker at the inaugural Hospice Heart Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton West Palm Beach to benefit the Hospice of Palm Beach County and Hospice by the Sea foundations. Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater will serve as the event’s honorary chair. Tickets can be purchased by calling (561) 494-6888 or by visiting www.hpbcf.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Paper Airplane Contest for ages 5 to 12 on Friday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. Create your own paper airplane and compete against your peers. The winner gets a prize. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 4 to 10 on Friday, Oct. 7 at 3:30 p.m. Make a fun, exciting craft and maybe a new friend at this relaxed family crafting event. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Fright Nights returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds over four weekends in October, starting Friday, Oct. 7. The midway opens at 6 p.m., and the haunted houses open at 7 p.m. For more info., visit www.myfrightnights.com.
