Saturday, May 26
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Apoxee Park (3125 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) on Saturday, May 26 at 8 a.m. Call Joe Rosenberg at (561) 859-1954 for more info.
• The South Florida Fair Expo Center will host the Florida Gun & Knife Show on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com/events.
• Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Department will kick off summer with an Early Childhood Special Event just for children ages 2 to 11 years old on Saturday, May 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane) hosted by Early Childhood Adventures teachers. For more info., call the Recreation Center at (561) 790-5124 or Angie Rinehart at (561) 206-2764.
• The Palm Beach Zoo will host Roar & Pour on Saturday, May 26 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. The zoo will be open to explore with Roar & Pour admission. The Summer Grill opens at 5 p.m. with burgers and hotdogs. The Tiki Bar also opens at 5 p.m. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for more info.
• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (9804 S. Military Trail, 2nd Floor, #E 2-4, Boynton Beach) will hold a screening of Quiz Show on Saturday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. The film is a true story that dramatizes a scandal involving contestants being fed answers. Call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org for reservations or more info.
Sunday, May 27
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in the Jupiter Ridge Natural Area (1800 South U.S. Highway 1) on Sunday, May 27 at 7:30 a.m. Call (561) 586-0486 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host a Book Chat for adults featuring Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen on Sunday, May 27 at 2 p.m. Copies of the book are available. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Monday, May 28
• The Village of Wellington and American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will host a Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony on Monday, May 28. The parade will begin at 8:15 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex, followed by the ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the Wellington Veterans Memorial. If you are an active or retired veteran attending the ceremony, you will have an opportunity to register at the Wellington tent the morning of the event to be recognized during the ceremony. To become a part of this event or to walk in the parade, contact Michelle Garvey at (561) 791-4082. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
• Royal Palm Beach will hold its Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 28 at 9 a.m. at the Veterans Park amphitheater on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. For more information, call Rochelle Wright at (561) 753-1232 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.
• The 15th annual Palm Beach Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival will be held on Monday, May 28 from 2 to 10 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Visit www.southfloridafair.com/events for more info.
Tuesday, May 29
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Make Your Own Musical Instrument for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, May 29 at 3 p.m. Get a head start on the end of the school year celebrations by creating your own pair of maracas to cha-cha-cha your way out of the classroom. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing for Adults on Tuesday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. Beginners and experienced line dancers will learn new steps. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Wednesday, May 30
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Book Discussion for adults featuring Bel Canto by Ann Patchett on Wednesday, May 30 at 2 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Paper Airplanes for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, May 30 at 3 p.m. Test your flight skills and compete in a paper airplane contest. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Playful Toddlers and Tykes for children under age 4 on Wednesday, May 30 at 3:30 p.m. Do your kids love toddler and baby toys? Join in for a session of social playtime for the little ones. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an End-of-School-Year Craft Bonanza Blowout for ages 2 and up on Wednesday, May 30 at 4 p.m. Make as many crafts as you want with the supplies from the craft closet. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Getting Started With Ancestry Library Edition on Wednesday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to access and navigate one of the most popular online resources for researching your family tree. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Thursday, May 31
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Great Native Plants for Your Garden on Thursday, May 31 at 10 a.m. Join extension agent Laurie Albrecht and discover the beautiful plants that call this area home. Get a voucher for two free three-gallon native plants. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Pirate Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, May 31 at 3 p.m. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by Rough Shot, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, May 31 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Land a New Job With Career Transitions on Thursday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m. Enhance your job search, write an effective résumé and cover letter, or explore a new career path using the Career Transitions online research tool. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, June 1
• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds from Friday, June 1 through Sunday, June 3. For more information, visit www.wpbaf.com.
• The Palm Beach County Medical Society will host Docs Got Talent on Friday, June 1 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Atlantis Country Club. Several talented physicians and dentists will trade in their stethoscopes for guitars and more to entertain supporters and raise funds for the programs of the Palm Beach County Medical Society. Guests are invited to an art exhibit/reception at 6 p.m. that showcases the artistic side of the doctors’ talents, followed by the dinner and show at 7 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more info., visit www.pbcms.org, call (561) 433-3940 or e-mail deannal@pbcms.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange for adults in June on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Saturday, June 2
• Audubon of the Everglades will drive in Stormwater Treatment Area 1-E in Wellington on Saturday, June 2 from 7 a.m. to noon. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Make a SPLASH (Safety and Prevention Leaves All Swimmers Happy) on Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. Pediatric residents from Palms West Hospital and first responders from Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will be on-hand to discuss water safety. Multiple vendors will be on site to discuss the importance of safety in and around the water. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/aquatics.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Tai Chi for Adults on Saturdays, June 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 9 a.m. Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes. Call (561 790-6030 for more info.
• Premier Family Health will host its first PremierFest, a free outdoor festival open to the entire Wellington community, on Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wellington Reserve Office Park campus (1037 State Road 7, Wellington). Bring your family and friends to enjoy a variety of activities, including two live bands, local vendors, a food truck, pet adoptions, a petting zoo, face painting, a blood drive and more. For more info., call (561) 798-3030 or visit www.premierfamilyhealth.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach Seafood Festival will be held Saturday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.). The festival celebrates the love of all things seafood with plenty of landlubber foods as well, and several large shade tents will be onsite for dining comfort. Guests will enjoy a great lineup of live music and entertainment and will have the opportunity to shop an assortment of unique and nautical-themed merchandise vendors. Sunday’s festivities will bring a car show with more than 100 classic and custom cars. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeachseafoodfestival.com or call Kathy Gilbert of POTTC Events at (561) 792-9260.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Magical Friends for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, June 2 at 11 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs and a craft featuring some fantastical friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Fraternal Order of Firefighters will hold its Fire Station Rib Challenge on Saturday, June 2 at noon at the Butcher Shop (209 6th St., West Palm Beach) with 14 West Palm Beach stations participating to benefit the Fraternal Order of Firefighters. Call (561) 812-2336 or visit http://butchershopwpb.eventbrite.com for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, June 2 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 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, June 2, 9, 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. with a mini-marathon on Saturday, June 16 beginning at noon. Adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons with fellow wizards and warriors to bring goodness back to the world. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Teen Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, June 2 at 3 p.m. If you like manga, anime, cosplaying and more, then this is your chance to meet others just like you. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Monday, June 4
• Wellington’s Community Services Department will hold a Walk and Talk in the Periwinkle/Lily Neighborhoods on Monday, June 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.
Tuesday, June 5
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Hooked on Crochet for adults on Tuesday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or work on current projects. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
