Saturday, Oct. 19
• Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds will host Spookyville, an old-fashioned Halloween event with a safe place to trick-or-treat on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting Friday, Oct. 18 and concluding with a celebration on Halloween night. Visit www.southfloridafair.com for info.
• The Repticon West Palm Beach Reptile & Exotic Animal Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20. For more info., visit www.repticon.com.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will host Rennie Harris in Puremovement: American Street Dance Theater Nuttin’ But A Word on Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct 20. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Riverbend Park (9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter) on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 a.m. Call Bruce at (772) 333-1837 for more info.
• Audubon Everglades will hold a Guided Bird Walk at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands (13026 Jog Road, Delray Beach) on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 8 a.m. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org.
• The Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office will host Operation Green Light on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all four of the clerk’s courthouse locations to waive collection agency fees for anyone who pays off their court obligations in full or signs up for a monthly payment plan. Those who pay their debts or go on a monthly payment plan will also be able to reinstate their suspended driver’s license in most cases. Visit www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/operationgreenlight to learn more.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Garden Talks for ages 15 and up on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Discuss different spaces and sizes of gardens with Extension Agent Chris Miller. Share ideas, seeds and seedlings. No knowledge is required. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Sewing Lab for ages 15 and up on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. Bring your current project, work on a pattern or practice sewing using one of the sewing machines. Basic materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Oct. 19 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) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Festival of Lights Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 2:30 p.m. Celebrate this South Asian festival with fun, flair and fanfare. Hear stories, learn traditions and watch lively performances. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Wellington’s Fall Festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 19 from 3 to 10 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/fallfestival for more info.
• The Panther Ridge Conservation Center in Loxahatchee Groves will hold Twilight Hours on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Come visit the cats when they are most active. Refreshments and food will be provided. Call (561) 795-8914 for reservations and more info.
• The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches will open its 59th season with a brilliant splash of vibrant melodies from the United Kingdom on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Eissey Campus Theater in Palm Beach Gardens and Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Duncan Theater in Lake Worth. Both shows start at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call (561) 832-3115 or visit www.symphonicband.org.
Sunday, Oct. 20
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Wellington’s Peaceful Waters Sanctuary (11676 Pierson Road) on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423 for more info.
• Audubon Everglades will hold a bird walk through Phipps Skate Park (4715 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach) on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 8 to 11 a.m. The park attracts fall warblers, songbirds, woodpeckers and hawks, and is family friendly and handicap accessible. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• Horses That Help will hold its second annual Fall Open House on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 13547 85th Road North in The Acreage. Come and meet all the therapy animals. For more info., call (561) 281-8599 or visit www.horsesthathelp.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Miniature Garden: Harvest for ages 14 and up on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. Celebrate harvest time by creating your own rustic miniature garden. Materials will be provided. Bring a glue gun if possible. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Monday, Oct. 21
• Audubon Everglades will hold a guided bird walk at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands (13026 Jog Road, Delray Beach) on Monday, Oct. 21 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Aquapainting for adults with special needs on Monday, Oct. 21 at 10:15 a.m. Enjoy using water and paintbrushes to make nature images appear. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Homework Club for ages 5 to 12 on Mondays, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a quiet space to study, read and complete homework. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Monday, Oct. 21 at 3:30 p.m. Jam along to favorite story time songs. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28 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.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
• The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, Oct. 22 and Thursday, Oct. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host The Crop Circle: Scrapbooking Club for ages 14 and up on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. Organize your photos and record your memories using scrapbooking techniques. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Popsicle Stick Platforms for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 3 p.m. Learn about balance and architecture building bridges that will be strong enough to support many books. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Showcase of Schools will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center (9067 Southern Blvd.) from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22. More than 125 elementary, middle and high schools offering choice programs will be present to provide information regarding choice and career academy options so students can make informed decisions when applications open Nov. 4. This event is free and open to the public. Bring Food for Families donations to the event for collection. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com/events.
• The Wellington Village Council will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Town Center Boardwalk on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Lake Wellington behind the Wellington Community Center. Construction of the 800-foot brick-paved boardwalk will continue through April 2020. To learn more, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/towncenter.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing for beginners and experienced line dancers on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
• Wellington will host Senior Bingo for ages 55 and up on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.
• The Wellington Historical Society will host a Lunch & Learn event on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 11:45 a.m. at the Wellington National Golf Club on the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or by visiting bit.ly/35dyPIT. For more info., visit www.wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Book Discussion on The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office will hold a Self Service Center Workshop: Guardianship & Guardian Advocacy on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the South County Courthouse (First Floor Atrium, 200 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach). Visit mypalmbeachclerk.com for more info.
• Wellington’s Community Services department will host its annual Joint Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.
• The School District of Palm Beach County will host a College-Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. More than 150 colleges, universities, technical schools and the armed forces will have representatives available to speak to students and parents. Visit www.southfloridafair.com/events for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend and make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Join other D&D enthusiasts to journey through a magical world. Books, dice and other materials will be available. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Oct. 24
• Life Line Screening will offer a preventive health event on Thursday, Oct. 24 at Oasis Church (16401 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee). Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to blocked arteries, abdominal aortic aneurysms, hardening of the arteries in the legs, atrial fibrillation or irregular heartbeat, and a bone density screening for men and women used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for the event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129 by calling (888) 653-6441, visit www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text “circle” to 797979.
• The Village of Wellington will host a Senior Health Fair on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host A Stroll Down Mammary Lane: An Update on What’s New in Breast Cancer on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. Learn about the most common signs and symptoms of breast cancer, treatment and places to get support. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free tribute concert featuring the music of Sinatra and more by Johnny T., along with food trucks, on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar.
Friday, Oct. 25
• The Kids Cancer Foundation will host its 13th annual golf tournament on Friday, Oct. 25 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Wellington National Golf Club. For more info., visit www.kidscancersf.org.
• Audubon Everglades will hold a guided bird walk at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach) on Friday, Oct. 25 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Village of Royal Palm Beach will hold a two-day “Rock-n-Fall Festival” on Friday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 26 from 3 to 10 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. The Friday event is aimed at adults, while Saturday’s festivities will be more family friendly. For more information, visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.
Saturday, Oct. 26
• The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk will be held Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach with more than 4,000 participants supporting the non-competitive two-mile walk. Registration is free and begins at 7 a.m. The walk is set to start at 9 a.m. For more info., visit www.makingstrideswalk.org/palmbeachfl or call Jay Zeager at (561) 614-2821.
• The Native Canopy Education Program will be distributing free native trees and shrubs in three-gallon containers and offering information about native and invasive plants, as well as games and coloring book pages, at Spookyville in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27. For more information on Spookyville, visit www.southfloridafair.com/p/yesteryearvillage/spookyville.
• Wellington’s Community Services Department has partnered with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and other local agencies to host a free Child Safety Experience on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The PBSO will have the Child ID Machine on-site to register young participants. Young residents are invited to wear their favorite costumes and take part in a costume contest for a chance to win prizes. For more info., or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact PBSO Deputy Scott Poritz at (561) 688-5427 or portizs@pbso.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Books & Kids: Bilingual Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 10:15 a.m. Join in for stories, songs, rhymes and fun in both English and Spanish. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gentle Yoga & Meditation on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Relax and exercise with certified yoga instructor Dr. Maruti Ram Gudavalli. Bring water, a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host It’s Your Move: Chess Club for ages 8 to 17 on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2:15 p.m. Learn how to play this strategic game with members of the Royal Palm Beach High School Chess Club. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd. will hold a free pop, rock, country, R&B and disco concert by Belladiva on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Young Professionals of Wellington will host Wicked VII, an adults-only Halloween costume party and casino night, on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). Tickets are $125 and include an open bar, casino night, music, dancing and heavy appetizers served all night long. Visit www.ypwellington.com for tickets.
Sunday, Oct. 27
• The Kids Cancer Foundation will host its Superhero 5K on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.). For more info., visit www.kidscancersf.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Autumn Harvest Stories for ages 2 to 6 on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. Celebrate fall with fun stories, songs and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
