Saturday, Oct. 26
•The Catskills Haunts Haunted House at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park will continue through Wednesday, Oct. 30. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.
• 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.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held on Saturdays at the Village Hall campus (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.
• 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 poritzs@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 Village of Royal Palm Beach’s “Rock-n-Fall Festival” will continue on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 3 to 10 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Saturday’s festivities will be family friendly. For more information, visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.
• 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 Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Grassy Waters Park (8537 Northlake Blvd.) on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 a.m. Call Alan Collins at (561) 586-0486 for more info.
• The Kids Cancer Foundation will host its Superhero 5K Run 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.
• Audubon Everglades will hold a guided bird walk at Pan’s Garden (386 Hibiscus Ave., Palm Beach) on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Join Audubon Everglades Education Coordinator Vicki Rogerson and Pan’s Garden Director of Horticulture Susan Lerner for a guided tour of the garden. Learn about birds and the native plants that support them. Advanced registration is required at www.audboneverglades.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.
Monday, Oct. 28
• The Wellington Aquatics Complex will host the High School District Diving and Swimming Championships on Monday, Oct. 28 and Tuesday, Oct. 29. Approximately 20 athletes will compete in Monday’s District Dive Championship, which will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this time, the complex will remain closed to the public. The pool will be closed again on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. to host the swim championship. The facility will re-open from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (561) 791-4770 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/aquatics.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Playful Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Monday, Oct. 28 at 3:30 p.m. 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 Tweens/Teens Stranger Things Café for ages 11 to 17 on Monday, Oct. 28 at 6:15 p.m. Sing creepy karaoke songs in the Upside Down and make a Stranger Things-inspired craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control will hold a community meeting with design consultant PGAL and sub-consultant Animal Arts to provide an update on the Animal Care & Control main shelter renovation project on Monday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vista Center (2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit http://discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/animalcare.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Holiday Safety for adults on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will share how you can remain safe while preparing for the holidays. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• 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. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 31 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 Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Preserving Your Family Heritage: Scanning Images for adults Tuesday, Oct. 29 through Thursday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. Bring up to 100 photos in good condition and a flash drive to save the digital images using a high-speed scanner. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host STEAM: Glow Slime for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. Mix, play and explore with slime that glows. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
• Audubon Everglades will hold a guided bird walk at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach) on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. The walk begins before dawn to observe roosting birds depart from the interior of the refuge and begin their daily routine. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach featuring Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link. For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Haunted House for ages 5 and up on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 31 at 3 and 6 p.m. Zombies, ghouls and witches, are you brave enough to face the creatures in this haunted house? Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Mad Science Potion Commotion on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 3:30 p.m. Mix up slimes, goops, potions and pastes using lots of crazy science. Discover molecules, acids, bases, chemical reactions and fluid dynamics. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Coding with Tech Toys: Lego WeDo for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. Learn concepts of control, logic and programming with fun games and activities. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Book Chat on In Cold Blood by Truman Capote on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. Copies are available at the library. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Oct. 31
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Trick-Or-Treat at the Library for all ages on Thursday, Oct. 31 all day. Stop by each of the library service desks to show off your costume and get a small treat. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Wee Ones Crazy Costume Dance Party for children under 5 on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. Dress up in your costume, put on your dancing shoes and boogie on down to the library for a special costume parade and dance party. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teeny Halloween for children under 2 on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 10:15 a.m. Have an ooky spooky celebration with stories, songs, rhymes and treats just for the littlest members of the family. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Little Monsters’ Halloween for ages 3 to 5 on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 11:15 a.m. Dress up and creep into this story time full of spooky sensory activities, games, stories and songs. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Kids Crazy Costume Dance Party for ages 6 to 10 on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. Dress up in your costume and head to the library for a special costume dance party. Participate in guided group dances and musical games. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Aerosmith tribute concert by Erasmith, along with food trucks, on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 6:30 p.m. Join other Scrabble fans and enjoy a fun evening of wordplay. Basic game knowledge is required. Bring your own boards if you have them. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Nov. 1
• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3. For more info., visit www.wpbaf.com.
• The 17th annual Feast of Little Italy will return to Abacoa at Jupiter from Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3. For more info., visit www.feastoflittleitaly.com.
• The Village of Wellington will host Senior Ki-waza for ages 5 and up on Mondays and Fridays in November at 10:30 a.m. in the Sailfish Meeting Room at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). This class will teach how to cultivate short-term and long-term energy using slow, gentle movements. Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register.
• The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County will host the 38th annual Wellington Golf Classic on Friday, Nov. 1 at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). The event will include a golf tournament, live auction and awards reception. The event will begin with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start and conclude with the awards reception at 5 p.m. For more info., contact Christine Martin at cmartin@bgcpbc.org or (561) 683-3287, or visit www.bgcpbc.org.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie Pokémon: Detective Pikachu on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Saturday, Nov. 2
• The Native Canopy Education Program will be at the Mounts Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3. Get a voucher good for two free native plants in three-gallon containers and talk with representatives about native canopy plants, invasive plants, and planting for birds, butterflies and other wildlife. For more info., visit www.mounts.org.
• Audubon Everglades will hold a guided birding day trip by car at Stormwater Treatment Area 1E (1991 Flying Cow Road, Wellington) on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Visit www.audboneverglades.org to pre-register.
• The Color Run and Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Florida Fair Expo Center. Participants wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered with colored powder. After the race, the fun continues with food trucks, pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, dancing and music. Visit www.southfloridafair.com for more info.
• St. Matthew Catholic Church (6090 Hypoluxo Road, Lake Worth) will host its ninth annual Giant Craft & Tag Sale on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, Nov. 9. For more info., call (561) 966-8878.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 9 a.m. and Tai Chi for Beginners at 10:15 a.m. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Engineering Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Dreher Park (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach). For more info., contact Angie Foreman at aforeman@pinnaclecei.com.
• The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation will host its West Palm Beach Take Steps Walk on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. at the FITTEAM Ballpark. The walk is one of 125 occurring across the country to support the more than 3.1 million Americans who are affected by IBD. The local event features live entertainment, food, kids’ activities and a full slate of educational materials. Participants are encouraged to create teams or walk with a friend. To register for the walk, visit www.cctakesteps.org/westpalmbeach. For more info., call Anna Wishneff at (561) 218-2929 or visit www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org.
• Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue will host its 10th annual Golf “Fore” Paws on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Fountains Country Club (4476 Fountains Drive, Lake Worth) with registration starting at 11 a.m. For more info., visit www.justinbartlettanimalrescue.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Nov. 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Fun with Coding for ages 7 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2:30 p.m. Learn to code with Code Palm Beach mentors. Fifteen laptops will be provided; personal laptops are also allowed. Parents/caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Wellington’s popular Murder Mystery Dinner Theater will return to the Wellington Community Center, on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. This year’s theme is “Murder at the Greatest Show on Earth.” Call (561) 753-2484 to make reservations.
