Saturday, Dec. 14
• The West Palm Beach Boat Show will continue at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15. For more information, visit www.professionalshowmanagement.com.
• Buckler’s Craft Fair will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15. For more info., visit www.bucklershows.com.
• The 29th annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic will be held Saturday, Dec. 14 at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) for ages 15 and younger. Registration opens at 8 a.m. with the tournament from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by awards. Register in advance at the Wellington Community Center or Village Park. Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing rod. A limited supply of rods will be available to use for those who don’t have their own. Bait will be provided. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/holidayfishing for more info.
• Audubon Everglades will hold a guided bird walk at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands (13026 Jog Road, Delray Beach) on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 8 to 10 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Kids Cancer Foundation will host its 12th annual Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. RSVP to Nicole at (561) 236-1110 or nicole@kidscancersf.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar is 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.
• The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium will host its fourth annual Mini Maker Faire on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This event embraces the spirit of the do-it-yourself movement and features local and regional makers sharing emerging tech, hobbies and experiments across a variety of categories. Those interested should sign up by visiting https://palmbeach.makerfaire.com. For more information, call (561) 832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gentle Yoga & Meditation on Saturday, Dec. 14 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 Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Sewing Lab for ages 15 and up on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Bring your current project, work on a pattern or practice sewing using one of the library’s 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 a Jane Austen Birthday Party for ages 16 and up on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Jane Austen games and movies must be enjoyed with tea and good company. Join in this birthday celebration. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Holiday Storytime with local author Laura Boldin-Fournier for children 10 and under on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. Boldin-Fournier will read Orangutan’s Night Before Christmas and sign purchased copies of her book. Learn how books are published, and participate in a raffle and a craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Wellington’s annual holiday boat parade Light Up The Lake will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14 on Lake Wellington, visible from the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Boats will launch from Meadowland Cove at 6:20 p.m. and are expected to pass behind the Wellington Community Center around 6:25 p.m. Contact Jack Brownson at jbrownson@comcast.net for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Fleetwood Mac Holiday Tribute concert by Dreams: Crystal Visions of Fleetwood Mac on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar.
• The Choral Society of the Palm Beaches will host “Voices in Celebration: A Holiday to Remember” on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. at the Osher Lifelong Learning Auditorium at Florida Atlantic University’s Jupiter Campus (5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter). For more info., visit www.choralsocietypalmbeaches.org/tickets or call (561) 626-9997.
Sunday, Dec. 15
• The eighth annual Wellington Jingle Bell 5K Run will be held Sunday, Dec. 15 at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) starting at 7 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for the Hometown Holiday Toy Drive. All participants will be provided with jingle bells to wear prior to the start of the race. For more details, and registration information, view the event’s Facebook page or visit www.active.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Paper Globes for ages 16 and up on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. Create unique triskele paper globes to decorate your home or use as a gift. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• DiVinyl Intervention: A Classic Rock Benefit for the Bahamas will be held Sunday, Dec. 15 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., e-mail bossprojectband@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/events/418196188837991.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Trivia Contest for adults on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Teams will answer trivia questions and compete to win prizes. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Robert Sharon Chorale will host its holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. at the DeSantis Family Chapel (300 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). For tickets, visit www.rschorale.com/Tickets or call (561) MUSIC-45.
Monday, Dec. 16
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Orchester Wien: The Vienna Academy Orchestra with conductor and organist Martin Haselböck and soprano Robin Johannsen on Monday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. Visit www.kravis.com for more information.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Jazz Is Love: No Bullying Workshop for grades K through 4 on Monday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. Go on a musical journey with a special guest. Learn how life can be about respect, acceptance and togetherness. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host The Coloring Club: Winter for ages 13 and up on Monday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials will be provided or bring your own to work on. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
• Toy donations will be accepted through Tuesday, Dec. 17 for Wellington’s Hometown Holiday Toy Drive in partnership with the Wellington Interfaith Council and Baptist Health South Florida. Residents should drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), Village Park (11700 Pierson Road), the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), the Community Services Office (1092 Wellington Trace), the Lake Wellington Professional Centre (12133 Ken Adams Way), and Schaefer Drugs and Ultima Fitness in the Wellington Plaza. Residents needing assistance can register by calling Community Services at (561) 791-4796 or their local house of worship. All requests must be made prior to Tuesday, Dec. 16. For more info., call Program Coordinator Kyle Ostroff at (561) 791-4764.
• 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, Dec. 17 and Thursday, Dec. 19 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host RPB Kids Coloring Club: Winter Wonderland for ages 2 and up on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing hour of coloring. Color snowmen, penguins, snowflakes and more. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. Show off your knowledge of topics from cartoons to Cleopatra and fandoms to physics. Team up with friends and battle for bragging rights and prizes. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present My Life On A Diet starring Renée Taylor from Wednesday, Dec. 18 through Sunday, Dec. 22. Visit www.kravis.com for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Ann Hampton Callaway: The Linda Ronstadt Songbook on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Book Discussion: A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum for adults on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Arts for ages 16 and up on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Learn the basics of book origami to transform your old books into works of art. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 18 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.
• Shulamit Hadassah will host its 15th annual Chanukah party on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. For more info., call (518) 209-7215 or e-mail nltaylor48@gmail.com.
Thursday, Dec. 19
• Audubon Everglades will hold a bird trip to T.M. Goodwin/Broadmoor Unit in Fellsmere on Thursday, Dec. 19 in an all-day guided birding trip to a wetland restoration project in the upper St. Johns River Basin. Advanced registration is required at www.auduboneverglades.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Five Little Senses Baby Sensory Play for ages 3 to 18 months on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. Stimulate your little one’s senses and encourage them to explore with various sensory playtime activities. All abilities are welcome. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Career Transitions on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. Learn about an online guidance center that helps you to browse career paths, build a résumé, create a cover letter and practice with interview simulations. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host STEAM: Paper Plate Hovercraft for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. Use your science and engineering skills to create a hovercraft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Let It Snow for ages 5 to 9 on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. Get in the winter spirit and celebrate the fun of snow. Play with “snow” in the library and make a fun snow craft. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Tween/Teen Kahoot Trivia Challenge for ages 11 to 17 on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 4:30 p.m. Show how much you know about Hamilton, Stranger Things and other fandoms by answering trivia using your own mobile device or a library laptop. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free classic rock concert by Viva with food trucks on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Chat: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. Copies are available. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will meet on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Village Hall. Visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info.
Friday, Dec. 20
• The Village of Wellington will offer an AARP Smart Driving Course for ages 50 and up on Friday, Dec. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Panther Room of the Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present The Isley Brothers: You Wanna Make Me Shout 60th Anniversary Tour on Friday, Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.com for more info.
Saturday, Dec. 21
• Enjoy a Classic Christmas in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with visits from Santa Claus at 12:30 and 5 p.m., Christmas carols and Christmas crafts. Historic buildings will be decorated indicative of the time portrayed in Yesteryear Village. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com.
• The Florida Gun & Knife Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Dec. 21 and Sunday, Dec. 22. Visit www.flgunshows.com for more info.
• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Riverbend Park (9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter) on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 a.m. Call Bruce at (772) 333-1837 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Dec. 21 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.
• Panther Ridge Conservation Center in Loxahatchee Groves will host Twilight Hours on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit the cats when they are most active. Refreshments and food will be provided. Call (561) 795-8914 for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Jim Gaffigan: The Pale Tourist Tour on Saturday, Dec. 21 and Sunday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. Visit www.kravis.com for info.
