Saturday, Dec. 7
• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will continue at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8. For more info., visit www.wpbaf.com.
• Audubon Everglades will host Birding by Car at the STA-1E Wetlands (1991 Flying Cow Road, Wellington) on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The wetlands attract wading birds, ducks, raptors and other wildlife. Drive and observe from perimeter roads with little walking. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org to pre-register.
• The Santas on the Run 5K and one-mile Reindeer Dash will take place Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 a.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park supporting Dogs to the Rescue, a nonprofit organization with a mission to train therapy dogs for first responders. Event organizers will also be collecting dog food and beds for l ocal shelters. For more info., call Maria Gonzalez at (561) 351-9265.
• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423 for more info.
• 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 Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. Visit www.kravis.org for info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Children’s Playful Yoga for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Bring the family and learn relaxing stretches with certified yoga instructor Dr. Maruti Ram Gudavalli. Bring water, a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Royal Palm Beach Winterfest will take place Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 9 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.) with entertainment, lighting of the 28-foot tree, a fireworks display, a skating rink, a snow slide, a free kids fun zone, train rides, Santa’s workshop, photos with Santa, a children’s craft station, hot cocoa, food trucks and vendors. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 28 at 1 p.m. Adventure in the world of D&D with fellow wizards and warriors. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Dec. 7 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 Third Row Center a cappella ensemble will host its holiday concert at Golden Lakes Village on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse B. For more info., visit www.thirdrowcentersingers.net.
Sunday, Dec. 8
• Audubon Everglades will hold a bird walk at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands (13026 Jog Road, Delray Beach) on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 8 to 10 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park (16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound) on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 8 a.m. Bring lots of water. Call Mary Miller at (561) 213-2189 for more info.
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Wellington will host the 36th annual Wellington Holiday Parade themed “Favorite Holiday Memories” on Sunday, Dec. 8, kicking off at 1:30 p.m. at the original Wellington Mall and culminating at the Wellington Amphitheater, where activities will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info., call (561) 790-6200 or visit www.cpbchamber.com/holiday-parade.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Sahaja Meditation for ages 16 and up on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. This time-honored technique reduces stress, brings better focus and helps you become more balanced. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Palm Beach Symphony will present Canopy of Stars: A Celebration of Beethoven’s 250th Birthday at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Monday, Dec. 9
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Monday, Dec. 9 at 3:30 p.m. Jam along to favorite storytime songs with instruments. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its French Conversation Group for Beginners on Monday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature The Play That Goes Wrong from Tuesday, Dec. 10 through Sunday, Dec. 15. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Village of Wellington will host a Senior Holiday Party on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Village Park Gymnasium (11700 Pierson Road). For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
• 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. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 12 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 Become a Microsoft Publisher Pro for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Learn to design invitations, banners, flyers, menus and more. Some computer experience is required. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Winter Windows on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. for ages 5 to 12. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach Community Band Holiday Concert will be held Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com/calendar.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
• The Palm Beach Regional Science & Engineering Fair will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Holiday Card Crafting for ages 7 and up on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. Use color, sparkle and more to make personal holiday cards to give to family and friends. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a meeting of its Teen Advisory Board on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Palm Beach Gardens Embassy Suites Hotel, located at 4350 PGA Blvd. Networking will start at 6 p.m. with the dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. The group will take donations for Operation Care for Heroes, which collects and ships care packages to troops serving in Afghanistan and other war zones. Bring a wrapped gift of $15 to $20 value to participate in a Secret Santa game. To RSVP, call Joanne Ryan at (561) 628-3694.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book Discussion: The Septembers of Shiraz by Dalia Sofer for adults on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Dungeons & Dragons on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Join other D&D enthusiasts as they assume the roles of characters journeying through a magical world. Books, dice and other materials will be available. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Salvation Army’s 49th annual Christmas Gala: A Nutcracker Spectacular will take place Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Breakers Palm Beach starting at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, or more information, call Joy Tinberg at (561) 702-5084.
• The Civil War Round Table of Palm Beach will meet Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at Lake Clarke Shores Town Hall (1701 Barbados Road). Noted author Robert Macomber will be the guest speaker. Visit www.civilwarroundtablepalmbeach.org for more info.
Thursday, Dec. 12
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host How to Start a Business on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 11:30 a.m. Learn the necessary steps to start, run and grow a small business, presented by the Florida Women’s Business Center. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Paper Craft: Ornaments for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Create unique decorations to brighten any space. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Traveling Through Jewish Europe & Asia for adults on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. Author and travel writer Ben G. Frank talks about his journey through cities such as Paris, Vienna and Budapest. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Paper Snow Globe for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. Create your own winter wonderland. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host “Catch That Gingerbread!” for all ages on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. Participate in a lively telling of the story of a runaway gingerbread cookie and decorate some cookies of your own to eat or share. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through 6 on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and a free concert by the Gypsy Lane Band on Thursday, Dec. 12 starting at 5 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Game Night for ages 12 and up on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Try new and favorite games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Friday, Dec. 13
• The West Palm Beach Boat Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Dec. 13 through Sunday, Dec. 15. For more information, visit www.professionalshowmanagement.com.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden will twinkle on 12 select evenings during the holiday season from Dec. 13 through Dec. 29, including weekends and Christmas week with jewel-toned lights that illuminate the lush tropical foliage, majestic trees and signature structures, along an easy-to-follow route throughout various garden areas. Visit www.mounts.org for more info.
• Audubon Everglades will hold a birding trip with little or no walking at the DuPuis Management Area (23500 S.W. Kanner Highway, Canal Point) on Friday, Dec. 13 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Advanced registration is required at www.auduboneverglades.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults on Fridays, Dec. 13 and Dec. 27 at 9:30 a.m. Join this informal roundtable discussion to share and improve your craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Jingle Your Way to the Library for ages 12 to 36 months on Friday, Dec. 13 at 10:15 a.m. Jam to your favorite storytime and seasonal tunes with your little one. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Village of Wellington will offer Feel Good Friday Mental Health for ages 55 and up on Friday, Dec. 13 at 11:30 a.m. in the Lake View Room of the Wellington Community Center, sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host the Panther Run Elementary School Holiday Concert on Friday, Dec. 13 starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by a free showing of the movie The Grinch at 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar.
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host Winterfest 2019 featuring the Vanilla Ice Block Party on Friday, Dec. 13 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Gates open at 6 p.m. with activities for the whole family. There will also be a VIP food and wine event. For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
Saturday, Dec. 14
• 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 by Dec. 9 at (561) 236-1110 or nicole@kidscancersf.org.
• 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.
• 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 of two to six 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.
