Saturday, Oct. 17
• Buckler’s Craft Fair will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18. Learn more at www.bucklercraftfair.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Farewell to Downton Abbey: Episodes 3 and 4” for ages 16 and up on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. Come see season five of Downton Abbey and look ahead to the new season. Tea and biscuits will be served. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Council of Catholic Women of St. Therese de Lisieux Church (11800 Lake Worth Road, Wellington) will sponsor a quarter auction fundraiser and luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 17. Paddles go on sale at 11 a.m. and the quarter auction begins at noon and lasts until 4 p.m. Sandwiches, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Money raised will go toward local charities. For info., call Jean McKeen at (561) 784-1523 or Marci Stephens at (954) 529-4765.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Oct. 17 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pumpkin, Pumpkin for ages 5 to 11 on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Make a plump, little pumpkin using papier-mâché. All supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Builders Cinema for ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2:30 p.m. with The Black Cauldron. Enjoy a spooky cartoon classic while you have fun building creative projects. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Wellington author Nicholas Novella will host a book signing event on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Black Pearl Boba Tea on the upper level of the Mall at Wellington Green. Novella will be available to sign copies of his book, The Shield Bearer.
• The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach will hold its popular fall celebration “Lantern Festival: In the Spirit of Obon” on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visit www.morikami.org/lanternfest for more info.
• Wellington will hold its annual Halloween-themed Fall Festival at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• “A Taste of Italy” will take place at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach) on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. as a benefit for Your Bosom Buddies II, a breast cancer support group, and Think Pink Kids. There will be music, raffles, fun and an Italian dinner. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children. RSVP to Marie at (561) 358-6210.
Sunday, Oct. 18
• The Wellington Runners Club will present its 11th annual Wellington Horse Country 10 Miler, Sebastian’s 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run on Sunday, Oct. 18 starting at 7:15 a.m. The event will benefit the Kids Cancer Foundation. The course begins at Tiger Shark Cove Park and runs through Wellington’s scenic equestrian and aeronautical communities. For more info., or to register, visit www.wellingtonrunners.org.
• The 21st annual Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization Buddy Walk will take place Sunday, Oct. 18 at John Prince Park (4759 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth). Check-in is at 8 a.m. with the opening ceremony at 8:45 a.m. and the walk starting at 9:15 a.m. All activities are open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit http://gcdso.donordrive.com/bw2015 to register online, or contact Anne at ad.gcdso@bellsouth.net or (561) 752-3383 for details.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will return for its third season at a new location in Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) each Sunday beginning Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (561) 790-5196 or visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com for more info.
• The Western Business Alliance will host a Family Fun Safari on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lion Country Safari. Members, along with their family and guests, are invited to enjoy a day at the safari with a free barbecue lunch at the pavilion. The cost is $23.32 per person. Visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com for more info.
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host its Fall Family Festival on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free for members and children 10 and under, and $5 for nonmember adults. Visit www.mounts.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Mariachi de Mi Tierra performing traditional Mexican songs on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Monday, Oct. 19
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 to 6 on Monday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. Create multiple crafts from fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Fashion for Your Wrist: Bracelet Making” for ages 7 to 12 on Monday, Oct. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Design your own bangles and beaded bracelets. All supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host English Exchange for adults on Monday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call 561-894-7529 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Chess fans will practice strategy with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Frankenstein Film Festival: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Art for Adults: Figure Drawing” for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 2:15 p.m. Examine the elements of drawing the human figure. Charcoal and other media will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Game Day for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The School District of Palm Beach County’s Department of Choice & Career Options will present the 19th annual Showcase of Schools on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center (9067 Southern Blvd.). Visit www.palmbeachschools.org/choiceprograms for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Origami: Unfolding Fun” for ages 8 and up on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese paper folding. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ‘n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. Socialize while you work on your current project and share your ideas and knowledge with others who are just learning to crochet. Some materials are provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Wellington will hold a Walk & Talk in the 12th Fairway Community on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. Neighborhood advocates, code compliance officers and PBSO deputies will visit residents to hear concerns and discuss neighborhood issues. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acting Up for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Play theater games and work on basic acting skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Oct. 21
• The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) invites all ladies and gentlemen to a luncheon and card game party on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. A catered lunch will be served at noon. The cost is $18. Call (561) 967-3600 for info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Book Discussion: Go Set a Watchman” on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 2:15 p.m. Join in a lively discussion of Harper Lee’s recently published novel. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Movie Matinee on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. featuring Stuart Little. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Acreage Explorers’ Club: Mexico” for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. Journey through interactive activities that explore the people, places, history, holidays, games and foods of Mexico. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• HealthSource Chiropractic (125 S. State Road 7, Suite 103, Royal Palm Beach) will host Ladies Night on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. to raise money for breast cancer research, with food, prizes, games, raffles and several local stores under one roof selling home goods, accessories and jewelry. Call (561) 792-4016 to RSVP.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• A Quarter Auction to raise money for Your Bosom Buddies II will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Doors open at 6 p.m., and the auction begins at 7 p.m. E-mail tupperchick2@gmail.com for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Card Gamers Club for all ages on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. If you like collectible card games, this is your place to be. Bring your deck, box or binder, and come with a friend or make a new one. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Oct. 22
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host the Read for the Record Challenge for ages 6 and under on Thursday, Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m. Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli will be at the library to help celebrate the Read for the Record Challenge. Listen to a special reading of this year’s featured book, Not Norman: A Goldfish Story, as well as other fun books about pets. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Wellington Cares will hold its inaugural luncheon Thursday, Oct. 22 at noon at the Wanderers Club. The guest speaker will be Dr. Stuart Bagatell, a specialist in internal medicine at JFK Medical Center. Bagatell is a proponent of physician orders for life-sustaining treatment (POLST). Luncheon tickets are $50. For more info., visit www.wellingtoncaresorg.com or e-mail wellingtoncaresmarketing@gmail.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will hold a free screening of Into the Woods on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with music by the Whitestone Band on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Teen Read Week: Chapters & Chatting” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. In celebration of Teen Read Week, chat about your favorite books and make bookmarks. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Coloring for Grownups on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Coloring is a relaxing activity, even for adults. Come out and treat yourself to some free time to color, listen to music and socialize. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Celebrating International Color Day: Color Your Way to Calm” for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Relax, restore and rejuvenate as you color your way to calm with a mandala, an intricate circular design used for meditation and believed to promote unity and harmony. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Anime Otaku Club for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Watch anime and eat snacks while you talk with friends about cool stuff from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Forever Greyhounds will host a showing of Dixie’s Hilarious & Unforgettable Tupperware Party on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Palm Beach Kennel Club (1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach). For $15, attendees will have a dessert buffet, hot and cold beverages, a cash bar, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, laughter and more. Tickets can be ordered at www.forevergreyhounds.org. For more info., call (561) 574-7756 or e-mail kerry@forevergreyhounds.com.
Friday, Oct. 23
• The West Palm Beach Fall Home Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25. Admission is free. For more info., visit www.westpalmhomeshow.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Sensational Spiders and Creepy Crawlies for ages 5 to 9 on Friday, Oct. 23 at 3:30 p.m. Learn about spiders by listening to stories and spider-related activities. Make a not-so-spooky spider hat to wear home. All supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Art by the Book for ages 8 to 12 on Friday, Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. Explore your creative side by making an artwork of your choosing while you listen to some favorite creepy books. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host Boo at the Zoo on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 23 through Oct. 31 with a safe and fun environment for children of all ages to trick-or-treat. Activities include costume contests, dance parties, games, crafts, a pumpkin patch, a bounce house, local vendors, wildlife shows and more. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for more info.
• Royal Palm Beach Commons Park will hold a Movie Night and Food Truck Invasion on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. with screenings of Avengers: Age of Ultron and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Call (561) 790-5196 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie The Fantastic Four on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Saturday, Oct. 24
• Family Church West will hold a garage sale on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 8 a.m. to noon at 13832 Exotica Lane in Wellington. All proceeds will go to support Family Church West’s worship and to help Pastor Daniel Martin and his wife Christine adopt a child. Call (561) 650-7400, ext. 5783 or visit www.gofamilychurch.org for info.
• Wellington will hold its annual Howl at the Moon Party on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Wellington Dog Park (2975 Greenbriar Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• Animal Palace Mobile Pet Grooming in Kobosko’s Crossing (9176 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info., visit www.animalpalacepetgrooming.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Creepy Creatures for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. Enjoy fun and friendly stories, songs and a craft featuring creepy critters. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free ZZ Top tribute concert on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.
