Saturday, Dec. 19
• The West Palm Beach Gun & Knife Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20. Admission is $10. For more info., visit www.flgunshows.com.
• Wellington’s 25th annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic will take place Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Village Park front lake (11700 Pierson Road) presented by the Village of Wellington, in conjunction with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Registration opens at 8 a.m., and the tournament runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Awards and fish tales will follow from 11 a.m. to noon. Call (561) 791-4786 for more info.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.
• Clinics Can Help, a local nonprofit organization enabling access to healthcare through the donation of medical equipment and supplies, will be wrapping gifts at the Wellington Barnes & Noble store on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. To learn more, call (561) 640-2995 or visit www.clinicscanhelp.org.
• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) continues its monthly Torah, Talk & A Taste discussion group on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. with Rabbi Barry Silver. Call (561) 968-0688 for more info.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Deer & Raptor Walk on Saturday, Dec. 19 for all ages at 10:30 a.m. Go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the deer and raptor compounds, see the animals up close, and learn about these unique critters. Reservations are required. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “The Force is Awake” for ages 7 to 11 on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Participate in the Jedi Training Academy and learn some mind tricks to defeat the Dark Side. Make your own light saber to bring home and practice your Jedi skills. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Due to inclement weather, Royal Palm Beach’s Winter Fest Event has been rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 19 from 1 to 9 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy some entertainment on the main stage. A variety of holiday crafts will be available, as will be great food provided by the popular Food Truck Invasion. The event also includes games, rides, the Kids Fun Zone and Royal Palm Beach’s own skating rink. Santa Claus will be stopping by for a visit. Holiday craft vendors can register at www.pottcevents.com. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Let It Snow!” for ages 4 to 8 on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. Get a little taste of the magic of winter with a celebration of snow. Kids will make snow cones and take part in a fun snow activity. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults Saturday, Dec. 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 Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Fuyu Matsuri: Winter Anime Fest for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. Fuyu Matsuri is the Japanese winter festival. Wear your kimono or favorite cosplay outfit and get ready to enjoy some warming winter treats and fun anime crafts. Plus, participate in a costume contest. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• ZMC Entertainment will present its Winter Wonderland Holiday Show on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) with professional performers, singers and dancers in a performance to the theme of Disney’s Frozen. Santa Claus himself will make a special appearance. Character photo opportunities will be available at the end of the show, and food trucks will be on site for food and beverage purchases. Attendees should bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present A Well-Strung Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. The all-male singing string quartet Well-Strung becomes a festive foursome in this new holiday show, which features violinists Edmund Bagnell and Christopher Marchant, violist Trevor Wadleigh and cellist Daniel Shevlin. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Sunday, Dec. 20
• The fourth annual Wellington Holiday 5k Run returns to Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) on Sunday, Dec. 20. The race begins at 7 a.m., and participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to be donated to Wellington families in need as part of the Hometown Holiday Toy Drive. All participants will be provided with jingle bells to wear prior to the start of the race. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or www.active.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Nail Stamping for the Holidays for adults on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. Bling in the New Year with amazingly artistic nails. Learn how to use the technique of nail stamping to add winter and holiday designs to your favorite manicure. Paint your nails prior to the program. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a bird walk at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands (13206 Jog Road, Delray Beach) on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
Monday, Dec. 21
• The Kevin Perkins Golf Academy is now enrolling for its Junior Christmas Holiday Camp at the Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington. Two week-long camps are open to boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Golf clubs will be provided if needed. The camps will be held Monday through Thursday, Dec. 21-24 and Dec. 28-31. Call (561) 301-3783 or visit www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy.com for more info.
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Lego Robotics with 4-H on Monday, Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon as part of the ongoing exhibition “Nature Connects: Art with Lego Bricks.” Students from Palm Beach County schools will provide a live demonstration and presentation on Lego Robotics. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.
• Wellington’s Community Services Office will host a Madden Tournament on Monday, Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for those 12 and older. For more info., call Jonathan Salas at (561) 791-4764.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Monster Mash-Up Story Time for ages 4 to 6 on Monday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. Frightfully fun and funny monsters are hiding in the library. Hear about some favorite monsters and discover new ones while creating your ideal monster pet. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host We Go Together: Parent/Child Craft Time for ages 5 to 11 on Monday, Dec. 21 at 2:30 p.m. Need something to do during the school break? Spend time together making a special craft. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 to 8 on Monday, Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. Choose to create multiple crafts from fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Tuesday, Dec. 22
• Olympic gold medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White will headline Willy Bietak’s Broadway on Ice musical extravaganza at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, Dec. 22 and Wednesday, Dec. 23. Call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. Introduce little ones to Mother Nature through stories. Reservations are required. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info.
• The Village of Royal Palm Beach, Crazy Games and Bounce House Rentals will co-sponsor Winter Kids FunFest on Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.). Admission bracelets are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate. To purchase advanced admission bracelets, inquire about volunteer/vendor opportunities or for more info., contact Nancy Molina at (561) 386-9703 or crazygames2011@hotmail.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Under Construction Lego Crew for ages 7 to 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to make fantastic creations. Work by yourself or as a team to bring building challenges to life. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Wednesday, Dec. 23
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Party With Our Parachute” on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 9:30 a.m. for ages 2 and 3, and at 11 a.m. for ages 4 to 6. Help children develop social skills, spatial awareness and gross motor skills while engaging in physical activities that spark the imagination. Parent/caregiver participation is needed for maximum enjoyment and success of the program. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Catch That Gingerbread Man for all ages on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. Listen to and participate in a slightly silly version of the gingerbread man story featuring masks, a game of gingerbread hot potato and some delicious cookies to decorate. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Monday, Dec. 28
• The Village of Wellington will host a Winter Break Sports & Circus Arts Day Camp from Monday, Dec. 28 through Saturday, Jan. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road, Wellington). Designed for children ages 5 to 13, the camp costs $250 for residents and $275 for non-residents. For more info., call (561) 345-3217.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks on Monday, Dec. 28 at 3 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Wednesday, Dec. 30
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will feature Matisyahu: Live at Stubb’s 10-Year Anniversary on Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. For tickets, call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.
Saturday, Jan. 2
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held on Saturday, Jan. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.
Monday, Jan. 4
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, Jan. 4 at 3 p.m. Live through your art by exploring different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
