Saturday, Oct. 29
• Palm Beach Outlets (1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host its inaugural Phantom Run to benefit Quantum House on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 a.m. The event takes place on the grounds of the Palm Beach Outlets and features several timed races, including the Phantom 5K, the Monster Mile and the Kids Devil Dash. For info., visit www.quantumhouse.org.
• The Florida Trail Association of Palm Beach County will host an easy clip and walk at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center. (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 a.m. Call (561) 324-3543 for more info.
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will walk at Winding Waters Park in West Palm Beach on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 a.m. This is a moderately difficult walk on an improved trail with dirt and uneven surfaces. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Archery for Beginners for ages 8 and up on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 9:30 a.m. with an archery open range at 1:30 p.m. Learn the basics of archery during this 2-hour program, then practice new-found archery skills. Equipment is provided, and space is limited. Call (561) 233-1400 for reservations.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.
• The Kravis Center will present Where The Wild Things Are in the Helen K. Persson Hall on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.
• The Village of Royal Palm Beach will hold its annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 to 10 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Activities include a Saturday morning 5K costume run and live entertainment. The park will be filled with a variety of food vendors and fall crafts. Kids of all ages can enjoy interactive carnival rides, a pumpkin patch and a petting zoo. Trick or treat each night at the park. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com or call (561) 790-5149 prior to the event. On event days, call Commons Park at (561) 753-1232.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Tiny Tots Trick or Treat Story Time for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. Costumes are encouraged for all to wear to listen to fun stories about cats, bats, spiders and more. Then twist, shout and monster mash before a parade around the library. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Join Wellington’s Community Services Department and Wellington High School’s DECA Club on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. for a free Halloween Trunk Or Treat Event in the student parking lot at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.).The event is a safe, family-friendly twist on trick-or-treating. Volunteers will decorate their vehicles and distribute Halloween treats out of their trunks. If you’re interested in decorating your car and passing out candy, call the WHS DECA Club at (561) 795-4919 or e-mail susan.may@palmbeachschools.org.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Fleetwood Mac tribute concert on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Sunday, Oct. 30
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be at Veterans Park on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.
• The Wellington Wolves Youth Basketball Association will hold its annual tryouts for the 2016 -17 grade school travel basketball season on Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Village Park gym (11700 Pierson Road, Wellington). Visit www.wellingtonwolves.com for more info.
Monday, Oct. 31
• The Mall at Wellington Green will host its free MallStars Mall-o-Ween on Monday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. when children can trick-or-treat throughout the mall. For more info., visit www.shopwellingtongreen.com or call (561) 227-6900.
Tuesday, Nov. 1
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Lego Builders Club for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to work on creative projects alone or with friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stitching Starters Beginning Crochet for ages 10 and up on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 4:30 p.m. Learn the basics of crocheting. If you know how to crochet already, then bring projects in to work on and help out newly minted crocheters. Be sure to bring a size H, I, J or K hook and a skein of worsted weight yarn. Materials will not be provided. Children must be able to work independently. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at FAU’s Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd.). Master Naturalist Dr. Ben Kolstad will speak about his recent trips to New Delhi and the unique bird population there. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host National Novel Writing Month: Come Write In for adults on Tuesdays, Nov. 1, 15 and 29 at 6 p.m. Are you writing a novel during National Novel Writing Month? These drop-in writing sessions are designed to give you time and space to work. Bring your pad and pen, laptop or other device. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Nov. 2
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold an Everglades Bird Walk on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy will address a noon luncheon of the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion. Murphy represents Florida’s 18th Congressional District and is currently a candidate for U.S. Senate running against U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. The event is open to the public, and tickets can be purchased by contacting Wendy Norris at (561) 881-9977 or wnorris@forumclubpb.com.
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail) will host Plants with Benefits: Ayurvedic Medicinal Herbs for the South Florida Home & Garden on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. This bio-regional herbal workshop will teach how to identify, grow, harvest and use plant-based medicines in South Florida. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• Catania Restaurant (4115 State Road 7) is hosting a yappy hour benefiting Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. Catania will offer drink and dinner specials and live entertainment. Call (561) 402-1451 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Board? Game On!” for adults on Wednesdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 30 at 6 p.m. Discover new games and reacquaint yourself with old favorites. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 West Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach) will hold a community sing-a-long series, Chavurah Shira, on Wednesdays, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Sing Hebrew and Yiddish songs. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org.
Thursday, Nov. 3
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host French Beading: The Holiday Table for ages 17 and up on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. Learn the basics of the craft technique of French flower beading with seed beads and wire to create glimmering napkin rings for your holiday table. Bring small needle nose pliers. Other materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page for adults on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. Create artful displays to commemorate special events and those you love. Bring personal photos and your imagination. The library will provide the rest. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. with a free concert by the Gypsy Lane Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for info.
• The Women of the Western Communities will meet Thursday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). E-mail mair.armand1@gmail.com or call (561) 635-0011 for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in the We Live for Love Tour on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Friday, Nov. 4
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will walk in the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Boynton Beach on Friday, Nov. 4 from 8 to 10 a.m. This is an easy walk of less than a mile. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The 14th annual Feast of Little Italy presented by Arrigo Fiat of West Palm will be held Friday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 6 at Abacoa in Jupiter, with national entertainment, authentic food, festival rides and games, free wine and cooking demonstrations. Visit www.feastoflittleitaly.com for more info.
• The Hospice Heart Luncheon will take place Friday, Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the new downtown Hilton West Palm Beach, featuring political satirist and journalist P.J. O’Rourke with Florida CFO Jeff Atwater serving as honorary chair. Call (561) 494-6888 or visit www.hpbcf.org for more info.
• Wellington Cares will host its second annual luncheon on Friday, Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. This year’s keynote speaker is bestselling author Kathleen Grace. Her latest book, Prince Not So Charming; Cinderella’s Guide to Financial Independence, is a call to action that will inspire and empower you to take control of your finances. Visit www.wellingtoncaresorg.com for more info.
• Wellington High School will hold its Homecoming Parade on Friday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. starting at Wellington Landings Middle School and finishing at the high school. Call (561) 795-4900 for more info.
• The Wellington Art Society will hold a reception at Whole Foods Market in Wellington for featured artist Joseph Marcou on Friday, Nov. 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Whole Foods Market will provide appetizers, wine and live music. The Wellington Art Society requests a $5 per person donation to go toward its scholarship fund. Visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org for more info.
• The Ceramic League Palm Beaches will hold an opening reception for its La Mesa dinnerware exhibition on Friday, Nov. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Artisans on the Ave (630 Lake Ave., Lake Worth) to help feed the hungry in Palm Beach County. Visit www.artisansontheave.com for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will hold a free screening of the movie Angry Birds on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Saturday, Nov. 5
• The St. David’s Episcopal Church Women will host a Fall Luncheon/Fashion Show on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Breakers West Country Club. There will be a cash bar, fashions by Dress Barn and raffle gift baskets. Tickets are $45 per person. For more info., or to buy tickets, call Linda McKeown at (561) 254-3902 or e-mail llmckeown51@comcast.net.
