Saturday, Dec. 15
• The Leadership Haven Resource Center will present its 2018 “Reignite Florida” Leadership Summit on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Riviera Beach Marina Event Center. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-reignite-florida-leadership-summit-tickets-49124584956. Call (561) 574-6378 or email theleadershiphaven@aol.com for more info.
• The Florida Gun & Knife Show will be held Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. Visit www.flgunshows.com for more info.
• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk about four miles in Okeeheelee Park (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Dec. 15. Meet at the boat ramp at Okeeheelee South. Arrive before 7:30 a.m. Contact Bruce Brown at (772) 333-1837 for more info.
• Audubon of the Everglades will walk in the Green Cay Wetlands (12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach) on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 8 to 10 a.m. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.
• Lakeside Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Lake Wellington behind the Wellington Community Center. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/lakeside for more info.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Family Story Time: Grinch Day for ages 8 and under on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m. There is no charge and no reservation is necessary. Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Holiday Mischief Story Time for all ages on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. Get into some holiday mischief with some classic storybook characters. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Dec. 15 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 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host DIY Book Hedgehogs for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. Breathe life into an old book by making it into a cute book critter. Give it as a gift to your favorite person or keep it for yourself. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Holiday Boat Parade will take place Saturday, Dec. 15 at 6:25 p.m. on Lake Wellington. Boats will stage at 6 p.m. at the Meadowland Cove launch area and head to the Wellington Community Center at 6:20 p.m. E-mail jbrownson@comcast.net for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert with N2 Nation’s “Motown Magic” Holiday Show on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present “The Chipper Experience: Where Comedy & Magic Collide!” on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Sunday, Dec. 16
• The seventh annual Wellington Holiday Run 5K returns to Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) on Sunday, Dec. 16. The race begins at 7 a.m., and participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to be donated to families in the Wellington community. Prior to the start of the race, all participants will be provided with jingle bells to wear. For more details and registration information, visit www.active.com.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7 a.m. Call Paul at (561) 596-4423 for more info.
• Audubon of the Everglades will hold a birding field trip at Stormwater Treatment Area 1A in Wellington on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Advance registration is required at www.auduboneverglades.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Sunday, Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host a free holiday screening of The Nutcracker on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. There is no charge, but tickets are required. Call the box office at (561) 655-7226 for more info.
• St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach) will present the Choir of St. Paul’s, with director Dr. Paul Cienniwa and guest director Joanne Nelson, in The Enchanted Dawn on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m., with a pre-concert conversation at 2:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.music.stpaulsdelray.org.
Monday, Dec. 17
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Preschool Story Time: Animals at Christmastime for children age 4 and under on Monday, Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m. There is no charge, and no reservation is necessary. Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Hollywood Revisited on Monday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., showcasing some of Hollywood’s most glamorous gowns and prized apparel worn by stars in original films. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host a lecture “The Private Gardens of SMI Landscape Architecture” and a panel discussion led by Jorge Sanchez on Monday, Dec. 17 at 2:30 p.m. There is no charge with a book signing to follow. Call (561) 805-8562 or visit www.fourarts.org for reservations or more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its STEAM Club for ages 5 to 12 on Monday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. Use engineering skills to design a gingerbread man trap. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Playful Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Monday, Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. Join in for a session of social playtime for the little ones. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Coloring Club: Winter Wonderland for ages 2 and up on Monday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. Practice fine-motor skills with worksheets and coloring sheets guaranteed to get you in the mood for the season. Personal coloring books are welcome. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Village of Wellington will host a public input meeting regarding the Wellington Town Center Project on Monday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The meeting will consist of a facilitated session to encourage residents to voice their thoughts and ideas about this proposed project. Those who can’t make it to the meeting can watch it live on WellingtonTV. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Tuesday, Dec. 18
• 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. 18 and Thursday, Dec. 20 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 Art for Adults: Open Studio for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. Practice your skills and receive guidance on how to bring your vision to life in this open studio. Bring an unfinished project or start a new one. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing for beginners and experienced line dancers on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Dec. 19
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host its Page Turner Series, The Septembers of Shiraz by Dalia Sofer, on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 1:30 p.m. There is no charge and no reservation is necessary. Visit www.fourarts.org or call (561) 655-2766 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Cross Stitch for Beginners on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 2:30 p.m. Learn to cross stitch by making a simple pattern. Basic knowledge of needlework is required. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Winter Crafting for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. Create unique, colorful artwork. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 to 11 on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 19 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.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Soweto Gospel Choir: Songs of the Free in honor of Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Steve Solomon’s From Brooklyn to Broadway in Only 50 Years from Wednesday, Dec. 19 through Sunday Dec. 23. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Thursday, Dec. 20
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Preschool Story Time: Merry Christmas for ages 4 and under on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 10:30 a.m. There is no charge, and no reservations are necessary. Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host A Sweet Gift for ages 3 to 6 on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 11:15 a.m. Enjoy stories of generosity and gift-giving, and make a sweet gingerbread gift for yourself and one to share. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Make Your Own Puppy for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. Build a puppy puppet that you can take anywhere. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Adult Coloring on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Coloring pages and materials will be provided or bring your own coloring book. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Dec. 21
• Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical The Sound of Music will be at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.
Saturday, Dec. 22
• The 28th annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday, Dec. 22 on Lake Wellington, behind the Wellington Community Center. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the tournament starting at 9 a.m. The event is open to children ages 15 and younger. For more information, call (561) 791-4005 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike nine miles in the Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 8 a.m. Call (561) 859-1954 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Let It Snow!” for ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. Create a batch of shimmering snow and stay for open-ended play. Dress for a mess. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Sunday, Dec. 23
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical on Sunday, Dec. 23 at 1 and 4 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Winter Stories for ages 2 to 5 on Sunday, Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. Enjoy stories, songs and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
