Saturday, Dec. 28
• Miami City Ballet will present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Dec. 28 and Sunday, Dec. 29. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature Forbidden Broadway through Tuesday, Dec. 31. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The 120th National Audubon Christmas Bird Count will take place in Palm Beach County on Saturday, Dec. 28. Birders of all ages and experience are invited to participate in this fun community science project, which provides ornithologists with a crucial snapshot of native bird populations during the winter months. To sign up for the count, e-mail info@auduboneverglades.org.
• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park (16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound) on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 8 a.m. Call Amy Saperstein at (561) 289-5551 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Dec. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village Hall campus (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) Visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com for more info.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a free nature walk on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info.
• Theatre Arts Productions will stage TAP Shorts, an evening of short plays written, performed and directed by up-and-coming artists, on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Standing Ovation Performing Arts (7423 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth). Tickets can be purchased by calling (561) 340-9623 or sending an e-mail to tapstars.info@gmail.com.
• MusicWorks and Old School Square will present Classic Albums Live: The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 8 p.m., featuring 16 musicians performing every detail of this album. For more information, visit www.musicworksconcerts.com.
Sunday, Dec. 29
• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in the Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area (150 Hypoluxo Road, Hypoluxo) on Sunday, Dec. 29 at 7:30 a.m. Call Alan Collins at (561) 586-0486 for more info.
• The 2020 high-goal polo season will begin on Sunday, Dec. 29 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) with the Herbie Pennell Cup Final and culminate on Sunday, April 19, 2020 with the U.S. Open Polo Championship Final. Call (561) 282-5334 to purchase green seats or tailgates. Call (561) 838-3409 to purchase brunch tickets. Visit www.internationalpoloclub.com for more info.
Tuesday, Dec. 31
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host New Year’s Family Time for all ages on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 10:15 a.m. Enjoy songs and stories to mark the upcoming New Year and then make a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach), in partnership with the Casey Cares Foundation, will host Noon Year’s Eve Countdown to 2020 on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite pair of pajamas while they bring along a new pair of PJs to donate to Casey Cares. The event will feature live science demonstrations, music, dancing, face painting, do-it-yourself party poppers and more. For more info., call (561) 832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org.
• The Delray Beach Playhouse will host Jill & Rich Switzer in Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets are available by calling (561) 272-1281, ext. 5 or online at www.delraybeachplayhouse.com.
• Unity of the Palm Beaches will hold its annual Burning Bowl Ceremony on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. at the Temple Israel Sanctuary (1901 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach). Parking and entrance are behind the building on Pine Street. During the service, participants write down fears, emotions and limiting perceptions on pieces of paper that are tossed into the burning bowl, symbolizing their release. For more info., visit www.unitypalmbeach.com or call (561) 833-6483.
• The Wellington Historical Society will host a New Year’s Eve Gala on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Wellington National Golf Club starting at 7:30 p.m. It will be a party filled with dancing and cocktails before ringing in the new year at midnight. Call Event Chair Karen Cavanagh at (561) 798-9254 or visit www.wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org for more info.
• CAFCI will present its 30th annual New Year’s Eve Gala on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Dinner will be at 9 p.m. with a midnight champagne toast. Tickets are $60. RSVP to Dennis Wright at (561) 653-1586, Junette Powell at (561) 346-2353, Lawrence Logan at (561) 791-0162 or CAFCI at (561) 790-4002. Visit www.cafcipbc.org for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Wednesday, Jan. 1
• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in the Cypress Creek Natural Area (10035 Indiantown Road, Jupiter) on Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 7:45 a.m. Call Bea Rogers at (561) 644-0777 for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present a Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert by the Strauss Symphony of America on Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Thursday, Jan. 2
• The Walkers of Wellington will walk around the shops at the Mall at Wellington Green (10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, Jan. 2 from 9 to 10 a.m. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Hooked on Crochet for ages 12 and up on Thursday, Jan. 2 at 5 p.m. Socialize while you crochet. Work on your current project and share ideas. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Friday, Jan 3
• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Jan. 3 through Sunday, Jan. 5. For more info., visit www.wpbaf.com.
• The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Feel Good Friday Dance for ages 55 and up on Friday, Jan. 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Lake View Room, sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Work of Art on Fridays, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Bring your art supplies, meet new people and create memories and art together. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Sewing 101 for ages 16 and up on Friday, Jan. 3 at 2 p.m. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and turn your wishes into stitches. Basic materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Saturday, Jan. 4
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, Jan. 4. at 7:30 a.m. For more info., call Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village Hall campus (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) Visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com for more info.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature Archery for Beginners on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 9:30 a.m. Call (561) 233-1400 for reservations.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 9 a.m. and Tai Chi for Beginners at 10:15 a.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 1 p.m., and Saturdays, Jan 11, 18 and 25 at 2 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 on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Sunday, Jan. 5
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Mermaid Grotto Miniature Garden for ages 14 and up on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. Create an enchanting under-the-sea miniature garden fit for a mermaid. Materials provided. Bring a glue gun if possible. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Midori on Violin and Jean-Yves Thibaudet on Piano on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Jan. 5 with the Iglehart Cup Final. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
Monday, Jan. 6
• The Western Communities Chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will meet Monday, Jan. 6 at noon at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). The program at 1 p.m. will discuss personal experiences with local hospitals and rehabilitation centers. For more info., call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will hold a Chess Club Meeting on Monday, Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
