Touch-A-Truck and Pet-A-Pup – Celebrate Real-Life Heroes!
2025-12-31 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale, 33312
Families can meet the first responders and service animals who protect our community. Kids can climb aboard emergency vehicles, connect with real-life heroes and enjoy amazing K-9 demonstrations. Included with Museum admission.

ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival at Mounts Botanical Garden
2025-12-31 17:30 - 22:30, 2026-01-01 17:30 - 22:30, 2026-01-02 17:30 - 22:30, 2026-01-03 17:30 - 22:30, 2026-01-04 17:30 - 22:30, 2026-01-07 17:30 - 22:30, 2026-01-08 17:30 - 22:30, 2026-01-09 17:30 - 22:30 and 2 more dates | Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, 33415
Mounts Botanical Garden’s popular holiday light spectacular is back – bigger, brighter, and more dazzling than ever – with ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival. Step into a world of light, color, and wonder with ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival – where nature, art, and imagination come alive in a radiant celebration of light.
As night falls, ILUMINA transforms Mounts Botanical Garden’s lush landscape into a glowing paradise filled with more than 500 handcrafted glowing silk lanterns, inspired by the plants, animals, and vibrant spirit of the tropics. As you stroll through illuminated pathways, you’ll encounter towering chameleons, radiant flamingos, shimmering butterflies, luminous orchids, and the festival’s breathtaking centerpiece – a 195-foot dragon rising from the Garden’s lake, a masterpiece of color and light that leaves you in awe. ILUMINA is family-friendly and walkable, making it an ideal evening outing for couples and friends.
ILUMINA is more than an exhibition – it’s a celebration of art, culture, and community spirit you don’t want to miss!
What: ILUMINA: A Tropical Garden Lantern Festival
When: Nov.12, 2025 – Jan. 11, 2026
Where: Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 (between Southern Blvd. and Belvedere Rd.)
Hours: Wednesdays to Sundays; 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm (except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)
Tickets: https://www.mounts.org/ilumina/ (Mounts Members $16 adults/$2 age 2-17; Non-Members $26 adults/$10 age 2-17).
Groups (12 or more) & Private Events: tickets@mounts.org; 561-233-1757
Parking: Complimentary on-site parking

Swamp Serving Alligator Feeding
2026-01-05 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-12 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-19 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-26 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-02 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-09 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-16 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-23 16:00 - 16:30 and 2 more dates | Busch Wildlife, 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter, FL, 33478
Stop by our Sanctuary on Mondays at 4 PM for our weekly Alligator presentation and feeding! Come see the mighty Florida Alligator and learn all about why they are such an important keystone species, how they help the environment and much more!

Tree Nursery Volunteer Days
2026-01-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Community Greening Tree Nursery, 22313 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton, 33433
Help out in the Community Greening Tree Nursery in Boca Raton!
Details & Signups: https://communitygreening.org/events
Give Community Greening a hand at the CG Tree Nursery in Boca Raton, which is home to thousands of trees being grown for future tree planting & giveaway events!
CG Arborists and our trained Tree Technicians will be on hand to lead the group, and guide/assist volunteers in a variety of activities such as sowing seeds, transplanting saplings, and weeding/watering/staking young trees!
No experience needed. All skill levels and physical capabilities welcomed (many activities can be completed while sitting). We encourage anyone to join us who is interested in getting their hands a little dirty, while helping a great cause.
We’ll have any needed tools, as well as work gloves to borrow and water on-site (though feel free to bring your own). We’ll also have cold water and snacks.
Please wear closed-toed shoes, and clothing that can get a little dirty. We also encourage you to wear a hat and sunscreen.
Families are welcome, all minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
The Community Greening Nursery is located on the grounds of the HabCenter (22313 Boca Rio Road). Upon arrival you will proceed through the entry gates of the HabCenter and around the back of the building to the parking lot. The CG Nursery is located in the NW corner – away from the main building – there will be signage on-site to help guide you. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY ON THE HABCENTER GROUNDS & CARPOOL IF POSSIBLE!

Family Fun Day
2026-01-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL
Presented by Schoolhouse Children’s Museum, join hundreds of families for one of Palm Beach County’s most joy-filled days of the year! Family Fun Day is a celebration of heroes, princesses, and the power of imagination — featuring a lively character parade, meet-and-greets with local community heroes and fairytale characters, dancing, music, arts and crafts, and nonstop fun. Admission is free. More: www.schoolhousemuseum.org.

Half price for Heroes
2026-01-31, 2026-02-28 | Cox Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail North, Weest Palm Beach, FL, 33405

Children’s Book Reading and Crafts
2026-01-31 10:30 - 13:00 | The Society of the Four Arts, 100 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, 33480
Bring your little ones for a cozy and magical morning of stories, creativity, and farm fun in a beautiful garden setting.
Children will enjoy a special reading of Tinkerbell and the Magic of Rushy Marsh Farm, a heartwarming equestrian tale for ages 2–8 that gently explores bravery, confidence, and believing in yourself—with the uplifting message: Dream it! Believe it! Achieve it!
After the reading, there will be a meet-and-greet and book signing (with books available for purchase). Children will enjoy arts and crafts, light refreshments, and a relaxed garden setting. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets for comfortable seating.
This free event is open to families with an RSVP by January 23rd; children must be accompanied by an adult.

"Anatomy Under the Sea" Book Launch Celebration
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Loggerhead Marine Life Center, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL, 33408
At 9 years old, Emiliana Fuger has transformed a science fair frustration into a full-fledged children’s book and she’s celebrating her book launch at one of South Florida’s most iconic marine education centers.
Emiliana, a Wellington native, will host a public book launch for “Anatomy Under the Sea: The Adventures of Luna the Loggerhead” at Loggerhead MarineLife Center in Juno Beach on Friday, March 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Families and community members are invited to attend this inspiring event, which will include a live reading, book signing, and interactive learning opportunities about sea turtles and marine conservation.
The journey began in 2024, when Emiliana was working on her Wavemakers science project. She wanted to create a model showing the internal anatomy of a sea turtle, but quickly realized there weren’t any children’s books that explained how sea turtles functioned on the inside. “When I couldn’t find a book that showed the inside of a sea turtle,” Emiliana said, “I decided to write one myself so kids could understand it more easily.”
To ensure accuracy, Emiliana interviewed local marine scientists and and studied how sea turtles compare anatomically to other sea animals found in South Florida waters. She also partnered with professional illustrator Jess Burbank to bring the science to life with vibrant, kid-friendly visuals. The result is a book that blends storytelling with real marine biology, introducing young readers to anatomy, conservation, and scientific curiosity through the adventures of Luna the Loggerhead.
Her work has already earned impressive recognition: Emiliana won the 2025 Wavemakers Competition, received praise from renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, and was named a 2025 Go Blue Award Nominee. Beyond the book, Emiliana continues to inspire other kids through “Turtle Talks” at local schools and nonprofit organizations.
The March 7 event is more than a book launch – it’s a celebration of curiosity, perseverance, and marine education. Attendees can expect to:
– Enjoy a live reading and discussion with Emiliana
– Participate in book signings
– Explore sea turtle and marine conservation activities at Loggerhead MarineLife Center
We hope to see you there!

Visit Lauderdale Science Festival at the Museum of Discovery and Science
2026-03-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale, 33312
Designed to make science fun, accessible and unforgettable, the free Third Annual Visit Lauderdale Science Festival returns to the Museum of Discovery and Science on Saturday, March 7, transforming downtown Fort Lauderdale into a full day of hands-on discovery for families.
The indoor-outdoor festival features interactive exhibits, live science shows, high-energy demonstrations and emerging technologies that highlight how STEM connects to everyday life, real-world careers and environmental challenges. Families can also enjoy a free IMAX screening of Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, offering a powerful look at conservation, ecosystems and the science behind restoring nature.

🐰🌸FREE EVENT- SoFlo Easter Extravaganza🐰🌸
2026-03-15 10:00 - 16:00
SoFlo Market- Easter Extravaganza🌸🐰
FREE Admission!
✨Downtown Boca Raton — get ready for a fun-filled day the whole family will love!
🪺FREE Easter Egg Hunt
🌸Bubble & Foggy Station
🎨Face Painting
🎵Live Music
🛍️Amazing Local Vendors
😋Delicious Food
🧁Sweets & Treats
🏰FREE Bounce House
🐰Photos with the Easter Bunny
📌Sanborn Square by Mizner Park
72 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton
Sunday, March 15th
⏱️10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bring your friends, bring the kids, and come celebrate Easter with us!
