Live Alligator Petting
2024-01-13 14:00 - 14:30, 2024-01-14 14:00 - 14:30, 2024-01-19 14:00 - 14:30, 2024-01-20 14:00 - 14:30, 2024-01-21 14:00 - 14:30 UTC | Cox Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail North, Weest Palm Beach, FL, 33405
Live Alligator Petting
Friday – Sunday Only at 2:00pm

Playdates!
2024-01-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Loxahatchee, FL, 18189 44th PL N, Loxahatchee, FL, 33470, United States
Playdates for our little ones! We are back January 13th.
In Loxahatchee, FL
Hi there! I’ve posted before about our previous events and now that we are starting activities again I just created an event on FB so those interested can join in and confirm attendance.
If someone is going through something or have multiple kids they’d like to bring, please don’t let costs keep you from doing so. We know times are financially rough and we just want all kids to join the fun. Please pm me and we will make exceptions, offer discounts when needed.
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Panambí Playdates
panambi.playdates on IG for more details
Thank you 🙂

Touch Tank Demonstrations
2024-01-14 10:45 - 11:00, 2024-01-15 10:45 - 11:00, 2024-01-16 10:45 - 11:00, 2024-01-17 10:45 - 11:00, 2024-01-18 10:45 - 11:00, 2024-01-19 10:45 - 11:00, 2024-01-20 10:45 - 11:00, 2024-01-21 10:45 - 11:00 | Cox Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail North, Weest Palm Beach, FL, 33405
Touch Tank Demonstrations
Daily demonstrations at 10:45am

Sunday Makebreak - FREE crafting
2024-01-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-21 14:00 - 16:00 | FL
Michaels Stores
Sept 10: Fall Pom-Pom Trees
Sept 17: Watercolor Leaf Art
Sept 24: Pumpkin Fest
Oct 1: Halloween Pumpkin Fest
Oct 8: Friendship bracelets
Oct 22: Witch silhouette
Oct 29: Mandala Pumpkin Art

Toddler Storytime
2024-01-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-01-22 10:30 - 11:00 | North Palm Beach Library, 501 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL, 33408
Toddler Storytimes (Ages 3 – 5): Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for Toddler Storytime! No sign up required and recommended for ages 3 to 5 years. Our storytimes are filled with bubbles, songs, stories, and crafts or activities.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Price, Montgomery, Brahms & Bach Featuring Awadagin Pratt
2024-01-17 19:30 - 21:30 | The Parker, 707 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33304
In advance of Black History Month, South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), led by Music Director Sebrina María Alfonso, will present an adventurous program illuminating two prominent African American female composers – Florence Price, the first Black woman to have a composition performed by a major orchestra and Jessie Montgomery, whose Rounds for solo piano and orchestra is currently nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Classical Composition. Award-winning pianist Awadagin Pratt will accompany SFSO for its premiere of Montgomery’s new piano concerto and Bach’s Keyboard Concerto No. 4. The program is anchored by Brahm’s lyrically sweeping Symphony No. 1.
The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at The Parker (707 NE 8th St.). A pre-concert chat with Dr. Alan Mason discussing the works and composers will take place 30 minutes prior to the concert.
Award-winning pianist Awadagin Pratt joins SFSO for Jessie Montgomery’s Rounds. Rounds is the opening track on Pratt’s 2023 release STILLPOINT, which explores the truth and beauty found within T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets, named by NPR as one of the 10 Best Classical Albums of 2023. For SFSO’s premiere of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Keyboard Concerto No. 4, (originally for harpsichord) Pratt will perform the sprightly work created in 1738. It’s a shimmering work that scholars believe may have once been a concerto for oboe, given the exceptional lyrical melodies for the soloist, but one will never truly know.
Since winning the prestigious Naumburg International Piano Competition in 1992 and receiving a 1994 Avery Fisher Career Grant, Pratt has received international acclaim for delivering “forceful, imaginative, and precisely tinted” performances (Washington Post) and is hailed as “one of the great and distinctive American pianists and conductors of our time” (WGBH). He has performed across six continents with the Boston and Chicago Symphony Orchestras, the New York Philharmonic, and many others; solo recitals at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center. Between performances at the piano, Pratt also maintains a bustling conducting career. He is professor of piano at the San Francisco Conservatory. He remains the only graduate of the Peabody Institute (where he studied alongside SFSO’s Maestra Alfonso) to earn performance certificates in three areas — violin, piano, and conducting — and has received the Distinguished Alumni award from Johns Hopkins University and honorary doctorates from Illinois Wesleyan University, Susquehanna University, and the Boston Conservatory.
Jessie Montgomery is an acclaimed composer, violinist, and educator. A recipient of the Leonard Bernstein Award from the ASCAP Foundation and the Sphinx Medal of Excellence, Montgomery weaves classical music with elements of vernacular music, improvisation, poetry, and social consciousness. Her composition Rounds for solo piano and orchestra was commissioned by Awadagin Pratt and is based on exacting tensions from T.S. Eliot’s poem “Burnt Norton” which would later become the first of his “Four Quartets.” Rounds is nominated for a 2023 GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Classical Composition and The Washington Post stated of the work, “Rounds” was something of a revelation, and a reinforcement of Montgomery’s reliably vital voice as a composer.”
Florence Price was the first African American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer, and the first to have a composition played by a major orchestra – the Chicago Symphony’s performance at the 1933 World’s Fair — the Century of Progress Exposition. Price composed over 300 works: four symphonies, four concertos, as well as choral works, art songs, chamber music and music for solo instruments. SFSO will pay homage to this unsung hero with its premiere performance of her Andante Moderato, a piece from a string quartet that fuses Price’s fluency with African American spirituals with Western musical forms.
Rounding out SFSO’s Masterworks program is a performance of Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68. Brahms, himself, declared that the symphony, from sketches to finishing touches, took 21 years, from 1855 to 1876. The premiere of this symphony, conducted by the composer’s friend Felix Otto Dessoff, took place in 1876, in Karlsruhe, then in the Grand Duchy of Baden.
Following its highly acclaimed 25th anniversary season, including sold-out shows and a celebrated performance accompanying award-winning alt-rock indie vocalist Natalie Merchant, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its musical journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages.
Upcoming concerts include masterworks from Bernstein, Schubert, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky and more, Including another SFSO premiere, Elllen Taaffe Zwilich’s Clarinet Concerto. SFSO will also host a 200thanniversary celebration of Beethoven’s magnificent Symphony No. 9 on March 3 at Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Additional popular music performances including Maestra Alfonso conducting SFSO in a live performance of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone ™ In Concert on April 5 and 6 and Classical Mystery Tour: A Symphonic Tribute to The Beatles on May 11, both at Broward Center for the Performing Arts (separately ticketed events).
Season subscriptions and single show tickets are on sale now. Single tickets begin at $15 in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets may be purchased by visiting southfloridasymphony.org/2023-24-season or by calling (954) 522-8445. Subscribers receive a 20% discount off single ticket prices and have access to the best seats in the house. Flexible ticket packages are also available.
For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.

Crafts for Kids
2024-01-18 15:00 - 15:30 | North Palm Beach Library, 501 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL, 33408
Crafts for Kids (Up to Age 7)
Every Thursday / 3:00 p.m.

Join us for weekly crafts at the library! We offer a new craft every week, we recommended these crafts for up to age seven.

Clematis by Night | J.P. Soars & The Red Hots (American Roots)
2024-01-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown West Palm Beach, 100 North Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
This highly popular, award-winning weekly concert series is the place to be for great music, mouth-watering foods, and great times with family and friends.
Playing the blues not only requires diligence and dedication, but also an inherent sense of purpose and passion. J.P. Soars and the Red Hots have it in spades. They’ve proven their mettle on national and international stages, playing blues festivals from Belgium to Brazil, and shared stages with the likes of Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, Brian Setzer and Larry Graham. As Heritage Music Festival producer Bruce Wheeler says: “See them whenever you have the opportunity”.

Voyage to the Deep - Underwater Adventures Exhibit at Museum of Discovery and Science
2024-01-19 10:00 - 2024-05-19 17:00 | Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale, 33312
Ahoy, adventurers! “Seas” the day and plunge into the mysteries of the ocean as Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital makes a splash at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) from January 26 – May 19, 2024.
Discover Jules Verne’s mythical world of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by diving into the Cabinet of Curiosities, where you’ll come face-to-face with the most bizarre and awe-inspiring marine specimens imaginable! Then, channel your inner explorer and tinker with the groundbreaking gadgets and gizmos that made Admiral Peary and Matthew Henson Arctic legends during the early 1900s. Explore the lost world of Atlantis and the octopus’s garden, slide down an “escape hatch,” wander through the seaweed maze in the kelp forest and hunt for treasure in the wreck of the Spanish galleon.
The exhibition presents fantasy and facts, allowing guests to explore Verne’s imaginary world and the real-life wonders of ocean exploration. Designed to provide a range of interactive experiences, the exhibition includes full-body interactions, mechanical and electro-mechanical exhibits, interactive projections and touchscreens.
Assemble your crew, gather your sea legs and join us for a once-in-a- lifetime oceanic odyssey that’ll make your wildest nautical dreams come true! The Voyage to the Deep exhibition was created and developed by the Australian National Maritime Museum, an Australian Government entity. Flying Fish manages the exhibit tour.
Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store, and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.
Exhibit included with admission. Get tickets by visiting mods.org/tickets.
For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.
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Kids Art at the NPB Library
2024-01-19 15:00 - 15:30 | North Palm Beach Library, 501 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL, 33408
Kids Art
Third Friday Every Month / 3:00 p.m.
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Kids learn about art, a little art history, and practice making fantastic creations. Join us and check out our new theme every month! Recommended for ages 8+. Sign up is required, as supplies are limited. Call (561) 841 – 3383, click the link here to sign up online, or visit the children’s department to sign up today.

Wildlife Encounters
2024-01-20 | Busch Wildlife, 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter, FL, 33478
Wildlife Encounters

Mon – Fri: 3pm
Sat: 11AM and 2:30PM

Come sit in our Cypress Amphitheater for a wildlife encounter and see native Florida animals up close! Wildlife Encounters are held daily and each program is different so you never know what you might see. With the help of our educational animal ambassadors, learn all about their biology, habitats, and conservation efforts. We are open Monday through Saturday 10am-4:30pm and run on your donations. Come by today!

Grandview Public Market’s Weekly Farmers Market
2024-01-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Grandview Public, 1401 Clare Ave, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
Get ready for Grandview Public Market’s Weekly Farmers Market on the Loading Dock! Join us every Saturday on the Loading Dock from 9 am to 1 pm, to explore a delightful assortment of local produce and artisanal food offerings, handpicked by local Head Chef, Jean-Marc Hardy. Dive into West Palm Beach’s thriving culinary scene while backing local vendors, farmers, and small businesses in a friendly and inviting environment.

Kids Fishing Program
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Loggerhead Marine Life Center, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL, 33408
$15 registration required

Participants will learn basic techniques for fishing including knot tying, casting, fish handling, and proper catch-and-release techniques.
In addition to fishing skills, participants are taught to be responsible anglers and discover how to reduce their impact on marine life. Fish caught during this program will always be released. All fishing equipment and bait is provided. Participants will receive a Responsible Anglers Certificate following their completion of the program. Please see details during registration for recommended items to bring.
NOTE: this program meets at the Juno Beach Pier. Please meet your program leaders at the picnic tables in front of the Juno Pier Bait House for check-in.

Family Adventure Day at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum
2024-01-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armours Wy, Jupiter, 33469
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum invites guests to the historical landmark’s annual Family Adventure Day “By the Sea!” themed event on January 20. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., families are invited to participate in the sea-inspired activities, performances, education and adventure, while exploring “History Shaped by Nature” that children and adults alike will enjoy!
Local organizations such as The Nature Conservancy, FishingCommunity.org, and The River Center will be partaking in the fun-filled day. Families can discover the nature trails of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area and receive a backpack and Jr. Park Ranger Booklets, complete with coloring pages and other activities, provided by the Bureau of Land Management; climb 105 stairs to the top of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse; walk through the native plant trail where children will walk amongst upcycled art and then draw a piece of their own trash to make “trash art”; learn the scientific process of how rocks “blow”; participate in a children-friendly obstacle course; meet Manny the manatee who will be guiding guests; create a lighthouse lantern craft; try their hand at catching fish off the pier (fishing supplies will be provided); and engage with unique wildlife, native to South Florida, including a corn snake.

Storytime at Barnes and Noble
2024-01-20 11:00 - 11:30 | Barnes and Noble, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410
Children’s Storytime is back! We are excited to see everyone once again in our Children’s Department for Saturday morning storytime, every Saturday at 11am. Come join us!

Storytime at Barnes and Noble
2024-01-20 12:00 - 12:30 | Barnes and Noble Boca Raton, 1400 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL, 33431

Sunday on the Waterfront | The Rock Show (Rock)
2024-01-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Meyer Amphitheater, 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
Sunday on the Waterfront is the coolest scene in downtown West Palm Beach. This FREE family-friendly concert series is held year round on the 3rd Sunday of each month, and features a variety of national and regional recording artists.
The Rock Show is a modern rockumentary based on legendary music and bands from the late 60s, 70s and 80s, including songs from The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pat Benatar, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, and many more.
