Winterfest Wellington
2024-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Village of Wellington Town center, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL, 33414
Friday, December 6, 2024
at the Wellington Amphitheater
FREE to attend
Check back soon for more information on the 2024 event.
Winterfest, presented in partnership with the Greater Wellington Chamber, features headline performer, music icon, philanthropist, actor, and TV star “Vanilla Ice”, and includes live musical and dance performances, exhibitors, pet adoptions, retail and holiday shopping, food vendors, lounge(s) for adult attendees, kids and teen activities, and more!

Films on the Field
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Court N., Palm Beach Gardens, Fl
1st Fridays, November thru February
Film starts at 7:00pm
The Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Court North (Field 5)
Enjoy a FREE film on the field each month on the big screen with family and friends. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. Thank you to Palm Beach Health Network and The Little Royals Dentistry for Kids for sponsoring this series! Please leave pets at home per City Ordinance.
Movie Schedule:
– November 1: Kung Fu Panda 4
– December 6: If
– January 3: The Garfield Movie
– February 7: Inside Out 2

Guided Turtle Walk
2024-12-06 20:40 - 23:30, 2024-12-07 20:40 - 23:30 | Loggerhead Marine Life Center, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL, 33408
Turtle Walks are a unique program that allows our visitors to learn about and observe the nesting and egg-laying process of loggerhead sea turtles.
Duration

Approximately 3 Hours
There’s no way to know the exact duration of the program from night to night, although the program is officially scheduled from 9pm – 12am. The length of the program depends on when we spot a loggerhead sea turtle and her behavior. If we do spot one, it could be at any point in the evening. If no turtle has been spotted by midnight, the program concludes.

About
With the approval of state issued permits, experienced Loggerhead Marinelife Center scouts will patrol our designated section of Juno Beach searching for sea turtles while visitors enjoy an informative presentation on the plight of sea turtles and engage in a variety of hands-on learning experiences. Once a loggerhead sea turtle emerges and begins her egg-laying process, the group is then led down to the beach to witness this unforgettable experience.
What happens if I don’t see a sea turtle?
We cannot guarantee that a loggerhead sea turtle will carry out her nesting process on the evening of your scheduled program. Though we cannot offer refunds, all ticket sales directly benefit Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s mission and the care of our sea turtle patients.
What are my chances to see a turtle?
There is absolutely NO way to predict the successful nesting of a sea turtle on the night of your scheduled walk. Sea turtles never RSVP, and we have no way of knowing what the likelihood of seeing a sea turtle will be from night to night. Juno Beach, however, is one of the densest nesting sites for loggerhead sea turtles in the world.
How does the program work?
Nesting is highest for loggerhead sea turtles in June and July. During these months, we offer turtle walks to the public Tuesday-Saturday under a required permit issued by the state of Florida. Once registered for an evening, visitors come to the center and receive a presentation, at which time our scouts are on the beach in search of activity. If the scouts spot a loggerhead sea turtle carrying out her nesting process, they will radio to bring the group down to watch.
How long is the program?
There’s no way to know the exact duration of the program from night to night, although the program is officially scheduled from 9pm – 12am. The length of the program depends entirely on when and if we spot a sea turtle. If we do spot one, it could be at any point in the evening. If no turtle has been spotted by midnight, the program concludes.
Can I bring a flashlight?
Sorry, flashlights are not permitted.
Can I take pictures?
We do not permit photography of any form throughout the program.
More Info

Children must be 10 years or older to attend the walks, and all participants must be able to walk up to half a mile on the beach.
Due to our State issued permit requirements, we can only accommodate a small number of people per night and dates fill up quickly. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting. There are no refunds on tickets if a sea turtle is not spotted.

What to Wear

Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles. Bug spray and comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
What if it’s raining? We run our program rain or shine and only stay off the beach in the event of lightning. During this waiting period, guests will be onsite enjoying our presentation. We do not cancel the program due to inclement weather. If the forecast calls for rain, we recommend guests wear raincoats or ponchos. No umbrellas please.

Wildlife Encounters
2024-12-07 | 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!

Photos With Santa at CityPlace
2024-12-07, 2024-12-08 | CityPlace, 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
Commemorate the holidays and meet the jolly man himself during photos with Santa at CityPlace each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 9-December 24.

More Information:

Complimentary to attend; first come, first served.
Reservations not required.
Located by the Floratorium Wall behind the Greet House
Attendees are responsible for their own photos.
Snowfalls occurs each evening at 6:30pm, 7:30pm & 8:30pm
Santa will take a 5-minute break during the snowfalls at 6:30pm and 7:30pm.

Date & Time

November 9-December 24, 2024
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening

Santa's Mailbox
2024-12-07 08:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-08 08:00 - 19:00 | Palm Beach Gardens Aquatic Complex, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Send a letter to Santa, and he’ll write one back! Make this holiday season extra special by receiving a personalized reply from Santa Claus himself! A festive holiday mailbox is waiting for you outside the Palm Beach Gardens Aquatic Complex to deliver your letter straight to the North Pole.
What To Include in Your Letter
-Your Name
-Legible Mailing Address (so Santa can send his reply!)
-Special facts about yourself you’d like Santa to know
Drop Off Instructions
-When your letter is ready, drop it off at the Palm Beach Gardens Aquatic Complex (4420 Burns Road). The mailbox is right outside the entrance, ready to deliver your message to the North Pole. Make sure Santa hears from you this holiday season!

Sensory Saturdays
2024-12-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Cox Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail North, Weest Palm Beach, FL, 33405
We are proud to host Sensory Saturdays on the 1st Saturday of each month. The Cox Science Center and Aquarium is open for special exploration hours from 9am-10am, specifically designed for families affected by autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing or cognitive challenges, or other guests requiring assistance for disabilities.
Experience our exhibits without heavy crowds before we open to the public at 10am with softened general lighting, decreased noise level and limited visual stimulation on interactive exhibits wherever possible. Our facility is also ADA accessible and wheelchair friendly!
50% off regular Science Center admission paid at the door. For prices, please click here.
Pre-registration is no longer required to reserve your spot in this special program. Those looking to enter using the Bank of America Museums on Us promotion will be admitted starting at 10 am.
The Science Center opens at 10am after this special program for the general public, members, and Museums on Us attendees.

Kids Workshop at The Home Depot
2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:00
The kids workshops are the first Saturday of each month from 9-12. Call your local store though and check if they require registration. Some do require it so they can be sure to have enough people in attendance.

Grandview Public Market’s Weekly Farmers Market
2024-12-07 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.

Delray Green Market
2024-12-07 09:00 - 14:00 | old school square, 96 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL, 33444
The GreenMarket is a Saturday morning destination as an open air marketplace located at Old School Square front grounds, on E. Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach.
Established in 1996 by the Community Redevelopment Agency, the Delray GreenMarket has become one of the most popular and charming aspects of the ‘season’ in Delray Beach.
The Summer GreenMarket operates June and July from 9am to 1pm and the Winter GreenMarket operates October thru May from 9am to 2pm.
At the GreenMarket you’ll find more than 50+ vendors featuring Palm Beach County farm-to-fork produce, just picked citrus and juice, farm fresh eggs, raw milk and butter, 100% grass-fed and finished (antibiotic and hormone free) Florida beef, poultry, pork and lamb, fragrant artisan baked goods, plenty of gluten free, vegan and sugar free products, fresh cut flowers, plants and other unique gourmet fare along with live musical entertainment each week.
Local, state and CDC guidelines will be followed to ensure a safe market experience!***

Stories in the Park
2024-12-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Burns Road Park, 4404 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, F, 33410, United States
Enjoy story time fun and make new friends with child entertainer, Suzy Hammer. This event is FREE and open to all ages!

Wilderness Skills
2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | the river center, 805 N US Highway 1, Jupiter, FL, 33477
$5 per participant
Join the River Center for new Wilderness Skills workshops!
This month’s theme is Leave No Trace! Love the wilderness? Let’s keep it wild!
Join our Leave No Trace class to learn how to minimize your impact on nature and protect our beautiful trails, parks, and ecosystems.
Discover the 7 principles of Leave No Trace through hands-on activities, tips, and real-world scenarios. Perfect for hikers, campers, and nature lovers who want to make a positive difference in the wild!
Become a steward of the land! Reserve your spot now to help preserve our natural spaces for future generations!
Please register to attend.

Swank Farmers Market (check directions for road closure)
2024-12-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Swank Farms, 14311 North Road, Loxahatchee, FL, 33470
(directions at the bottom or in link)We will kick off our 5th season on Saturday, October 12 from 10am to 1pm and continue each Saturday thereafter through May.

Come see us on the farm in Loxahatchee Groves. Avoid the urban crowds and parking hassles and take a trip to the countryside. Shop with us in our open-air 8500 square food barn. We have not only the best produce that you expect from Swank Farm, but also we are being joined by 25+ other great bakers, growers, gardeners, and sellers of the best Farm Market products that you can possibly want.
Our vendor list is below:
Alonso Apiaries
Argentinian-Style Alfajores
Atlantic Seafood & Crab
Balanced Organics
Blis Farms
Brazilian Cheese Bread
Caribbean Plants & Produce
Ciao Ammore
Cocofine Foods
Dave’s Smoked Cheese
Dirty Bird Swett Sauce
Fey Herba
Gratitude Garden Farm
Healthy 4 U Nursery
Ice Pops & Co
Jerseygirl Homemade Flats
Jon Wine, The Tasting Room
King of Hummus
Loxahatchee Co-op
Linny’s Loaf
Marble by Mami (vegan chocolate)
Master Beef Jerkey
Meadhill Market
Miami Club Rum
Montezuma Mexican
Nixnuts
Palm Beach Plant Depot
Parce Coffee Roasters
Paulie’s Pasta
Porketta Romana
Ranchers Reserve Wagyu
Red Panda Naturals
Roots Pharm
Sarah’s Glass Ceramics
Snacks Homemade Treats
Swank Specialty Produce
Sutton Milk
Tea, Tell, Truth
That Green Juice
Trinity Ranch Custom Meats
Una Vodka
Uncle Swabbs Pasture
Vegan Mario’s

A visit from Martha Stewart (see her blog post)

If you would like to be a vendor (no art, jewelry, or crafts), please contact Jodi Swank @ prores1@aol.com
Come out to the farm for a delicious cup of coffee, danish, breakfast sandwich, breath the clean country air, and stock up for the week. Remember to say hi to our pigs, chickens, and sheep on your way in or out!
Make sure to bring your biggest shopping bags and come shop Swank Farmers Market weekly on Saturdays from October through May!
Family Friendly! Free Parking!
Address; 14311 North Road, Loxahatchee Groves, FLorida 33470
NO DOGS OTHER THAN SERVICE DOGS PLEASE!!!!
ATTENTION! ROAD CLOSURE – There is now a gate that blocks off access via 140th through the Acreage. The only access is for bike and pedestrian. Please use the following alternative routes.

Painting with Santa at Craft Haus
2024-12-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Craft Haus Pottery & Clay, 1201 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 33408
All ages are welcome to join us for a morning of holiday cheer and creative fun with a visit from Santa himself!
What you can expect:
Photo opportunity with Santa & a staged back drop (NO PHOTOGRAPHER PROVIDED)
Pottery Painting- Cookies for Santa Plate!
Cookie Decorating
& More!
*Due to space restrictions we must limit 2 adults in attendance per 1 child*
*Due to space restrictions, we are staggering time slots so there is a better flow between stations. Please arrive for your registered time slot. There is a limit of 1 hour in the studio (starting from your time slot) to make room for more kiddos! Thank you for your understanding! *

Touch Tank Demonstrations
2024-12-07 10:45 - 11:00 | Cox Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail North, Weest Palm Beach, FL, 33405
Touch Tank Demonstrations
Daily demonstrations at 10:45am

Storytime at Barnes and Noble
2024-12-07 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 with Santa
2024-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, 33410
Join us Saturday, December 7th & Saturday, December 14th from 11:00am – 1:00pm for a Storytime with Santa at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens!
Enjoy the splash pad and free carousel rides, storytime, face painting, balloon art, holiday character appearances, fun crafts and more!

Storytime at Barnes and Noble
2024-12-07 12:00 - 12:30 | Barnes and Noble Boca Raton, 1400 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL, 33431

The Gardens Mall Hosts Disney Frozen Performance
2024-12-07 12:30 - 15:30 | The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre will present a performance themed to Disney’s Frozen on Saturday, December 7, with shows at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the Grand Court. The Gardens Mall will also host a mall-wide shop and share, donating 5 percent of the day’s logged sales at the Information Desk to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre.

Live Alligator Petting
2024-12-07 14:00 - 14:30 | Cox Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail North, Weest Palm Beach, FL, 33405
Live Alligator Petting
Friday – Sunday Only at 2:00pm

Tree Lighting Event by City of Palm Beach Gardens
2024-12-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Court N., Palm Beach Gardens, Fl
Join us for our FREE Tree Lighting Celebration!
Alongside the Gardens Trailblazer 5k, we’ll be hanging out with Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Gardens North County District Park. There’ll be food vendors, festive activities, and a silent DJ dance party!
EVENT DETAILS
-Saturday, December 7
-4 to 7 p.m.; Santa arrives to light the tree at 5:45 p.m.
-The Gardens North County District Park (5101 117th Court North)
Thank you to our sponsors Franklin Academy Charter School & Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of Jupiter!

Inclusive Children’s Tennis Programming with Love Serving Autism
2024-12-07 16:30 - 17:30 | CityPlace, 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
Play like a champion during this once-a-month inclusive children’s tennis class with Love Serving Autism. Open to all levels, and beginners are welcome. Recommended for ages 5+. All equipment provided.
Registration required.
What to bring:

Water bottle
Hat
Sunscreen

Event Host
Love Serving Autism

First Saturday of every month from 4-5pm

December 7, 2024

Website
Registration is required

Christmas on the Farm
2024-12-07 16:30 - 20:30 | You Farm, FL
A fully Interactive Christmas Event for the whole family!
Get your tickets at the link below

Zoo Lights - Advance tickets suggested
2024-12-07 17:30 - 21:00 | Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society, West Palm Beach, FL, 33405
We’re excited to announce the return of your favorite holiday spectacular. It’s a captivating event that will illuminate the Zoo with festive cheer and enchantment. Starting November 22 and running through January 5, this magical event will transform the Zoo into a winter wonderland of twinkling lights and seasonal delights. Take photos with Santa. Decorate cookies, and roast s’mores. Enjoy hourly light shows, music and “snow” in the fountain! Zoo Lights is presented by Florida Power & Light Company, FPL SolarNow®.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Handel’s Messiah and Holiday Pops at The Parker
2024-12-07 19:30 - 22:00 | The Parker, 707 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33304
South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), led by Sebrina María Alfonso, returns to illuminate and inspire joy this holiday season with its beloved performances of Handel’s glorious Messiah (Part 1, the Christmas portion) culminating in the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus, and timeless uplifting Holiday Pops on December 7, at 7:30 p.m., at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale. SFSO will be joined by vocal soloists Rachel Blaustein (soprano), Lisa Marie Rogali (mezzo-soprano), Norman Shankle (tenor) and Rafael Porto (bass-baritone) and the South Florida Symphony Chorus.
Each season, orchestras the world over delight in performing one of classical music’s most well-known and uplifting masterworks. Jonathan Kandell of Smithsonian magazine writes, “A musical rite of the holiday season, the Baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners 250 years after the composer’s death.” In 1789, Mozart posthumously paid Handel the supreme compliment of reorchestrating Messiah but even Mozart confessed himself to be humble in the face of Handel’s genius describing his orchestrations: “When he chooses, he strikes like a thunderbolt.” In 1823, Beethoven proclaimed Handel to be the ‘greatest’ composer that ever lived.
SFSO’s 2024 holiday program will open with a selection of Holiday Pops festive favorites including “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” “Ocho Kandalikas,” “Ave Maria” (Schubert), and “Dreidel Song.” Audiences are also invited to sing along to a special medley of cherished classics – “Jingle, Bells,” “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World” and more.
Per tradition, SFSO will close the joyous evening with Part I of Handel’s Messiah culminating with the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus as sung by the South Florida Symphony Chorus, made-up of seasoned chorale singers and community talent, directed by Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios. Rios and Maestra Alfonso collaborated to create the South Florida Symphony Chorus in 2019, which made its debut at the Beethoven 250th celebration in February of 2020.
Now in its 27th season, SFSO invites audiences to a tantalizing lineup of Icons & Rebels performances featuring upcoming works by Mozart, Strauss and Berlioz, plus an eagerly anticipated orchestra premiere of Bernstein’s satirical masterpiece Candide. The concerts will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Key West.
From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence by inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. This season’s popular collaborations have included performances with ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA and of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, featuring the iconic film screened live with audio and musical accompaniment.
Tickets for Handel’s Messiah on December 7 at The Parker (707 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale) start at $25 (plus fees). Purchase tickets online at southfloridasymphony.org/handels-messiah or via the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Box Office at (954) 462-0222. Student tickets and group rates are also available by calling (954) 522-8445 or emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

The Gardens GreenMarket
2024-12-08 08:00 - 13:00 | The Gardens GreenMarket, 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410
It is time to enjoy FOOD, MUSIC, SHOPPING & MORE at The Gardens GreenMarket. The Gardens GreenMarket is open each Sunday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the City Hall Municipal Campus, 10500 N. Military Trail.
Celebrate “Sundays & You” while shopping for fresh produce, dairy, honey, pastries, prepared foods, flowers, cheeses, spices, handmade crafts & MORE. Seating will be provided for shoppers to grab a bite, sit, relax, and enjoy live entertainment.
This event is rain or shine; please leave your pets at home.

Santas Special Event for Special Needs at William Sonoma
2024-12-08 09:00 - 10:00 | The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410
