The Palm Beach County Library System will be offering events that honor the heritage, contributions and achievements of the African American community. This national celebration initiated by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, also known as the father of Black History, has its roots in a weeklong observation in 1926. They invite you to enjoy a wide […]
Free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Registration Opens, All Palm Beach County Four Year-Olds Qualify
Registration for Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) for the 2021-2022 school year has opened. VPK is a free program designed to prepare four-year-old children for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. VPK is available to all four-year-olds that reside in Florida, regardless of family income. The program covers the cost for 540 hours of […]
FPL’S Manatee Lagoon Reopens Its Doors With New Offerings In Celebration Of The 2021/2022 Manatee Season
Center will be open seven days a week during manatee season As the Sunshine State anticipates the return of its favorite marine mammal to the local waterways, Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center® reopens the inside of its facility with new educational offerings and upgrades. “As we kick off manatee season, we’re excited to […]
Ballet Palm Beach Provides Free Tickets to the Nutcracker to Local Nonprofits
Ballet Palm Beach is making the holiday season brighter and merrier for 500 children and families served by local non-profits and programs. The Ballet is distributing free tickets to The Nutcracker at the Kravis Center this upcoming weekend to Community Partners, El Sol, For the Children, Inc., the Guatemalan-Maya Center, Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, […]
New Toys, Gift Cards, and Book Donations now being accepted for Children in the Foster Care system through Speak Up for Kids
In Palm Beach County there are over 1,600 children involved in dependency court proceedings, who navigate this special season without their family, through no fault of their own as they are the victims of abuse and neglect. The Florida Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program in Palm Beach County is a partnership of community advocates and […]
MAKE THIS YEAR’S HANUKKAH THE BEST EVER WITH PJ LIBRARY!
Hanukkah starts November 28 through December 6! This year, Hanukkah, the holiday of lights, runs from November 28 through December 6. PJ Library, long a leader in providing engaging ways for families to connect with Jewish life, offers a wealth of free resources including kid-friendly Hanukkah stories, printable recipes and activity ideas, book lists, as […]
Full Steam Ahead for Science as South Florida Science Center receives $20 Million Dollar Lead Gift and a New Name
The Multimillion-Dollar Gift Made by Howard and Wendy Cox will Launch the Center’s Capital Expansion Set to Debut in 2025 Leadership for the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium announced impressive expansion plans today along with a name change, thanks to a record donation from Palm Beach residents Howard and Wendy Cox. Their $20 million […]
Maltz Jupiter Theatre hits a homerun with production at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
The spectacular 2021/22 grand reopening season will kick off in January with a three-week open-air run of Broadway’s Jersey Boys The Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Grand Reopening Season 2021/22 is set to be its biggest and most unforgettable season yet, beginning with a three-week run of the Tony® and Grammy Award®-winning musical Jersey Boys (January 11-30, 2022) outdoors […]
Mckee Botanical Gardens announces its 2021 Holiday Hours and Events
McKee Botanical Garden is pleased to announce its holiday hours and Magic of McKee Festival of Lights dates and schedule. In recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Garden will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25. The Garden will be open on Friday , November 26 and Saturday, November 27 from 10 am – 5 […]
Pumpkinpalooza at Palm Beach Zoo
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is celebrating the spooky season by delighting the animals with some extra special treats. Pumpkinpalooza at Palm Beach Zoo is Thursday, October 28 through Sunday, October 31, 2021. The Zoo is inviting the community to come out in costume and celebrate the season, while the animals receive the treats. From tortoises and bears to alligators and squirrel monkeys, animals will be served up some seasonal fun. See the full Pumpkinpalooza […]