Parenthood doesn’t come with a manual, so let the experts guide you. Bring your baby, your bump or your brood to the South Florida Baby and Beyond Expo to find everything you need and what to expect. Jupiter Medical Center is the presenting sponsor of the expo, which takes place October 5 and 6 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The two-day event has everything for your growing family – from the cutest clothing [...]
SUPERHEROES FLY TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM! Superheroes are strengthening young minds at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium (SFSCA) with this fall’s Blockbuster exhibit, Hall of Heroes. Opening on September 20 and running through April 19, 2020, the exhibit will celebrate and explore the history and science behind America’s fascination with favorite characters and their impact on popular culture throughout the 20th century and beyond. “In our mission to open every mind [...]
The Palm Beach County Library System invites you to the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. We celebrate our community’s cultural diversity, the beautiful traditions of Latin American countries and the contributions Hispanics have made to American society. Join us for a wide variety of events for the entire family. Check the calendar for special events at your local branch. Events are offered in English and Spanish. For more information, please visit http://events.pbclibrary.org/events-and-classes/hispanic-heritage-month-2019. Sponsored by the Friends of [...]
By combining the arts and technology, The Center for Creative Education’s C4 Media Arts Program is ready to help launch students of all ages into the digital media arts (cinema, graphic arts and coding). The center is staffed with the latest equipment and teaching artists that use art activities to teach art skills and reinforce classroom studies. The Center for Creative Education is an educational nonprofit that was created more than 20 years ago to [...]
There are still a few weeks of Summer and the kids are getting bored! Check out these deals (some of them exclusive for PB Parenting readers) to have some affordable fun before school starts! Adrenaline Entertainment Center offers 45,000 sqft of Extreme Play. SUMMER RUSH SPECIAL! Monday through Friday 11am – 4pm you can get 3 hours + Drink + Pizza Slice for only $20 all Summer long. If you’re looking for a day of adventure and excitement, look [...]
City of West Palm Beach announces plans for annual 4th on Flagler Nearly 100,000 guests of all ages are expected to show up at the City of West Palm Beach’s 31st annual 4th on Flagler celebration - many dressed in red, white and blue – and all looking forward to the time when the fireworks go ‘boom.’ The Independence Day celebration is one of the largest free events in South Florida. The event takes place along Flagler Drive [...]
Students from the Theatre’s Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts will perform the hit musical on the Theatre’s stage Before there was Hamilton: An American Musical, there was In The Heights, the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical that made composer and lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda a star. And later this month, families with teens can enjoy the hit musical on stage at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29. Tickets are $25 [...]
CONE-Y ISLAND AND OTHER SUMMER IN PARADISE ELEMENTS ARE “CONE-FIRMED” A-MAZING Summer in Paradise kickoff draws crowd downtown in celebration of West Palm Beach’s icon status While the first day of summer is a few weeks away, the City of West Palm Beach has already kicked off the sunshine season with the launch of its fifth annual Summer in Paradise (SIP) campaign. Opening to a large crowd last week, attendees of the Clematis by Night Summer in [...]
Looking for simple and meaningful Father’s Day activities? Check out these fun activities for children of all ages and dads with all different interests. 1. Play Mini-Golf (or Real Golf) Whether Dad is a pro on the golf course or more of a putt-putt kind of guy, an afternoon of golf is fun for fathers and kids alike. Stick with miniature golf if the kids are beginners. Going to the driving range is a great [...]
Sixty-five students from the Theatre’s Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts will perform the Tony Award-winning musical on the Theatre’s stage, led by a team that includes three performers from the original Broadway cast The groundbreaking song-and-dance spectacular CATS is coming to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre stage! With performances slated for Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, the fantastical musical will feature 65 local students in grades 6-12 and members of the Theatre’s college-level Professional Training Program. [...]
AN ALL-NEW DISNEY BEAUTY AND THE BEAST FOR THE HOLIDAYS AT THE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE Tony Award® nominee John Tartaglia will direct the spectacular Broadway blockbuster, complete with enchanting puppets and stagecraft You may think you know Disney Beauty and the Beast – but you’ve never seen it like this! Just in time for the holidays, a completely re-envisioned version of the classic Broadway musical is set to dazzle on the Maltz Jupiter Theatre [...]
SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER EXPANDS BACKYARD Five-acre, $1.2 Million Development Boasts Fifteen New Interactive Exhibits Leadership at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is encouraging you to get outside and play, explore nature and engage the curiosity of your inner child. In a ceremony to open their newly-renovated, $1.2 million backyard, Science Center board members, funders, local VIPs and 70 4th graders from the Benjamin School had a first chance to experience more than 15 [...]
More than 400 parents, professionals, and child advocates will come together on October 23, 2018, to participate in 15th Annual Turn on the Light National Conference on the Wellbeing of Children and Families at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The conference Keynote, Alissa Parker, is the co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools and mother of Emilie Parker, one of the 20 children who died tragically in the Sandy Hook school shootings on December 14, [...]
The Palm Beach County Library System is offering special library hours on Sunday, September 23 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Lantana Road Branch. The event is designed to provide a quieter and calmer environment for special needs children, teens and their families. Families with children ages 0-17 are invited to visit the library before normal operating hours so that children and teens can become more familiar with the library and meet staff [...]
The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium presents their new summer exhibit, “Travel Adventure” featuring LEGO Bricks. The interactive exhibit will take visitors on an extraordinary adventure to exotic locations through all kinds of terrain. Guests of all ages will think creatively to plan and build vehicles to move through mountains, jungles, oceans, deserts and more. Families are invited to dress up as pilots, sailors, racers and world explorers as they take the wheel of [...]
Note: Valentine’s Day falls on a Wednesday so many events are being held the weekend before. With Kids: Lady Bug Release Party at the Palm Beach Zoo. Sat., Feb. 10 • 11 AM. Bring the family for a day full of ladybug fun! Kids will enjoy ladybug crafts, face painting, and ladybug releases! Children are encouraged to come dressed as a ladybug for a chance to win a special prize pack during our ladybug costume [...]
Jump into your space suit and report for training, because the newest addition to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium has landed and it’s out of this world! The Astronaut exhibition has touched down, bringing with it a whole space lab full of science fun, on display now until April 15, 2018. Astronaut boasts 26 hands-on, interactive exhibits which relay the physical and psychological effects of living in microgravity and the technology required to [...]
Photo courtesy of aguyonclematis Third Annual Summer in Paradise To Transform West Palm Beach Waterfront Into Artistic Storybook Setting The City of West Palm Beach will celebrate the return of its popular Summer in Paradise (S.I.P) annual celebration beginning June 1 through August 31, 2017. This free, summer-long promotion will transport residents and visitors into a colorful collection of classic tales and treasured life-lessons along the waterfront. New elements include the debut of [...]
Summer is almost here! Palm Beach County public school ends June 2nd! What are you going to do all summer? It isn't too late to sign up for summer camp! Check out 5th annual PB Parenting's Summer Camp Directory. It is full of fun camps with a variety of interests! From Arts to Theater to Sports! There is something for everyone. We have camp listings all over Palm Beach County including - Boynton Beach, Wellington, [...]
The Mall at Wellington Green Hosts St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Friday, March 17 WHAT Go Green on the Green! School’s out on St. Patrick’s Day! Experience the luck of the Irish when it comes to free family fun at our Block Party. Enjoy musical performances featuring children’s musician Patty Shukla and entertainment including bounce houses, face painting and games while you feast on tasty food.WHEN Friday, March 17, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE [...]
Boca Raton community comes together to raise funds for 8 local charities HEADLINER celebrity chef, Bobby Flay The 2017 Downtown BBQ Throwdown to be hosted at Mizner Amphitheater On Saturday, February 18, 2017 thousands will gather at Mizner Amphitheater for festivities, food tastings and a BBQ contest judged by celebrity chef, Bobby Flay. The 2017 Downtown BBQ Throwdown is truly transforming the face of fundraising, as most non-profit events focus on one cause. The proceeds [...]
December 2016 Special Events Announced for Palm Beach Zoo Palm Beach Zoo is announcing the following special events and promotions for the month of December 2016: Grand Opening of Two New Exhibits & The Introduction of A New Florida Panther: Saturday, November 26 from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Palm Beach Zoo is excited to introduce you to Sassy, a rescued female panther PLUS celebrate Mardi and Micco's new homes featuring more room, underwater views and awesome [...]
Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation Takes Over The Cooper on #GivingTuesday Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. — After Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday comes #GivingTuesday on November 29. It’s a global day of giving to kick off the charitable season. In honor of #GivingTuesday, The Cooper is partnering with Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. to help raise money to provide families access to world-class, pediatric health care. [...]
Come back to this post for the latest Holiday Events in Palm Beach County! Save the Date - Holiday Events in Delray Beach www.facebook.com/downtowndelraybeach December 1: Tree Lighting from 5 to 9 pm Tree Lighting December 3, 10 & 17: Cookie Cruise with Santa at 10 am on the Lady Atlantic December 3: Carols by Candlelight featuring the Little River Band, Stephen Bishop & Kim Carnes at 7 pm at Old School Square Pavilion December 4: Empty Bowls Benefit from 11 am to [...]
To celebrate all of South Florida's hard-working parents, Palm Beach Zoo brings back the hugely popular Kids Free Labor Day Weekend! Kids under 13 years of age get free admission with a paid, regular-price, adult admission. Noisy Neighbors DJ's will be spinning fun music in the Fountain Plaza 10am-4pm Saturday through Monday! This offer starts when we open at 9am on Friday, September 2nd and ends when the ticket booth closes at 4:15pm on Monday, September 5th. Limit 6 free child admissions per [...]
Tues. August 23 • 6- 7 PM Feeding your Child from Infancy to Toddlerhood Join us as we discuss how to transition your child from infant feeding to a toddler’s regimen.Toddlers strive for independence and have fluctuating appetites that can make feeding time a challenge. Join us as we discuss how to transition your child from infant feeding to a toddler’s regimen. Led by a board-certified pediatric nutrition specialist, this program is designed for parents, caregivers [...]
KIDS INVITED TO AUDITION FOR MIAMI CITY BALLET’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKER® AT THE KRAVIS CENTER Performances on December 28-30, 2016. Tickets On Sale Now. MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – (August 1, 2016) – On Sunday, August 28, Miami City Ballet will hold auditions at Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach for boys and girls from Palm Beach and Broward Counties who want to participate in the South Florida company’s [...]
SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM ANNOUNCES FALL BLOCKBUSTER “Our Body: The Universe Within” gives guests insight to the inside Getting a glimpse of the body’s inner workings won’t require an anatomy class this fall – just a trip to the leading informal science education center in the South Florida region. The West Palm Beach-based South Florida Science Center and Aquarium will let visitors see more than skin deep when the world-renowned Our Body: The Universe [...]
