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Contents Letter From the Publisher P. 4 PB Picks - Party/Gift Ideas P. 6 Green Your Halloween! P. 8

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How to Make the Most of Your Parent-Teacher Conference P. 10 Birthday Party Etiquette P.12 Science Gets Life-Sized And Life-Like With Dinosaurs Around The World! P. 16 Party Planning Guide. 18-27

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3 Ways to Personalize Your Party Treats P. 28 Weekly Events P. 38 Family Events Calendar P. 40

ON THE COVER Brody, 6 years old, of Wellington, celebrated his birthday with a party at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe in Palm Beach Gardens. Photos by Estee Toole of Estee’s Photography. | PBParenting.com |October 2015

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Green Your Halloween!

BY KERRIE MCLOUGHLIN

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Between costumes, candy holders, treat wrappers and plastic decorations, Halloween can quickly become a landfill’s worst nightmare. Multiply that by the number of kids you have and you have quite a bit of wasted junk on your conscience. Fortunately, just about anything you do can be done in a more ecologically responsible way, and it’s easy! Check out these tips to green your Halloween!

Costumes: GreenHalloween.org has started National Costume Swap Day. Their great idea is that your kids trade costumes with friends instead of buying new ones. Other ideas to go green and save green: recycle among your own family members; use an old karate or ballet outfit; break out the princess dressup clothes. Google “Halloween costumes you can make at home for cheap” and start surfing. And don’t forget to check thrift stores and garage sales all year.

Treats: Just so we’re clear, I’m not of the camp that lumps eco-friendly with sugar-free. And even if you’re handing out healthy Halloween treats, chances are you’re still sending individually wrapped stuff into the world (oh, the trash all over my neighborhood!).

Instead of doing that, consider handing out something that can be either useful or recycled. Ideas include pencils, erasers, quarters, crayons, juice boxes (recyclable cardboard), cool bandages, bookmarks or seed packets (edible flowers, herbs, etc.).

Decorations: Instead of buying decorations made in China that eat up batteries, consider strategically placing some hay bales in your yard or on your deck or front porch.

Chrysanthemums, gourds, colorful corn, ghosts made of sheets stuffed with batting and scarecrows stuffed with hay (use some old clothes) are cheap and green choices.

Nontoxic window paints are fun for kids to use on windows and doors. There are all kinds Trick or Treating: Grab that rechargeable or of Halloween crafts you can make out of LED shake flashlight and head out the door. materials you have around the house that can Wait! Don’t forget the decorated cloth bag be saved for next year or recycled later. Crafts you can reuse next year. An even cheaper like bottle cap pumpkin magnets, tin can route (and it’s still space- and eco-friendly) is bat treat holders and an egg carton animal to go retro and use a pillowcase or go modern nose mask can also be a great activity at your and use a cloth shopping bag. Pick up trash as Halloween party. you follow your trick-or-treaters and keep it in a separate bag or in the bottom of the stroller Pumpkins: Speaking of decorations, if you’re taking littles along, too. pumpkins are the best decoration out there, and you can even grow your own if

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you have the space. Just toss a bunch of seeds in a large garden area and you’ll have freebies for next year. Otherwise, take an educational trip to a local pumpkin patch (www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org) so you support local farmers. Make sure you toast some pumpkin seeds (cinnamon sugar seeds rock!) and make a pie with the rest.

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How to Make the Most of Your Parent-Teacher Conference Parent-teacher conference season is in full swing. These semi-annual meetings are a great opportunity to visit with the educational professionals who spend the most time with your child. This one-on-one time can give a parent real insight into the strengths and challenges their child faces.

For many parents, this can be a surprisingly stressful time when questions about a student’s academic progress, behavior and even social interactions take center stage.

If you get less-than-perfect news during a conference, what can you do? This information is power for a parent – it helps to see it as real-time “data” on your child’s learning style and areas where you can help your child improve.

Some of the most frequent feedback from parent-teacher conferences fits under the umbrellas of: • The teacher says your child is distracted.

• Parents are told their child's behavior is disruptive.

• Your child has trouble organizing or returning homework.

• Your student is not reading to grade level or is showing signs of a delay in math.

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routine can help with these issues, too.

Behavior that disrupts the classroom can be challenging for teachers, other students and for you as a parent. Chances are, you see the same things at home. Depending on the severity of the issue, methods such as behavior charts, color-coded warning systems and daily progress reports sent home each day can make a big impact.

Academic concerns often need to be dealt with in a very tailored way depending on the concern of both teachers and parents.

Evaluating current test results, educator observations and your child’s own feedback can help bring concerns into sharper focus.

Math and reading trouble can have multiple root causes. It may be as simple as your child needing eyeglasses, or more complex such as a cognitive delay or learning disability.

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Birthday Party Etiquette

BY KERRIE MCLOUGHLIN

Navigating the world of children’s birthday parties can certainly be overwhelming. Do I have to invite my kid’s entire classroom these days? I love the ease of Evite, but is it rude? I love that my child is invited to so many parties, but what if I don’t have the cash for all those birthday presents? Don’t worry, parents, because I have your roadmap for avoiding birthday etiquette potholes.

Happy Birthday … to your child!

Let’s start with who to invite. Not everyone has the space/money to accommodate every child your kid wants to (or feels like they have to) invite.

Find out the rule at your kid’s school for inviting politely (e.g., invite all the girls to a girl party, invite only who you want but send invitations discreetly and don’t blab about it, etc.). You can always give your child a set number that you are willing to have at the party, and have her choose wisely.

Now that you have a number in mind, it’s time to hit the computer to set up that Facebook event and start inviting, right? Hold on a minute. Instead how about hitting the party store with your little birthday munchkin and have him pick out some themed invitations he can either fill out himself or at least help decorate? However …

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… I am all for sending out electronic reminders to RSVP if you do not hear back within a few days before the party.

You need an accurate count, after all, and you sending an email reminder or giving a quick phone call is no more rude than someone not sending their response in the first place. (note: I am not saying you should fight rude with rude!) Christine Glazier, mom of 6, says, “Call! I’m forgetful and/or my child has lost the invitation!”

If someone asks what your kid wants for his birthday, it’s polite to say, “I’m sure anything your son picks out will be wonderful.” Of course you aren’t going to ask for a $200 building brick set, but you might want to throw out some general small gift ideas. If you have no idea, art supplies are usually a sure bet.

Now you have to decide about the great Gift Opening Controversy. Do you have your kid open them at the party or wait until after? I say put the birthday kid in one chair and the gift bearer in another.

Have your child open the gift bearer’s present while you snap a picture of them together. If the kids get bored, remind them cake is on the horizon. Oh, and don’t forget to remind your child about the basics of receiving gifts (say “thank you” even if you hate the gift or already have the same thing in 4 colors). Parents:

promptly put the gifts (especially gift cards and cash!) out of sight so new things don’t get broken or lost.

These days many kids are either allergic to some food item or their parents won’t allow it. So even though we eat a steady diet of processed foods, I like to have some all natural ice cream (easy to find and not expensive) and sometimes even make an all natural or low-sugar cake if I’m feeling industrious that day.

If an attendee is allergic to something, and if you can easily accommodate them, it’s just a thoughtful thing to do.

It’s up to you if you want to send home goody bags or favors with the kids.

Maybe you can’t afford them or just think they are ecologically ridiculous.

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together goody bags, however, feel free to go all out!

To thank or not to thank? Remember that picture you snapped earlier? Have it printed and place it in a thank you note that your child writes (or maybe he can just “sign” it if he’s too small).

Happy Birthday … to someone else’s child!

It’s hard to watch your child get upset over not being invited to a party because, even as adults, we know how that feels. Explain to your child that maybe the parents of the birthday kid had to limit the number of guests and that it’s most likely nothing personal.

What if Audrey came to your daughter’s party recently, but now you can’t attend Audrey’s party? Friends, you have enough to worry about in your life without keeping track of this sort of thing. Please don’t worry about taking a gift anyway unless you want to, unless this is a great friend of your child’s or unless you want to go broke.

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If you have more kids than just the one who was invited, ask the birthday child’s parent if you can, for instance, just drop off an older kid for the party.

The hostess might be okay with you bringing your entire brood, or it might make her uncomfortable to add more chaos to the party. Just ask beforehand so you don’t show up with your huge family when you only RSVP’d for one.

That would be rude.

What to spend? Jill Connors, mom of 5, says, “I like to keep it close to $10, but will occasionally spend up to $20 ... it gets harder as the kids get older.”

There is no magic number, but make sure your child participates in the process of picking out the gift. If your party budget is closer to zilch, consider baking something with your child to give to the birthday child or make a special craft as a gift. Angelina Lawson, mom of 1, shares, “When I see some fun toys in the Target clearance bins, I stock up. I use the Sunday comics as my tissue paper and reuse previous birthday bags – it’s the new trend.”

If the party is at a place where there is an admission fee and you simply can’t afford it right now, it’s okay to turn down the invitation. You might want to have the birthday child over for a playdate another time to give them their gift and celebrate with them.

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Science Gets LifeSized And Life-Like With Dinosaurs Around The World!

Those trembling ripples in your glass of water on November 1 presumably won’t be chalked up to an earthquake or sonic boom, according to experts at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. They maintain it’s likely they’re coming from a pack of dinosaurs – stomping into the West Palm Beach venue from November 1, 2015 through April 16, 2016. They will literally be “moving” into the venue, as the cutting edge exhibit looks like something out of a Spielberg film, featuring more than a dozen life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. The life-like replicas will roar, swing their tails and scratch their claws to the delight of tourists and locals all season. Some are so large that they have to be displayed outside the museum “Dinosaurs Around the World” invites guests to travel back to an age when dinosaurs ruled the planet – no time machine required.

In addition to the pack that will be on display like a prehistoric zoo, the exhibit also features a multi-layered narrative, fossils, authentic casts, cutting-edge research and immersive design elements. The resulting story is a clearly painted picture about the prehistoric planet and its early inhabitants.

“This is the biggest, most realistic dinosaur exhibit around,” says Lew Crampton, CEO of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. “Our reptilian friends are back – and we are glad to have them as our guests!”

And Crampton knows his dinosaurs. Under

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his leadership and hands-on digging, staff at the Burpee Museum in Illinois unearthed and re-assembled “Jane” the third most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever found.

“Dinosaurs dominated our world for more than 150 million years, inspiring the imaginations of young and old alike,” he continued. “The immense size of many dinosaurs, their otherworldly appearance and their place in earth’s prehistory all contribute to their mystique. While dinosaurs may appear to us as monsters out of science fiction stories, their fossilized bones prove that they really lived. Our desire to see these animals up close -- to see them move and to hear them roar -- is not only a powerful attraction, but a totally unique, hands-on educational experience.”

As Science Center guests grab their prehistoric passport to Pangea, the exhibit will help them discover how plate tectonics, land bridges and volcanic activity allowed dinosaurs to disperse to all corners of the globe, giving each of the seven continents its own unique selection of these giant reptiles.

During their 172-million-year reign, dinosaurs adapted into a variety of forms due to the conditions of the areas in which they lived. The exhibition includes examples such as the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex of North America – like the one Crampton helped find -- the swift Velociraptor of the Gobi Desert, the massive herbivore

Amargasaurus from the tropical jungles of South America and many others.

The exhibition poses questions to the visitor about the reign of the dinosaurs and helps them to discover how dinosaurs lived on each continent, how they interacted with each other, how geography impacted their behavior and diets and what the continents were really like at the time.

Created in collaboration with awardwinning Paleontologist Gregory M. Erickson, “Dinosaurs Around the World” provides an immersive educational experience exploring a broad range of topics from the Mesozoic Era. Dr. Erickson is currently the curator for the Florida State University Museum and faculty at Florida State University. He holds research appointments with the American Museum of Natural History in New York, The Field Museum in Chicago and University of Alaska's Museum of the North in Fairbanks.

The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, an 8,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center” and an interactive Everglades exhibit. All exhibits will be on display during “Dinosaurs Around the World's” special showing.

Admission to “Dinosaurs Around the World” and the Science Center’s permanent exhibits will be $16.95 for adults, $12.95 for children aged 3 to 12, $14.95 for seniors aged 60 and older, and children under 3 are free.

Planetarium shows and miniature golf are not included in general admission pricing. The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-8321988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org and like them on facebook.

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With its sandcastle theatre, climbing wall and crazy adventurer’s lab, AquaNuts makes the perfect venue for kids ages 5-12 who want something special on their big day. Whether your child is into drama, action or adventure our fully trained supervisors make the perfect party hosts and can tailor make a birthday exploration like no other. Includes exclusive 3 hour party, a hot buffet kid’s lunch and beverages, birthday cake for an additional fee, art and crafts, piñata, games, movies, theatre, rock climbing, scavenger hunt, obstacle racing, karaoke.

Exciting party themes (such as pirate, magic, superhero, disco, under the sea and so much more) and party extras also available! 100 South Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach. Visit www.aquanutskids.com/ parties or call 561-540-4833 for more details.

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Race air powered dragster cars, build rockets, launch candy catapults or battle robots. Even make your own ice cream or lip gloss. Invite your friends for a fun, action packed party that is sure to thrill all who attend! For more information call 561-558-4959 or visitwww.engineeringforkids.com/ palmbeach.

FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND ADVENTURES ON THEIR BIRTHDAY BRING YOUR KIDS TO AQUANUTS! With its sandcastle theatre, climbing wall and crazy adventurer’s lab, AquaNuts makes the perfect venue to book for kids ages 5-12 who want something special on their big day.

Licensed for up to 25 children, whether your child is into drama, action or adventure, relax...our fully trained supervisors make the perfect party hosts and can tailor make a birthday exploration like no other.

INCLUDES Exclusive 3 hour party A hot buffet kid’s lunch and beverages Birthday Cake for an additional fee Art and crafts • Piñata • Games Movies • Theatre • Rock Climbing Scavenger Hunt • Obstacle Racing • Karaoke We can customize activities for all of your party needs.

YOUR PARTY MAY TAKE PLACE FROM 12 P.M. – 12 A.M. AVAILABLE PARTY THEMES Fiesta • Luau • Glamour • Pirate Magic • Super Hero •Under the Sea Disco or Custom Theme Call 561-540-4833 for more information, www.aquanutskids.com @Aquanuts_eaupalmbeach /aquanutskids

Fantastic Fire Department –Fire Truck Adventures for Kids – Birthdays, Schools, Picnics, Fall Hayrides, Events and more! Fantastic Fire Department is a fun and unique hands-on experience for boys and girls age two and up. Loaded with interactive play and learning opportunities, custom themed games, prizes, contests, tons of fire equipment, the opportunity to see a real fire truck close-up, and even rides, our team of friendly firefighters deliver a personalized, well-organized party experience that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen! For more information visit our Facebook page, www.FantasticFireDept. com or call 561-914-8777.

Genie’s Gymnastics Come and celebrate the fun with us! The basic package includes one hour of gymnastics fun for all guests and a half hour of party time in our lobby area, plus invitations. Party packages start at $190. First come first serve basis, so reserve your day ahead of time. Birthday party times are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Visit www. geniesgymnastics.com or call (561) 8680288 for more information.

Kids Choice Sports, Dance & Fitness Let us give you the full “Star Treatment” for your special day filled with fun and games! Choose from Gymnastics, Karate, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Dance, Cheer, and Fitness. Party times are available on Saturday and Sundays. Parties include: 1 hour in the gym: warmup, games, obstacle course/ circuit, bars, beams, vault, parachute. ½ hour in party area. Packages

start at $225. For more information please email us at info@gokidschoice.com or call us at 561-998-4225.

Kids Need More Art invites you to their Imagination Birthday Station where their Jupiter, Stuart, or West Palm Beach locations are transformed into a wonderful world of art for an unforgettable, fun, and creative birthday experience! Celebration includes private use for 2.5 hours, 2-3 staff members, art project as the favor, face painting, invitations, thank you cards, and a gift for the birthday child. Plus, KNMA will provide each party guest with a certificate redeemable for one free Kids Art Express class! Create your own theme for a truly memorable day! Call 561-746-4576 or email info@ kidsneedmoreart.com for package details.

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Have Your Next Birthday Party at the Mandel JCC Let the staff at the Mandel JCC plan your child’s next birthday! These two-hour party options are fun for kids and easy for parents!

Pick your party package and leave the rest to us!

Packages include: • Birthday Bash Party • Pirate Party • Princess/Tea Party

• Splish Splash Pool Party • Groovy Gymnastics • And so much more!

For detailed information please visit JCConline.com/party The mission of the Mandel JCC is to build community and enhance connection to Jewish life.

5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens • JCConline.com 8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach

Have the HOTTEST Birthday Party in Town!

All Ages!

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Have a real Fire Truck at your event!

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Joey’s Outback Adventures Hop on over for the best carefree birthday parties. Enjoy a private room with hosts that serve your every need from set up to serving and best of all the clean up. Large selection of delicious menu choices for children AND adults! Inflatable mazes, obstacles, houses, tunnels, slides, toys, costumes, arcade games and rides! For more info go to www.joeysoutback. com or call 561.204.4554. SPECIAL PB PARENTING OFFER: Receive $15 off Party Bookings – Not to be combined with other offers. Expires 1/31/16.

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Loggerhead Marinelife Center is the perfect place for your child to turn one year older!

Celebrating a birthday

YOU HOST THE PARTY WE BRING THE FITNESS FUN!

Birthday Parties/Events

Let our friendly and energetic Certified Personal Trainers bring fitness fun to your party or event!

Age-Appropriate Activities and Exercises Ball Games, Relays, Sports, Obstacle Course Parachute Play, Ground Scooters and so much more Fun, Safe and Positive Atmosphere, Indoors or Outdoors All Fitness Levels and Abilities

Smarty Fit Party Kitchen

A wonderful way to introduce healthy recipes and food preparation to children! Can be paired with a personal training package to enhance the experience.

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at Loggerhead Marinelife Center means giving a gift that gives back. The cost of your birthday party helps fund the center’s education, research and rehabilitation programs with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. Birthday parties are held on Saturdays at 11:00 am and 2:30 pm, and also on Sundays at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm. Visit www.marinelife.org/birthday for more info.

Mandel JCC – Birthday parties at the Mandel JCC are fun for kids and easy for parents!

We offer dance, sports, pirates, gymnastics, pool, cooking, bounce houses and so much more!

Select your package and leave the rest to us! Go to JCConline.com/ birthdayparty for more information.

Located at 5221 Hood Road in Palm Beach Gardens and 8500 Jog Road in

Boynton Beach. For details and to book your party call 561-712-5227 in Palm Beach Gardens and 561-740-9000 in Boynton Beach.

The Original Pancake House Pancakes – The Birthday Breakfast of Choice! Sure, you’re set for your child’s birthday celebration, but that doesn’t start until the afternoon.

They don’t call it a birth “day” for nothing. Start your child’s birthday out right with a kid-friendly stack of the tastiest pancakes on the planet. Take them to The Original Pancake House, first thing. Choose from flap jacks, blueberry pancakes, rainbow pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes and more. For a location near you visit www. originalpancakehouseflorida.com.

Schoolhouse Children’s MUSEUM & LEARNING CENTER

Schoolhouse Spooktacular Spooktacular Spoo oo Haunted Schoolhouse tour for ages 3 - 10

$5 per child Includes 1 parent/caregiver

Saturday, Oct. 24 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 25 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Reptile Show, Hayride, Trackless Train, Carnival Games, Sand Art, Spin Art, Glitter Tattoos, Fun Food & Much More

1 Florida’sm#ent Entertainny For Compa Years Over 20

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Palm Beach Ice Works Have your next Birthday Party at the COOLEST place in West Palm Beach! Ice skate year-round at their 58,000 sq. ft. Olympic size facility. Palm Beach Ice Works offers multiple Party Packages including Private Ice Rental Packages, Family Skate Packages and Synthetic Ice Packages. Palm Beach Ice Works is located just north of the West Palm Beach airport at 1590 N. Florida Mango Rd. For more information visit their website www.pbiw.org or call 561.656.4046.

The Palm Beach Zoo is a roaring good time for kids of all ages! If you’re searching for a fun, unique and exciting place to celebrate a birthday, look no further than the Palm Beach Zoo! They’ve

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made it easy to plan a fun birthday party. All birthday packages include all day admission to the zoo and 2 rides on their carousel. Choose the package that best fits your party style. Our calendar fills up very quickly. Please call at least 2 weeks in advance to reserve your birthday party date. Contact Laurie Zelnia, Catering Sales Manager 561-5330887 ext. 217.

Party Animal Productions is a professional children's entertainment company which has been in business for over 15 years and provides top quality entertainment for your next event! We invite you to browse our site or give us a call and one of our professional party planners will help you make your next party or event amazing! Party Animal Productions offers a full menu of options including Characters Shows, Princess and Super Hero Parties, Puppet Shows, DJ Services, Game Master, Karaoke Idol, Game Shows, Photo Booths, Backdrop, Singing Telegrams, Face Painting, Balloon Artists, and much more! For your next event, let Party Animal Productions make your child's party one that they will remember forever! For more information call 954-921-8861 or visit us at www. partyanimalproductions.com.

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Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center Birthday party? Come party with us!

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Gymnastics • Rhythmic Gymnastics Cheer • Dance • Martial Arts • Soccer Personal Training • Classes • Summer Camp Birthday Parties • Parents Night Out 6500 South Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton • 561.998.4225 www.gokidschoice.com

First Class is FREE!!

a learning adventure! Enjoy two hours of museum play and exclusive use of the private party room. Special Saturday and Sunday packages available. Book your birthday party today – call 561-7426780 or visit www.schoolhousemuseum. org. SPECIAL PB PARENTING OFFER: For Museum Non Members – Mention this ad upon booking for 10% off regular birthday party rates. Offer may not be combined with other museum discounts.

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Mommy & Me • Preschoolers Boys Gymnastics • Camps Tumbling • Cheerleading Recreational and Competitive Teams

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For more info call 561.868.0288 6752 Lantana Rd Ste B • Lake Worth Between Jog Road & Hagen Ranch Road

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Showtime Performing Arts Theatre Party With The Stars!! Showtime parties are scheduled for 2+ hours of fun and excitement. Watch an afternoon play on the SHOWTIME main stage, performed by their talented acting troupe and honoring your son or daughter’s birthday. After the show, enjoy meeting with the actors for autographs and photographs. Then continue with your birthday celebration upstairs in their private party room. They decorate…. you just bring the cake! $15 per child. Call 561.394.2626 or visit www. showtimeboca.com for more details.

Small Fish Big Fish Swim School Have a fun pool party without worrying about the weather! You’ll get use of our huge indoor pool for children of all ages; 1-1/4 hours of pool time, 3/4 hours of party time, party/viewing room for non-swimming adults, tons of games and fun toys, lifeguard, invitations, and assistance with set-up and cleanup. Cost for 15 children: $350 for swim members; $400 for non-members.

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Smarty Fit Party Smarty Fit Party offers a variety of fun birthday party packages! Although Smarty Fit Party focuses on kids, we bring fitness to any age group. Let our friendly and energetic Certified Personal Trainers bring fitness fun to your party or event! Age-Appropriate Activities and Exercises include Ball Games, Relays, Sports, Obstacle Course, Parachute Play, Ground Scooters and so much more. It’s a fun, safe and positive atmosphere for all fitness levels and abilities. For more information call (954) 708-4900 or visit www.smartyfitparty.com.

Make your child’s next birthday a memorable one by hosting your event at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium! With more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, an 8,000 gallon aquarium, nature trail, planetarium, an Everglades Conservation Research Station and over 50 brain teasers, the Science Center provides a unique venue for

Saturdays Ages 3+

Thursdays Ages 5+

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your upcoming birthday party! We have a variety of birthday themes to choose from including: Diggin’ Dinosaurs, Kabam! Chemistry, Under the Sea and Science Princess. A minimum of two weeks advance notice and a 50% deposit are required to secure a room for your birthday. For more information, please call Lila Klix, Director of Visitor Services at (561) 3707708 or email lklix@sfsciencecenter.org.

Wonder Gym Book a stress free birthday party with The Wonder Gym! Let us do all of the work! Choose from one of our packages or customize your own. The Express package includes a 2 hour birthday party, closed facility, pizza, juice/water, paper products and a balloon on each chair.

Additional package options available as well as add-ons such as unlimited drinks & paper products, imagination playground, face painting, yoga craft and characters. Invitations come with all packages! 12343 Hagen Ranch Rd. #702 , Boynton Beach. For more information visit www.wondergym.com or call (561) 877-8231.

Party all year long!

PB Parenting’s Party Directory is online 24/7 go to www.pbparenting.com.

From "just-because" gatherings to birthday blowouts and major holidays, you'll have everything you need to personalize your party with these quick party tricks.

1. Decorate with Color Color adds a pop of personality to any party. Kick it up a notch with a customized color palette that matches your unique party theme. Use the new Wilton Color Right Color System to take the guesswork out of coloring icing, fondant, cake batter and other treats. You can easily mix the colors you need to coordinate sweet treats to match your party decor.

QuickCount color formulas show you drop by drop how to whip up precise shades of color to match unique party decor, logos and themed character cakes. Plus, new color formulas are added to www.Wilton. com and you can create custom colors.

Another impressive, yet easy, decorating trick is a three color icing swirl, which is easy to achieve using the new Color Swirl Tri-Color Coupler. It's quick, easy and looks professional. To learn how to add this sweet and colorful concept to your next party, visit the Wilton Blog at www.wilton.com/blog.

2. Bake with Flavor Just like color, you can mix and match flavor to bake delicious flavor-infused

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treats. The Wilton Treatology Flavor System makes it easy to infuse treats with unexpected yet perfectly-paired flavors.

Follow easy drop-by-drop QuickCount flavor recipes to make unique flavorinfused desserts, like Horchata Cupcakes and Coconut Creme Brulee Cookies and 30 more unique recipes. Use individual flavor concentrates such as Champagne, Sweet Meyer Lemon, Fresh Basil, Warm Cinnamon Graham, Juicy Peach, Salted Caramel, Creamy Vanilla Custard and Toasted Coconut to infuse icing, filling and cake batter with unique tastes, or combine them to create your own unique flavor combinations.

Display Your Way Now that your treats are personalized for the party, it's time to show them off. The Display Your Way Cupcake Stand is fit for any occasion. The fillable core is perfect for incorporating fun party details like ribbon,

candy and even matching napkins. The adjustable treat tower serves five to 25 cupcakes, so you can display the perfect number of treats for your guests.

Similarly, the Display Your Way cake stand has a customizable center compartment that makes it fun and easy to match your party from top to bottom. Fill the center compartment with unique details like graduation tassels, photographs or other unique party elements. Use the clear side sleeve to fit a ribbon or craft paper around the side.

From birthdays and anniversaries to major holidays and other celebrations each occasion calls for something special.

With these handy party tips and tools, you'll always be prepared, making it easier than ever to personalize your party.

Find more party-worthy recipes and decorating tricks at www.Wilton.com.

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WEEKLY EVENTS

Need something to do? Check out these great events happening every week!

Mondays 3 PM - 5 PM Monday Madness at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Check-in between 3 - 5 PM when admission is just $5! (regularly $10.95). Plus, free face painting! For more information please call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens.

to all of your gymnastics needs. We offer “Mommy & Me” classes, Beginner classes for all ages, and Intermediate & Advanced classes. Please call 561.998.4225 or visit www.gokidschoice. com for a full schedule and pricing. 6500 W Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton.

Tuesdays 11:30 AM LITTLE HANDS, BIG ART & Learning Center Tuesdays 9:30New and exciting projects show off 10:30 AM Open children’s creativity as they learn and Splash Play at create many different forms of art from Small Fish Big murals to clay formation. Suitable for Fish Swim School - Enjoy some quality ages 3 - 5. Price: Museum Members: $3, time in our warm indoor pool - let your Non-Members: $4 + paid admission. little fish swim or play on deck with our Space is limited.

Please register in BIRTHDAY PARTIES water tables. No Registration Required.

Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! advance.

For more info go to www.

Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

Members are free, non-members are $5. Where learning is an adventure! schoolhousemuseum.org.

For more info call 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3, WPB Thursdays • 4 PM Tuesdays & Sunday • 3:30 10:30 AM PM Yoga and Art Sensational for Young Hearts Story: A Story ‘n More at Schoolhouse This class is open to all ages with an adult.

Children’s Museum & Learning Center We will do a yoga activity and a related No need to sit still as a statue for this art activity. Royal Office Park Suite 120, story. Instructors brings children’s books 420 South State Rd. 7 Royal Palm Beach. to life through interactive performance, For more information, additional class singing, movement and props. An schedule and or to register go to www. engaging art activity complements each bootzculturecamp.com. session.

FREEPARTIES for Museum Members and BIRTHDAY Thursdays 11 AM -12 Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun!

FREE with paid Museum admission for Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

PM Fridays 11 AM -12 Where learning is an adventure!

Non-Members.

For more information go PM and Saturdays at to www.schoolhousemuseum.org 11 AM -12 PM or 2 PM Kids Choice Sports, -3PM Tiny Kids Need More Art - Ages Dance, and Fitness 2-4, Kids Need More Art in Jupiter Indoor Playground invites toddlers and moms (or dads!)

Whether your child to join them at their bright, colorful, has just begun to walk or can cartwheel and fun studio space for some creative for days, “Kids Choice Sports” can cater together-time. Class is $15, register at 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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Planning a Walt Disney World Trip Or Disney Cruise?

Have lots of questions? Use this FREE concierge service to plan your next magical trip!

Jenni Shaffren Independent Travel Consultant Jenni@mickeyworldtravel.com • 305-773-1432 /mickeyplans

www.kidsneedmoreart.com/jupiter/tinykids/. Other times available at their West Palm Beach and Stuart locations. Three Palms Plaza 2151 S. Alt. A1A Ste. 900, Jupiter.

Saturdays Parent’s Night Out:“Kids Choice Sports” from 6:00-10:30pm. Mom and Dad can have a night off while the kids enjoy an evening of gymnastics, bounce houses, pizza, movies, and more- all for only $20 per child! Reserve your spot! 561-998-4225. 6500 W Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton.

Saturdays 6-8 PM and Sunday Afternoon 2 PM - 4 PM Family Skate at Palm Beach Ice Works Stay cool even when it is hot outside at Palm Beach Ice Works - fun for the whole family! Times may vary. Please check their website www.pbiw. org for additional times. Admission $10, Skate Rental $3. Located at 1590 N Florida Mango Rd • West Palm Beach. 561.656.4046.

Every Friday at 3 PM Fun Fridays at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Come celebrate every Friday with Cool Beans for Fun Friday!

Each week a different activity promoting learning, imagination, physical activity and more will be taking place. These are classes you don’t want to miss! $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the class only.

Call Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register - 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens.

Monday - Friday 9 AM - 1 PM The Wonder Gym Kids Corner this drop off program will include educational and physical activities (gymnastics, art, yoga, music and dance) led by certified instructors. Lunch included.

Choose 1 Day or all 5 days. Sign up for a month and get a free gym class/week + open play (min. 3 days a week). For more info go to www.wondergym.com

Please call ahead to confirm. Events are subject to change.

Palm Beach County Moms

Palm Beach County Moms is a local facebook group for moms to ask questions and share resources and coordinate playdates. We are over 3,000 moms strong!

Come join the discussion!

www.facebook.com/groups/pbcountymoms/

Calendar Thurs., Oct. 1 • 5 - 7 PM “Hack Shack” at the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium Hack Shack is a technology club that focuses on computer basics open to students in grades 5-8. Designed with fun in mind, the meetings include topics such as music and video games. October’s topic, Kodu Game Lab, is a free software package developed by Microsoft that allows users to create their own video games. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Call 561. 832.2026 to register. The Science Center is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

Fri., Oct. 2 • 6 - 9 PM Kids Night Out at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School First Friday of every month. Drop the kids off for dinner and fun! They burn off energy. You pick them up after you have had some adult time $35 per child 10% off for siblings. More info 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3 WPB. Fri., Oct. 2 • 6 - 10 PM Parents Night Out at South Florida Science Center & Aquarium Ready for a date night?

Drop off the kids! Parents Night Out includes science crafts, a hands-on experiment, pizza dinner, and a planetarium show! Cost is $30 per child (each additional child is $15). Call 561.832.2026 to register. The Science Center is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

your costume to the Zoo and discover how animals have costumes that keep them safe in the wild! For ages 3-4. Age-specific crafts and activities are designed to excite and intrigue your child. Workshops include up-close animal encounters, stories, song or game, crafts, and admission to the zoo. One adult is required to attend the program with children. A snack is included. The cost per participant is $20 for Members per session and $40 for Non-Members per session.

For more information call 561.533.0887 or visit www.palmbeachzoo.org/childrensworkshops. 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach.

Sat., Oct. 3, 10, 17 & 24 • 4 PM at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre in Boca Raton THE WIZARD OF OZ - THE MUSICAL. The timeless story you know and love adapted to the SHOWTIME stage.

Join Dorothy, Toto, Tinman, Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion as they make their journey down the yellow brick road to the magical land of Oz. Children’s tickets ONLY $10/ Adults $14. Call to reserve 561.394.2626 or visit http://www.showtimeboca.com./apps/ webstore/

Sat., Oct. 3 • 9 AM - 1 PM Opening Day of The West Palm Beach GreenMarket The area’s first and premier greenmarket located on the scenic Waterfront. Guests can shop from 80 local community vendors selling fresh produce, herbs and spices, baked Sat., Oct. 3 • 10 goods, gourmet and specialty foods, coffee 11:30 AM Animal and teas, and more. Free kids activities, Masquerade Children’s live music and monthly chef showcases.

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Runs every Saturday through May. Visit wpb.org/events for details. Banyan Blvd, West Palm Beach.

Pediatric Dentistry

Sun., Oct. 4 Specializing in Dentistry forAdolescents Infants, and Children, Adolescents for Infants, Children, those with Special Health Care ne • 12:45 PM - Specializing in Dentistryand those with Special Health Care needs 4:15 PM Open Michael J. Roseff, DMD, Michael J. Roseff, DMD, LLC LLC House at Pediatric Dentist Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Delicious Town Center Flickr Twitter FL 33472 Retweet Canyon Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Ice Works Help us celebrate8784 Boynton Beach Blvd, #103, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 561-732-8333 National Gymnastics Day with a free ph# 561-732-8333 fax# 561-732-8375 roseffpediatricdentistry@comcast www.roseffpediatricdentistry.com Gymnastics class (12:45 - 1:45) followed Facebook MySpace StumbleUpon Digg by half-price public skate (2:00 - 4:15) and Holistic, Child and free popcorn! For more information call Family-centered 561.656.4046. 1590 N Florida Mango Rd, Slash Dot Mixx Skype West Palm Beach.

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Calendar safe in the wild! For 2 year-olds. Age-specific crafts and activities are designed to excite and intrigue your child. Workshops include up-close animal encounters, stories, song or game, crafts, and admission to the zoo.

One adult is required to attend the program with children. The cost per participant is $20 for Members per session and $40 for Non-Members per session. For more information call 561.533.0887 or visit www. palmbeachzoo.org/childrens-workshops.

1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach.

Fri., Oct 9 • 7:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Amphitheater Cars (G). Please bring seating. For more information please call 561.753.2484.12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Fri., Oct. 9 • 8 PM Screen on the Green at Waterfront Commons The Book of Life (PG). Bring a blanket or a chair and purchase “movie time” popcorn, snacks and beverages from our stocked concession stand. The event is FREE and is held on the 2nd Friday of Every Month at Waterfront Commons in West Palm Beach.

information. The race will be held at John Prince Park at the Main Pavilion. 2700 6th Ave S, Lake Worth.

Sat., Oct. 10 • 11 AM - 4 PM Fall Family Fun Fest at South Florida Science Center & Aquarium Guests are welcome to enjoy science-themed crafts, face painting, a bounce house, liquid nitrogen demonstrations, a petting zoo, a bean bag toss and much more. Special sweet treats will be provided in the form of snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy. Additionally, the West Palm Beach Library will be on hand for story telling time, and Professor Clark the Science Shark is scheduled to make a guest appearance, as well as a variety of other vendors offering samples and raffle prizes. Fall Family Fun Fest is included with paid Science Center admission.

For more information, please visit www. sfsciencecenter.org or call 561.832.1988.

The Science Center is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

Sat., Oct. 10 • 3 - 6 PM Sat., Oct. City of Boynton Beach 10 • 8:30 Fall Festival Enjoy fall AM 2015 fun for all ages. Activities Superhero include a petting zoo, 5K & Fun Run Benefiting Friends of Foster pony rides, rock wall, train rides, face Children, PBC Join us for our themed family painters, and balloon artists. Play games friendly event created to raise awareness such as basketball toss, pumpkin ring toss, and support for foster children in our area. apple challenge & touchdown toss. Plenty The 5K will be a timed race and include of arts & crafts and Food Trucks will be on awards for the Male/Female Overall Winners, hand for tasty treats! Intracoastal Park 2240 Male/Female Master Winners & Male/ N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach.

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Age Group Awards will be given to the top Sign up at www.pbparenting.com/subscribe to 3 Male/Female in each 5 year age group. receive our weekly e-newsletter with updates on Everyone will receive a custom finisher’s information, contests and events happening in medal. Call 561.352.2540 for registration Palm Beach County!

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Mon., Oct. 12, Skate School Program at Palm Beach Ice Works Fall Sessions begin the week of October 12th. Various ages and levels offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Session includes group lesson to music, skate rental and PBIW sweatshirt. The cost for an 8-week session is $210. For more information on the classes being offered call 561.656.4046. 1590 N Florida Mango Rd, West Palm Beach.

Wed., Oct. 14 • 4:30 PM Kidz Cook’n Class at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe Come cook up some tasty treats with us! $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the class only.

Encouraging creativity through fun! Call Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens.

Fri., Oct. 16 • 10:30 - 11:15 AM Paint a Pumpkin Day at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center Fabulous Fun Fridays features a different theme every first and third Friday of the month.Members $3 per class. Non-Members $4 per class with paid admission. Ages 3-7 years.

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Night Out at The Wonder Gym Need an evening without the kids? Parents Night Out gives our parents the opportunity to take a well deserved break. The kids will enjoy pizza, popcorn, ice cream, movies, the gym and much more! $35 for Members. $40 for Guests and siblings receive a 10% discount. For more information call 561.877.8231 or visit www.thewondergym. com. 12343 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach.

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Sat., Oct. 17 • 6 - 10 PM Wellington’s Annual Fall Festival at Village Park In addition to our most popular “one-nightonly” attraction, the Haunted Hallways, families and friends can enjoy trick-ortreating, costume contests, pie eating contests, bounce houses, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, food trucks, vendors and more! $10 Child, $5 Adult. All activities require the purchase of a bracelet which can be purchased in-person at Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington.

Sat., Oct. 17 • Spooky Snooze at Palm Beach Zoo Are you brave enough to spend a night at the zoo? If you are, then join us for a special Halloweenthemed Spooky Snooze program! Don’t worry, because we’ll unmask the creatures of the night and show you that they’re not so scary after all. Enjoy an evening of spooktacular activities including pumpkin painting, animal encounters, night time tour, and a special spooky snack. Activities are geared for children 6 and up: mummies and/or daddies must attend! For more information call 561.533.0887 or visit www. palmbeachzoo.org/family-overnights. 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach.

Wed., Oct. 21 • 5 - 9 PM Family Nights with Food Truck Invasion and Movie at Sunset Cove Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for Family Nights with Food Truck Invasion.

The event features rotating activities (Live Music and Movies) and a large collection of Food Trucks on site! The featured movie is “Monster House” (PG) and begins at 7 PM. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.

Gates open at 5:00 PM. FREE ADMISSION. Sunset Cove Amphitheater is located in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park at 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton.

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Thurs., Oct. 22 • 5 PM Ribbon Cutting Event at Kids Need More Art Dress in your costume and join us for a fun evening at our ribbon cutting ceremony at our new Jupiter location. For more information call 561.746.4576. Three Palms Plaza • 2151 S. Alt. A1A Suite #900, Jupiter.

Thurs., Oct. 22 • 5 PM - 9:30 PM Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater Kick back with family and friends and sample an array of foods and desserts. Families, patrons, and parkgoers are invited to bring picnic blankets to the Amphitheater grounds to enjoy their purchases. 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Fri., Oct. 23 • School Day Off Camp at Craft Haus Theme: Creepy Crafts Full Day (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) $69 + tax. Half Day (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) $49 + tax. Ages 5-12. Please make reservations on our website at www. crafthauspalmbeach.com/calendar.

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Fri., Oct. 23 • 7 AM - 10 PM Costumes and Cocktails at The Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center Why should the kids have all the fun? Join us for an adults-only Halloween costume party.

Tickets are $50 per person and benefit the programs of the children’s museum. The evening will be filled with dancing to the tunes of DJ Arce, cocktails, delicious bites, glow-in-the-dark paint fun, access to the BIRTHDAY PARTIES haunted house, costume prizes and all Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! the fun that can &be hadpackages whenavailable. dressed in a Special Saturday Sunday Halloween costume.is an adventure!

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Calendar Fri., & Sat. Oct. 23 & 24 10 AM-9 PM, Sun. Oct. 25 •10 AM - 5 PM, Fri. Oct. 30 • 10 AM- 9 PM, Halloween Sat. Oct. 31 •10 AM - 9 PM Boo at the Zoo: Costume Contests, Trick-or-Treating, Pumpkin Patch, Character Meet’n’ Greets, Face Painting, Hay Stack Hunt, Local Vendors, Wildlife Shows and More! Palm Beach Zoo - 1301 Summit Blvd. • West Palm Beach. For more info go to www. palmbeachzoo.org.

Tues., Oct. 27 • 5-7 PM - GEMS Club at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium “Slithering Science: Snake Dissection & Activity” While having tons of fun along the way, GEMS club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! GEMS Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from 5pm7pm. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. $5 registration fee per child per session. This program is for all girls in grades 3 - 8 and registration is required. Visit www. sfsciencecenter. org/gems to register today!

Wed., Oct 28 • 11 AM Preschool Halloween Play and Party at the Mandel Library Preschoolers and their parents, join us for an original, “not-so-spooky” Halloween play and Trick-or-Treating inside the library. Dress in costume and join us in the Auditorium. For more information call KidSpace at 561.868.7703. 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach.

Thurs., Oct. 29 • 6 - 9 PM Clematis By Fright This free, frightfully fantastic time features live music by the premiere modern rock band Taylor Road. There’s thousands

of dollars in prizes up for grabs during the annual costume contest with categories for kids, adults, couples, families and pets. Back this year is Haunted Hallows where children can safely trick-or-treat. The city will provide a free Halloween bag for goodies. Activities include hay rides, face painting, caricaturist, balloon twisters, games and more. For more information call 561.822.1515. 101 N Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach.

Fri., Oct. 30 • 6 - 9 PM Spooky Science Nights at the Museum South Florida Science Center and Aquarium Spooky science secrets, oozing pumpkins, smoking bubbles, creepy crawlers and much more await all boils and ghouls during Spooky Science Nights at the Museum. There will be plenty of treats along with a few tricks during this fun-filled event for all ages. Enjoy various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory! For more information, please call 561.832.1988.

Fri. & Sat., Oct. 30 - 31 • Fall Festival at Commons Park Royal Palm Beach Activities consist of a Saturday morning “Right to Fright” 5k costume run, and live entertainment. The park will be filled with a variety of food vendors, a line-up of craft beer, and fall crafts. Kids of all ages can enjoy interactive carnival rides, a pumpkin patch, and a petting zoo. Trick or treat each night at the park. Come aboard Blackbeard’s Pirate Ship for a memorable photo opportunity.

Halloween costume contests for all ages, with a special category for your favorite pet on Saturday. For more information call the Cultural Center at 561.790.5149. 11600 Poinciana Blvd, Royal Palm Beach.

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