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Weekend Family Fun in South Florida
Friday, August 14th
Art After Dark
Art After Dark mixes art and entertainment every Friday night! Enjoy live performances, film screenings, art workshops and more. Here’s a look at the lineup: Join a Tour! EVERY FRIDAY, 5:30 & 7 pmExplore great works in the Norton’s Collection led by one of the Museum’s fine docents.
1450 S. Dixie Hwy
West Palm Beach
Golden Hours At Mounts Botanical Garden
This Summer, Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County is inviting visitors to come after work, before nightfall, to enjoy It’s new extended Summer Golden Hours surrounded by nature.
During June, July, and August, Mounts Botanical Garden is extending its hours until 8:00 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, giving guests additional time to explore the tropical oasis during the day’s cooler, softer light hours.
Mounts’ Summer Golden Hours provide a calm place to relax, meet friends, and enjoy the early evening surrounded by nature’s beauty.
559 N. Military Trail
West Palm Beach
Saturday, August 15th
FREE Community Day At The Norton
1450 S. Dixie Hwy
West Palm Beach
Obon Weekend & Family Day At Morikami
Taiko Drumming
Experience the ancient art of taiko drumming. Fushu Daiko will perform live in the Morikami Theater on Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for members, $10 for non-members (with paid museum admission). Purchase tickets at morikami.org/event/obon-weekend.
- Bon Dancing Workshop and Performance
- Guiding Lights and Lantern Kits
Family Fun Day: Lantern Craft
Kids are invited to make their very own special paper lantern to light up the night! Visit the Sakai Room on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free with museum admission.
4000 Morikami Park Road
Delray Beach
Gardens Mall Kids Club Summer Event
The free, family-friendly programs offer engaging activities for kids and parents to enjoy together, including interactive dancing, arts and crafts, and educational experiences.
Held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Nordstrom Court, Kids Club will feature dance sessions by Just Dance Inc. on August 15, and educational presentations and hands-on activations by Manatee Lagoon on September 19.
3101 PGA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens
Sunday, August 16th
Loggerhead Marine Life Experiences
Check out the following summer eco experiences happening at the Center:
Guided Turtle Walks – This unique program offers a rare chance to observe a loggerhead sea turtle as she nests and lays her eggs. Guests will gain insight into the nesting process while witnessing this remarkable event firsthand. (Available Tuesday-Saturday in June and July, from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.; age 10 and older; $40 per person.)
Public Evening Guided Tours – Enjoy an after-hours tour led by one of the Center’s expert guides. Guests will be guided through our outdoor sea turtle hospital to meet our current patients, while learning about nesting sea turtles across our local beaches. (Available Tuesday-Saturday in June and July, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; age 10 and older; $25 per person.)
Hatchling Discovery Program – See a nest inventory in action! The Hatchling Discovery Program begins with a brief beach walk and ecology introduction to educate guests on identifying sea turtle crawls, nesting, and the hatching process. If a nest is located, guests will get a chance to witness permitted staff inventory the contents of a sea turtle nest and release any healthy hatchlings found along the way. (Available Sunday-Wednesday in August, and Saturday-Sunday in September, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; age 10 and older; $25 per person.)
Hatchling Release – Get up close to watch LMC staff and volunteers release hatchlings (baby sea turtles) back into the wild. After an informative presentation, LMC staff will lead guests down to the beach to view hatchlings being released into the ocean using night-vision technology for the most authentic experience. (Available Monday-Sunday in August, from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; age 10 and older; $40 per person; participants must be able to walk at least a half-mile on the beach. Beach-mobile transit wheelchairs can be requested but are furnished based on availability.)
Tidal Tots – Keep cool this summer with LMC’s Tidal Tots program! Children can explore marine life through play-based stations, story time, and an exploration walk along the Center’s ecosystem terrace. Enjoy early access to Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s exhibits and take part in exclusive, coastal-themed activities with an LMC educator. (Available Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. from June to August; ages 2 to 5; $5 per child.)
14200 US-1
Juno Beach
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