It is down to the wire and the last opportunity to wrap up your Christmas shopping. The Palm Beach County malls are packed with people, many short on patience and always rushing about. Parking can be an issue. Why not consider alternative gift buying locations? Consider the following suggestions. 

Most items at a zoo gift shop are perfect for the animal lover — and who does not love animals? For example, at the Palm Beach Zoo shops or Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, you can find animal-related clothing, plush animals, toys, books, home décor, and other unique items available only there.

At a science museum shop, the range of gifts — including books games, apparel, build-it kits, rocks, and more. Check out the South Florida Science Museum…

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Just off of I-95 and Donald Ross Road is a charming neighborhood called The Heights. Every year The Heights of Jupiter puts on a Christmas light display worth the drive.  This Jupiter neighborhood collaborates to create a beautiful display of Christmas lights and they never disappoint! You can spend over an hour absorbing all the showy inflatables and dazzling lights.

The Heights of Jupiter is a community of 1,500 single-family homes in the oceanside town of Jupiter.  The official name of this subdivision is North Palm Beach Heights, but most locals simply refer to it as the Heights. It is located between I-95 and Abacoa.

The biggest attraction of The Heights is its affordability given the location. There is no governing body, so homeowners…

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Ring in a brand-new year at Southeast Florida's most zenful, seasonal retreat. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach are pleased to announce their January programming. The Japanese Gardens are located at 4000 Morikami Park Road in Delray. The programming will include a ceremonial kimono demonstration, Shibori scarves workshop, and the art of bonsai.

If you are craving introspection, take a few moments walking and meditating. The Stroll for Well-Being Therapeutic Garden Walking program allows participants to immerse themselves in the natural beauty, peace, and serenity of Morikami's gardens.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens first two weeks in January workshops, classes, and demonstrations:

The Art of Bonsai (Class)

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The Lights 4 Hope charity features a holiday-themed drive-thru lights experience at Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forst Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach. Running now through Jan. 2, the show includes more than a mile of animated and musical light displays. All proceeds benefit families and children in need in Palm Beach County.

Lights 4 Hope, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization created to help bring happiness and hope to families in need. Our mission is to spread joy and to help local families whose child is suffering from a terminal illness or from a life-changing physical change.

The Lights 4 Hope Christmas lights display show dates are Friday through Sunday, with the final show on Jan. 2. The lights will be closed on Christmas Eve and New Year's…

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Time to pick up some fresh items for the upcoming holiday with a trip to the best green market in West Palm Beach. The West Palm Beach Green Market, is in Downtown, is celebrating its 27th season. This season the farmers market begins with national recognition. The GreenMarket was named the #1 farmers market in the United States by USA TODAY. It is the only Florida market included in the Top 20!

The 2021-2022 season is the largest GreenMarket in history. There are an added thirty new vendors, raising the total vendor count to 100. The GreenMarket opened almost thirty years ago. If you are interested in which vendors will be featured, please visit the Green Market Vendors page to see a complete list.

Free parking is available in the City of West…

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Every year The Heights of Jupiter puts on a Christmas light display worth the drive.  This Jupiter neighborhood collaborates to create a beautiful display of Christmas lights and they never disappoint! You can spend over an hour absorbing all the showy inflatables and dazzling lights.

The Heights of Jupiter is a community of 1,500 single-family homes in the oceanside town of Jupiter.  The official name of this subdivision is North Palm Beach Heights, but most locals simply refer to it as the Heights. It is located between I-95 and Abacoa.

The biggest attraction of The Heights is its affordability given the location. There is no governing body, so homeowners have no homeowner’s association fees and do not need to comply with association rules.…

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As Jupiter residents wrap up the Holiday Season why not spend a peaceful day outdoors by the beach with friends and family. Carlin Park plays host to JoJo’s Farmers Market on Saturday, December 18, 2021, between 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

JoJo’s Farmers Market, at Carlin Park, is the brainchild of 23-year-old Riley Burns, whose devotion to wellness and sustainability led her to create the monthly market. The Saturday market was named for her late mother, JoJo, who died of lung cancer in 2006. The loss of her mother inspired her to explore preventive medicine and healing practices.

The farmer’s market will feature food trucks, produce, ceviche, coffee beans, zero waste home products, handmade clothing, and interactive events. Join a Yoga class offered at…

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 Palm Beach County is winding down towards the end of shopping for Christmas.  As it narrows down take advantage of an upscale tropical island setting at the Sailfish Marina.  As the Sailfish Marina hosts the Sunset Celebration, on Singer Island, you will find the premier weekly arts and crafts show of the Palm Beaches. Here you may find a unique last-minute holiday gist for a loved one or friend. On any Thursday evening from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, you may find wood sculpture, pottery, watercolors, blown glass, gold and silver jewelry, and much, much more from more than 30 different artists.

Musicians play island tunes on guitar and steel drum, and patrons can buy their famous “grouper dogs” (fried grouper in a hotdog bun) or conch fritters right on…

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The Boynton Beach City Library located at 100 East Ocean Avenue in Boynton Beach will host a winter activity. Learn about the science of snowflakes with the children! The book Snowflake Bentley will be read and crafting of your own snowflakes with beads will take place. Snowflake learning will occur Thursday, December 16, 2021, from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm.

This is a youth STEM activity. The first thing we need to do is define STEM Activities. STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (referred to as pillars). It is an integrated teaching strategy that combines at least two of the pillars in the lessons and activities. The objectives of a STEM Resource Center are to assist students in developing the skills and positive…

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The Boca Raton Museum of Art, located at 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, and the Machu Picchu and The Golden Empires of Peru exhibit have been featured in the New York Times as a destination that should not be missed. The exhibit will be presented through Sunday, March 06, 2022, for a limited run at the Boca Raton Museum of Art before embarking on a multi-country, worldwide tour.

In one article, Andrew James Hamilton, a curator at the Art Institute of Chicago, said the works featured in the exhibition are among the finest examples of pre-Columbian art. “This is the crème de la crème,” he said. “These are the kinds of works that museums around the world are trying constantly to get on loan.” Read the articles here and here.

The Machu Picchu and the…

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