December 2017
Happy Holidays from PBC parks! We hope you have a great holiday season with friends and family. PBC parks are open daily, sunrise to sunset. Facility hours vary. Visit www.pbcparks.com for holiday facility hours.
Palm Beach County Mounted Posse Barrel Point Show- Jim Brandon Equestrian Center
Watch as riders and their horses compete against the clock and each other for money and prizes Sat, Dec 2, 4 p.m. at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Okeeheelee Park, west of West Palm Beach. FREE to spectators.
Sid Parker- Canyon Amphitheater
Enjoy jazz and swing with Sid Parker Sat, Dec 2, 7 p.m. at Canyon Amphitheater in Canyon District Park, Boynton Beach. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. FREE ADMISSION
Migration Celebration- Green Cay Nature Center
Celebrate 10 years of Migration Celebration at Green Cay Nature Center, Boynton Beach Sat, Dec 2, 9 a.m. Check out exhibitors, take a guided tour of the wetlands, enjoy a family-friendly presentation, participate in a take-home plant craft and more! FREE ADMISSION
Orienteering- Riverbend Park
Learn the basic parts of a compass and how to do things like take bearings and plot a course Sat, Dec 2, 9:30 a.m. at Riverbend Park, Jupiter. Ages 10 and up, $10/person. RSVP required.
Food Truck Invasion- Sunset Cove Amphitheater
Enjoy a great selection of food trucks during Food Truck Invasion Wed, Dec 6 & 20, 5-9 p.m.  at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton. FREE ADMISSION
Stardust Dance Club- Therapeutic Recreation
The goal of this dance program is to increase independence, social interaction with peers and provide respite for caregivers. The winter dance theme is "Snow Ball" and will be held Sat, Dec 9, 6 p.m. at the CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex, Lake Worth. Ages 18 and older, $5/person. RSVP required.
Saturday Night Movies- Canyon Amphitheater
Saturday Night Movies are back at Canyon Amphitheater in Canyon District Park, Boynton Beach! Enjoy a   FREE   movie under the stars on  Sat, Dec 9, 16 & 23, 7:30 p.m.      
Carlin Park After Dark: Tribute Band Concert Series- Seabreeze Amphitheater
Carlin Park After Dark: a tribute band concert series continues Sat, Dec 9, 7 p.m. with Odyssey Road, a "Journey Tribute" at Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park, Jupiter. Concessions available on site, blankets and picnic baskets welcome. FREE ADMISSION
Teen Winter Ball- West Jupiter Recreation Center
Dance with friends and make new ones at the teen winter ball Fri, Dec 15, 7 p.m. at West Jupiter Recreation Center, Jupiter. Ages 12-15, $7/person. For more information, call 561-694-5430.
Birding 101- Daggerwing Nature Center
Learn about the hobby of bird watching Sat, Dec 16, 10:30 a.m. at Daggerwing Nature Center in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton. Join a naturalist for a family-friendly program that will teach how to identify birds with the use of binoculars and field guides. All ages, $3/person. RSVP required.
Winter Wonder Jam- Seabreeze Amphitheater
Bartman Productions presents: Winter Wonder Jam with Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Josh Heinrichs & Skilinjah and New Kingston Sat, Dec 16, 4:30 p.m. at Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park, Jupiter. Tickets are $32 at the door, a $5 parking fee will be assessed on site.
Canoeing 101- Okeeheelee Nature Center
Learn the basics of how to safely canoe in this two-hour program Sat, Dec 16, 10 a.m. at Okeeheelee Nature Center in Okeeheelee Park, west of West Palm Beach. All equipment is provided. Ages 10 and older, $10/person. RSVP required.
Winter Break Camps at West Boynton and West Jupiter Recreation Centers
Sign your child up today for winter break camp at either West Boynton or West Jupiter Recreation Center! They'll spend their days off enjoying field trips, sports, games and arts & crafts. Registration deadline for West Boynton is Dec 9, for West Jupiter is Dec 15. Click here for information on West Boynton and click here for information on West Jupiter.
Destination Recreation: Episode 6
On   this episode , we tell you all about one of the most popular amenities in Palm Beach County -- boating! Learn about where to go, what activities you can enjoy, and what you need to do if you're parking your boat trailer at a county-operated park. Let's head out on the water! Don’t miss an episode – follow pbcParks on  WordPress  or subscribe to our  YouTube  channel to see each monthly episode of Destination Recreation.