The Tide Pool: Kids & Family Events This Week in Jupiter, Nov. 9–15

By Jupiter Tide Staff

Follow Jupiter Tide on Instagram, X and Facebook for breaking news and upcoming family events. Here is our day-by-day list of kids' and family events from Monday, Nov. 9, through Sunday, Nov. 15, in Jupiter, Tequesta, Juno Beach and Palm Beach Gardens. Every listing was checked against the organizer's own page, and library programs often cap attendance, so register early where noted. Wednesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Palm Beach County public schools are closed, and so are the Jupiter Community Center and county library branches (no-school ideas here). Saturday is the big day, with a free pioneer day at Riverbend Park, a pumpkin smash at Jupiter Creamery and the Juno Beach Craft Festival all running at the same time. Parents of teens: registration for the town's Nov. 22 Teen Trip to the Miami HEAT game closes Sunday, Nov. 15 (town details).

The sea turtle hospital is an easy, free outing any day this week. Walk the outdoor patient tanks, then check the daily schedule for a discovery show. Source

Last call for Halloween wrappers. Bring them by the center this week and they will be recycled instead of going to the landfill. Source

Dinosaur stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft for kids 2 to 6 and their grown-ups. Source

Monday is a good day to visit: a midday talk at the waterbird habitat, then a live feeding with Freddy, the resident adult alligator, in the afternoon. The sanctuary is open 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Source

A good weekday outing for school-age kids: climb the 1860 tower, then walk the grounds and exhibits. Guided tours are included with admission but need a minimum group to run. Climbers must be at least 48 inches tall, and kids under 16 climb with an adult. Source

Staff from Riverbend Park bring real turkey "biofacts" and hands-on activities to show kids how South Florida's wild turkeys live. Source

A free inclusive dance class for kids 3 to 11 of all abilities, taught by a longtime special-education teacher with help from peer buddies. No dance clothes needed. The town lists this week's session on Tuesday. Source

The town's annual tribute at the Veterans Memorial, which sits between Town Hall, the Community Center and the police station. The town has said it will also stream the ceremony on Facebook Live. Source

Wildlife-themed picture books plus a close-up visit from one of the sanctuary's animal ambassadors, at the Educational Discovery Center. A handy plan for a no-school morning. Source

Climb the 105 steps of the 1860 lighthouse for a guided look at Jupiter at sunset. Tickets must be bought online, and tours are weather permitting. Climbers must be at least 48 inches tall, and kids must be with an adult. Source

A quieter hour at the library for kids and adults with sensory sensitivities to browse and use the branch at their own pace. Source

Kids up to age 4 get the gym to themselves, with mats, blocks, giant building bricks, balls, trikes and things to climb. A parent plays along. Source

The weekly meeting of the Civil Air Patrol's cadet program, the volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary that trains young people in leadership, aviation and emergency service. Families are welcome to come see what it is about. Source

More than 70 local vendors fill the community center with handmade gifts, home décor, art, jewelry, holiday treats and food. Look for tables run by young entrepreneurs. All ages; it continues Saturday morning. Source

A rotating lineup of food trucks, from tacos and burgers to lobster rolls and desserts, with a DJ at the amphitheater. Bring chairs or a blanket. Source

Award-winning violinist Dr. Hristo Popov plays Paganini, Bach, Prokofiev and Paisiello and talks about the music between pieces. Open to all ages. Source

The Palm Beach Gardens High School marching band and a cast of costumed characters walk Santa to his throne in the Grand Court to open the mall's holiday season. Source

An intro clinic for golfers 5 to 17 covering full swing, short game and putting. No pre-registration. The city's courses were closed through Nov. 8, so call before you go. Source

Second and final morning of the city's holiday market, with more than 70 local vendors. All ages. Source

See how a Florida pioneer family lived, with an antique sawmill, farm animals, the farmstead garden and exhibitors. Games and activities are free. Source

Bring your old Halloween pumpkins and smash them as a treat for the farm's cows. Expect food vendors, family games and photo spots, plus a chance to meet the animals. It raises money for a new milking station. Wear closed-toe shoes. Source

The 24th annual festival lines A1A with made-in-the-USA crafts: leather goods, art, photography, glass and custom pieces. The Jupiter-Tequesta Rotary Club presents it. Park at Loggerhead Park or along A1A just north of it. Source

Kids 3 to 7 paint a fall tree using only their hands. Dress for a mess. Source

Young dancers kick off the mall's holiday entertainment series. Source

Santa settles into his Enchanted Garden the day after the parade. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ups are welcome. Source

The free wellness market is back by the ocean for the season, with small local businesses, free yoga, sound healing and live music. The organizer promises hands-on kids' activities, and leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome. Source

Final day to shop handmade crafts along A1A. Source

Sunday programs meet native animal ambassadors up close and cover the deer, turkeys and cranes of Florida's pine flatwoods. Source

A fall-themed Star Wars hangout for fans 7 to 17. Mando would approve. Source

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