The Loxahatchee River and Jupiter Inlet from the air. Photo: Don Ramey Logan / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
By Jupiter Tide Staff
Thursday brings a Mark Twain lecture at the Palm Beach Gardens library, a free afternoon movie for the 50+ crowd at the Jupiter Community Center and happy hours at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens. In the evening, Easy Street plays Double Roads Tavern, the Harbourside Run Club heads out on its weekly 5K and Hurricane Breeze takes the stage at Square Grouper. For families, there's toddler open gym and riverside story time in the morning, the carousel in Palm Beach Gardens and a marbles meetup for teens at the Jupiter library.
Heads up: The National Weather Service forecast for Jupiter calls for a 30% chance of showers and storms Thursday, mostly between 1 and 5 p.m., with a high near 80. The Town of Jupiter Municipal Complex reopens Thursday at 8 a.m. after the Veterans Day closure.
For Adults
Mark Twain's Journey to the Holy Land
In 1867, a 32-year-old Mark Twain sailed to the Holy Land as a newspaper correspondent. Professor Matt Klauza traces that trip and how Twain's views of Jewish people shifted over time, in an hour-long talk for adults.
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m.–noon
Where: Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
Cost/registration: Registration through the library's event page (registration was open Wednesday evening).
Contact: 561-626-6133
50+ Movie Matinee
The Town's monthly movie afternoon for adults 50 and up comes with popcorn and lemonade. The room is air-conditioned, so the Town suggests bringing a blanket, coat or sweater.
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Free
Contact: 561-741-2400
Happy Hours at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens
Two Downtown restaurants run weekday happy hours from 3 to 6 p.m. At Yard House, select appetizers and all pizzas are half off, with $2 off beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. Avocado Cantina lists $5 beers, $5 tacos and $6 margaritas.
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 3–6 p.m.
Where: Yard House and Avocado Cantina (Suite 4105), Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens
Easy Street at Double Roads Tavern
Easy Street is a trio of drummer Mike Hurley, bassist Marc Gagne and singer-guitarist Eric Murray, and they've been regulars on the Stuart scene since 2023. Their setlist covers a lot of ground, from Elvis and Maroon 5 to Zac Brown, Kenny Chesney, Bill Withers and TLC.
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 5–7:30 p.m.
Where: Double Roads Tavern, 103 U.S. Highway 1, Suite A1, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Free
Contact: 561-437-3348 · [email protected]
Source: Double Roads Tavern: Easy Street
Harbourside Place Run Club
The weekly run club does a 5K, and you can run it or walk it. Meet in front of the amphitheater at 6:20 p.m. for the 6:30 start.
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m. (meet at 6:20)
Where: In front of the amphitheater, Harbourside Place, 200 N. U.S. Highway 1, Jupiter
Contact: Harbourside Place, 561-935-9533
Source: Harbourside Place: Run Club
Hurricane Breeze at Square Grouper
This four-piece rock and blues band plays high-energy classic rock covers (think Clapton, Hendrix, CCR and Fleetwood Mac) along with blues and country from Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Cash and Chris Stapleton.
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 8–11 p.m.
Where: Square Grouper Tiki Bar, 1111 Love St., Jupiter
Cost/registration: You must be 21 or older to enter, with a valid, scannable government-issued photo ID.
Source: Square Grouper: Hurricane Breeze
Also Thursday
50+ Balance for Healthy Aging, 8:15–9:15 a.m., Old Town Hall, 1000 Town Hall Ave., Jupiter. Gentle stretching and easy tai chi moves for adults 50 and up. Free. 561-741-2400. Town of Jupiter
Partner Chair Massage with Joe Hamilton, 11 a.m.–noon, Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter. Led by a certified meditation instructor; registration through the library. 561-744-2301. PBC Library
Crafts & Conversation, 3–4 p.m., Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. Bring your own craft project. PBC Library
Celebrate Skyrim, 5:30–7 p.m., Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter. A test of your Skyrim knowledge plus snacks inspired by the game's world of Tamriel; for adults and teens; registration through the library. PBC Library
FDOT open house on the I-95/Northlake Boulevard interchange project, 6–7 p.m., Palm Beach Gardens City Hall Council Chambers, 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. In-person construction open house from the Florida Department of Transportation. City of Palm Beach Gardens calendar
Cuban salsa (Intro to Casino), Level 1 at 6:30–7:30 p.m. and Level 2 and Beyond (including Rueda de Casino) at 7:30–8:30 p.m., Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail, Jupiter. Taught by Cuban dancer Yusell Garcia and author Cheri Shanti; no partner needed. $90 residents/$113 nonresidents for a five-class pass. 561-741-2400. Town of Jupiter
Samantha Russell Band, 8–11 p.m., Double Roads Tavern, 103 U.S. Highway 1, Suite A1, Jupiter. Free. Double Roads Tavern
Tide Pool: Kids & Family
Toddler Open Gym
Kids up to age 4 get the Community Center gym for 45-minute play sessions, with mats, blocks, giant Legos, balls, trikes and things to climb. Parents stay and play along.
When: Thursday, Nov. 12. Sessions at 8:15, 9:15 and 10:15 a.m.
Where: Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Free. Ages 0–4. Register through the link on the Town's calendar listing.
Contact: 561-741-2400
Story Time at the River Center
The River Center's weekly story time happens in its classroom. Little ones hear a few stories and get a close-up visit with one of the center's resident animal ambassadors.
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 9:30–10 a.m.
Where: River Center, Burt Reynolds Park, 805 N. U.S. Highway 1, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Free. Ages 0–6. No RSVP needed.
Contact: 561-743-7123 · [email protected]
Source: River Center: Story Time
Carousel and Splash Pad at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens
The Downtown Carousel has been turning on the lakefront since 2010, and its hand-crafted animals are modeled on South Florida wildlife. The splash pad nearby is open all day.
When: Thursday, Nov. 12. Carousel 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; splash pad 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Where: Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens
Cost/registration: Carousel rides are $5 each, or $20 for five ($16 for five with a same-day receipt from a Downtown shop or restaurant). Buy at the carousel kiosk, credit card only. The center's page doesn't list a cost for the splash pad.
Teen Thursdays: Marbles
High schoolers can unwind after school at the Jupiter library. This week they'll learn and play a classic game of marbles. Next week is Monopoly.
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2:45–3:45 p.m.
Where: Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Grades 9–12. Register ahead online or by calling or visiting the branch, and only count the teens who will play.
Contact: 561-744-2301
Also for families
Hunters of the Skies at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 12:30 p.m. on the Birds of Prey Trail. Meet native raptors, from eastern screech owls to bald eagles. A Conservation Conversation follows at 3 p.m. in the Educational Amphitheater. Open 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (last admission 4:15); admission by donation. 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter. 561-575-3399. Busch Wildlife: Daily Programs
Holiday Etiquette at Abby's Performing Arts Coaching, 4–5:15 p.m., 1200 Town Center Drive #115, Jupiter (Abacoa). The studio lists Holiday Etiquette on Nov. 12 and 19 and Dec. 3 and 10. The time comes from the studio's posted class flyer. Price and ages aren't posted, and it's not clear whether you can drop in or need to sign up for the series, so call 561-223-9650 or email [email protected] first. Abby's Performing Arts Coaching
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