Hello The Acreage! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: New coastal Italian restaurant, Florida mango festival, and Disney brunch + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New dining destination ahead: After nine years, Prezzo at PGA Commons is closing, making way for Eddie and Vinny’s Coastal Italian, an upscale restaurant and wine club expected to open this fall -- read the full story.
Summer savings in town: Northwood Village businesses are offering summer deals now, from The Catch Seafood & Sushi’s $29.99 early-bird dinner to Café Sweets’ six mini cupcakes for $5 through July 4 -- see all the deals.
Nearby care gets easier: United Vein & Vascular Centers opened a Loxahatchee clinic, expanding access in western Palm Beach County with outpatient care for varicose veins and circulation issues, including radiofrequency ablation and sclerotherapy -- read about the new clinic.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Rain plan, sorted: Need a low-stress way to burn kid energy or level up date night, Arcadia packs bright claw machines, Japanese rhythm games like maimai, and a colorful play zone the little ones will claim instantly. Easy drive from The Acreage, fun vibe, and yes, you can trade prizes for what you actually want.
Grow snacks at home: If your Acreage yard has room for a mango, lychee, or that show-off jackfruit, Jack & Beanstalk Nursery has tropical and subtropical fruit trees, herbs, and the know-how to get them thriving. They even offer delivery, planting, and maintenance, so you can brag about harvests sooner, not shovel blisters.
Inclusive playtime, unlocked: Scott's Place Barrier-Free Playground Scott Place Barrier-Free Playground is a barrier-free favorite in Wellington where kids of all abilities can play together. Expect an easy layout with a pavilion, picnic areas, and nearby restrooms, which means fewer meltdowns and longer hangs, plus a low-stress outing close to The Acreage with big smiles as the main souvenir.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚚 Food Truck Series @ Wellington Amphitheater | Thursday (6/25) at 5:00 PM – Whether you show up for the tacos or the tunes, Wellington’s Food Truck Series delivers. Around 18 trucks roll in each week, slinging dinner and dessert while local tribute bands handle the sing-alongs, and you handle the lawn chair, the kids, and the post-meal stroll.
🎒 Back to school event @ Once Upon A Child - Royal Palm Beach (West Palm Beach) | Friday (6/26) at 10:00 AM – Back-to-school budgeting season is here, and Once Upon A Child in Royal Palm Beach has the goods without the sticker shock. If your kid grew two shoe sizes since June, find clothes, backpacks, and more for less, all neatly organized, gently used, and parent-approved.
🚤 Summer Boat Show @ South Florida Fairgrounds (West Palm Beach) | Friday (6/26) at 12:00 PM – If you’ve waited for a sign to upgrade the family boat, here it is: 128,000 square feet of powerboats up to 40 feet, plus accessories. Adults $10, kids under 16 free, with financing, insurance, and trades on-site, aka therapy you can dock.
🥭 Florida Mango Festival 2026 @ Palm Beach County Convention Center (West Palm Beach) | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – West Palm's mango festival, a love letter to peak-season fruit, with tastings, meet-the-grower chats, and rare varieties you will never find at Publix. Whether you know a Keitt from a Kent, or just judge by stickiness, it is quality time, and napkins are futile.
🚗 Nopi Drift & Car Show @ South Florida Fair (West Palm Beach) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Saturday at the South Florida Fairgrounds means NOPI is back, with tire smoke, shiny builds, and throwback tuner energy you pretended to outgrow. Drifting, judged classes from Hondas to Jeeps, vendors, music, and kids free, so bring earplugs, nostalgia, and your daily if you dare.
🚗 Little Explorers: Transportation Adventures @ Wellington Community Center | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Got a tiny train conductor or airplane enthusiast at home? Wellington Community Center is hosting a play-based Transportation Adventures class for crawlers through age four, with music, movement, and sensory fun that actually builds language and coordination. Quick session, parent Q&A included, sanity preserved.
🏰 Bibbidi-Bobbidi Disney Brunch @ WOB Bar & Kitchen Royal Palm Beach | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Swap yard work for pixie dust at WOB Bar & Kitchen’s Disney brunch, where themed cocktails, brunch favorites, and singable classics run all afternoon. Costumes are encouraged, judgment is optional, and yes, you can wear the ears, sip a mimosa, and call it self-care.
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07 — The The Acreage report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 37%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 55%
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wildThis 1926 Spanish-Mediterranean SoSo gem was brilliantly reborn in 2026, pairing preserved character with polished modern style. Chicago-brick courtyards, a saltwater pool, and a soothing water feature set the scene, while inside brings a wood-burning fireplace, spiral staircase, marble chef’s kitchen, and four ensuite bedrooms. The primary suite adds a balcony and spa-worthy bath.
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