Hello Wellington! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Glow in the dark science, a superhero party, and a road overhaul + 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.
Family dental care together: On Tuesday, Premier Orthodontic & Pediatric Dentistry in Wellington announced braces and clear aligners for children and adults under one roof, pairing an ABPD-certified pediatric dentist with an ABO-certified orthodontist -- learn more about treatment options.
Long-awaited street upgrade: After years of potholes and flooding, West Palm Beach will overhaul 1.3-mile Parker Avenue with pavement and paths, a $14 to $15 million project starting late fall or early winter -- check the road overhaul.
Expanded local access: United Vein & Vascular Centers opened a new Loxahatchee clinic, bringing vein care closer to Palm Beach County residents near Wellington, offering treatments like radiofrequency ablation and sclerotherapy -- see the new clinic.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Quarter up, Wellington: Arcade Time is your nearby excuse to play again, with new hits, retro classics, VR, and motion-sim rides for all ages. Planning a celebration? Their party package makes it easy so you can focus on racking up tickets and bragging rights.
Parent sanity saver: Got a kid who wakes up with six spare batteries, Scott's Place Barrier-Free Playground is the easy local reset this week. Let them climb, make new buddies, and run their hearts out while you grab a breather, then roll to your next errand feeling like you actually won Saturday.
Petals for every mood: Whether it's a last-minute birthday, a humble "my bad," or you just want the house to smell like spring, Wellington Florist builds lush, thoughtful arrangements that feel personal. Consider this your reminder to brighten a neighbor's day, or your kitchen table, this week.
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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.
🧱 LEGO® Block Heads @ Palm Beach County Library System - Wellington Branch | Wednesday (6/24) at 2:30 PM – Your mini-engineers get free rein over a mountain of LEGO® bricks at LEGO Block Heads, ages 5 to 12. They build, imagine, and trade dubious structural advice, you sip coffee in peace like a seasoned pro. No screens, just clicking bricks, creative chaos, and quiet.
🚚 Food Truck Series @ Tiger Shark Cove Park | Thursday (6/25) at 5:00 PM – Wellington Food Truck & Music Series is serving up around 18 trucks each week, plus live local tribute bands that hit the notes. Think tacos, barbecue, and gelato, then a singalong you did not plan, lawn chairs and zero dishes.
🇵 Polish Crafts @ Palm Beach County Library System - Wellington Branch | Friday (6/26) at 2:00 PM – Polish-inspired crafting session with bold folk florals, crisp wycinanki paper cutouts, and maybe a nod to pisanki. Feels like art class, smells like glue, counts as culture, so wear something you do not mind splattering, and enjoy some low-stakes, high-charm creativity.
🔬 Kids Night Out: Glow in the Dark Science @ Lemon Drop Play Café | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Need a night where you get adult conversation, and the kids think it's science? Drop them at Lemon Drop Play Café for glow-in-the-dark experiments, open play, and sensory stations. You get quiet, they get to light things up without staining your sofa.
🚂 Little Explorers: Transportation Adventures @ Wellington Community Center | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – At Wellington Community Center, consider it a tiny transit hub, minus the delays. Crawlers to 4-year-olds explore planes, trains, and automobiles through music, movement, sensory play, and hands-on fun, with a 45-minute class and parent Q&A, and yes, spots are limited.
🕷 Superhero Party @ Lemon Drop Play Café (Lake Worth Beach) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:30 AM – Think your kid can save the city before nap time? Lemon Drop Play Cafe is hosting Spider-Man for interactive games, themed activities, photo ops, and a meet and greet with the web-slinger. Capes encouraged, sugar highs inevitable, photos guaranteed to embarrass them later.
🪙 End of Month Coin Show @ American Polish Club (Greenacres) | Sunday (6/28) at 9:00 AM – This end-of-month coin show in Palm Beach is where that coffee can of quarters finally gets its moment. Bring your stash, friends, and questions, then let the local dealers weigh in, and maybe discover one coin that funds your vacation, or at least lunch.
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07 — The Wellington report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 43%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. 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 between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 53%
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildSet on 1.23 acres, this home blends everyday comfort with a touch of resort-style flair. Vaulted tongue and groove wood ceilings and a family room fireplace add warmth and character, while the kitchen brings chef appeal with an island and wall oven. Outside, a screened patio, sparkling pool with spa, fruit trees, and fenced backyard create a private oasis.
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