Hello West Palm Beach! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: New Meals on Wheels headquarters, a Florida mango festival, and free AI workshops for students + 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 home for outreach: Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches unveiled a West Palm Beach headquarters, expanding kitchen capacity and volunteer training to serve more seniors as summer donations and volunteers drop -- learn more about the move.
A fresh dining destination: NYC favorite Sports & Rec opened June 16 at Nora District in downtown West Palm Beach, bringing an elevated sports bar from The Garret Group’s Adam Fulton and Gavin Moseley -- tour the new sports bar.
Long-awaited street upgrades: West Palm Beach will overhaul 1.3 miles of Parker Avenue after potholes and flooding, adding pavement, landscaping, and multiuse paths. Work is expected to start late fall or early winter -- see the Parker Avenue plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Low-effort family fun: Arcadia packs bright claw machines, rhythm games like maimai, and a safe little play pen so even tiny humans get in on the action. Meet up with friends, hit the prize exchange to snag the right goodies, or make birthdays effortless with their party setup and enjoy being the hero this week.
Your quick green fix: Flagler Park is the kind of small, no-fuss space you duck into when you need to clear your head between errands. Grab a coffee, take a slow lap, do a couple of stretches, then head back feeling 30 percent more human... give or take.
Local plant plug: If your living room wants rainforest energy, ShopTropicals has you covered with houseplants, palms, and patio stunners, plus a Plant Concierge that hunts down your unicorn greens. They design, deliver, and even keep the plants happy, so your West Palm space looks freshly vacationed.
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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.
🎨 Junk Lab: Calder & Things That Move @ Resource Depot | Wednesday (6/24) at 3:00 PM – Kid energy on high? Bring them to Resource Depot's Junk Lab, where Calder gets the kid treatment with spinning, balancing mobiles and scrappy moving sculptures. Open-ended tinkering for curious K-5 creators, all from found objects and scraps, and sets you back $20 per child.
👨 Hanley’s Family Program for Children @ Hanley Center | Friday (6/26) at 3:00 PM – Got kids 7-12 navigating addiction in the family? Hanley teamed up with NACoA for a multi-day, kid-centered program that actually helps break the cycle, without the hush-hush stigma. It’s free, open to the whole community, and no prior Hanley tie-in required.
🎭 Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS @ William G Skaff Center | Friday (6/26) at 8:00 PM – Whether you know every word to Memory or just like cats that do their own thing, this 7-time Tony winner is one of seven nationwide, with only 12 performances. Entr'Acte Theatrix delivers at the William G Skaff Center, with leg warmers, and nostalgia.
🥭 Florida Mango Festival 2026 @ Palm Beach County Convention Center | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Think you know all the mangos by name? West Palm is rolling out peak-season tastings, rare finds, and the growers who actually coax these beauties from our steamy summer. Skip the sad grocery bin, savor the real deal, and call it self-care.
🤖 Free AI Workshops: MS & HS Students @ Cox Science Center and Aquarium | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Parenting win alert: Cox Science Center and Aquarium is running free, one-day AI workshops for middle and high schoolers. Kids tackle hands-on projects, plus safety, ethics, and responsible use. You get bragging rights, they get smarter than your thermostat.
🐝 Hive to Bloom @ Blooms Social | Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a plan that earns its buzz, enjoy an afternoon at Blooms with a pollination talk, Anna’s flower arranging class, and a jar of local honey to keep. No experience needed, just curiosity, steady hands, and a party fact about bees.
🎆 Riviera Beach's 4th of July Celebration @ Riviera Beach Marina Village Event Center | Saturday (7/4) at 4:00 PM – Fourth of July on the waterfront means fireworks over the marina, salty breezes, and that moment when everyone knows one verse. At Riviera Beach Marina and Bicentennial Park, expect lawn chairs, neighbors you see once a year, and a finale that rattles your ribcage.
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07 — The West Palm Beach report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 82°F — Precip: 41%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 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 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. South wind 8 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 87°F — Low: 84°F — Precip: 42%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 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 84. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This house is wildBrand new in Southland Park, this 3,689-square-foot stunner pairs wide-plank white oak floors, cypress detailing, and a marble wood-burning fireplace with a chef-worthy kitchen and butler’s pantry. Outside, a heated saltwater pool and spa, multiple terraces, and a pecky cypress summer kitchen create a resort-style escape. A full-house generator and rare 10-year tax exemption add extra appeal.
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