Happy weekend, Wellington! In today’s happening-today edition: New aquatic center boom, a book festival, and a superhero party + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Festive summer fun awaits: Sunset Cove Amphitheater will host the 4th of July 250 Year Celebration with fireworks, The Viva Band concert, bounce houses, games, and food trucks, a short drive from Wellington -- see what’s planned there.
Summer splash destination: Opened Jan. 3, Wellington’s affordable new aquatic center is busy as heat rises, topping 12,000 visits since May 1, up 170%, with spray ground, slides and a Ninja Cross course -- see what the center offers.
Shaping the county’s mobility future: Palm Beach County will present draft transportation plan recommendations and invite residents to weigh in at public meetings and in an online classroom starting the week of June 29 -- see how to weigh in.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Crave-worthy game fuel: When the group chat says “where to watch?”, steer them to Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill right here in Wellington for no-fuss seafood, crowd-pleasing American classics, and screens everywhere. It’s the kind of neighborhood spot that turns a random Tuesday into a mini event, leftovers included.
Clear-water island reset: When you need a quick escape close to home, Peanut Island Park is an 80-acre Intracoastal gem with a snorkel-friendly lagoon, sandy swim spots, and a scenic paved loop for lazy laps. Hop a water taxi or paddle over, then pretend your inbox can’t swim.
Local fairway fix: Feeling rusty from too many Zooms and not enough fairways? Wellington National Golf Club brings a Johnny Miller-designed 18 in our equestrian backyard, well-kept greens, real practice space, and post-round perks like the bistro, pool, and simulator… a laid-back nudge to finally make that membership move.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👯 Friends Come Free Weekend @ Crunch Fitness - Greenacres | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Bring your buddy to the club this weekend, their $15 guest fee gets waived when you show this event at the front desk. Perfect excuse to try a class, spot each other, or call it cross-training for brunch. 18+ only, and the usual rules apply.
🧘 Hormone & Wellness Support Series @ Rooted Wellness Club | Saturday (6/20) at 8:30 AM – Nothing beats talk about hot flashes and brain fog with people who get it. Rooted Wellness hosts a 3-part series with educator Christine Miller, not a lecture, more conversation, on perimenopause, menopause, sleep, weight, energy, and mood. Expect practical tools, candid discussion, and zero gimmicks.
📚 Read It, Write It, Book Festival @ The Mall at Wellington Green | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Read It, Write It is bringing the bookish crowd in town together for author talks, thoughtful Q&As, and the satisfying thwack of a fresh signature. The names on your nightstand show up in person, and hands-on writing workshops keep it caffeinated, civilized, and pleasantly nerdy.
🦸 Superhero Party @ Lemon Drop Play Café | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Whether your cape is for the kids or your own inner eight-year-old, Spider-Man and Wonder Woman are swinging by for a superhero party. Suit up for dancing, games, and snacks, then snag the perfect photo, because your group chat needs proof you left the couch.
👨 Father’s Day Painting Event @ Art Paper Scissors | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Swap yard work for a paintbrush with a Father’s Day class where you and your kid share one canvas for an hour. Think real bonding, a masterpiece you will actually hang, and only a little paint on your shoes.
📚 Summer Reading Celebration Party @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (6/20) – This kid-friendly bash celebrates summer reading with crafts, giggles, and the smug satisfaction of raising bookworms. Bring the littles, your patience, and maybe a lint roller, because glitter happens. Bonus, it counts as enrichment, family time, and free AC.
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ Marketplace at Wycliffe (Lake Worth Beach) | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Craving Maine without the frostbite? Cousins Maine Lobster rolls into Marketplace at Wycliffe with rolls, tacos, creamy bisque, and those dangerously good loaded lobster tots. Swing by between errands, golf, or grandkid drop-offs, and call it a quality lunch, not a splurge. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Wellington report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 75%
Showers and thunderstorms likely between 11am and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 61%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wildThis 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath Wellington estate spreads across 1.02 private acres with no HOA and a 1,592-square-foot guest house. Inside, soaring ceilings, skylights, quartz-and-Wolf kitchen upgrades, and a custom bar keep things polished. Outside, a heated saltwater pool, summer kitchen, circular drive, RV parking, and lush landscaping deliver a full resort vibe.
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