Palm Beach Gardens Recreation Monthly Happenings.


Winter/Spring Programs Coming Soon!

Our Winter/Spring issue of the GardensLife brochure is set to release sometime this month. If you are a Palm Beach Gardens resident, you will be receiving a hard copy in the mail. You can also view the issue once it becomes available online here or pick up a copy at any one of our City facilities. 

GardensLife brochure coming soon.
Kid Drop Parents Shop.

Looking to Go Holiday Shopping Without the Kids?

Friday, December 9 | 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday, December 17 | 9:00am-12:00pm
Burns Road Community Center, 4404 Burns Road

Then sign up for our Kid Drop/Parent Shop! Take advantage of this holiday shopping opportunity by dropping your child(ren) off for plenty of fun, games, themed activities, and more! Pizza is included. Click HERE to register today! 

Santa's Mailbox

Now until December 19
Burns Road Community Center, 4404 Burns Road

Let us help you get your special letter to Santa Claus! A holiday mailbox is placed inside the Burns Road Community Center for you to drop off your letter. Parents, make sure you include a legible address or email address so that Santa can reply to your child. Don’t forget to list special facts you want Santa to know.
Please note: to receive a letter back from Santa, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your child's name on it or an email address.

Santa's Mailbox.

Tennis Program Registration Update

Mark your calendars! Enrollment for the next session of youth and adult instructional tennis programs beginning in January 2023 will open Monday, December 19. Please stay tuned on our website to view the upcoming offerings HERE. 



UPCOMING EVENTS

Please leave pets at home per City Ordinance 46-14.


Tis the Gardens.
Holiday Bazaar.

Holiday Bazaar

Friday, December 2 | 11:00am-7:00pm
Saturday, December 3 | 9:00am-2:00pm
Burns Rd Community Center, 4404 Burns Road


On the hunt for a one-of-a-kind? This is the perfect place
to shop for all your holiday gifts and décor. FREE admission for shoppers!

Character Luncheon.

Character Luncheon

Saturday, December 3 | 11:30am-1:00pm
Burns Road Community Center, 4404 Burns Road

Make memories with some of your favorite TV show & movie characters. Enjoy lunch with us and take fun photos with Elsa from Frozen, Maribel from Encanto, JJ from Cocomelon, and Marshall from Paw Patrol! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. REGISTER HERE

Tree Lighting.

Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 3 | 5:00-7:00pm
10500 N. Military Trail


Ring in the holiday cheer as we countdown to the lighting of the tree at its new location. Kids-Don’t forget to bring your letter for Santa’s Mailbox. Post event, dance the night away at our concert. Details below.


Food & drinks available for purchase from Cider Donuts, Roderic's Kitchen, The Kebab Stop, & Detroit Pizza

Community Concert Series: Petty/Nicks.

Community Concert: Petty/Nicks

Saturday, December 3 | 7:00-9:00pm
Veterans Plaza Amphitheater, 10500 N. Military Trail


Grab those dancing shoes and sing the night away with this fun tribute to the music of Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks! Limited seating will be provided or bring your own chair. Refreshments available for purchase. Sponsored by BallenIsles Charities Foundation and Frenchman's Creek Charities Foundation, Inc. 

Food & drinks available for purchase from Cider Donuts, Roderic's Kitchen, The Kebab Stop, & Detroit Pizza

Holiday Sweater.

Canasta Tournament: Ugly Sweater Style!

Wednesday, December 7 | 12:00-5:00pm
Burns Road Community Center, 4404 Burns Road 

Don’t miss out on this fun, interactive tournament and boxed lunch. Please dress in your best, ugly holiday sweaters. Registration available from now to Dec 5 (space is limited). Register here

Stories in the Park.

Stories in the Park

Saturday, December 10 | 10:00am
Burns Road Community Center, 4404 Burns Road


Come one, come all! Meet your neighbors and make new friends with storyteller and child entertainer, Suzy Hammer. This event is FREE and open to all ages! 
Photos with Santa. Sunday, December 11. 11am to 2pm. 4404 Burns Road.

Photos with Santa

Sunday, December 11 | 11:00am-2:00pm
Burns Road Community Center, 4404 Burns Road

Want to take your pics with Santa but hate waiting in the long lines at the mall? Then register for our Photos with Santa sessions! Bring your family in to the Burns Road Community Center to have a special holiday photoshoot to share with family and friends this holiday season. Click HERE to secure your spot!
The Gardens Trailblazer 5K new date: December 10.

The Gardens Trailblazer 5K & Holiday Movie

Saturday, December 10 | 4:00pm
The Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Ct. North


The Gardens Trailblazer 5K is moving into the holiday season this year! Whether you plan to run, walk, or sleigh, this race is designed for anybody who’s made the “Nice” list. Stick around after the race for some delicious local food, family fun, and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' on the big screen at sundown (details below). CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Films on the Field.

Films on the Field:

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Saturday, December 10 | 6:30pm
The Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Ct. North

Bring your family and friends along with lawn chairs or blankets as we show the FREE featured film of the month! We will have the big screen viewable for all spectators to enjoy. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. Please leave your pets at home.


SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendars for these fun and exciting events happening next month


WINTER/SPRING EDITION OF GARDENSLIFE

  • Stay tuned for the release of our Winter/Spring GardensLife brochure, releasing this month!

View All Upcoming Events


THE GARDENS GREENMARKET
Sponsored in good health by Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

Sundays & You.

December Highlights

Sundays | 8:00am-1:00pm | 10500 N. Military Trail

The Gardens GreenMarket features live entertainment, produce, plants, flowers, handmade crafts, prepared foods & MORE from over 100 vendors. Our market is rain or shine; please leave pets at home. 

Dec 4:
  • Winter Smiles: Get into the holiday spirit! Write your letter to Santa at our letter writing station and drop it into Santa's mailbox, a photo op with the PBG Tree in its new location and a live painting demo from GardensArt artist Laurie Snow Hein.
  • Live music by: Matt Brown
Dec 11:
  • Winter Sights: Feeling creative? Enjoy a cooking demonstration from our wonderful sponsor, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, and stop by our Ornament Decorating station hosted by the PBG Fire Rescue team. 
  • Live music by: Eve N' Paparo
Dec 18:
  • Winter Sounds: Enjoy the sounds of the holiday season at 10:00am with our featured band, Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra. We'll also have a latke giveaway from vendor David's Pickles. 
  • Live music by: Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra
Dec 25:
  • GREENMARKET CLOSED. HAPPY HOLIDAYS MARKET-GOERS! See you at the market on Sunday, January 1st!

YOUTH & ADULT PROGRAMS

New sessions for these programs starting this month.
See a program* you are interested in, but the session has already started?
Fees will be prorated for the remaining session.
*May not apply to all programs

Pre-K/Tots

  • Saturday Sing-Alongs
Saturday Sing-Alongs.

Teen

  • Middle School EDGE:
    • Thu, Dec 22
    • Fri, Dec 23
    • Tue, Dec 27
    • Wed, Dec 28
    • Thu, Dec 29
    • Fri, Dec 30
    • Tue, Jan 3
  • Looking for volunteer opportunities? Fill out our Volunteer Form here!
Middle School EDGE.
Senior daily activities.

Adult/Seniors

  • AARP Driver Safety Course: Dec 7
  • Kravis on Broadway: DISNEY’S ALADDIN
  • Drop-In Sports:
    • 18+ Basketball (Sat)
    • 35+ Basketball (Sun)
    • Ultimate Frisbee (Mon)
    • Open Volleyball (Sun)
    • AM Indoor Pickleball (M/W/F)
  • Adult Tap
  • Senior Daily Activities

Aquatics

  • Deep Water Fitness
  • Makos Swim Team
Makos Swim Team.
Tennis Frenzy.

Tennis

  • Youth Rec Tournament: Singles
  • Adult 1 Day Tournament: Singles
  • Adult 1 Day Tournament: Mixed w/ Lunch
  • School's Out Tennis Camp (ages 5-17)
    • Dec 22-Dec 23
    • Dec 26-Dec 30

Pickleball

  • School's Out Pickleball Camp
Pickleball Group.

View All Upcoming Programs

GENERAL INFORMATION


Interested in Sponsoring?

The City of Palm Beach Gardens provides unique sponsorship opportunities tailored to your business needs. Our events, activities and programs are as diverse as the community we serve. In return for your contribution, your business will become an integral part of bringing the arts, entertainment, fitness, programs and events to our community. At the same time, we will provide you the opportunity to reach your marketing and advertising goals. For more information on sponsorships, please contact recinfo@pbgfl.com.

Become a sponsor.

Call for Instructors

Do you have a special talent or skill you are interested in sharing? We are looking for new instructors to teach programs, workshops, and camps to residents of all ages! As a way of expanding our recreational opportunities and providing high quality community services, we utilize independent contractors to provide recreational services to our community that are designed for tots, youth, adult, seniors, and families. Instructors who are interested in partnering with PBG Recreation to offer a new program, please email recinfo@pbgfl.com. 

Instrucotr.

Aquatic & Park Weather Updates

The City of Palm Beach Gardens will be utilizing a more user-friendly, automated system to notify permit holders of facility closures due to weather. Facility statuses can be viewed at pbgrec.com/weather, powered by Rainoutline.com – if weather closes a facility, it will first be updated on this website.
Permitters and other users of Palm Beach Gardens baseball, softball, and multipurpose fields can also get text and/or email alerts on delays or closures due to weather! To download the app or register for alerts, click HERE.

Phone notifications.

Call for Food Trucks & Vendors

The City of Palm Beach Gardens is seeking food trucks and vendors of different origins, cuisine, and flavors. Be a part of our many Signature Events throughout the year including our Community Concert Series, Tree Lighting, Egg Hunt, Public Safety Day & MORE! Serve up your awesomeness and share your delicious menus with the community by becoming one of our vendors! Interested vendors, please email recinfo@pbgfl.com. Inspection is required for all food trucks. 

Call for food trucks.


CONNECT WITH US!

Stay connected with the latest Recreation Department news:


  • Like us on Facebook - @CityofPalmBeachGardensRecreation, @CityofPBG and @GardensGreenMarket
  • Follow us on Twitter - @cityofpbg
  • Follow us on Instagram - @cityofpbg
  • Find us on Flickr - @cityofpalmbeachgardens
For more information: www.pbgrec.com, 561-630-1100, recinfo@pbgfl.com.

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