Central Palm Beach

Mall at Wellington Green

Visiting Wellington, Florida is beautiful, and if you're looking for an outstanding place to spend the day shopping, visit the upscale Mall at Wellington Green on 10300 West Forest Hill Blvd. This two-level enclosed mall is open 7 days a week, but closed on Christmas and Easter. There are places to dine inside so you never have to leave when you get hungry. Best of all, there are clean restrooms to use when you need to go, or simply to freshen up in so you can continue on with your shopping experience. 

Hoffman's Chocolate Factory

Hoffman's Chocolate Factory located in Greenacres, FL welcomes visitors from all over the world year round. Hoffman's Chocolates has been making life sweeter in South Florida since 1974.  Centrally located in Palm Beach County it is easily accessible to tourists and locals alike. Here you can watch candy making first hand at their observation windows and stroll through their retail store and ice cream shop.

Boca Tierra Park

Boca Tierra is a small community park in Boca Raton located within the Colonnade development. From the main road you will see large ornate sgns for the neighborhood. When you enter, to your right you will see the tennis courts and find ample parking. Kids will enjoy running up and down the tiny hill, playing around the large trees, swinging or playing on the playground equipment.  Bring the tricycle or scooter as there is a level, smooth paved area around the playground area.

University Woodlands Park

University Woodlands Park is located across the street from the esteemed Pine Crest School on St. Andrews in Boca Raton. This park has an unassuming entrance on the west side of the road and plenty of parking.  Pull straight into the rear to find the baseball fields, restrooms, picnic areas, and playground. The park also features soccer fields, basketball courts, tennis courts,and grills. The playground area is shaded by tall pine trees. The play equipment is best used by older children who are confident on their feet.

American German Club

The American German Club in the western town of Lantana in Palm Beach County is most noted for it's annual Oktoberfest.  This extremely popular event is held the 2nd and 3rd weekend of October draws thousands of visitors every year.  The Club is located on a ten-acre piece of land with a large club house, two big outdoor pavilions and a small child playground.

Community Park Wellington

Community Park Wellington, located at South Shore Boulevard just after Pierson Road, offers relaxation and fun to both the old and the young in the family.

Yesteryear Village

Yesteryear Village in West Palm Beach is a 10-acres history park that showcases life in Florida from the 1890s to the 1940s.  It consists of several buildings that are either original or replications of actual buildings from our Florida past including a school, a farm, a blacksmith building, a general store, and several homes.  Schools and other groups can schedule a visit to Yesteryear visit during the year.  Families can come and partake in the kid-friendly Spookyville Village at Halloween or stop by during the South Florida Fair.

South Florida Fairgrounds and EXPO Center

The South Florida Fairgrounds and EXPO Center is in the same complex as the Cruzan Amphitheater and Yesteryear village in western West Palm Beach.  It is located between 441 and the Turnpike off Southern Blvd.  The South Florida Fairgrounds hosts the huge and very popular South Florida Fair with midway rides, performances in the EXPO center, and livestock exhibits.  All of the wonderful "fair food" lines every walkway at the fair with the sky chairs floating overhead.

Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

The Kravis center in West Palm Beach is located just east of the railroad tracks on Okeechobee Blvd.  The facility is a venue for several exciting performances by big name performers as well as high quality theater, dance and music.  Kravis offers a Family Fare series of performances geared specifically for younger children.  They also occaisionally have big name Disney and other child-focused events featured.  The Kravis Center operates a 1,200-car parking garage adjacent to the Center. Entrances are located on Irist Street and Tamarind Avenue.

City Place

City Place is a popular shopping and entertainment area in downtown West Palm Beach.  It is located just east of the Kravis Performing Arts Center and south of Okeechobee Blvd.  City Place plays host to several quality family entertainment and events with Family Festivals, concerts and holiday fun like nightly snowfall in December.

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