Wellington's calendar for the coming week runs from a magic show over dinner on Saturday, November 7, to a Veterans Day parade down Forest Hill Boulevard on Wednesday, November 11, with a free tribute concert at the Wellington Amphitheater on Thursday, November 12 and a youth soccer sign-up window in between. Most of it is free, and nearly all of it happens within a few hundred yards of Village Hall at 12300 Forest Hill Boulevard.

Saturday, November 7: a magic dinner in the Grande Ballroom

The Village of Wellington is replacing its former Murder Mystery Dinner Theater with a new evening called The Mystery Behind the Magic. It runs from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Grande Ballroom at the Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard, which the village describes as newly renovated.

The headliner is David Frost, a magician and mentalist with more than 20 years of performing experience internationally. His act mixes sleight of hand, mind reading, psychological illusion and modern technology, and guests may be pulled into the show. The night opens with a cocktail reception and hors d'oeuvres overlooking the Town Center, followed by a three-course banquet dinner.

  • Tickets: $60 per person, sold through the village's online recreation catalog
  • Ages: 21 and older
  • Dress: formal attire suggested
  • Questions: 561-791-4000

Monday, November 9: spring soccer registration opens

Parents planning ahead can sign kids up for the Wellington Spring Soccer 2027 League starting Monday. Resident registration opens at 8 a.m. on November 9, and non-resident registration follows at 8 a.m. on Thursday, November 12. The league runs from January through April 2027 for boys and girls in the U6 through U16 divisions, with age set as of January 1, 2027.

The fee is $100 per player for Wellington residents and $125 for non-residents, and a full uniform is included. Families can register online through the village's CivicRec system (an account must be created before registration opens) or in person at Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road. First-time players need a copy of a birth certificate, and anyone registering without a CivicRec account must bring two forms of ID showing residency.

Tuesday, November 10: Senior Friendsgiving

Adults 50 and older are invited to a free Friendsgiving lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard. It is part of the monthly senior luncheon series the village hosts, with lunch, entertainment and activities built around meeting neighbors. Space requires an RSVP: call 561-753-2484 to preregister.

Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Day parade and ceremony

Wellington and American Legion Post 390 host the village's Veterans Day observance on the morning of November 11. The parade steps off at 8:15 a.m. from Village Hall, 12300 Forest Hill Boulevard, and ends at the Wellington Veterans Memorial at the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard. Veterans are invited to walk in the parade.

The ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. at the memorial, with remarks from the Village Council and the placing of memorial wreaths. Active duty and retired veterans can sign in that morning at the Wellington tent, and their names will be read during the ceremony. The event is free. Questions go to the village's senior programs office at 561-791-4782, or to Post 390 at [email protected].

Thursday, November 12: Heart tribute at Thursday Nights in Wellington

The weekly Thursday Nights in Wellington gathering fills the Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard, from 5 to 9 p.m. This week's headliner is Magic Ann, a two-woman rock tribute to Heart, on stage at 6:30 p.m. About 18 food trucks rotate through each week, and a Local Market with more than 35 vendors sells handmade goods, baked items, specialty foods and gifts. Admission is free; bring a blanket or lawn chairs, since seating is your own.

The amphitheater is also a drop-off point for the village's holiday drives. Food donations are being collected through Friday, November 13, and new, unwrapped toys through December 11.

One more for the weekend after: on Saturday, November 14, the Weekend Concert Series brings The Long Run, an Eagles tribute band, to the same stage. Food trucks open at 6 p.m., the band plays at 7:30 p.m., and admission is free.

Planning your week

  • Magic dinner: Saturday, November 7, 6 to 9 p.m., Grande Ballroom, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd., $60, 21+
  • Spring soccer registration: residents from Monday, November 9 at 8 a.m.; non-residents from Thursday, November 12 at 8 a.m.
  • Senior Friendsgiving: Tuesday, November 10, 11:30 a.m., Community Center, free with RSVP at 561-753-2484
  • Veterans Day parade and ceremony: Wednesday, November 11, 8:15 a.m. from Village Hall, free
  • Thursday Nights in Wellington: Thursday, November 12, 5 to 9 p.m., Wellington Amphitheater, free
  • The Long Run: Saturday, November 14, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Wellington Amphitheater, free

Outdoor events can change with the weather, and the village posts updates through the Statusfy app and its Weather Field and Event Status page. Recreation questions go to 561-753-2484.

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