WEST PALM BEACH

The circus comes to town

You have 13 chances to see Ringling Brothers And Barnum & Bailey Circus: 3 and 7 p.m. today, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd. Animals, clowns, acrobats, jugglers, comedians and more. Tickets: $15 to $50 (VIP Floor) at ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. Info: Info: 561-366-3000; Ringling.com

BOYNTON BEACH

Jewish author appears

The JCC Christmas Day Celebration takes place at 5:30 p.m. today at the Ross JCC, 8500 Jog Road. Combining the tradition of Jews eating Chinese food on Christmas day with the JCC’s book festival, a new tradition has been born: Chopshticks. Screenwriter and author David Misch talks about his book, “Funny: The Book.” Traditional, Kosher Chinese food favorites. Adults: $25 members; $30 guests, includes dinner. Children: $15, includes dinner. RSVP at 561-740-9000. (Misch also appears at the JCC North, 4803 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, from 3-5 p.m. $30 friends of the J, $36 guests. Info: 561-689-7700.)

FORT PIERCE

Last chance for “The Nutcracker”

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia performs “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, at Sunrise Theatre, 117 S. Second St. The holiday favorite. Tickets: $45-$55; $20 age 12 and younger. Info: 772-461-4775; www.sunrisetheatre.com.

JUPITER

Family fun at the park

Take that new bike for a spin at the Twilight Family Bike Ride at Riverbend Park from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, at 9060 Indiantown Road. Take a short guided twilight family bike ride through the park and meet and learn about some of the animals that reside at Riverbend. $5. Reservations required at 561-741-1359.

DELRAY BEACH

Spend that holiday loot

The 6th Annual Downtown Delray Beach New Years Weekend Craft Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at the intersection of Fourth and Atlantic avenues. Hundreds of artists and crafters. Info: 561-243-1077 or 561-746-6615.