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Wellington families are in for a treat at this year’s Fall Festival, a one-night only event on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 3 to 10 p.m. at Village Park. There will be live music and performances on the sound stage, food vendors and lots of fun for little ones. Website Admission is free, but wristbands …

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The Spookyville attraction at the South Florida Fairgrounds features safe trick or treating, a train and other rides for kids age 10 and under, vendors, food for purchase, activities and live entertainment. There will be a costume parade on each Sunday. Spookyville: Halloween fun for youngsters, weekends Oct. 11-31, West Palm Beach Halloween fun for little …

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The folks in Boca Raton take October seriously! Here’s a sample list of some of the planned activities and fall events you’ll want to check out. Booca Boo Days! Events include a bunch of seasonal activities for kids of all ages, at various venues, including libraries and parks, etc. Click on the links below for …

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Free Halloween events for kids and families are offered at several parks in Fort Lauderdale. Halloween and Fall Festival events  in 2025 at  Fort Lauderdale Parks. Snyder Park LauderBOO 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, October 18, at Snyder Park, 954-828-4585, 3299 SW Fourth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33315. The event includes trick-or-treating, games and bounce …

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Ahoy Matey! Here’s an annual signature event put on by the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency that you won’t want to miss.  The 2025 Pirate Fest will sail into Downtown Boynton Beach at the Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E. Ocean Ave., on Saturday, Oct. 25-26, 2025, starting at noon. Click HERE for a complete schedule of …

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“Who let the dogs out? Woof! Woof!” Here’s a two-day event for golden retrievers and their owners that is also open to the public and it’s happening on the last weekend of October. Event includes a costume parade and auction on Friday and beach activities with a picnic supper on Saturday at Jupiter Dog Beach …

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Despite its name, Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a festive celebration in South American and Central America to honor deceased relatives, satirize the living, and entice the spirits to visit flower-laden altars with food “offerings.” It is considered a cheerful celebration rather than one of mourning. Admission is free; vendor …

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The Nights of Fright Haunted House attraction at Pine Island Park in Davie is indoors and recommended for ages 12 and older. It’s expensive, but we found a few discounts, so keep reading. The spooky venue with lighting and smoke effects in 2025 includes: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, October 23, $32 tickets  6 …

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In South Florida style, an oceanside park in Fort Lauderdale is perfect for a Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Festival. Entry is free for the festival in 2025, which is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 25, with entertainment, pumpkin-themed photo opps, crafts, a market, games and trick or treating. Feel free to dress …

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October is full of fall fun things to do, from Octoberfest through Halloween. South Florida has myriad activities, festivals and celebrations and many are free or cheap for families to attend. And, of course, we hope you and your kids not only enjoy these events but also that everyone stays safe, whether it’s picking out …

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Put on your favorite flannel shirt, or dress up in Halloween garb. Margate Fall Festival includes Fall and Halloween activities. The Fall Festival in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 25, at the sports facilities, 1695 Banks Road, Margate 33063. Entry is free. Parking is free. The event includes a haunted house, …

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