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Nights of Fright Haunted House in Davie offers a few deals

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 …

Free Live on Lincoln Road concerts through January

The Lincoln Road Business Improvement District is bringing jazz, classical and Latin music to the pedestrian mall on Miami Beach with their Live on Lincoln Road series from October 2025 to January 2026 at the centrally located Euclid Oval. Here is the lineup: Miamibloco’s Bateria Saideira with Rum & Coke. Thursday, Oct. 16, at 6 …

Free music, market, community open house, Delray Beach, Oct. 16

“Sounds of the Set” is a community event in Downtown Delray Beach that features live music, local vendors at the Blackmer’s Market, and cultural celebrations inspired by Afrofuturism. When: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Along Southwest 5th Avenue, from Libby Wesley Plaza to The Hive. It is presented by The …

Free and $6 movies at Cosford Cinema

Rene Rodriguez, former film critic for The Miami Herald, now runs the Cosford Cinema on the University of Miami Campus and he’s always coming up with some type of innovative film series.   Up next…   Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. “Jurassic World: Rebirth” (2025) the latest …

Shake Shack offers buy-one-get-one free Chicken Shack sandwich

Shake Shack is definitely known for its juicy burgers, but there is also a delicious option for chicken sandwich lovers on the menu.  And, for a limited time, customers can scare up big savings on two Chicken Shack sandwiches at the popular restaurant.  Photo: Shake Shack From Oct. 12 to 21, 2025, Shake Shack is …

Free pass to film screening of R-rated ‘Hedda’ in Coral Gables, Oct. 20

This looks like another intense R-rated film from Amazon MGM Studios, so you’d better hurry and register to get a free pass because seats are limited and they are first-come, first-served. Written and directed by Nia DaCosta, Hedda is a daring exploration of power, desire, and a woman’s refusal to be confined. Free movie screening …

Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Fest in Fort Lauderdale, free entry

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 …

Top things to do in October in Palm Beach County

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 …

Free: Family ‘Rec Pop-Up Day,’ Oct. 17, Boca Raton

Since there is no school on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, for students in Palm Beach County public schools, the City of Boca Raton is inviting families to its first-ever “Rec Pop-Up Day.” This is a day for you and your child to have an opportunity to explore, play, and create fun stuff for free! Rec …

October means it’s time for ‘Booca Boo Days’

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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