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Get ready to celebrate fall with all the trimmings! Harbourside Place in Jupiter is once again hosting its annual Pumpkin Fest to support the Chasin A Dream Foundation and everyone is invited. Pumpkin Fest When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Harbourside Place, 200 U.S. Route 1, Jupiter Cost: Free …

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Theater, dance and visual arts are featured in a showcase in Fort Lauderdale featuring regional and local artists and performers.  Arts Launch Broward in 2025 is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 5, and entry is free.  The event features more than 75 performances and artists, including: Nicole Yarling South Florida Jubilee chorus  South …

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Fall festivals and pumpkin patches, Halloween fun, Oktoberfest festivities and outdoor movies on Miami Beach are just some of the events you can enjoy around Miami-Dade in October 2024. Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Patches Yes, we live in Miami where it never really feels like fall but we’ve still rounded up a great list of …

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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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Oktoberfest, Halloween hooplas and Hispanic Heritage events  are among the array of delightful things to do in October in Broward, including plenty that are free or relatively inexpensive. Pumpkin patches, Fall festivals, and farmers markets are in abundance. Top free and inexpensive events in 2025 in Broward Truck Extravaganza for kids Lots of interesting vehicles …

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The Miami Beach Bandshell is one of the city’s busiest venues where free music and dance performances are regularly presented. The open-air location provides a gorgeous snapshot of Miami Beach and is just steps from the water. Here’s what’s coming up that’s free:     Ballet Folklorico de Chile Friday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Part …

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All aboard! The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month, so get the family or friends together and head on out! The museum, at 12450 SW 152nd St. (next to Zoo Miami) houses historic trains as well as a number of interactive displays. Hours are 10 a.m. to …

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Gables Gallery Night is one of Miami’s longest running first Friday of the month events, spanning nearly four decades now. The evening is a great way to visit the multitude of galleries in the City Beautiful.  Click here to see a list of participating galleries open from 6-10 p.m. While traipsing through Downtown Coral Gables, …

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Tamarac Parks and Recreation is featuring Halloween and Fall festivities, including Halloween Hoopla and Pumpkin Splash, featuring floating pumpkins.  Events in 2025 include Halloween Hoopla Halloween Hoopla is 6 p.m. to 8:30  p.m. Friday, October 24, at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive. Entry is free. The first 500 kids receive free treats.  The event …

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Put on your dancing shoes. Swing Out, South Florida offers dance lessons and dance socials in Fort Lauderdale. The events include a lesson at 7:45 p.m. and a dance event 8:30 p.m. with a DJ playing Swing and Jazz. Entry fee is $10 for adults and $6 for students. The event brings together dancers from …

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