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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 Fountains shopping and dining plaza in Plantation is featuring a Fall Festival. The event offers pumpkin painting, photo op, face painting, DJ entertainment, vendors, and trick or treat stations at participating vendors.  Pets are permitted. The event includes a costume contest for furry friends.  The event in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. …

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Play games. Paint pumpkins.  Riverwalk Fall Festival in Fort Lauderdale includes food vendors, pumpkin bowling and adult beverages.  Fall Festival on  Riverwalk in 2025 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 18, and entry is free. Pets are welcome to attend. Fees apply for various activities. The fees for activities like pumpkin painting and …

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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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Pizza party, anyone? Because of its popularity, pizza is available just about everywhere and in many different ways. And one of the most popular is frozen pizza — a quick and easy way to enjoy a slice at home. Just heat up the oven, thrown in the pizza and you’re enjoying a hot slice with …

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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 …

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Bring the whole family to Shops at Merrick Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18 for the 6th Annual Hanging with Heroes event. Hosted by Miami Mom Collective and the nonprofit organization Branches, the event with include plenty of fun-filled family activities. Costumed superheroes will make appearances throughout the day to …

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Who doesn’t love fresh baked bread? This is the third year in a row that Wynwood-based Zak the Baker has teamed up with the nonprofit O, Miami to create a monthlong “Poems for Bread” exchange. The O, Miami team will be on site at the Zak the Baker, at 295 NW 26th St. in Miami …

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This year’s Backyard Bash at The Moss Center themed “Abducted by the 80s” features performances by band from that decade including Wang Chung, Men Without Hats and Naked Eyes. Event starts at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Tickets are free, with RSVP. All Patrons entering the facility require a ticket, including infants. Note: …

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Get cheesy with Freddy on National Cheese Curd Day! Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is celebrating the cheesy day by giving away its popular version for one day only. The restaurant’s popular side dish (or snack!) is made with “premium white cheddar cheese curds lightly covered with butter crumbs and fried to a gooey golden …

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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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