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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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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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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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Beautiful Deering Estate lights up for the holidays with a variety of activities. From November 28, 2025 to January 6, 2026 the estate, at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., is decked out in special vintage decor. Historic Holidays: Golden Age of Travel Daily, from Nov. 28, 2025 to Jan. 6, 2026 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., …

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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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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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The Family Fall Festival in Plantation will offer all kinds of family fun and a Halloween vibe. The festival in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 18, with a $5 entry fee. Parking is free. For kids younger than 2, entry is free. The event includes games fun zone  pony rides petting …

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