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Haven’t come up with a plan for Halloween yet? Don’t worry. We’ve got you. We have rounded up all the best free and cheap Halloween events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. That includes not-so-scary fun for kids as well as Halloween events for adults. We have found discounts on some of the more …

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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 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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Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter invites the public to celebrate its 2nd birthday at its forever home and to party with feathers, fangs and fur at a Halloween bash on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.   Admission is by donation and everyone is welcome. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is at 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter Farms. Trick-or-treat …

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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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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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