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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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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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The public is invited to attend a very special and spooky Halloween event to frolic among the Florida flora and fauna at this natural setting in Lantana. Take your little ghouls, goblins, princesses and superheroes for a freaky Friday night they won’t forget. Haunted Nature Preserve When: Friday, Oct. 24, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. …

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Downtown Lake Worth Beach is hosting a free block party on Friday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to midnight will transform into a Halloween celebration of music, costumes, and community. What: The Halloween J Street Block Party (Presented by Zoo Gym Lake Worth) Where: Downtown Lake Worth Beach – J Street & Lake Avenue Block Admission: …

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Celebrate Halloween with the animals! Annual Halloween Celebration at Busch Wildlife What: Trick-or-treating, Trivia, Tattoos, & more When: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter Cost: Free Website Trick-or-treat along the nature trails while supplies last, after joining the staff for the following special …

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Lively Halloween festivities for kids and adults are featured in a popular street party on Wilton Drive. Wicked Manors  is 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, October 31 in Wilton Manors. Tickets are $14.52 with fees online.  At the event, tickets are $18.23 including fees. Premium tickets that include drink vouchers are $40.08 online, including …

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Are you afraid of the dark? Face your fears this October with 31 Screams on Screen at Regal Cinemas. The theater chain will show a different classic horror movie on the big screen each day, so fans can relive the thrills of their favorites or experience new scares they haven’t encountered before. Plus, Regal Crown …

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For Halloween on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, the Lincoln Road pedestrian promenade will transform into a spooktacular event, with trick-or-treating for kids from 5 to 7 p.m.; and then a Halloween block party from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.  There will be strategically placed candy stations, while outdoor bars and local shops and eateries participate …

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Halloween for grownups is featured at Hollyweird. The festive outdoor block party is on Hollywood Boulevard at 19th and 20th Avenues in downtown Hollywood. The event in 2025 is 8 p.m. Saturday, October 25 and goes until about 2 a.m., and entry is free. The fest is typically a spectacle, usually drawing participants in innovative …

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