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The Bass Museum of Arts in Miami Beach opened in 1964 and showcases contemporary art in both permanent and temporary exhibits. Are you a resident of Miami Beach? If so, you’re in luck! Miami Beach Residents enjoy free admission to The Bass all year round! Present a valid ID or proof of residence and receive …

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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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It’s not too late, there’s still time to pick out the best jack-o-lantern. Pick your perfect pumpkin and capture the spirit of fall in the heart of West Palm Beach. Pumpkin Patch on The Lawn When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Oct.  25–26, 2025 Where: CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary …

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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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Be on the lookout for witches on bikes, broomsticks and punkin’ heads on the streets of Delray Beach, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Here’s what’s in store between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.: HALLOWEEN-TOWN SCHEDULE 7 to 10 a.m.: Annual Witches of Delray Bike Ride 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Trick-or-Treating on the Avenue 1 p.m.: …

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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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The multi-day holiday known as Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died. Ancestral celebrations The tradition originated in Mexico and other pre-Columbian societies. Cultural traditions of Mesoamerica connected with the holiday include honoring the deceased with food, …

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The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents a free concert every Sunday from 6-7:30 p.m. and the time changes to 5-6:30 p.m. with the Nov. 2nd performance, between 14th Street and 14th Place in Lummus Park on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach in front of The Betsy Hotel.  Concerts feature talented local South Florida performers. …

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Smorgasburg Miami reopened October 4, 2025, and it has new vendors and lots of upcoming special events, like Spookysburg. What: Smorgasburg Miami’s 2025-2026 season features Spookysburg! When: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 25-26, 2025, from noon to 8 p.m.  Where: Smorgasburg Wynwood, 2600 NW 2nd Ave., Miami Cost: Free admission; vendor prices vary. Get ready for a spine-tingling …

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Feel free to dress up the kids or the whole family for Halloween. Davie is offering a Halloween fest. The event  in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 25, at Bergeron Rodeo, 4201 Rodeo Way, Davie. Entry  and parking are free. The event includes: entertainment  food and beverages for purchase train rides …

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