Free entry to Fall Festival in Wellington, wristbands $7-$10, Oct. 17

Wellington families are in for a treat at this year's Fall Festival, a one-night-only event. There will be live music and special performances on the sound stage, food vendors and lots of fun for little ones.

• When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m.
• Where: Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road
• Cost: Free admission; activities require wristbands, $5 (adult), $7 (child) in advance; $7-$10 at event. NOTE: Wristbands are only needed for adults for the haunted hallways, laser tag, or hay rides.
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Admission is free, but wristbands are required for all children for the following activities:

• Costume Contests
• Bounce Houses
• DJ Music & Dancing
• Face Painting
• Food trucks
• Haunted Hallways
• Hayrides
• Laser tag
• Petting Zoo
• Stage Entertainment
• Trick-or-Treating

Where to buy wristbands in advance:

• Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road
  561-791-4005
• Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd.
  561-753-2484

NOTE: The Village will have a Quiet Area located inside of the Village Park Gym in rooms 2A & 2B to provide a dedicated space for those who may need a quieter and more secure environment. This will promote an accommodating and positive experience for all guests.

For questions or assistance call 561-791-4005. For more details, including list of vendors and food trucks, visit wellingtonfl.gov.

Here's a video on YouTube from a previous year's event.

FREE Shuttle Service
Guests are encouraged to take advantage of free shuttle transportation, a service sponsored by The Mall at Wellington Green. Shuttles will be located at the Palm Tran bus stop near Macy's and begin running at 2:30 p.m.

What else is happening:

• Free: Carlin Park After Dark concert series, Dec. 12
• Howard Alan Events: Free Seasonal Arts & Crafts Festivals, Dec. 6
• Free Clematis by Night concerts, West Palm Beach, Thursdays
• Free tree giveaways for residents, Nov. 15
• GreenMarket: Food, vendors, entertainment, Saturdays, through March 13
• Register for free Family Autism Art Workshops, Nov. 1-Dec. 20
• Free 3rd Saturday concerts: Legends on the Lawn, Boynton Beach
• Sugar Sand Park: Lots of free and cheap activities, Boca Raton
• Year-round daily $1 rides on classic Carousel, Boca Raton
• Free Bike Valet through May, downtown West Palm Beach Saturday mornings

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