Festivals & events in October in Broward
Oktoberfest, Halloween hooplas and Hispanic Heritage events are among the array of delightful things to do in October in Broward, including plenty that are free or relatively inexpensive. Pumpkin patches, Fall festivals, and farmers markets are in abundance.
Free and inexpensive events in 2026 in Broward
Autumn festival in Fort Lauderdale
Las Olas Autumn Festival is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 3, at
Fall Festival in Deerfield Beach
The Fall Festival is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 10, at Pioneer Park, 217 NE Fifth Avenue, Deerfield Beach. The free event includes a pumpkin patch, entertainment including Whisky Six Band, hayrides, biergarten, vendors, youth activities and other things to do.
Oktoberfest in Dania Beach
Oktoberfest Beerfest is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 10, at Dania Beach City Hall, 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard. It is pet-friendly, and free parking is available. The event includes pumpkin patch, live entertainment, and a kids zone. Entry is free. Beer tasting tickets are sold online.
Truck Extravaganza for kids
Lots of interesting vehicles on wheels are on display at The Big Toy & Truck Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 10, and entry is free. The event offers the opportunity to hop aboard and honk the horn of trucks and other vehicles.
The event is at Snyder Park, 3299 SW Fourth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33315. Parking is free.
Plantation Fall Festival, $5
The Plantation Fall Festival includes games, inflatables, and Halloween festivities. The event is is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 17, with a $5 entry fee. Parking is free. For kids younger than 2, entry is free.
The venue is Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation 33323.
Asian Festival in Fort Lauderdale
Asian Festival with performers, Asian fare and vendors is 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 10, and entry is free. It's in Thrive Art District at 710 N.W. Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33311.
Riverwalk Fall Festival
Pumpkin painting, games and pumpkin bowling are featured at the Riverwalk Fall Festival 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. October 17 at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Entry is free. Fees apply for some of the activities.
Las Olas Art Fair
Las Olas Art Fair is Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19, on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Entry is free. Parking is usually about $3 an hour.
Hollyweird
The Halloween event for adults in Hollywood draws lots of people, including participants in elaborate outfits vying for prizes totaling about $10,000.
Hollyweird takes place on Hollywood Boulevard at 19th and 20th Avenues in downtown Hollywood. The event is 6 p.m. Saturday, October 24, until 2 a.m., and entry is free.
Diwali festival in Fort Lauderdale
The Diwali festival is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, October 25, at Las Olas Oceanside Park, or LOOP, 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33316. Entry is free. The event includes vendors, dance performances and other entertainment, plus food for purchase. Diwali is a Festival of Lights in India and other parts of the world. Parking fees at Fort Lauderdale beach are usually $4 an hour.
Wicked Manors in Wilton Manors
The popular street festival for Halloween is 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. October 31, on Wilton Drive. Tickets at a discount to September 30 are sold online. At the event, tickets are about $18. Parking is usually $20.
For youngsters and families, Trick-or-Treating is offered 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Wilton Drive at participating vendors, and entry is free for that portion.
Costume contests are featured for grownups. After 8 p.m. the vibe is for ages 21 and older.
Other Halloween events
- Pumpkin Fest at Harbourside Place in Jupiter, Oct. 10
- Free Cars & Coffee Spooktacular, Boca Raton, Oct. 11
- Mystery at the Museum, Boca History, Oct. 16
- Nights of Fright Indoor Haunted House in Davie offers deal opportunity
- Regal Cinemas hosts ’31 Screams on Screen’ series with $7.99 tickets every day in October
- October means it's time for 'Boca Boo Days'
- Free: Fall Festival, Boynton Beach, Oct. 17
- Fall Festival in Wellington, Saturday, Oct. 17
- Halloween events in Delray Beach, Oct. 24
- Free: Haunted Nature Preserve, Lantana, Oct. 23
Free events with live music
- Wednesdays - Fridays: Bands perform on beach at Hollywood Bandshell
- October 2: Old Town Untapped in Pompano
- October 4: Free live Jazz Brunch on Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk
- October 2: Tunes 'n' Trucks in Sunrise
Events with a fee
Entertainment in Pompano Beach, $10
Soulful Sundays in Pompano Beach offer music 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. October 12. Tickets are $10 and need to be purchased online.
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, free tickets for military and veterans
The boat show is October 28 through November 1 at various venues in Fort Lauderdale. Regular entry fees online are about $50 and for ages 6 to 12 about $19. Entry is free for 6 and younger. Parking fees are $20.
Military and veterans are eligible for free tickets for Sunday upon request. Use the link to Request Military Tickets online.
Other October events
- Pumpkin Patches in Broward
- Free and cheap Halloween events in South Florida
- Oktoberfest events in South Florida
- Fall festivals in South Florida
