Boca Boo Days: Exciting Events for Everyone

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.

Boo-ca Boo Days!

Events include a bunch of seasonal activities for kids of all ages, at various venues, including libraries and parks, etc. We've listed the ones that are free and cheap, up to $10. Many require advance registration. Space may be limited.

Events, programs and activities range from Oct. 3 through Oct. 30, 2026.

Here are the 2026 highlights.

A Silly Spooky Bubble Party: Oct 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Spanish River Library.
The Witch’s Lair, A Halloween Escape Room: Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Spanish River Library.
Ghostly Glows and Ghoulish Gases, a Science Demo: Oct. 17 & 18 at 3:30 p.m. at Children's Science Explorium.
The History Behind Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: Oct. 21, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Spanish River Library.
Little Boos Storytime: Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sugar Sand Park Community Center.
Howl-O-Ween: Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at Countess deHoernle Spanish River Athletic Complex.
Monster Mash, Oct. 25, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Swim Center.
Family Halloween Feature Film: Hocus Pocus (1993): Oct. 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Spanish River Library.

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