Fall festivals

‘Tis the season to start thinking about the annual tradition of combining October and beer celebrations.  We’ve been hard at work scouring the area for 2025 Oktoberfest events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. And we’ve found some! Whether you spell it Oktoberfest or Octoberfest, you know you will find fun. Festivities traditionally include …

Pumpkins are popular in South Florida, for decorating, eating and festive photo opportunities.  If you’re looking for the perfect place to pluck your orange orbs, Broward offers a variety of pumpkin patch venues and events in 2025, including Fall Festivals. With pumpkin patches, it’s wise to phone to ensure pumpkins are available when you want …

German food, beer and live entertainment are featured at Oktoberfest Beerfest in Dania Beach, and entry is free. Nab a free pumpkin at the pumpkin patch.  Oktoberfest in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 11. Beer tasting tickets are $49.77 with fees before the event and $55 at the event if tickets …

Wellington families are in for a treat at this year’s Fall Festival, a one-night only event on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 3 to 10 p.m. at Village Park. There will be live music and performances on the sound stage, food vendors and lots of fun for little ones. Website Admission is free, but wristbands …

While the autumn air in South Florida can’t compare to being up North, the spirit of the season is just as vibrant and that means that no matter what the temperature, it’s always a great time to visit an annual pumpkin patch. Pumpkins are delightfully versatile. They’re not only food, but they’re also decorative, and …

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, …

Deerfield Beach is presenting a Fall Festival with a pumpkin patch, live entertainment & activities for kids.  Festivities in 2025 are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 11, at Pioneer Park, 217 NE Fifth Avenue, Deerfield Beach. Entry and activities are free. Parking is free. Deerfield Beach Fall Festival includes: pumpkin patch with photo …

The Spookyville attraction at the South Florida Fairgrounds features safe trick or treating, a train and other rides for kids age 10 and under, vendors, food for purchase, activities and live entertainment. There will be a costume parade on each Sunday. Spookyville: Halloween fun for youngsters, weekends Oct. 11-31, West Palm Beach Halloween fun for little …

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 …

Yodeling and a German polka band are among the fun features at a free Oktoberfest event in Coral Springs. Oktoberfest in 2025 is 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 4, with keg tapping, music, German food and a beer garden.   The event is at Coral Springs City Hall, 9500 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs, …

Grab your costumed kids and pets and head over to Commons Park for a two-day blast of fun and entertainment because it’s fall festival time! Events: Friday night Rock-n-Festival, Oct. 3, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday Fall Festival, Oct. 5, from 3 to 9 p.m. Where: Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm …