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Whether you’re rocking your best dirndl or lederhosen, get ready to party! We all know that Oktoberfest (or Octoberfest) is a celebration of Bavarian culture and traditions that not only features traditional food, music, and dance, but also large quantities of beer.  So, yes, there will be barmaids in colorful traditional Bavarian costumes serving frothy …

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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 …

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The public is invited to attend a very special and spooky Halloween event to frolic among the Florida flora and fauna at this natural setting in Lantana. Take your little ghouls, goblins, princesses and superheroes for a freaky Friday night they won’t forget. Haunted Nature Preserve When: Friday, Oct. 24, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. …

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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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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 …

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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 …

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Fall festivals in Palm Beach County If you know of a free or cheap Halloween event or fall festival we should cover, please email the details to news@southfloridaonthecheap.com. You can also enter your events of any price range at our community calendar. Pumpkin patches, fall festivals, Oktoberfests and Halloween events in South Florida Pumpkin Patches …

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Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter invites the public to celebrate its 2nd birthday at its forever home on Saturday, Oct. 11 and to party with feathers, fangs and fur at a Halloween bash on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Admission is by donation and everyone is welcome. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is at 17855 Rocky Pines Road, …

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Whether your favorite marine animals are turtles, manatees, stingrays or crocs, you can celebrate them all at this annual event. What: LagoonFest  When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: South Flagler Drive, from Banyan to Fern in downtown West Palm Beach at the waterfront behind the Amphitheater. Admission: Free; $10 per …

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Get ready to celebrate fall with all the trimmings! Harbourside Place in Jupiter is once again hosting its annual Pumpkin Fest to support the Chasin A Dream Foundation and everyone is invited. Pumpkin Fest When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Harbourside Place, 200 U.S. Route 1, Jupiter Cost: Free …

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