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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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In South Florida style, an oceanside park in Fort Lauderdale is perfect for a Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Festival. Entry is free for the festival in 2025, which is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 25, with entertainment, pumpkin-themed photo opps, crafts, a market, games and trick or treating. Feel free to dress …

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October is full of fall fun things to do, from Octoberfest through Halloween. South Florida has myriad activities, festivals and celebrations and many are free or cheap for families to attend. And, of course, we hope you and your kids not only enjoy these events but also that everyone stays safe, whether it’s picking out …

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Celebrate Halloween with the animals! Annual Halloween Celebration at Busch Wildlife What: Trick-or-treating, Trivia, Tattoos, & more When: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter Cost: Free Website Trick-or-treat along the nature trails while supplies last, after joining the staff for the following special …

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Lively Halloween festivities for kids and adults are featured in a popular street party on Wilton Drive. Wicked Manors  is 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, October 31 in Wilton Manors. Tickets are $14.52 with fees online.  At the event, tickets are $18.23 including fees. Premium tickets that include drink vouchers are $40.08 online, including …

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For Halloween on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, the Lincoln Road pedestrian promenade will transform into a spooktacular event, with trick-or-treating for kids from 5 to 7 p.m.; and then a Halloween block party from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.  There will be strategically placed candy stations, while outdoor bars and local shops and eateries participate …

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Cars, coffee and spooky stuff, what more could you want? This is a family friendly automotive festival. Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Spooktacular When: Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon. Where: Boca Raton Innovation Campus, 4850 T-Rex Ave. Cost: Free admission; vendor prices vary. Features: Trunk-or-Treat  decorated cars handing out candy and a  Children’s Costume …

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Entry is free for a Family Halloween Bash in Oakland Park. The event in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, October 24, with games, inflatables, and Halloween treats. Music is provided by a DJ. The event is at Wimberly Field, 4000 NE 3rd Avenue, Oakland Park 33334. The event includes: Trunk or Treat  …

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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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Take the kids in costume to a family-friendly, free Halloween event with games and crafts, (while supplies last), to learn about nocturnal creatures such as owls, toads, snakes and spiders. What: Hoot & Howl > for all ages, FREE (reservations not required) When: Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Daggerwing Nature …

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Train rides, trick or treating, and a petting zoo are just a few of the things featured at this Fall Festival.  The Miramar Fall Festival includes:  police K9 officers  pony rides spin art face painting pumpkin patch farmers market The event in 2024 is 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 26, entry is free. …

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