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The events are listed by date.

Pumpkin Patches

Our Lady Queen of the Apostles, 100 Crestwood Blvd., Royal Palm Beach 

• Open through Halloween
• 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 7 p.m. weekdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 31
• Free crafts on the weekends

The Square, 650 Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach

• Open weekends through Oct. 29
• 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday

Community of Hope, 14055 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves

• Open through Oct. 30
• 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 12200 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington

• Open through Halloween
• 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Sunday

Kids Club Mommy & Me Costume Party

When: 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 25

Where: The District at the Mall at Wellington Green, 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington

Cost: Free

Activities: 

• Suitable for children age 5 and younger
• Music
• Costume parade
• Halloween bingo
• Pumpkin crafts
• Treats

Parking: Free and available on-site

Information: Click here

Clematis by Fright feat. The Spazmatics

When: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26

Where: Waterfront Commons, 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach

Cost: Admission is free.

Activities:

• Games
• Trick-or-truck, where children can get candy from first responders and city employees
• Hay rides
• Face painting
• Live performance by The Spazmatics

Parking: Click here for a map of downtown West Palm Beach parking garages and lots.

Information: Click here

Haunted House Party

When: 1 p.m. daily Oct. 27-31.

Where: Grand Court of The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. 

Cost: Free.  

Activities: Tune up your singing voice and polish off your dancing shoes for Boogah & Hoogah’s Haunted House Party sing-along-do-along show. 

Parking: Free and available around the mall. 

Information: Click here.

Town of Jupiter Halloween Spooktacular

When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27

Where: Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail, Jupiter

Cost: Admission is free.

Activities: 

• Trick-or-treating
• Games
• DJ performance
• Character visits from Spider-Man and a princess
• Pumpkin decorating
• Food trucks
• Teal Pumpkin Project with non-food items that are safe for all trick-or-treaters
• Arts and crafts
• Monster maze

Parking: Free and available on-site.

Information: Click here

Trunk or Treat with the Riviera Beach Police Department

When: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 27.

Where: Marina Promenade, 190 E. 13th St., Riviera Beach.

Cost: Free.

Activities: Check out this family-friendly trunk-or-treat event.

Parking: Free on-site. 

Information: Click here or call 561-845-4126.

Little Scream

When: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27

Where: Bryant Park, 100 S. Golfview Road, Lake Worth Beach

Cost: Admission is free.

Activities: 

• Trunk-or-treating
• Rock wall
• Bounce house
• Euro bungee
• Pet costume contest with categories for most creative, pet-owner combo and best overall
• Children’s costume contest with categories for best group, scariest, most creative and judges’ choice
• “Hotel Transylvania” (PG)

Parking: Free and available on-site.

Information: Click here

Family-Friendly Halloween Skate

When: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28.

Where: Astro Skate of Palm Beach County, 3100 S. Jog Road, Greenacres.

Cost: $12 for admission, skate rental is extra. Elementary schoolers who wear a costume get in for half price. 

Activities: Take part in the elementary schooler costume contest with $100 for first place, $50 for second and $25 for third.  

Parking: Free on-site. 

Information: Click here or call 561-766-1333.

SpookyVille

When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 28, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 29, 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31.

Where: Yesteryear Village, 9067 Southern Blvd., on the north side of the fairgrounds; look for the Archway Gate.

Cost: $10 per person, free for children ages 2 and younger.

Activities: 

• Appropriate for children ages 10 and younger
• Trick-or-treat
• Contests
• Games
• Activities
• Admission gates close a half hour before the event ends

Parking: Free on-site. 

Information: Click here.

Pet Costume Contest at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket

When: 11 a.m. Oct. 28 with registration beginning at 9 a.m.

Where: West Palm Beach GreenMarket, on the 100 and 200 blocks of Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach.

Cost: Free but there is a $10 suggested minimum donation for participants. 

Activities: Registration is from 9 to 10:45 a.m. and the contest begins at 11 a.m. Pets must be leashed. Prizes will be awarded. Costume categories include scariest, funniest, best group and best in show. 

Parking: Click here for a map of downtown West Palm Beach parking garages and lots.

Information: Click here or call 561-822-1515.

Kidsfest of Delray and Halloween Activities

When: Throughout the day Oct. 28

Where: Downtown Delray Beach

Cost: Free

Activities: 

• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Trick-or-treating on the Avenue, at businesses downtown.
• 1 p.m. – 61st annual Halloween Parade from S.E./N.E. 5th Avenue to Old School Square. 
• Noon to 4 p.m. – Kidsfest at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. Includes food, vendors, arts and crafts, live entertainment and more.

Parking: Free and paid and available throughout downtown Delray Beach.

Information: Click here

Monster Mash

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 28

Where: The Swim Center, 21618 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton

Cost: Free

Activities: 

• Wear a costume, swimsuit or both
• Activities in and out of the water
• Trick-or-treating
• Haunted house
• Suitable for ages 6 and older

Parking: Free and available on-site.

Information: Click here

Pokemon-themed Trunk or Treat

When: Noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 28.

Where: Blast. Toys, Cards & Gaming, 6653 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth.

Cost: Free.

Activities: 

• Outdoor games
• Character meet-and-greets
• Activities for children
• Giveaways
• Costume contest
• Gaming truck
• Pokemon-themed food available to buy
• Vendors include BerySweet Bakery, South Florida Ballroom, Cereal Toyz Gaming and 92 Golf Kitchen & Canteen 

Parking: Free on-site. 

Information: Click here or call 561-268-2732.

Spooky Soiree

When: Noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 28.

Where: Grand Court of The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. 

Cost: Free.

Activities: Wear your costume to the Kids Club Spooky Soiree. There will be treats, special store offers, activities, Halloween stilt walkers, a special performance by Boogah & Hoogah at 1 p.m. and more. 

Parking: Free and available around the mall. 

Information: Click here to register.

Halloween Ice Skating

When: 12:30 to 3 p.m. or 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 28.

Where: Palm Beach Skate Zone, 8125 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth.

Cost: Per session: $22 includes skate rental, or $16 if you bring your own skates.

Activities: 

• Trick-or-treating on the ice
• Ice skating
• DJ 
• Costume contest with prizes of a $100 gift card for first place, $50 gift card for second place and $25 gift card for third place

Parking: Free on-site. 

Information: Click here or call 561-963-5900.

Trunk-or-Treat at OLQA

When: 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 28.

Where: Our Lady Queen of the Apostles, 100 Crestwood Blvd., Royal Palm Beach.

Cost: Free.

Activities: Check out this family-friendly trunk-or-treat event.

Parking: Free on-site. 

Information: Call 561-798-5661.

Mia’s Spooktacular Halloween Party

When: 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 28.

Where: Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N. Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach.

Cost: Free.

Activities: 

• Face painting
• Treats
• Crafts
• Science experiments
• Costume contest
• Pumpkin decorating
• Photo opps with mascot Mia the Manatee
• Soft play area
• Food truck

Parking: Free on-site. 

Information: Click here or call 561-626-2833.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat with Red Sneakers for Oakley

When: 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 28.

Where: The Square, 650 Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach.

Cost: Free.

Activities: 

• Trick-or-treating around The Square
• Live music
• Games
• Pumpkin patch
• Allergen-safe treats for all children marked by teal pumpkins at each participating storefront

Parking: Free on-site. 

Information: Click here or call 561-366-1000.

Palm Beach Gardens Fall Festival 

When: 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28

Where: The Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Court N., Palm Beach Gardens

Cost: Admission is free.

Activities: 

• Carnival-style games and activities
• Trick-or-treating
• Vendors

Parking: Free and available on-site.

Information: Click here

Trunk or Treat at Family Church

When: Oct. 28.

Where: Family Church locations and times: 

• 5 to 7 p.m. at 625 Park Ave., Lake Park, with face painting and candy
• 4 to 6 p.m. at 13475 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter, with a bounce house, games, raffle and $5 barbecue dinner
• 4 to 6 p.m. at 8657 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, with costumes and candy
• 5 to 7 p.m. at 1101 S. Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, with costumes and candy
• 5 to 7 p.m. at 4901 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, with costumes and candy

Cost: Free.

Activities: Wear your costume and enjoy this family-friendly trunk-or-treat event. 

Parking: Free on-site. 

Information: Click here or call 561-650-7400.

G-Scare Haunted House and Trunk or Treat

When: Trunk or treat from 5 to 8 p.m. and haunted house from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 28.

Where: G-Star High School of the Arts, 2030 S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs.

Cost: Free trunk or treat; $5 admission to the haunted house

Activities: Check out this haunted house created by G-Star’s talented students. 

Parking: Free on-site. 

Information: Click here.

Fall Festival

When: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28.

Where: 226 Cypress Lane, Palm Springs.

Cost: Free.

Activities: 

• Live music from the Brothers of Others band
• Food vendors
• Candy lane
• Hayrides 

Parking: Free on-site. 

Information: Click here or call 561-584-8200.

Pumpkin Stroll and Moonlight Concert

When: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28.

Where: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr., North Palm Beach.

Cost: Free for members and $5 per person for non-members.

Activities: 

• Walk the path lit by jack-o-lanterns.
• Activities for families.
• Live music from 7 to 9 p.m.
• 15-minute intermission for stargazing or moongazing on the boardwalk
• If you want to contribute a carved pumpkin, you can drop it off between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. the day of the event. Pumpkins must be family-friendly.

Parking: Free on-site. 

Information: Click here or call 561-624-6950.

Haunted Hammock

When: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 28

Where: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton

Cost: $12 for residents and members, $15 for all others

Activities: 

• Suitable for ages 7 and older
• Take a haunted walk through the nature center’s hammock forest

Parking: Free and available on-site.

Information: Click here

Halloween Teen Scream Skate

When: 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 28.

Where: Astro Skate of Palm Beach County, 3100 S. Jog Road, Greenacres.

Cost: $12 for admission, skate rental is extra. 

Activities: Take part in the costume contest with $100 for first place, $50 for second and $25 for third. Middle and high schoolers who wear costumes get a free slice of pizza and a soda. 

Parking: Free on-site. 

Information: Click here or call 561-766-1333.

Neighborhood Fall Fest

When: Throughout the day Oct. 29, with services at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 1, 5 and 6:30 p.m.

Where: Life.Church Wellington, 3061 State Road 7, Wellington.

Cost: Free.

Activities: 

• Family-friendly activities
• Fall photo opp
• Games
• Petting zoo
• Pony rides
• Inflatables
• Food
• Music

Parking: Free on-site. 

Information: Click here.

Palm Beach County Library System Halloween Events

When: Throughout the month of October

Where: Throughout Palm Beach County

Cost: Free

Activities on Halloween day, Oct. 31: 

• Acreage Branch: Spooky Time Play for ages newborn to 12 months. 2 to 2:45 p.m. 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee. Registration required, opens Oct. 17: Click here
• Belle Glade Branch: Halloween Parade, for all ages. Wear a costume and trick-or-treat in the library. 10:30 a.m. to noon. 725 N.W. 4th St., Belle Glade.
• Clarence E. Anthony Branch: Preschool storytime and activity. 10 to 11 a.m. 375 S.W. 2nd Ave., Pahokee. 
• Jupiter Branch: Trick-or-Treat, all day at the branch’s three service desks while supplies last. 705 Military Trail, Jupiter.
• Lantana Road Branch: Trick-or-Treat for Tots, for ages newborn to 5 years. 11 to 11:45 a.m. 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Registration required, opens Oct. 17: Click here
• Okeechobee Boulevard Branch: Monster Mash & Costume Parade. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 5689 W. Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Registration required, opens Oct. 17: Click here
• Royal Palm Beach Branch: Spooktacular Storytime Parade and Craft for ages newborn to 5 years. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. Registration required, opens Oct. 17: Click here
• Wellington Branch: Halloween Story Time for ages 1-4. 11 to 11:45 a.m. | Movie Matinee with free showing of “Hocus Pocus” (PG). 2:30 to 4:15 p.m. | 1951 Royal Fern Dr., Wellington. 
• West Boca Branch: Peek-A-Boo! Halloween story with songs and activities for ages 1-2. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Registration required, opens Oct. 17: Click here | Preschool Not-So-Scary Stories for ages 3-6. 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required, opens Oct. 17: Click here | 18685 S.R. 7, Boca Raton.

Parking: Free and available at each library

Information: Click here for the full list of Halloween events throughout October

Trick-or-Treat at the Mall at Wellington Green

When: 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31

Where: The Mall at Wellington Green, 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington

Cost: Free

Activities: Trick-or-treat at participating retailers in the mall.

Parking: Free and available on-site

Information: Click here

FarmsFest

When: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31

Where: Jupiter Farms Church, 12600 Indiantown Road, Jupiter

Cost: Free

Activities:

• Trunk-or-treat
• Live music from The Tom Jackson Band
• Food

Parking: Free and available on-site at the church and along the street

Information: Click here

Past Events

Rock-n-Fall Festival

When: 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 6 and 1 to 9 p.m. Oct. 7

Where: Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach

Cost: Admission is free.

Activities:

• Oct. 6: Funzone, carnival games, bounce house, Eagles tribute from 6 to 8 p.m., KISS tribute from 8:15 to 10 p.m.
• Oct. 7: Funzone, carnival games, bounce house, train ride, fun slide, corn maze, petting zoo, pumpkin carving at 1 p.m., pet costume contest at 2 p.m., kids costume contest at 3 p.m., Joe Noto live from 5 to 7 p.m., Bob Seger tribute from 7 to 9 p.m.

Costume contest: Begins at 3 p.m. Age groups for infant to 3 years old, 4-8, 9-13 and 14 and older.

Catskill Haunts Haunted House: Open 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28.

Parking: Free and available on-site.

Information: Click here

Stories in the Park 

When: 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 7

Where: Burns Road Park, 4404 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens

Cost: Free

Activities: Read the book “Pumpkin Patty” with entertainer Suzy Hammer.

Parking: Free and available on-site.

Information: Click here

Screen on the Green: ‘Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania’ (PG)

When: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13

Where: The Great Lawn at Waterfront, 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach

Cost: Admission is free.

Activities: Watch a free outdoor movie.

Parking: Click here for a map of downtown West Palm Beach parking garages and lots.

Information: Click here

PBSO National Night Out Against Crime

When: 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20

Where: Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park, 2905 Jog Road, Greenacres

Cost: Admission is free.

Activities: Note – this isn’t specifically a fall or Halloween event, but it looks like a lot of fun for families.

• Bounce house
• Obstacle course
• Free hot dogs and hamburgers
• Meet Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office K-9 and Specialty units

Parking: On-site

Information: Click here

Kids Club Mall-O-Ween Costume Party & Magic Show

When: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct 20

Where: Grand Court at the Mall at Wellington Green, 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington

Cost: Free

Activities: 

• Magic demonstration
• Photo opportunities with the “Hocus Pocus” witches
• Holiday candy
• More live entertainment
• Costumes encouraged

Parking: Free and available on-site

Information: Click here

Lake Worth Beach Haunted House

When: 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 20 and 21

Where: Osborne Community Center, 1699 Wingfield St., Lake Worth Beach

Cost: Admission is free.

Activities: Walk-through haunted house.

Parking: Free and available on-site.

Information: Click here

Halloween Crawl

When: Throughout the day Oct. 21

Where: Various locations around Palm Beach County

Cost: Free

Activities: Trick-or-treat at participating businesses and homes throughout Palm Beach County.

Parking: Free and available at each location.

Information: Click here to RSVP. The full list locations and times will be released Oct. 18.

Wellington Fall Festival

When: 3 to 10 p.m. Oct. 21

Where: Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington

Cost: Admission is free; all-access bracelets are required for all activities. Bracelets are available for pre-sale until Oct. 20 for $7 per child, $5 per adult and free for children age 2 and younger. Bracelets sold on the day of the event will be available until 9 p.m. for $10 per child, $5 per adult and free for children 2 and younger. Adults only need bracelets for the haunted hallways, laser tag and hay rides.

Where to buy bracelets: Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road; Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd.

Activities:

• Costume contests: No sign-up necessary. Age groups for 3 and younger, 4-6, 7-10, 11-14 and 15 and older
• Bounce houses and inflatables
• Face painting
• Food trucks
• Haunted Hallways (not recommended for children under 10)
• Hay rides
• Laser tag
• Petting zoo
• Pie-eating contests
• Live entertainment
• Trick-or-treating at vendors

KultureCity Quiet Area: Wellington’s Quiet Area is in the Village Park Gym, rooms 2A and 2B. The room provides a quiet, more secure environment for people with sensory needs.

• Sensory bags will be available for no cost.
• Children in the Quiet Area must be accompanied by an adult.
• Visits should be limited to 15-20 minutes at a time.

Food trucks and vendors: A list of food trucks will be posted on Wellington’s event website.

Parking and shuttles: Limited parking is available on-site. Shuttles will be provided from the Mall at Wellington Green with pickup and dropoff near the Palm Tran bus stop next to Macy’s on the mall’s west side. Shuttles begin running at 2:30 p.m. on the day of the event.

Information: Click here

Halloween Spooky Fest

When: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 21

Where: Delmar Farm, in Deer Run, Loxahatchee, next to Lion Country Safari

Cost: $30 for ages toddler to 12, includes everything; $20 for ages 13-16, everything except pony ride; $5 for ages 17 and older, adults accompanying children. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit farm animal sanctuary. Pre-registration is required.

Activities:

• Haunted forest walk-through
• Pony rides for ages toddler to 12
• Mini horse and farm animal encounters
• Story time
• Witch’s cottage
• Fortune teller
• Games and prizes
• Costume parade
• Crafts
• Lots of photo opportunities

Parking: Free and available on-site.

Information: Text 561-315-9516 with questions or to register.

Halloween in the Garden

When: 4:30 or 6 p.m. Oct. 22

Where: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton

Cost: $10 per resident and member child or $13 for others. Adults enter for free with a participating child.

Activities: Halloween games and activities for ages 2-6.

Parking: Free and available on-site.

Information: Click here

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