Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Ocotber 22-28 in South Florida

Another busy fall week in South Florida! There is so much going on this week it can be a little intimidating looking at this list- especially the weekend! Over 20 activities on Friday, Over 30 activities on Saturday, and 15 on Sunday- and that does not even count all of the pumpkin patches in the area- click HERE for that list.

I typically find more things during the week, as I do I will add them- so you may want to check back!


Happy Planning, have a great week!



Enjoy Miami Attractions Month: October 1-31, 2012
Dade County
October 1-31, 2012
BOGO’s and more, Check out the sites for the special deals!
Here’s a list of Miami Attractions who are offering some great deals:



Monday, October 22

Broward County
5:30-9:30pm
Hollywood ArtsPark at  Young Circle
954-921-3500
Up to 20 different food trucks will be peddling their culinary creations that will satisfy and appetite. There will also be music and kids activities.

At Sunset Place Location
Dade County
10:30-11:30am
Cost: $13.50/Age 3-12, $6.50/Under 3
Info: 786-463-4401
Every Monday come and hear the most exciting stories with us both in English AND Spanish.

At Sugar Sand Park
Palm Beach County
1-3pm
Cost: $10/Resident, $12.20/NonResident
Info: 561-347-3900
Calling All Home-schoolers!! These monthly classes offer home-schoolers and non-traditional explorers a chance to participate in fun, social and educational science programs! Each month we’ll focus on a different topic with hands on activities.

Tuesday, October 23

Dade County
11:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $20
Age: 18 months- 5 years
Info: 786-953-6417
Families will create one of a kind art pieces drawing inspiration from classic favorites and new sure to be favorite children's books. We'll learn about the shapes, colors, patterns and textures that bring stories to life on the page and then use our imaginations to tell our own stories through art. This special time will instill a love for reading as your little ones sharpen their motor and creative thinking skill with lots of fun!


Palm Beach County
Ongoing Event Every Tuesday
12pm
Cost: Children 1-12 $14.95 (Admission, Refreshments and Tiara Included)
           Adults $10.95 (Refreshments Included) 
Sign up at the front desk or call 561-204-4554 to reserve your place on our guest list. Hurry! Space is limited. Come dressed in your princess attire and receive $1.00
 off. Refreshments: Drinks, Finger Sandwiches and Dessert.

Wednesday, October 24

Hatchling Tales at Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Palm Beach County
10:30-11am
Cost: FREE
Age: 4 and under
Info: 561-627-8280 x107
Ocean Inspired stories, music, crafts and other activities.

Jr. Veterinary Learning Lab, From Rescue to Release
at Loggerhead Marinelife Center
3:30-4pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-627-8280
This 30 minute program begins when Dr. Logger receives a role-played call on the radio from the beach about a sick and injured sea turtle, igniting immediate excitement in participants. The children come to the aid of a green sea turtle replica and Dr. Logger teaches the group about  common injuries and illnesses that affect these endangered animals. No pre-registration required. Sign-up begins at the facility 30 minutes prior to start, space is limited to accommodate up to 10 participants.

Roots & Shoots Club at Sunflower Creative Arts
Palm Beach County
Ages 5-9 from 3-4pm
Ages 10-16 from 5-6pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-482-3412
Roots & Shoots is a free club for children and teens that focuses on local social service projects caring and concern for the environment, animals and the human community. Each meeting will include project and peace related activities, including art, journaling, music, and connections with real nature.

Broward County
6-7:30pm
Cost: FREE (PreRegistration required)
Ages: 6-17
Info: 954-791-1037
Free art & craft projects every Wednesday until 05/29/2013. PreRegistration is required.

Broward County
10am-7pm
Cost: BOGO
At the Pembroke Pines and Sunrise locations on Wacky Wednesdays we give you BOGO- Buy One Admission and Get One FREE!

Broward County
10-11am
Cost: $8 PreRegistration Required
Ages: 3-5 with parent
Info: 954-752-9453
Every Wednesday, Hands-on adventures exploring the natural environment and the creatures that inhabit it.

Broward County
All Day
954-340-5000
Cost: FREE every Wednesday.
Free every Wednesday

Sunset & Dolphin Locations
Dade County
10:30-11:30am
Cost: $13.50/Ages 3-12, $6.50/Under 3
Info: 786-463-4401
Every Wednesday, make music at our music workshop. Come and join us for cookie decorating, arts & crafts, special projects or to enjoy your favorite play station.

At Miami Beach SoundScape ExoStage
Dade County
8pm
Cost: FREE
Featuring: The Hunger Games
The free SoundScape Cinema Series is held every Wednesday through May 2013.

Palm Beach County
October 24-27
Times vary- follow link for details on event times.
Cost: On or before October 10: $5/single haunted house tickets, $15/for 30 discounted
 activity tickets. Beginning October 11:$7/single haunted house tickets. Activity tickets on site, day of event are regular priced.
Info:
Shriek Week 2012 has reinvented what it means to celebrate Halloween with your family. Newly themed haunted house! Glow in the dark game room! Interactive multi-media video games! Party Pavilion of Pain! Trick to Treating! Family amusement! Kid’s Scary Film Festival!

Thursday, October 25

Halloween Costume Party at Cafe Bambini
Dade County
4-6pm
Cost:
Info: 305-944-1566


At Villages of Hillsboro Park
Broward County
6-9pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-480-4481
There will be Halloween games, activities, petting zoo, pie eating contest, pumpkin carving contest, and costumes! You may enjoy hayrides, a pumpkin patch and refreshments for a small fee.

Dade County
7pm
Cost: FREE
Ages: Infants- 9 years
Info: 786-953-6417
Parents and kids can wear their pj's and hear stories, rhymes and songs. Bring a blanket or stuffed animal, and enjoy some milk and cookies.

Friday, October 26

Meet Me on The Promenade Halloween Happenings!!
Palm Beach County
Downtown Boca Raton
6-10pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-367-7070
A community fest featuring live entertainment, interactive programming/activities, Halloween Costume Contest, shop-to-shop Trick-or-Treating, artists/crafters expo, restaurant food tastings, demos, trunk shows and MORE! Restaurants and Shops will have extended hours. Complimentary trolley pick-up/drop-off available. 

Broward County
October 19, 20, 26, 27, 28
7-9pm
Cost: $5 or $7/Haunted Hopper
Info: 954-724-7061
Ghosts, monsters and other creatures of the dark haunt the woods of this spooky trail. Visitors are chaperoned by ghost hosts, who make sure no one gets lost during the frightful experience.

Broward County
3-7pm
Cost: Free w/Admission: $13/Adults, $12/Children
Info: 954-424-0085
Pumpkin decorating, Scarecrow making, Glow in the dark activities, Spooky Photos, Scavenger Hunt, Costume parade, Musical entertainment & Refreshments.

at ArtsPark at Young Circle
Broward County
7-10pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-921-3500
The city of Hollywood will host its annual Boo Bash. This event has quickly become a favorite Hollywood Halloween haunt. Kids in costume can trick or treat on the not so spooky trail and participate in the costume contest conducted by the Hollywood Lakes Section Civic Association. Also a free concert by The Monsters.

Broward County
ArtsPark at Young Circle
Every Friday 5-9pm
Cost: FREE
The best free family social event in town featuring a bounce house, face painters and more!

Broward County
Every Friday & Saturday, 8pm
Cost: FREE
Featuring:
Get your groove on at ARTSPARK LIVE!, a FREE weekend concert series dedicated to showcasing South Florida's finest talent in the heart of Downtown Hollywood. Enjoy every musical style under the sun at the state-of-the-art ArtsPark Amphitheater at Young Circle. 

Broward County
October 26-28
Cost: $13/Adults, $12/Seniors, $11/Children
Info: 954-467-6637
Get grossed out with science! Participate in ghoulishly gross science activities, watch a human organ show, meet some of the museum’s scariest and grossest looking animals, meet the mad scientist and more!

Broward County
11:15am-12:15pm
Cost: FREE
Age: 1-3- Parents must be present
Info: 954-545-6670
Warm up exercises, ball playing, playground time, games. Walk in registration or online. No class if raining.

At Fern Forest Nature Center
Broward County
6-8pm
Cost: Nominal fees apply to certain activities.
Info: 954-357-5198
A costume contest, games & prizes, arts & crafts, age appropriate story-time, and photos in the pumpkin patch highlight this popular annual event.

Broward County
October 26, 2012 from 6-9pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-771-8840
The church and community will gather for a night of fun fall festivities at our annual HarvestFest celebration. Enjoy a night of rides, games, food and music. Activities include pie and chili contests, carnival games and rides, candy prizes, hayrides, face painting, a raffle and more. Food trucks will also be coming this year. Bring canned goods to help build our food pantry.

Broward County
5-8pm
Cost: $5/child, $2/child
Info: 954-345-2200
Pretty Princess and ghoulish ghosts are all welcome at this year’s family friendly Halloween Haunted House. Children will wander through a non-scary haunted house that weaves through decorated classrooms and then have a chance to play in bounce area.

Broward County- Pompano Beach
100 West Atlantic Blvd
6pm
Cost: FREE admission. Each Trunk Entry will cost $5
Info: 954-746-4111
Trunk or Treat Street will provide a safe and fun way for families to enjoy Halloween! Children will “trick or treat” fro candy out of decorated car trunks or truck beds. Other fun activities will include ghostly games, bounce houses, spooky crafts, and of course costume contests. Don’t forget to bring your blanket and chairs as we showcase a very special feature presentation starting at 8pm on the big movie screen under the stars.


Dade County
Friday, October 26 5-10pm
Saturday, October 27, 10am-5pm- Come dressed in out of this world costumes!
Cost: $5/pp after 5pm
Info: 305-646-4200
This event honors National Astronomy Day. Guests will discover many amazing things about the universe and how it works. They will conduct their own experiments, observe the night sky through telescopes, watch planetarium and laser shows, and listen to special guests.

Dade County
October 19, 20, 26, 27 from 6-9pm
Cost: $6/Members, $8/NonMembers
Info: 305-253-0063
Family Fun event featuring: Bounce House, Classic Monster Movies, Narrow Gauge Train Ride, Costume Contests, Food Concessions, Monster Mural Color Station, Hay Rides, Grave Yard Dig, Standard Gauge Train Ride, Trick or Treat Stations, Haunted house Train.

Dade County
October 26,27, 28, 31 from 12-10pm
Cost: $39.95/Adults, $29.95/Children
Info: 305-361-5705
Trick or Treating at Sharky’s Sweet Tooth Stations, Little Monster Play area featuring slides, bounce houses & unlimited fun, Pirate Skeleton Walk throughout the park, Thrilling Halloween Themed Shows, Lolita’s Dance Party featuring live DJ and your favorite Miami Sea Aquarium characters, Monsters in the mangroves haunted walk.

Dade County
October 26-27, 7-11pm
Cost: $10.95/pp (Purchase during presale for $8.95/pp)
Info: 305-255-5551
Spooky Zoo Nights is an after-hours family event. Your admission includes entry into Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House, spooky tram rides, ghoulish carousel rides and chilling story-telling around a fire pit. Goodies and roving street theatre will add excitement to the pathways.

Palm Beach County
10am-12pm
Cost: $5/per child
Age: 3-5
Info: 561-367-7035
Calling Mummies, Daddies, creepers, crawlers & little tricksters to a costume party with munchies, mayhem, games and more at the James A. Rutherford Community
Center inside Patch Reef Park

Palm Beach County
5:30-8:30pm
Cost: $18/1st Child, $10/Siblings- Advance Tickets recommended, expected to sell out. If available, tickets day of event: $20/1st Child, $12/Siblings
Info: 561-852-2150
Come dressed up to win one of our many fabulous prizes. Fantastic Party Factory will be here with some special Costumed Character Friends. We will have games/activities throughout the whole evening. Perfect for ages 1-10.

at South Florida Science Museum
Palm Beach County
6-10pm
Cost: $11/Adults, $7/Children, Members and children under 3 are Free (Planetarium shows and miniature golf are not included)
Info: 561-370-7723
Join us for a Spook-tacular night at the museum. Dress your best for our costume contest, have fun exploring the exhibits, see exciting demos, and trick or treat your way around as you collect scienterrific goodies!

at Daggerwing Nature Center
Palm Beach County
6:30-8:30pm
 Cost: FREE
Info: 561-629-8760
Before the big night, bring your costumed kids and take a walk on the non-scary “Boo”ardwalk! Inside, take part in fun Halloween activities and crafts while learning about some spooky creatures of the night! Also, bring a flashlight to see what creatures you can find in the outdoors in the swamp! Bug spray recommended.

Every Friday Evening From August - October
5:30-9pm
Cost: Admission is free for Zoo Members. Non-Members receive discounted admission of $14.95/Adults and $8.95/Kids 3-12. Note: due to discounted admission, no coupons accepted for Safari Nights.
Every Safari Night will feature children's entertainment, roving animal encounters, shows, complimentary rides on the Wildlife Carousel, live music in the Fountain Plaza, and dinner specials in the Tropics Cafe.

At The South Florida Fairgrounds
Palm Beach County
October 19: 5-8pm Ghost Day
October 20: 11am-6pm Pumpkin Day
October 21: 11am-6pm Costume Contests
October 26: 5-8pm Witches Day
October 27: 11am-6pm Scarecrow Day
October 28: 11am-6pm Costume Contests
October 31: 5-8pm Trick-or-Treat Special Day
Cost: $7- includes Trick-or-Treating everyday, all contests and activities (except pony rides). Parking is Free.
Info: 561-793-0333
Spookyville will take over Yesteryear Village. There will be costumed volunteers handing out treats, rides, scavenger hunts, pumpkin bowling and other games, arts & crafts, food & drink. On Sundays, children under 12 are invited to participate in a costume contest.


Jr. Veterinary Learning Lab, From Rescue to Release
at Loggerhead Marinelife Center
3:30-4pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-627-8280
This 30 minute program begins when Dr. Logger receives a role-played call on the radio from the beach about a sick and injured sea turtle, igniting immediate excitement in participants. The children come to the aid of a green sea turtle replica and Dr. Logger teaches the group about  common injuries and illnesses that affect these endangered animals. No pre-registration required. Sign-up begins at the facility 30 minutes prior to start, space is limited to accommodate up to 10 participants.
                   
Saturday, October 27

Halloween Family Fun at Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
Dade County
11am-3pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 305-673-7256
Come to start trick-or-treating early with pumpkin-carving activities, costume contest, spooky snacks and more scary activities. Explore the darker side of the Garden.



Harvest Festival at Foster Park Community Center
Broward County
All Day
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-457-1452
This annual festival features fun and games.

Halloween Spooktacular at Jungle Island
Dade County
10am-6pm
Cost: $34.95/Adults, $5/Children 3-10 WITH full-paying adult.
Info: 305-400-7000
Trick-or-Treat through the Jungle to themed animal shows and enjoy a costume contest and other contests, face painting, creepy cookie decorating and crafts.

TurtleWeen at Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Palm Beach County
6-9pm
Cost: $5/Before Oct 25 Advance Sales, $7/At The Door. Families are Free but children participating in games/activities must purchase and Activity Bracelet.
Info: 561-627-8280
Come visit for our "spooktacualr" event. The night will include: Conservation themed games/activities with prizes, Haunted House, Face Painting  Costume Contest, Tasty Treats, Photobooth, Photo-ob with "Fletch" mascot, Jail and bail, Birds of prey on display, gift store discounts. 

Kidgets Halloween Event at Coral Square Mall
Broward County
1-3pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-755-5550
Costumed kids and parents can experience the spooky spirit of the fall season with Simon Kidgits Club's Halloween festivities, presented by The Hub TV Network. Radio Disney will be on-hand at the event with great activities such as Halloween trivia, a Halloween themed version of rock, paper, scissor Bones-Mummy-Pumpkin and a Mummy Wrap with lots of music.  Masks are allowed only on children 12 and under and no toy weapons.

Trunk or Treat with Center Pointe Church
at Boynton Beach High School
Palm Beach County
6-9pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-247-3171
Treats, games and fun for the whole family.

Fall Festival at Boca Community Church
Palm Beach County
4-7pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-395-2400
The 2nd Annual Fall Festival is an exciting event sponsored by Boca Community Church and Boca Christian School. It features bounce houses, rock wall, carnival games, petting zoo and Thomas the Train ride, as well as Fire & Rescue vehicles, Swat Team and Black Hawk Helicopter. Food will be provided by Gourmet Food Trucks, and there will also be giveaways, including an iPad. Fun for the whole family!

Broward County
October 19, 20, 26, 27, 28
7-9pm
Cost: $5 or $7/Haunted Hopper
Info: 954-724-7061
Ghosts, monsters and other creatures of the dark haunt the woods of this spooky trail. Visitors are chaperoned by ghost hosts, who make sure no one gets lost during the frightful experience.

Broward County
10am-12pm
Cost: $15/Adults, $10/Children
Info: 954-524-4736
Join Peter Pan, Wendy and the lost boys for a magical afternoon on the shore of the New River.

Broward County
5-8pm
Cost: $5/child, $2/child
Info: 954-345-2200
Pretty Princess and ghoulish ghosts are all welcome at this year’s family friendly Halloween Haunted House. Children will wander through a non-scary haunted house that weaves through decorated classrooms and then have a chance to play in bounce area.

Broward County
At ArtsPark at Young Circle Artist Studio
4-5:30pm
Ages: 5-10
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-921-3500
A different interactive children's art activity each week in the Artist Studio.

Broward County
Every Friday & Saturday, 8pm
Cost: FREE
Featuring:
Get your groove on at ARTSPARK LIVE!, a FREE weekend concert series dedicated to showcasing South Florida's finest talent in the heart of Downtown Hollywood. Enjoy every musical style under the sun at the state-of-the-art ArtsPark Amphitheater at Young Circle. 

Coconut Creek Halloween Blast
At Sabal Pines Park
Broward County
3-11pm
Cost: $10/Wrist Bands
Info: 954-956-1580
Rides, Maze, Food, Haunted House (opens at 5:00pm for older kids and adults), and longer hours. Wristbands allow unlimited rides, visits to The Haunt, Business Expo, Maze and Costume Contest.

Broward County
11am
Cost: FREE
Ages: 3-5
Info: 954-723-0489
You are invited to join us for story reading and coloring.

Broward County
10am-5pm
Cost: Nominal fees. Gate entrance of $1.50/person (5 and under free) in effect.
Info: 954-357-8870
Train rides, hayride and other fun fall activities available at this family event.      

At the Pines Recreation Center
Broward County
6-9pm
Cost: $2/Resident, $4/Non-Resident
Info: 954-986-5022
Costume Contest, rides, pumpkin patch, trick-or-treat stations and many other activities. Moonlight Movies start at 6pm, and Food Truck Round-Ups.

at City's Community Garden
Broward County
October 27, 2012 from 10am-2pm
PreRegister at 954-961-6430
Join the City of Pembroke Pines and Whole Foods Market as participants will receive art supplies and pumpkins to compete in 4 categories. The winners of the contest will be on display at the City's Boo-Ville Event in the evening and the 1st place winners will be on display at Whole Foods in Pembroke Pines.
Age Categories are as follows: 12 and under, 12-17, 18 and up, special needs-all ages (Special needs participants may participate in carving hand over hand).

At Esplanade Park
Broward County
Trick or Treat 1-4pm
Parade starts at 4pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-828-5363
A free spooktacular event for the whole family with bounce houses and carnival games. A creepy crawly critter encounter hosted by the Museum of Discovery and Science, face painting, and yummy Halloween treats.
                       
Broward County
4-6pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-523-1063
Family Fun activities, games, costume contests, prizes and food will bring mask-popping smiles to everyone’s faces!

Broward County
4-6pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-828-5320
This free, fun-filled community party will include games, costume contests, food and fun!

Broward County
6:30-8:30pm
Cost: FREE
Age: 5-11
Info: 954-828=8498
Come join us at the spookiest party in town for a chilling night of haunted fun! Spooky games, crazy projects, scrumptious food, great music and more!

Broward County
3-10pm
Cost: $10/Wrist Bands (no bills larger than $20)
Info: 954-556-1580
"The Haunt" (haunted house), for older kids and adults opens at 5pm. Rides, Maze, Food and Costume Contests. Contest age groups: under 4@ 3:30pm, 5-11 @ 4:15pm, 12-17 @5:30pm, Adults @6:15pm. Business Expo from 4-8pm. Free shuttle service from Monarch High School.

Broward County
3-4pm
Cost: $4/pp- Reservations Requested
Info: 954-340-5000
Special Funday: 3rd Annual Pumpkin Painting Party. Space is limited.

Broward County
11am
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-344-6291
StoryTime: Come ALL! Join us for our special Halloween Stories, activities, trick or treating and more! Com dressed up!

Broward, Dade, Palm Beach Counties
10-11am
Cost: FREE
Ages: 5 and up
Info: Find and call the Lowe’s nearest you.
Today’s Project: Creepy Keeper Box
Build and Grow Clinics are FREE to the public and occur every other Saturday at 10am. Build a wooden project; receive a free apron, patches and more.

Dade County
Friday, October 26 5-10pm
Saturday, October 27, 10am-5pm- Come dressed in out of this world costumes!
Cost: $5/pp after 5pm
Info: 305-646-4200
This event honors National Astronomy Day. Guests will discover many amazing things about the universe and how it works. They will conduct their own experiments, observe the night sky through telescopes, watch planetarium and laser shows, and listen to special guests.

Dade County
Craft Show: 10am-7pm
Fall Festival: 4-7pm
Pumpkin Patch: October 5-31: 10am-9pm
Info: 305-821-7274
On October 27, we will  have a craft show and Fall Festival, great shopping along with pony rides, games, crafts, face painting, a slide/maze, petting zoo and music followed by a movie at 7pm. Pumpkins of all sizes will be available for purchase along with Indian Corn and decorative Gourds of all shapes. Also, retail items and Joni's famous Pumpkin Bread. Tons of great photo opps!

Dade County
October 26-27, 7-11pm
Cost: $10.95/pp (Purchase during presale for $8.95/pp)
Info: 305-255-5551
Spooky Zoo Nights is an after-hours family event. Your admission includes entry into Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House, spooky tram rides, ghoulish carousel rides and chilling story-telling around a fire pit. Goodies and roving street theater will add excitement to the pathways.

Dade County
October 27-28, 11am-4pm
Cost: $15.95/Adult, $11.95/Children 3-12
Info: 305-255-5551
Included with zoo admission, families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in costume contests, watch special performances, make Halloween crafts, see our wild animals get their Halloween goodies and more! Music and games with fun prizes will be provide by Radio Disney and The Coast 97.3.

Dade County
The Fountains area by TJ Maxx
5-7pm- Trick or Treating from 2-4pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 305-232-6200
Trick or Treat, Costume contest w/prizes, Fun entertainment and game master, spider arts-n-crafts, Games with prizes.

At Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center
Palm Beach County
October 27 & 28
10am-5pm
Cost: $5/NonMember, $4/Member
Age: 2-10
Info: 561-742-6780
Join us for a slightly spooky, entirely entertaining haunted schoolhouse tour! 

Palm Beach County
12-3pm
Cost: $27.50/Ages 10-64, $20.50/Ages 3-9 (online purchase has discounted pricing)
Info: 561-793-1084
Trick or Treat stations, Monster Mash DJ Dance Party, Make enrichment's for the Animals, Crafts, Creepy-Crawly Critters, Animal Encounters, Costume Parade w/Prizes, Photo Opps, Pumpkin Carving Contest,

Palm Beach County
10:30-11:15am
Cost: $4/pp
Info: 561-629-8760
Get ready for Halloween by making a variety of fun Halloween themed crafts!

Palm Beach County
11am
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-347-3900
Stop by and hear some of our favorite science inspired stories.

Palm Beach County
3:30pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-347-3900
Every Saturday & Sunday we have engaging explanations combined with audience participation that create an enjoyable learning experience for visitors. You can join the email list to learn more about programs and get the latest Explorium information at www.scienceexplorium.org

Palm Beach County
1-4pm
Cost: FREE w/Museum Admission: Children 12 & Under/FREE, Adults/$8
Info: 561-392-2500 ext. 106
This new, exciting drop-in gallery program is designed for families to learn more about the visual arts in a relaxed and fun manner. A focused activity in the galleries may include crafting a sculpture out of recycled objects, creating a collage, or solving a jigsaw puzzle. Each monthly (usually 3rd Saturday) creation station has a different activity/focus.

At Wellington Dog Park
Palm Beach County
9am-1pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-784-PETS
Enjoy Dog Costume Contest, Pet Pictures, Raffles, Portraits by Your Pet, Games for Kids and Furry Pets, Trick or Treat Bags, Refreshments by Domino’s Pizza, Chip Implantation for $15, Pet Adoptions, Nail Trimming and More.

At The South Florida Fairgrounds
Palm Beach County
October 19: 5-8pm Ghost Day
October 20: 11am-6pm Pumpkin Day
October 21: 11am-6pm Costume Contests
October 26: 5-8pm Witches Day
October 27: 11am-6pm Scarecrow Day
October 28: 11am-6pm Costume Contests
October 31: 5-8pm Trick-or-Treat Special Day
Cost: $7- includes Trick-or-Treating everyday, all contests and activities (except pony rides). Parking is Free.
Info: 561-793-0333
Spookyville will take over Yesteryear Village. There will be costumed volunteers handing out treats, rides, scavenger hunts, pumpkin bowling and other games, arts & crafts, food & drink. On Sundays, children under 12 are invited to participate in a costume contest.

Jr. Veterinary Learning Lab, From Rescue to Release
at Loggerhead Marinelife Center
11am, 1pm, 2pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-627-8280
This 30 minute program begins when Dr. Logger receives a role-played call on the radio from the beach about a sick and injured sea turtle, igniting immediate excitement in participants. The children come to the aid of a green sea turtle replica and Dr. Logger teaches the group about  common injuries and illnesses that affect these endangered animals. No pre-registration required. Sign-up begins at the facility 30 minutes prior to start, space is limited to accommodate up to 10 participants.


Sunday, October 28

Trunk or Treat at First Baptist Church
Palm Beach County
5-6:30pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-650-7477
A fun, free event for the whole family. Bounce houses, face painting, trunk or treating and more! Bring cash for fun Fall Food!

Organic Fall Festival at Paideia Classical Academy
Broward County
2-7pm
Cost: 
Info: 954-330-3561
Come have fun and enjoy delicious organic food! Games, play areas, hay rides, bounce houses, organic pumpkins and a playground!

Haunted Hamptons at Hampton Pines Park
Broward County
October 19, 20, 26, 27, 28
7-9pm
Cost: $5 or $7/Haunted Hopper
Info: 954-724-7061
Ghosts, monsters and other creatures of the dark haunt the woods of this spooky trail. Visitors are chaperoned by ghost hosts, who make sure no one gets lost during the frightful experience.

Broward County
5:30-7:30pm
Cost: ONE bag of individually wrapped candy per child.
Age: Birth- 5th Grade- must be with adult.
Info: 954-724-7400 x215
Trunk or Treat provides families a fun and safe way to enjoy trick-or-treating. Kids Trunk-or-Treat by walking from car to car trunk in an enclosed parking log to collect goodies. Costumes MUST be wear modest, non-scary costumes.

Broward County
1-4pm
Cost: Some Fees apply for certain activities.
Info: 954-797-1000
Halloween Pumpkin Patch, snacks and food. Free bounce houses, climbing wall, spooky music w/DJ Jeff, Petting Farm, South Florida Trail Riders Horse Costume Contest. Costume Contest begins at 3.

Broward County
October 27 & 28 at 7pm and 8:30pm
Cost: $5/pp- PreRegistration Required
Age: 6+
Info: 954-357-8884
Experience the spooky side of the nature center with a thrilling and slightly chilling tour of the history of Halloween.

Broward County
11:30
Cost: $9/Adults, $5/Children 4-11, Under 3 and Members FREE
Info: 954-473-2955
Kids will love story time with friendly witches and their creepy pets. It begins with a costume parade at 11:30am through the haunted woods to find the witches’ cottage. Story time is at noon followed by a costume contest, crafts and other tricks and treats. Visitors can also explore the great scarecrows throughout the boo-tanical gardens and take a hayride between 1-3pm.


At Pine Island Park Multi-Purpose Center
Broward County
1-4pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-797-1166
Spooky music, costume contests for humans and horses, pumpkin patch, bounce house, climbing wall and petting farm.

Dade County
October 26,27, 28, 31 from 12-10pm
Info: 305-361-5705
Trick or Treating at Sharky’s Sweet Tooth Stations, Little Monster Play area featuring slides, bounce houses & unlimited fun, Pirate Skeleton Walk throughout the park, Thrilling Halloween Themed Shows, Lolita’s Dance Party featuring live DJ and your favorite Miami Sea Aquarium characters, Monsters in the mangroves haunted walk.

Dade County
2-4pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 305-673-7530
This event is full of exciting activities for the whole family: art projects, scavenger hunts, a preschool art station and free prizes. All activities are taught in a family-friendly environment and all art supplies are included. The theme this month is “Art Detective: Discover The Secrets of The Mummy”.


Dade County
12-5pm
Cost: FREE w/Admission: $12/Children, $16/Adult Florida Residents
Info: 305-373-5437
Come out to the Miami Children’s Museum as we celebrate Halloween in style. Dress in costume and enjoy the Halloween atmosphere. The activities include trick or treating, Halloween crafts, Mad Science, games and more!

Dade County
12-5pm
Cost: $3/Adults, $2/Children, Children under 2 and pets/FREE
          $10 Donation per 4-legged participant in Pet Parade
Info: 305-669-6990
Pet Fair 12-5pm
Pet Parade 4pm
Enjoy a Halloween “prequel” with a day full of activities for everyone in the family especially your four legged friends. The celebration begins with a Pet Fair featuring pet adoption agencies, vendors, activities like the doggie fun zone performance course designed to take your dog on a thrill ride in a fully enclosed activity area. Continue a fantastic day with a costume parade for humans and pets including prizes for the first place four legged winners in different categories.

Dade County
October 27-28, 11am-4pm
Cost: $15.95/Adult, $11.95/Children 3-12
Info: 305-255-5551
Included with zoo admission, families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in costume contests, watch special performances, make Halloween crafts, see our wild animals get their Halloween goodies and more! Music and games with fun prizes will be provide by Radio Disney and The Coast 97.3.

Palm Beach County
3:30pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-347-3900
Every Saturday & Sunday we have engaging explanations combined with audience participation that create an enjoyable learning experience for visitors. You can join the email list to learn more about programs and get the latest Explorium information at www.scienceexplorium.org

At The South Florida Fairgrounds
Palm Beach County
October 19: 5-8pm Ghost Day
October 20: 11am-6pm Pumpkin Day
October 21: 11am-6pm Costume Contests
October 26: 5-8pm Witches Day
October 27: 11am-6pm Scarecrow Day
October 28: 11am-6pm Costume Contests
October 31: 5-8pm Trick-or-Treat Special Day
Cost: $7- includes Trick-or-Treating everyday, all contests and activities (except pony rides). Parking is Free.
Info: 561-793-0333
Spookyville will take over Yesteryear Village. There will be costumed volunteers handing out treats, rides, scavenger hunts, pumpkin bowling and other games, arts & crafts, food & drink. On Sundays, children under 12 are invited to participate in a costume contest.



Other Ongoing Activities in South Florida:

South Florida Libraries
Check out the many programs that are offered at your local libraries- they always have FREE programs and activities for kids of every age. Click on the links below to check them out:


Dade County Libraries


I am always looking for every event/activity possible, if you have or no of a great family event going on in the South Florida Tri-County area, let me know so I can plug it in the appropriate week.

Always check details on each event/activity to be sure details have not changed. Life happens and I am known to make an occasional mistake.

Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for YOU declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, to give you hope and a future..”

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