I’m pretty sure Halloween is the best content creator holiday EVER. We get to write about the best Halloween events in South Florida and Boca Raton, decorating, cooking (PUMPKINS!), costumes and showcase adorable photos of our kids dressed up as all sorts of cute things.
But now that we’re parents, our focus is on Fall & Halloween Events in South Florida and Boca Raton!
I can’t wait to take my daughter (and my nephew) to so many of the great, local Halloween events in South Florida and Boca Raton coming up. Here are just a few to get your October calendars going…and we’ll continuously update this post as we find more!
2026’s BEST Fall & Halloween Events in South Florida and Boca Raton for Kiddos and Adults
SOMething Scary at Space of Mind Delray Beach
DATE: Friday, October 30, 2026 from 6:00-10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: At the corner of Space of Mind and DADA @102 N. Swinton Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33444
COST: Free live music | Click here to purchase wristbands for the haunted house and activities.
Delray Beach’s most frightfully fun night is back—and what makes it truly special is that it’s dreamed up, designed, and run entirely by students. Join them for their annual Halloween fundraiser! This year’s theme is Error 404: Humanity Not Found.
Halloween in Downtown Delray Beach
DATE: Saturday, October 24th
WHERE: Halloween Events in South Florida in Downtown Delray Beach
- Rime: 7:00 -11:00 a.m. at Old School Square
Watch hundreds of costumed witches take over downtown for the 15th Annual Witches of Delray Bike Ride, benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children & Families.
Trick-or-Treating on the Avenue
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach
- Brought to you by the Downtown Development Authority. Have fun trick-or-treating with the merchants along the Avenue and Pineapple Grove.
Annual Halloween Parade
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Location: SE/NE 5th Ave to Old School Square
You ARE the parade! Show off your costume as you make your way to Old School Square for Kidsfest.
Kidsfest
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach
- Featuring food, vendors, arts & crafts, entertainment, and more!
All events are FREE and appropriate for all ages!
More Information Here!
Halloween at the Y
DATE/TIME: October 16 & 24th; 6:30-8:30pm (2 different locations- please note)
LOCATION: 6631 Palmetto Circle S, Boca Raton and 9600 S Military Trail, Boynton Beach
COST: Prior to event day: ONE BAG of candy per person
Day of event: $15 per child, $5 per adult OR 1 bag of candy per person
Break out those fun and spooky costumes and join for Halloween at the Y! The Boca Raton and Boynton Y will be hosting a trunk or treat, contests, food trucks and MORE! Generously sponsored by Publix Supermarkets Charities.
More Information Here!
Pumpkin Palooza at Boca Center
DATE: Saturday, October 24; 2:00-5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: The Shops at Boca Center at 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton
– Kid’s pumpkin decorating station
– Fall crafts
– Cookie decorating
– Photo opportunities
– Sunflower truck selling fresh sun flowers
Annual Halloween Event Series: Boo-ca Boo Days! COMING SOON
DATE: COMING SOON!
LOCATION: All Locations Of Events Boca Raton
Prepare for a spine-tingling adventure as the City of Boca Raton’s Recreation Services Department rolls out its fang-tastic annual Halloween event series: Boo-ca Boo Days! This October, the whole community is invited to enjoy a month filled with spooky stories, creepy crafts, hauntingly fun activities, and eerie entertainment for all ages. Join…if you dare!
Bedner’s Annual Fall Festival in Boynton Beach
DATES: October 3rd- November 1st
LOCATION: 10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach
More Information Here!
Oktoberfest of the Palm Beaches
DATES: October 9-11 & 16-18
LOCATION: 5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth
One of the largest in the country. 2 bands over the course of two weekends and one band brought in from Munich! They offer authentic German cooking, domestic wine and imported beer, a carnival and much more. Mark your calendars for the annual Oktoberfest the second and third weekends of every October. We hope to see you there!
Purchase Tickets Here!
Spookyville at Yesteryear Village at South Florida Fairgrounds
DATES: October 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31
LOCATION: 9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach
Spookyville, an old-fashioned Halloween for families and children, offers a full array of safe trick-or-treating, costume parade*, live entertainment**, and more! It’s a throwback to the traditional days of family Halloweens in a fun, secure, and family-friendly environment. Don’t forget to stop by the food trucks and vendors on site!
*Costume parades take place on Sundays at scheduled time.
**Entertainment varies by day.
Skip the lines and buy your tickets online! Note: Admission gates close 1/2 hour before announced event closing time.
Purchase Tickets Here!
Wellington Fall Festival
DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 17 from 3:00-10:00pm
LOCATION: Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington
COST: Admission is free; however, Unlimited all-access bracelets to Halloween events in South Florida are required for all activities. More information to come!
More Information Here!
Coral Springs Thrills and Chills
DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 17 from 12:00-2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Coral Springs Gymnasium – 2501 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs
COST: $5 (pre-purchase) $8 (day of event)
- Pre-purchase online (tickets go on sale, 9/14!): $5 per person per session (ages 2 and up)
- Day of event purchase online: $8 per person per session (ages 2 and up) Available for purchase at the door.
- Tickets will be on sale starting September 22.
With a bit of hocus pocus and community spirit, the Coral Springs Gymnasium will transform into a carnival featuring themed spaces and activities for all ages!
Activities
- Games
- Crafts
- DJ Music
- Candy bags will be given as you exit
- Sensory friendly area
- Glow in the dark disco dance room
More Information Here!
Autumn at Whitehall
DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 24th; 10:00 a.m. – Noon
LOCATION: Flagler Museum, Palm Beach
Celebrate the season at the 2nd annual Autumn at Whitehall, a festive day filled with fall fun for the whole family. Enjoy delicious seasonal treats, a cozy cup of coffee from Driftwood Mobile Coffee Cafe, live music, art activities, family games, and outdoor fun—all surrounded by the beauty of the Flagler Museum.
At 2:00 p.m., step inside Whitehall for a special presentation with Benjamin Blythe of Hyde Park Mouldings. Discover the artistry and craftsmanship behind the Museum’s extraordinary plaster reliefs and architectural columns and learn why preserving these remarkable details is an important part of the historic estate.
Come celebrate fall, enjoy the grounds, and discover the artistry that makes Whitehall truly extraordinary. You may purchase admission tickets on arrival at the Museum or in advance HERE.
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary: Feathers, Fangs, Fur & Fun
DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 25, 2026 from
LOCATION:
Celebrate Halloween at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary! Trick-or-treat along their nature trails while supplies last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and join for special education programs. The Halloween event is very popular! Please know that parking and entry may take a little time. Thank you for your understanding and for helping make this a fun, safe, and spirited event for all!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
- 10:45 am. Spooky Tales Storytime, in the educational amphitheater
- 11 a.m. Costume Parade, in the picnic & playground area
- 11:30 a.m. Creepy Conservation Conversation, in the educational amphitheater
- 12:15 p.m. Costume Parade, in the picnic & playground area
- 12:45 p.m. Spooky Tales Storytime, in the educational amphitheater
- 1:30 p.m. Creepy Conservation Conversation, in the educational amphitheater
Admission to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is by donation.
More Information Here!
Clematis By Fright in West Palm Beach
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 29th from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 100 N. Clematis St, West Palm Beach
A frightful twist on the weekly Clematis by Night series, Clematis by Fright is a FREE, family-friendly event that will offer fun for everyone. The evening will feature a variety of activities, including “Trick-or-Truck,” where kids can safely get candy from first responders and public works vehicles, hayrides, games, and more.
Attendees can look forward to a vibrant performance by Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream a 10-piece R&B / Soul / Rock cover band out of Gainesville, Florida that plays throughout the Southeast. The band specializes in feel-good party music with intricate, four-part harmonies punctuated by the popping sounds of a full horn section. Their set lists include hits from contemporary artists like Bruno Mars, Teddy Swims, Harry Styles and Meghan Trainor along with hits from Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind, and Fire, The Doobie Brothers and Michael Jackson.
More Information Here!
Trick-or-Treat With the Turtles at Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Annual HallowMarine Celebration
DATES: Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 14200 U.S. Rte. 1, Juno Beach
Join for the fifth annual HallowMarine event at Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Bring the whole family for a day of fun-filled activities, including sustainable trick-or-treating, animal enrichment and feeding talks, discovery shows, and visits with the sea turtle patients! Guests are also invited to participate in LMC’s Unwrap the Waves monthlong candy wrapper recycling program.
Shell-ebrate at the Center with multiple trick-or-treat locations and ecosystem habitats decorated with 100% recycled materials. This year, the Center will have recycled Halloween crafts and veterinary-themed photo opportunities. The event will also feature a spooky, marine creature-themed discovery show. The 10-to-15-minute presentation will give guests the opportunity to see and learn about their favorite sea creatures up close – such as turtles and sharks!
Timeline: TBA
More Information Here!
A “Batty” Good Time: Join Halloween Festivities at The Gardens Mall’s Batty Manor
DATES: Starting October 10th
LOCATION: 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens
Coming this October to The Gardens Mall…Batty Manor! A silly-spooky (not so) haunted house will magically appear in Grand Court. Everyone is encouraged to come check out the house in their Halloween costume and enjoy an interactive photo booth, retailer and restaurant pop-ups, arts and crafts and more.
More Information Here!
House of Horror Haunted Carnival in Miami
DATES: Select dates from September 24-November 2
LOCATION: Tropical Park 7900 SW 40th St. Miami, FL
More Information Here!
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