October Family Fun: Spooky Good Times
Pumpkin Fest at Harbourside
Date: Saturday, Oct. 11
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Harbourside Place
Cost: Fee for activities/vendors
The 9th annual family-friendly Pumpkin Fest is benefiting local children with life-threatening illnesses and disabilities. Live music featuring Victoria Cardona, John Patterson, and Samantha Russell, a pumpkin patch, food vendors, and fun Halloween activities.
Tequesta Farmer’s Market
Date: Every Saturday in October, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Riverside Community Center, 25 Van Rd., Jupiter Cost: Free (vendor purchases are optional)
A lively weekly market offering fresh local produce, artisanal goods, and family-friendly community spirit.
October Beach Cleanup (Florida Climate Week) Date: Saturday, Oct. 11, 8-10 a.m.
Location: Ocean Cay Park, Anita Lankler Pavilion (southeast corner of US Hwy 1 & Marcinski Rd.)
Cost: Free; no registration required
A community beach cleanup as part of Florida Climate Week, with gloves, bags, and breakfast provided. All ages.
FALLoween Festival
Date: Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.- noon
Location: The Els Center of Excellence®
Cost: Free (family registration via event page)
A sensory-inclusive, family-oriented fall festival offering seasonal fun in a welcoming environment.
Circus of the Sea at Jupiter Creamery
Date: Saturday, Oct. 18, 5-8 p.m., showtime 6:30 p.m.
Location: Jupiter Creamery, 18591 131st Trail North, Jupiter
Cost: Adults $30, kids $10, 3 & under free
An acrobatic circus show with high-flying aerial acts, acrobatics, trampoline, and other circus skills.
Young Friends Beach Cleanup
Date: Sunday, Oct. 19, 4-6 p.m.
Location: Ocean Cay Park, Anita Lankler Pavilion Cost: Free (volunteers encouraged; service credit available for students)
A youth-focused coastal cleanup event organized by Friends of Jupiter Beach.
Halloween Spooktacular
Date: Friday, Oct. 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Location: Jupiter Community Center
Cost: Free (with food available for purchase)
A festive evening for families with trick-or-treating, games, music, and character visits. Bring your own bag for candy collection.
5th Annual FJB Cornhole Tournament
Date: Saturday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Ocean Cay Park, Jupiter
Cost: Registration required (team of two includes a meal & beverage); spectators free
A fun, family-friendly cornhole tournament with $500 cash prize, food, drinks, music, local vendors, and dog-friendly atmosphere.
Feathers, Fangs, Fur, & FUN Halloween at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
Date: Sunday, Oct. 26, 10 am.-2 p.m.
Location: 17855 Rocky Pines Road Jupiter
Cost: Donations accepted
Trick-or-treat along nature trails while supplies last and join for special education programs.
8th Annual Jupiter Golden Jubilee – Day 1
Date: Friday, Oct. 31
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Amphitheater at Harbourside Place
Cost: Free; paid picnic dinner optional
Family-friendly event celebrating golden retrievers with a costume parade and gathering of fans, dogs, and families in a sunny, social atmosphere.
