Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County residents have a full slate of family‑friendly Halloween events this weekend. From animal encounters to festive runs, there’s something for every age group.
Spooky Safari & Pumpkin Patch – Boynton Beach
Location: 8545 US‑441, Boynton Beach (Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m.). Visitors can stroll through a Halloween‑themed safari, snap photos at pumpkin‑patch stations, and interact with sloths, kangaroos, camels, goats and otters. Advance reservations are required.
Boogah & Hoogah’s Haunted House Party – Palm Beach Gardens
Location: The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (Saturday, Oct. 31, 1 p.m.). The daily show runs from Oct. 25 through Oct. 31 in the Grand Court, featuring music, dancing and goofy goblin antics.
Candypalooza Trunk‑or‑Treat – Lake Worth
Location: Faith Church, 6863 S. Congress Ave., Atlantis (Saturday, Oct. 31, 6 p.m.). This free festival offers candy stops, bounce houses, cotton candy and food trucks for families.
Halloween Family Fest – West Palm Beach
Location: Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkins, 419 Lakeview Ave. (Saturday, Oct. 31, 9:30 a.m.). Activities include pumpkin picking, a petting zoo, tractor rides, bounce houses, a haunted maze and complimentary professional family photos.
Fort Pierce Ghost Tours – Historic Downtown & Sunrise City
Location: Various historic sites in Fort Pierce (Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m.). Guided nighttime walks share local legends, shipwreck tales and hauntings at landmarks such as the Sunrise Theatre and Boston House.
Bootanical Halloween – Port St. Lucie
Location: 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd. (Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m.–7:30 p.m.). Kids 13 and under, accompanied by an adult, can trick‑or‑treat through garden paths, enjoy crafts, music, games and kid‑friendly haunted hayrides.
Treasure Coast Halloween Half Marathon & Relay – Stuart
Location: Stuart Beach overflow parking lot, 825 NE Ocean Blvd. (Sunday and Monday, Oct. 25‑26). Runners are invited to race in costume, with family‑friendly viewing areas and cheering sections along the scenic course.
All events are open to the public; many are free or low‑cost. For additional details and registration links, visit the respective event pages.
Original reporting: WPBF West Palm Beach — read the source article.
