"Fall" Events and Things to Do

from PB Parenting - Oct. 2022

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With my Iced Pumpkin Spiced Latte in hand, I am on a mission to help you get those Fall vibes and feelings.

If you live in Palm Beach County you know that isn’t always the case and it still feels like beach weather here. Maybe you are a transplant from up north and miss apple picking and pumpkin patches. (There is no apple picking here… or fall leaves).

Don’t break out the sweaters and boots just yet! However, here are some fun events and things to do with the kids during “Fall” in Florida.

Thrills, Chills, & Fall Vibes at the Cox Science

Center and Aquarium - Don’t go through any toil and trouble searching for fall and Halloween fun this October. Throughout the month, the Cox Science Center and Aquarium will be hosting highly-anticipated events for the season, including Fall Family Fun Fest and Spooky Laser Lights and Bites. The Family Fun Fest returns on Saturday, October 22nd in partnership with Dreher Park Neighborhood Association and Spooky Laser Lights and Bites will be held on Friday, October 28. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., guests of all ages are invited to fall in love with science at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium Family Fun Fest, featuring a petting zoo, fall-themed crafts and science activities, music, raffles, games and outdoor entertainment. The new Dinosaur Explorer exhibit will be open as well. Come back the next weekend for the Spooky Laser Lights and Bites outdoor event from 6 to 9 p.m.! Become bewitched by this mesmerizing, Halloween-themed laser show and don’t miss out on spell-binding live science demonstrations. Treat giveaway stations and a smashing pumpkins demonstration.

Fall Family Fun Fest is included with paid admission to the Center; $20.95 for adults, $16.95 for children, and $18.95 for seniors. For Spooky Science, tickets will be discounted for the evening event at $18.95 for adults, $14.95 for kids 3-12, and $16.95 for seniors, $15.95 for adult members, $11.95 for children members. Children under 3 are free.

Swap sweater weather for science here in south Florida! For more information on fall events, please visit coxsciencecenter.org.

Celebrate Fall with Kids Need More Art

11th Annual Pumpkin Painting Parties! Join them at their Juno Beach studio. $30 per artist includes painting a pumpkin, pizza and all supplies. Ages 5-12. Sunday, Oct. 16th from 1-3 PM is family day and artist 5 and under can attend but must be accompanied by an adult. To register and see a complete listing of dates and times go to www.kidsneedmoreart.com.

One of the cutest pumpkin patches around is at the Our Lady Queen of Apostles.

PB Parenting thinks it is so cute it has been on our covers twice! It is the perfect place to pick up some pumpkins and have some cute fall "instagramable" moments! The Pumpkins patch opens on Oct. 15th. The pumpkin patch is located at 100 Crestwood Blvd. Royal Palm Beach 33411. For more information go to - www.facebook.com/olqapumpkinpatch.

Fabulous Fun Friday Halloween Celebration at the Schoolhouse Museum

and Learning Center - Come to our notso-scary Halloween celebration and share in some Slightly Spooky fun crafts and activities! Oct 28 at 11 AM. Learn more and RSVP at www.schoolhousemuseum.org

Sandoway Discovery Series: Halloween!, Delray Beach - Join the Sandoway Discovery

Wild, Wondrous and Larger than Life! On Display through April 30, 2023

Center for hands-on discovery and learn all things Halloween through crafts, artifacts, and experiential learning. The program will take place outdoors and will be limited to 10 kids per class. To reserve your spot, call 561-2747263. Oct. 6, 20. - Session 1: 2:30pm Session 2: 3:15pm Price: $8 non-member; $2 member. Fee includes all materials and admission to Sandoway Discovery Center for the day! Ages: 3-5 years. 142 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach.

Fall Festival, Boynton Beach

This fall festival features games for families and kids of all ages including bounce houses, a rock wall, a petting zoo, sack races, and more. Other activities include a pumpkin decorating contest, face painting, and a live DJ. Kids in attendance will receive free popcorn and candy. Community Greening will be giving away 200 trees (2 per household). This is a free event. Oct. 15 from 3-6 pm. Centennial Park The Farmer Markets reopen! Nothing feels like fall like walking around the farmers market! Checking out all the fresh goods and produce. The following markets reopen in October. • Downtown West Palm Beach Market - Saturdays starting Oct. 1 9 AM - 1 PM on Clematis Waterfront for more info go to ww.wpb.org/events. • Swank Farmer's Market - This market is located on Swank Farms in Loxahatchee. Doesn't get any more authentic than this! Saturdays starting Oct. 8 from 10 AM to 1 PM. For more information go to www.swankspecialtyproduce. com/markets/. • Wellington Lakeside Market - Friday Oct 7th 5- 9 PM. Lake Wellington Waterfront. www.wellingtonlakesidemarket.com

Dia De Los Muertos in Downtown Lake Worth

Beach! All are invited to the celebration of life at Dia De Los Muertos Lake Worth Beach 2022 a FREE family-friendly event. This event features: live music, dancing and cultural performances, La Procesión - El Camino Day of the Dead Procession, “VIVA LA VIDA” Altar Exhibition, face painting, live art demonstrations, kids activities, food vendors, and arts and craft vendors.

Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated in Mexico, parts of Central America, South America and now become popular in North America. The Latin American culture focuses on gatherings of family and friends to celebrate the spiritual journey of friends and family members who have passed.

Join us in Lake Worth Beach as we celebrate our deceased loved ones with good memories and festivities! Presented by LULA Lake Worth Arts, Lake Worth Beach CRA, R. Dot Arts & Creative Agency. Saturday, November 5th • 3pm to 9pm at HATCH 1121, 1121 Lucerne Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460. For more information go to www.facebook.com/events/534369485093426.