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You do not need another list of everything happening in Palm Beach County. You need a plan that fits your Saturday, your kids and your budget. Start with a farm day, a nearby candy route or an actual night out, then check the details before you commit.
This guide starts with West Boca and labels every trip beyond it. Paid membership does not buy a place on the list. The date, audience and practical catch matter more than a promotional description.
Family plans
With the kids
A pumpkin day, a Halloween-night plan close to home and something active for older kids.
01Nearby trip · Boynton Beach
Bedner’s Fall Festival
The full farm-day option: pumpkin-patch entrance, Animal EDventure petting zoo, tractor ride, corn-maze entrance and sunflower-field entrance are included. This is more than a stop to buy a pumpkin.
When
October 3–November 1 · opens 9 a.m. · last admission 5 p.m.
Budget
Weekdays $19.99 + tax; weekends $24.99 + tax per person. Under 2 free.
Who it suits
Family outing; under-2 admission exception
Where
10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach
Before you commit: Pumpkins and food are extra. Maze and sunflower access depend on weather and growing conditions. Free parking; no pets. Weekend extras are not described as included in the base ticket.
Buy admission at the gate only. Credit cards accepted. Call 561-733-5490 for changes.
A local Halloween-night option with trunk-or-treating, games, food and bounce houses. Pick this if your priority is candy and a neighborhood event rather than a longer drive.
When
Saturday, October 31 · 6:30–9 p.m.
Budget
Free, according to the organizer
Who it suits
All ages
Where
Christian Life Center West Boca · 11443 W. Palmetto Park Road
Before you commit: The organizer lists free parking. Bring a candy bag and check the live listing for changes. Attendance availability has not been independently confirmed.
Check the organizer’s registration page before going.
Practice archery skills and play a Halloween game with themed targets. Equipment is provided. A good fit for older kids who want an activity, not just decorations.
When
October 10 or 24 · 9:30 a.m.
Budget
$10/participant; 3% fee for card payments
Who it suits
Adults and children 8+
Where
Daggerwing Nature Center · 11435 Park Access Road
Before you commit: Reservations and closed-toe shoes required. Bring water and sun protection. The county notes that smaller children may find the bows difficult to pull.
Reserve through Palm Beach County’s program registration.
Candy stations, children’s rides, entertainment and Sunday costume parades offer a bigger family Halloween outing. It is separate from Fright Nights and its intense haunted houses.
When
October 17–18, 23–25 and 30–31 · Fridays 5–9 p.m.; Saturdays/Sundays 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Budget
Advance through Oct. 16: adult $9 / child $13.50. Regular adult $10 / child $15. Family package $45 from Oct. 17.
Who it suits
Families; confirm infant age cutoff with organizer
Where
Yesteryear Village · South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Boulevard
Before you commit: Rides are included; food is extra. Strollers welcome. Gates close 30 minutes before the event ends. The organizer’s infant-free wording differs between its FAQ and ticket panels, so confirm if your child is one year old.
Choose the date and confirm the live ticket terms.
An actual grown-up Halloween outing: costume contest, dancing and adult trick-or-treating. The organizer includes one signature cocktail with admission.
When
Friday, October 16 · 8 p.m.–midnight
Budget
$35 in advance / $40 at the gate
Who it suits
21+ only
Where
Yesteryear Village · South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Boulevard
Before you commit: Plan a sober driver or ride home. One included cocktail is not an open bar. Check remaining tickets and entry requirements before making the trip.
Choose this for haunted houses rather than a low-scare costume party. A ticket includes 40 credits: each haunt uses 10, each ride 5. It is not unlimited access.
When
Thursday options October 15, 22 or 29 · midway 6 p.m., haunts 7 p.m. · other nights on official calendar
Intense scares; organizer does not recommend haunts for under 12s
Where
South Florida Fairgrounds · 9067 Southern Boulevard
Before you commit: BOGO is online-only and unavailable on Thursdays. Buy Friday–Wednesday for the following Thursday. No re-entry; no photos inside haunts. Follow costume and bag rules on the FAQ.
Confirm your selected date and ticket terms. Express access costs extra.
All ages; included here as a fall night-out option
Where
5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth
Before you commit: Free off-site parking and shuttles are listed at Diamond View Elementary and Tradewinds Middle School. Check tickets and current shuttle details. This is Oktoberfest, not a Halloween party.
A toddler craft, a farm festival and an intense haunt are not interchangeable. Use the age and intensity notes. For an easy candy-focused day, open the trick-or-treat guide; for prices before you leave, open the budget guide.
Nearby does not mean West Boca
Bedner’s is in Boynton Beach. The fairgrounds are in West Palm Beach. We include them because they offer a distinct outing, but do not disguise the trip. Check your route and the weather before deciding.
Sources & editorial notes
Organizer details checked October 9, 2026. Times are Eastern. Prices, weather, availability and event rules can change. This is a source-based planning guide, not a claim that we attended these events.
This guide was created with automated writing assistance using the organizer sources above. The photographs are licensed seasonal stock, not images of the listed venues. No human-authored byline or firsthand reporting is claimed.
