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The weekend edit · October 9–11, 2026

West BocaWeekend guide

A night out. A fall day with the kids. A free animal encounter. Pick your kind of weekend, then get the details before you go.

MyWestBoca editorial guide · Organizer information checked October 8, 2026 · All times Eastern

For adults

Make a night of it.

Nearby outing · East Boca

A Friday-night throwback soundtrack

Match Box Down at Crazy Uncle Mike’s

Live Matchbox Twenty and 3 Doors Down tribute music for a night out beyond West Boca.

When
Friday, Oct. 9 · 8:30–11:30 p.m.
Cost & booking
Ticketed; check current ticket price
Check tickets before going
Where
6450 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton

Good to know: Check the ticket page for availability, fees and entry rules. Food and drinks are separate purchases.

Official details & booking
Nearby outing · Lake Worth

Make a day of Oktoberfest

American German Club

German bands, dancing, pretzels and traditional food make this the bigger festival outing of the weekend. All ages are welcome, although this pick is in our going-out section.

When
Fri. 6–11 p.m. · Sat. 2–11 p.m. · Sun. noon–8 p.m.
Cost & booking
Paid admission; see tickets
Choose your day on the official ticket page
Where
5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth

Good to know: On-site parking is $20 and limited. The organizer also lists free off-site parking with shuttles. Admission does not make food and drinks free.

Official details & booking
Nearby outing · Delray Beach

A small Friday treat in Delray

Novecento’s anniversary empanada special

Pair a Delray outing with a limited anniversary snack special. This is not an all-you-can-eat deal or a discounted full dinner.

When
Friday, Oct. 9 · 4–11 p.m.
Cost & booking
35¢ select empanadas; maximum 2 per person
Dine-in offer
Where
116 NE 6th Avenue, Delray Beach

Good to know: Friday only, dine-in only, limit two per person and while supplies last. Other restrictions may apply.

Official details & booking

For families

Get out with the kids.

Nearby outing · Boynton Beach

Pumpkins, a corn maze and a tractor ride

Bedner’s Fall Festival

Festival admission includes pumpkin-patch entrance, the petting zoo, tractor ride and corn-maze entrance. A nearby fall outing with more to do than take a pumpkin photo.

When
Oct. 9–11 · 9 a.m.–6 p.m. · Last admission 5 p.m.
Cost & booking
Fri. $19.99 + tax; Sat./Sun. $24.99 + tax per person; under 2 free
Purchase admission at the gate
Where
10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach

Good to know: Pumpkins and food cost extra. Some activities depend on weather and growing conditions. The organizer lists free parking and no pets.

Official details & booking
West Boca

Aim at Halloween targets

Daggerwing’s Intro to Archery

Learn archery with supplied equipment and Halloween-themed targets.

When
Saturday, Oct. 10 · 9:30 a.m.
Cost & booking
$10 per participant · Adults and children 8+
Reservations required
Where
11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton

Good to know: Closed-toe shoes required. Bring water and sun protection. Smaller children may find the bow difficult to pull. Card payments incur a 3% service fee.

Official details & booking
West Boca

Meet reptiles, or choose the free animal talk

Daggerwing Nature Center

See resident reptiles with a naturalist. For a no-cost alternative, stop by the separate animal feeding and talk.

When
Saturday, Oct. 10 · Reptiles noon · Animal feeding/talk 1 p.m.
Cost & booking
Reptiles: $5 per participant, ages 5+ · Animal talk: free, all ages
Reserve the reptile program; no reservation for the animal talk
Where
11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton

Good to know: Paid-program card payments incur a 3% service fee. Check the organizer for availability before planning around either session.

Official details & booking

Before you go

Reservations, weather, availability and offer terms can change. Our links go to the organizer or official destination page. Being listed is not a paid endorsement. The October 9–11 edition remains dated if you return later.

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