Outdoor

“SANDI” THE WORLD’S ONLY 700 TON SAND TREE will kick off the season at the holiday tree lighting ceremony on Thursday, November 29, during Clematis by Night!

See Sandi come to life nightly during music and light shows on the quarter hour, starting at 6:30 p.m. November 29-December 31, 2018.

Show times subject to adjustment during special events.

Pick up a commemorative ornament or souvenir of Sandi, new in 2018, at the visitor center nearby.

Fun, creative and unforgettable!  Join the City of Hollywood this October in this wonderful whimsical Cardboard Boat Race which will be held on Saturday, October 13th 2018 at the City of Hollywood Marina, 700 Polk Street, Hollywood, Florida.   This is a fun, family oriented event, and we'd love for you to be a part of the action. Create a team name and theme for your vessel and come join the fun and excitement. See the innovative designs and witness the sheer will to win all the racers share.

What better setting for an outdoor Fall festival than a gorgeous Botanical Garden like Mounts in West Palm Beach?  For just $5 per person, families can enjoy entry into a ton of fun. 

Enjoy all of this with the family:

*Face Painting*  *Butterfly Booth*  *Rock Climbing Wall*

*Pony Rides*  *Train Ride*  *Bungee Trampoline*

*Pumpkin Painting*  *Bounce House*  *Slide*

*Games*  *Activities*  *DJ & Refreshments*

AND MUCH MORE!

Come see why they call the Flamingo Road Nursery's Harvest Festival the "Biggest & Best" in Broward County.  They have pumpkins and gourds in several sizes, shapes and colors.  Pick up all you need for Fall decor in the Harvest Market where they sell hay bales, scarecrows, Indian corn, cornstalks, and more.  You can also pick up some delectable Caramel apples to enjoy. At the Farmer's Market you can find homemade pies, fresh jellies, local produce and local honey.  Enjoy a boxed lunch, smoothie or handmade truffle by the pond on property.

The First Presbyterian Pumpkin Patch in Hollywood (Broward County) will be open from 10:00 am to 7pm daily.  Certain dates will feature special events and every weekend will feature freshly baked treats at the Weekend Bake Sale.  There will be 1000s of pumpkins for sale!

Schedule for the Patch

Parent Talk IN THE PATCH: October 16 6:30 pm

Free Story Times Tuesday, October 21 3:30 – 4:00 pm  and Tuesday, October 28 3:30 – 4:00 pm

Free Movie at the Patch Saturday, October 17th Bring your blanket!

The Fall Garden Festival at Fairchild Gardens in Miami is an experience that promises all that is fall in South Florida.  There will be seasonal cooking classes, home gardening demonstrations,  a fall beer garden and seasonal vignettes, all mixed with Ramble traditions like: art, antiques, rare books, garden vendors, a furniture design show, the largest plant sale in South Florida, and much more.

Ready to test your fears?  Don't miss Spooky Zoo Nights at Zoo Miami on October 28th thru 31st.  Brave souls can be terrified at Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House, on the Zombie-laden tram ride and along the disturbing pathways. Little ones can enjoy ghoulish carousel rides, creepy crawlies and candy stations at the Children’s Zoo.  

*Ghoulish carousel rides are $2 per ride.

Admission is $14.95/person ($12.95 for zoo members)

Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami is one of South Florida’s premier Halloween events where there’s something for everyone. Included with zoo admission, families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in costume contests, watch special performances and much more! Plus, watch and enjoy as our wild animals get a special Halloween treat of their own! Music and games with fun prizes will be provided. Save money and time by purchasing your tickets online!

Christ Fellowship Church and City Place in West Palm Beach will be hosting Halloween Hoopla as one of their Free Family Fun Fests.  Kids can trick-or-treat throughout City Place in costume.  Clamber aboard a fire truck, frolick in a bounce house, or make a special Halloween craft.  Games, face painting, and live entertainment are all free.  Don't forget your trick or treat bag and your camera to capture all of those adorable moments!

The 3rd Annual Feast of the Sea returns to the waterfront of downtown West Palm Beach. On October 22nd at 11am your favorite Palm Beach County restaurants and chefs will be showcasing their best seafood recipes and cuisines for you to enjoy! Last year we hosted more than 15,000 hungry seafood lovers and this year promises to be bigger and better! With over 24 seafood vendors, 60 amazing art vendors, an interactive family area presented by South Florida Science Center & Aquarium, great musical performan