This October season is all treats, no tricks, in The Palm Beaches. The month is full of themed events across the destination. From spooky performances and ghost stories to family-friendly mystery solving, there’s something for everyone. So, grab your costume and check these events out!
Cursed Images: Pictures Out of Context at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach
Over the month of October, visit the Cursed Images: Pictures Out of Context exhibition at the Norton Museum of Art. These photos will leave you questioning their eerie, unexplainable nature. This exhibition pulls from the Peter J. Cohen Collection, one of the country’s largest archives of anonymous photography, to showcase 20th-century snapshots with a mysterious feel.
Family Night: Mystery at the Museum at Boca Raton Museum of Art in Boca Raton
The Boca Raton Museum of Art is hosting a night where families can team up to solve mysteries inspired by famous artists. Between riddle-solving, there’s trick-or-treating in the sculpture garden, a strolling magic show, live music from young local performers, and story time to wind the evening down. The free event will be held on October 8 from 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Playful Pumpkins Workshop at Resource Depot in West Palm Beach
Drop in on October 10 between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to decorate a reusable pumpkin, taking inspiration from Yayoi Kusama’s signature polka dot patterns. Registration is $25 and required to participate.
Wellington Fall Festival in Wellington
Haunted hallways, hayrides, performances, and music highlight the annual Wellington Fall Festival. The event will be held on Saturday, October 17 from 3 to 10 p.m.
Spookyville at Yesteryear Village in West Palm Beach
Enjoy a trick-or-treating adventure with the nostalgic backdrop of Yesteryear Village. Spookyville offers multiple days full of candy, costume parades, live entertainment, and more. Visit on October 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, or 31, and get your tickets today.
Haunting History with the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum in West Palm Beach
For the sixth year running, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County brings local pioneers back to life through the spooky tales of murder and mayhem at Woodlawn Cemetery. Don’t forget your flashlight for this historic walk through. Tickets are $40. The event is at 7 p.m. on October 22 & 23.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein by Ballet Palm Beach at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach
With thrilling choreography, Ballet Palm Beach creates a riveting production based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts. Performances will be held at various times from October 22 through 24. Tickets range from $56.35-74.75.
Feathers, Fangs, Fur, & FUN at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter
Trick-or-treat along the nature trails and meet some of the sanctuary’s wild animal residents. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is hosting Feathers, Fangs, Fur, & FUN on October 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free to attend.
Shakes Fear presented by Delray Beach Historical Society and Heritage Gardens in Delray Beach
Unpack the ghosts, goblins, and spirits of William Shakespeare’s plays as the Sol Shakespeare Company of South Florida gives a chilling presentation on October 27. Space is limited, so be sure to make your $15 reservation. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m. followed by the performance at 6:30 p.m.
Scream on the Green presented by the City of Boynton Beach in Boynton Beach
Watch a Halloween classic under the stars at Wilson Park. Scream on the Green is a free, family-friendly film showing on October 30 at 7 p.m. Be sure to bring a blanket or chair and grab some concessions.
Radio Play: Dracula at Lake Worth Playhouse in Lake Worth
Unlock the power of sound with storytelling based on Bram Stoker’s classic novel. This radio play edition of Dracula at Lake Worth Playhouse will be held at various times from October 30 through 31. Tickets are $25.
Consider this just the first handful of treats from across Palm Beach County. Arts and culture never take a season off here, so visit our events calendar to see what’s next!