Jupiter's calendar for Wednesday, Oct. 14, through Tuesday, Oct. 20, runs from a preschool storytime under a chickee hut to a full night of rock in Downtown Abacoa. A free costume party is in the middle of it, hosted by the Town at the Jupiter Community Center. Here are six things worth planning around this week, with the details checked against each host's own calendar.

Wednesday: Storytime and crafts at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum runs a small outdoor storytime for the youngest visitors, and the next session is Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. It is aimed at children from Pre-K through kindergarten and takes place in the shade of the museum's Seminole chickee, not up the tower. Kids hear stories about the lighthouse keepers who once lived on the point, pick up a little Florida history and some lessons about local plants and animals, then make a craft to take home.

The cost is $5 per child with one parent. Extra children under 6 come free, and any extra adults pay the museum's regular $15 admission. Space is tight, so the museum asks families to reserve ahead, ideally at least a day before. Bring a small towel or mat and a water bottle, and plan to arrive about 10 minutes early to check in. Weather or high heat can cancel a session.

Why go: it is an easy, inexpensive first visit to one of the oldest landmarks in Palm Beach County for a child still too short to climb the tower, which requires visitors to be at least 48 inches tall.

Thursday: A rock concert in the Maltz's small theater, or a 5K on the water

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre on East Indiantown Road has two stages now, and Thursday, Oct. 15, belongs to the smaller one. At 7:30 p.m., The Island Theatre hosts Generations of Rock with Alexander Zenoz and The Birds of Paradise, part of the theater's A Night on the Island concert series. The set moves from the arena rock of the 1970s and 1980s through 1990s alternative and up to current pop rock, mixing familiar anthems with the band's own songs. The series continues the next night, Friday, Oct. 16, with Amplified, featuring Emily Rynasko. Tickets for both are sold through the theater's website.

Why go: the Island Theatre is a black box space, so a rock show there feels closer to a club gig than a concert hall, and it is a low-commitment way to get into the Maltz before its main season gets going.

If you would rather sweat than sit, Harbourside Place hosts its weekly Run Club the same evening. Runners and walkers meet in front of the amphitheater on U.S. Highway 1 around 6:20 p.m. for a 5K that starts at 6:30 p.m., with the Intracoastal next to the route.

Friday: The Hip Abduction plays Downtown Abacoa

The Hip Abduction, a band out of St. Petersburg, is on the Abacoa events calendar for Friday, Oct. 16, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The show is ticketed through Eventbrite, which the Abacoa calendar links to directly.

Know the house rules before you pack the car. For Abacoa's fully ticketed concerts, the lawn is general admission and the rules are tighter than at the free shows: blankets are fine, but personal chairs, outside food and drinks, pets and umbrellas stay home, and only small bags are allowed. Parking is free in Downtown Abacoa's three garages and along Main Street and University Boulevard. Every Abacoa concert goes on rain or shine.

Why go: a sunset show on the lawn in the middle of the town's walkable downtown, with dinner on Main Street before the first set, is about as good as a Friday in Jupiter gets in October.

Saturday: The Town's free Halloween Spooktacular

The Town of Jupiter's Halloween Spooktacular returns Saturday, Oct. 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail. It is free and open to all ages. The Town's event page promises trick or treating, inflatables, a live DJ, arts and crafts, a monster maze and a separate play area for toddlers. Food is sold on site, and families are asked to bring their own candy bags.

The event also takes part in the Teal Pumpkin Project, which means some stations hand out small toys and trinkets instead of candy. That is a real help for kids with food allergies, who often sit out traditional trick or treating.

Why go: it is two weeks ahead of Halloween, so younger kids get a full costume outing in daylight, close to home, without the crowds of Oct. 31.

Saturday night: A Rolling Stones tribute back in Abacoa

Once the little ones are home, Downtown Abacoa has a second concert on its calendar. Start Me Up, a Rolling Stones tribute show, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m., with the classic Stones guitar sound and plenty of sing along choruses. Tickets are linked from the Abacoa events page. Check the listing for which seating and carry in rules apply, since Abacoa's tribute nights and its fully ticketed shows run under different policies.

Why go: two nights of live music in the same downtown on one weekend is a strong argument for making Abacoa your Friday and Saturday plan.

Sunday: The waterfront market at Harbourside Place

The Market at Harbourside Place sets up every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 200 N. U.S. Highway 1, and Oct. 18 is on the schedule. Expect local vendors and food stalls along the Intracoastal, a short walk from the Harbourside docks and the Jupiter Riverwalk. Earlier that morning, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Breathe Salt Yoga leads a yoga session in front of the amphitheater.

Why go: yoga, a coffee and a slow lap of the market make a gentle Sunday morning after a busy weekend,.

What this week says about Jupiter

Look at the lineup together and a pattern shows up. Almost all of it is cheap or free, nearly all of it is outdoors, and none of it needs a drive to West Palm Beach. A preschooler, a couple looking for a concert and a runner looking for a group can each find a reason to get out this week, near the Loxahatchee River. As the evenings cool, that is the payoff of living in Jupiter: the town's lighthouse, theater, downtown lawn and waterfront all turn into places to gather, and most weeks from now through spring will look like this one.