In South Florida

What's on today

Sunday, October 18. Events from the Gold Coast Wave calendar, and the trivia, music and happy hours that run every week at places we have checked.

On now

  • 8am to 1pm
    On now
    The Gardens GreenMarket
    City Hall Municipal Campus, Palm Beach Gardens

    The Palm Beach Gardens Sunday market is back for the season at the City Hall campus, 10500 N. Military Trail, with produce, baked goods, plants, prepared food and artisan vendors, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.

  • 9am to 2pm
    On nowFree
    Coco Market Jupiter
    Seabreeze Amphitheater, Carlin Park, 400 Jimmy Buffett Memorial Hwy, Jupiter, FL 33477

    A free monthly wellness market back from its summer break, with free movement classes and workshops plus local vendors selling skincare, handmade goods, jewelry and food.

Coming up this week

  • WednesdayAny time
    South Beach Seafood Festival
    Lummus Park, Ocean Drive, Miami Beach (Friday and Saturday events)

    Four days of seafood on Miami Beach. Wednesday Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. is the Made in Miami opening dinner at Phuc Yea; Thursday Oct. 22 brings paired dinners at Miami Beach restaurants; Friday Oct. 23, 7 to 11 p.m., is the VIP Chef Showdown on the sand at Lummus Park, nine head-to-head battles with

  • Thursday5:30pm to 8:30pm
    Sounds of The Set: Blackmer's Market
    Libby Wesley Plaza, 2 SW 5th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444

    A community evening in Delray's historic Set district with live music from J Sharp Band and local vendors from Blackmer's Market. It is meant to bring neighbors out to shop the area's small businesses.

  • Friday1pm to 4pm
    Halloween Spooktacular at the Adult Activity Center
    Adult Activity Center, 2 Andalusia Ave, Coral Gables

    An afternoon Halloween bash for adults with food, drinks and spooky tunes; costumes encouraged. Tickets are limited to two per person.

  • Friday5pm to 9pm
    Free
    Boo Bash at ArtsPark
    ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood

    Free Halloween night for kids: music and activities from 5 p.m., a costume fashion show at 7 p.m. and a movie at 8 p.m. Food for purchase.

  • Friday5:30pm to 7:30pm
    Free
    Parkland Halloween Festival
    Equestrian Center at Temple Park, 8350 Ranch Rd, Parkland, FL 33067

    A free family Halloween night with a field of decorated vehicles handing out candy, live stage entertainment, stilt walkers and food trucks.

  • Friday7pm to 11pm
    Annual Halloween Haunted Trails
    Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Community Center, 1725 NE 135th Street, North Miami

    Hayrides, food trucks, a costume contest, a haunted trail, trunk or treat and a photo booth. Tickets $7, or $28 for a family five-pack; buy by Oct. 22.

  • FridayAny time
    Booogie by the Beach: Jurassic on the Isles
    Pelican Community Park, 18115 North Bay Rd, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

    Sunny Isles Beach turns Pelican Community Park into a dinosaur-themed Halloween night with rides, a haunted house, treats, food and live entertainment, costumes encouraged. Runs Friday and Saturday, 7 to 10 PM each night. All-inclusive wristbands cost 10 dollars per day for resident ID holders and

  • Saturday8:30am to 1:30pm
    Free
    West Palm Beach GreenMarket
    West Palm Beach Waterfront, 100 N Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

    The city's award winning Saturday market, now in its 32nd season, fills the waterfront with local produce, international food vendors, live music, chef showcases and pop up workshops. Free to attend; City Center, Clematis and Sapodilla garages are free during market hours.

  • Saturday9am to 2pm
    Delray Beach GreenMarket
    Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach

    The 31st annual Winter GreenMarket season runs every Saturday from Oct. 24 through May 22, 2027, with produce, cheeses and jams, baked goods, flowers, plants and live music.

  • Saturday10am to 2pm
    Mental Health Awareness Fall Festival
    Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave., Miami Lakes

    A family fall festival in Miami Lakes with a dunk tank, laser tag, face painting, yard games and food from local vendors. Former NFL player Major Wright is the featured speaker, and the money raised goes to the town's Mental Health Task Force.

  • Saturday1pm to 10pm
    Free
    Smorgasburg South Florida
    536 NE 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale

    The open air food market is back in Flagler Village for its new season, with dozens of local vendors every Saturday from 1 to 10 p.m. Admission is free.

  • Saturday4pm to 9pm
    Free
    Pompano Beach Boo Bash
    Pompano Community Park, 1801 NE 6th St, Pompano Beach, FL

    Free family Halloween night with carnival rides, hay rides, a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, toddler zone, food trucks, live performances and a DJ. Pie-eating contest at 7 PM and costume contest at 8 PM. Free admission.

  • Saturday5pm to 9pm
    Halloween Spooktacular & Golf Cart Parade
    Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200th St, Cutler Bay, FL 33189

    Cutler Bay's annual Halloween night with trunk or treat, a costume contest, inflatables, food trucks, a DJ and a parade of decorated golf carts. Parade lineup is 5 to 5:50 PM and the parade starts at 6 PM.

  • Saturday5pm to 9pm
    Firefighters Cancer Awareness Pasta Dinner
    Fire Station 80, 2825 Coral Springs Dr, Coral Springs

    Coral Springs Parkland firefighters serve pasta and meatballs with bread and a drink for an 8 dollar donation, benefiting their benevolent association and local charities. Tickets online or at the door.

  • Saturday6:30pm to 9:30pm
    Pinecrest Uncorked! + Sound Session
    Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, FL 33156

    A tasting of 12 California wines with small bites in the gardens, then a concert by the New York band Hazmat Modine in the Banyan Bowl. 21 and over. Tasting only $65, concert only $50, VIP $100 (advance prices). Concert doors 7 PM, show 8:15 PM.

  • SaturdayAny time
    West Palm Beach GreenMarket
    Downtown waterfront, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach

    The city's Saturday waterfront market is back for its 32nd season, which opened Saturday, Oct. 3. Check the city's GreenMarket page for this season's hours and parking.

Times come from organizers and venues and can change. Confirm with the place before you head out. Run a place or an event that belongs here? Tell us about it.