By: Stanley Spiegelman
Various fall festivities will soon commence, including the ever-popular pumpkin patches in October. Here are several we found near us.
1. Parkridge Church Pumpkin Patch
When: September 30 – October 30
The pumpkin patch hosted at Parkridge Church offers free admission for guests. All Proceeds will go toward the Parkridge Youth Ministry. Admission is free.
Patch Hours: Monday – Friday 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Sunday noon – 6:30 p.m.
Where: 5600 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs Website
2. The Great Pumpkin Splash
When: October 19 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The City of Tamarac pumpkin splash is an event for the whole family, with pumpkin picking, water games, music, and prizes. Tickets are $5 per person.
Where: Caporella Aquatic Center, 9300 NW 58th Street, Tamarac Website
3. Trick or Treat with the Animals
When: Friday, October 21, 2022
The Humane Society of Broward County is transformed into Dogwarts as you trick or treat with the animals.
Where: 2070 Griffin Road from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tickets are 2 for $1.00.
4. Margate Fall Festival
When: October 22 from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
The City of Margate will hold its annual fall festival, where attendees can enjoy activities such as line dancing, pony rides, haunted houses, costume contests (for all ages), and a scarecrow-building contest! Admission is free.
Where: Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road, Margate Website
5. Thrills & Chills
When: October 22 from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Coral Springs Gymnasium converts into a fall festival this Halloween. Activities include carnival games, pumpkin decorating, and a costume contest. Admission is $5 for children (ages two and up) and $3 for adults.
Where: 2501 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs Website
6. Coconut Creek’s 1st Annual Day of Giving
When: Sunday, October 23, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m
Join Coconut Creek Subaru in partnership with Subaru of America and The Sunshine Foundation for the 1st annual Coconut Creek Day of Giving while enjoying a day full of fun, prizes, and treats for the whole family.
Where: 4980 N State Road 7 in Coconut Creek. More here.
7. Parkland Pumpkin Patch
When: October 26 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The Parkland pumpkin patch will feature a petting zoo, photo ops, face painting, and more.
Where: Parkland Equestrian Center, 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland Website
8. Halloween Hoopla
When: October 28 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Attendees can enjoy an event for all ages, music, bounce houses, arts & crafts, and more. The first 500 kids will receive a goodie bag of treats. Admission is free.
Where: Tamarac Park Baseball Fields, 7501 North University Drive, Tamarac Website
9. Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 28, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m
the JPT student government invites the community to its first-ever Trunk or Treat, where kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes while strolling from vehicle to vehicle, collecting candy just as they would door-to-door.
Where: in the school’s west parking lot located at 10600 Riverside Dr, Coral Springs, 33071.
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