OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2026 · SOUTH FLORIDA
Food festivals, live music, Halloween nights, outdoor movies, and holiday lights. Find your reason to go out together.
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PUBLISHED DATES. PRACTICAL DETAILS.
This is an editorial calendar, not live ticket inventory. Confirm the organizer’s latest update before booking or traveling.
31 dated listings in this edition
· 6:30–9:30 p.m. ET
A literary Halloween evening after dark, with seasonal art, stories and early cinema in a historic setting.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Avenue
Register for the actual evening. This is an all-ages community event; check optional add-ons and current ticket availability before travelling.
· 5–10 p.m. ET
Start the weekend with galleries, a drop-in art session and music from Bianca Rosarrio and the Smooth Operators.
Norton Museum of Art
Adult admission lists $10. The music is scheduled in the garden, so check weather and the final program. Parking is separate.
· 8 p.m.–midnight ET
Pick a playful costume together and make a grown-up Halloween night of dancing, trick-or-treating, and a costume contest.
Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds
Ages 21+. The organizer lists $35 advance or $40 at the gate, including one signature cocktail. Enter via Sansbury’s Way, Gate 3, then the Archway Gate.
· 8–10 p.m. ET
A music-first Friday date with jazz and classic soul, leaving room for dinner in Pineapple Grove before the show.
Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Avenue
Choose seats through the official event page. Arts Garage permits outside food, but all beverages must be purchased there; allow time for metered parking.
· 6:15–7:15 p.m. ET
Climb 105 steps for history, waterfront views, and the evening light.
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
$25 per person; $20 for members. Arrive 15 minutes early. Weather dependent; tickets are nonrefundable, with rain rescheduling stated by the organizer.
· 6–11 p.m. ET; haunted houses open at 7 p.m.
For couples who love a good scare, swap the usual evening out for haunted houses, scare zones, and midway fun.
South Florida Fairgrounds, Kubota AGZone
General admission is listed at $48.50 with 40 Fright Credits; parking is $10. Expect sudden loud noises, strobes, and graphic scenes. Read the organizer’s suitability guidance before booking.
· 1–2 p.m. ET
Learn about heirloom corn and traditional masa-making together, then bring the inspiration back to your own kitchen.
Vizcaya Village, 3250 S. Miami Avenue
The workshop is listed as free with registration. Check remaining spaces. This event is at Vizcaya Village, across the street from the museum estate.
· Multiple afternoon and evening performances
A nostalgic theater date built around the stage adaptation of the film.
Kravis Center, Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Choose your performance before booking dinner. Seat prices and start times vary; use the official ticket link.
· 6–9 p.m. ET
Waterfront live music from Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream and a playful community Halloween celebration.
Centennial Square & Great Lawn
Free admission. This is a family-oriented outdoor event, with children's activities; expect an energetic atmosphere.
· 11 a.m.–4 p.m. ET
Dress up for a daytime garden outing with music, a costume runway, food vendors and seasonal activities.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road
This is a family-friendly festival, with children and pets welcome in the event program. Check tickets and food purchases separately; plan for an outdoor afternoon.
· 6–9 p.m. ET
Browse local makers, artists, and treats, then choose a small surprise for each other.
Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway
Bring a shopping budget. Purchases are extra, and vendor lineups can vary. The city page does not state an entry fee.
· 5–10 p.m. ET
Independent short films, a filmmaker conversation, gallery tours, and live jazz offer several ways to share an evening.
Norton Museum of Art
Adult admission is $10; parking extra. Film program: 6–7:30 p.m., with separate registration link. BStew Jazz Trio: 7:15–8 and 8:15–9 p.m. Tours have limited capacity.
· Nov. 6: 4–10 p.m.; Nov. 7–8: 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET
Make a tasting adventure out of Asian food stalls, cultural performances, live music, and art and anime vendors. Each of you gets to choose the next stop.
South Florida Fairgrounds
The venue lists general admission separately from the food vendors. Budget for purchases and check the current ticket price and performance schedule before going.
· 8–10 p.m. ET
Spend a Saturday evening with a live tribute to Nina Simone, pairing familiar songs with the atmosphere of an intimate concert venue.
Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Avenue
Book the specific show and review seating. Food may be brought in; beverages must be purchased at the venue. Parking is separate.
· 7 p.m. ET
Make Monday feel like a night away with a country concert from Wynonna Judd and opening act Troubadour Blue.
Kravis Center, Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Buy through the official Kravis page and allow time for parking before the 7 p.m. start. Seat prices and availability vary; dinner is a separate reservation.
· Multiple performances; check official schedule
A musical-comedy outing for couples who like their theater nights with plenty of absurd humor.
Kravis Center, Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Performance times and seat prices vary. Leave room between dinner and curtain time.
· 6–10 p.m. ET; tree lighting 7:30 p.m.
Live music, a holiday market, and a tree-lighting celebration start Boca's festive season.
Mizner Park Amphitheater
Free celebration; purchases extra. Interior Plaza Real roads close at 5 p.m. Outside chairs are prohibited; rentals are offered.
· 5:30–10 p.m. ET
Make dinner an outdoor tasting adventure, with food from participating chefs and wine, beer and spirit tastings.
Sanborn Square Park, 72 N. Federal Highway
Ages 21+ with valid ID. The organizer lists nonrefundable, rain-or-shine tickets; vendors can change. Confirm the correct admission option and arrange your ride home.
· Nov. 27: 8 p.m.; Nov. 28: 2 and 8 p.m.; Nov. 29: 1 and 7 p.m. ET
Put romance, suspense, and a familiar soundtrack on your Thanksgiving-weekend calendar with this stage musical inspired by the film.
Kravis Center, Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Choose a matinee for a daytime date or book an early dinner before an evening performance. Tickets are sold by performance and seat; check the official page.
· 6–9 p.m. ET; tree lighting 7 p.m.
A festive walking date around Old School Square and Atlantic Avenue, anchored by the lighting of Delray's giant tree.
Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Avenue
Plan parking around announced Atlantic Avenue closures. Check individual holiday-attraction prices; do not assume all activities are included.
· 7:30–9 p.m. ET
Find a viewing spot together for decorated floats, music, and a festive community evening themed around Boca by the Beach.
Downtown Boca Raton; final route to be announced
The date and time are published, but the city says route changes are expected because of Federal Highway roadwork. Check the final route before choosing parking or a viewing spot.
· 7 p.m. ET
Share a cozy cabaret evening of Broadway music and backstage stories with Seth Rudetsky and a guest Broadway performer.
Johnson Hall, Dixon Education Building, 240 Cocoanut Row
Listed at $40. General-public reservations open October 22 at 10 a.m. This event is in the Dixon Education Building; confirm ticket availability before arranging dinner.
· 6–10 p.m. ET
The city's published save-the-date lists a free waterfront celebration and the illumination of its holiday sand tree.
West Palm Beach Waterfront
The official calendar lists this date; the full 2026 entertainment and nightly-light-show schedule still need confirmation.
· Starts 6 p.m. ET
An evening concert, holiday decorations and a self-guided nighttime look through the historic house make a dressed-up December date.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road
Pre-registration required; tickets are nonrefundable. The published admission includes catered food and two drink tickets. Confirm the evening's timing before adding another reservation.
· 6:30 p.m. ET
Bring a blanket and your favorite person for Elf under the stars. Holiday pajamas are optional; sharing the laughs is the plan.
Gardens North County District Park, Field 10, 5101 117th Court N.
Free, family-friendly outdoor screening. Bring chairs or a blanket. Food is available for purchase; check city updates if rain is possible.
· Starts 6 p.m. ET; approximate Jupiter arrival 8 p.m.
Decorated boats and a traveling fireworks display bring the holiday celebration to the waterfront.
Intracoastal Waterway, ending at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Check public viewing locations and access before leaving; arrival times and bridge openings are approximate. The organizer welcomes new, unwrapped toy donations.
· 7 p.m. ET
A chamber-music evening that gives an anniversary or a midweek date a sense of occasion.
Royal Poinciana Chapel, 60 Cocoanut Row
$40 per person; no charge for Four Arts members. General-public reservations open October 22 at 10 a.m. Complimentary valet only. This concert is at the chapel.
· 6–9 p.m. ET
Turn browsing local makers and snacks into an easy December evening together.
Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway
Check the current vendor lineup before going. Purchases are extra; the city page does not state an entry fee.
· 7 p.m. ET
Make it an occasion with a five-course seated dinner and Taub Family Vineyards wine pairings at Florie’s.
Florie’s, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Listed at $275 per person; ages 21+. Smart casual attire and valet-only parking are specified. Check the final checkout total and availability before making plans.
· 4 p.m. ET
Share an outdoor holiday afternoon with carols from the Palm Beach Atlantic University choir in the sculpture garden.
Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden, 100 Four Arts Plaza
Free, with no reservations required. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. This is a family-friendly outdoor performance.
· 2–6 p.m. ET
Turn an afternoon into a tasting date with chef-created dishes, wine, and a culinary competition. Compare favorites as you explore.
Palm Beach County Convention Center
Ages 21+. Published early pricing is $179 per person, increasing to $229 after November 13. Garage parking is not included; check checkout total and consider a ride home.
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