The Loggerhead Marinelife Center hosts a Kids Fishing Program every Saturday morning until April 2021. Participants will learn the basic techniques for fishing from the Juno Beach Pier.

The program is recommended for children ages 8 through 12 and the program will teach and explain the concepts of fishing, knot tying, casting, fish handling, and the proper catch and release techniques used. In addition to learning new fishing skills, participants will also learn how to be ethical anglers and how o reduce their impact on marinelife.

The fish caught during the day will always be released. All fishing equipment and bait will be provided. Advanced registration is required to reserve a spot due to limited space.

Kids Fishing Program Details:

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The Palm Beach Zoo is hosting their annual Boo 2020 at the Palm Beach Zoo Halloween event. Head to the Palm Beach Zoo on Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st for some Halloween fun.

Boo 2020 at the Zoo will feature a daytime, socially distanced, not-so-scary Halloween event for the whole family to enjoy. A DJ will be there playing all the latest hits and Halloween favorites in the Foundation Plaza.

Dress up in your favorite Halloween costumes for the event and take part in the costume contests happening throughout the day. Prizes for winners include Zoo Light tickets and family Zoo Memberships. Due to the current CDC recommendations, there will be no trick-or-treating at the event this year.

Boo 2020 at the Zoo is included in your…

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Traditional holiday events might look a little different this year, but the Town of Jupiter is planning to bring some holiday magic to families. The Recreation staff has come up with the idea for Holiday Activity Boxes for the upcoming holiday season.

Beginning today, Monday October 19th, Holiday Boxes will be available to purchase online or at the Jupiter Community Center. The Holiday Boxes will feature Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Winter Fun boxes. The boxes will be filled with art projects, cooking projects, treats, activity booklets, games, and more.

The boxes are $15 dollars each ($10 dollars for each additional sibling) and is available to purchase online today. Currently the Halloween Activity Box is the only box to purchase starting today.…

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Nothing says Halloween or Fall more than a bright orange pumpkin. The pumpkin is the most beloved symbol of the season and along with that comes some interesting facts that you might not have known.

Here are some interesting facts about Pumpkins.

Pumpkins are fruits, not vegetables. Fruits are considered to be the part of the plant that has seeds on the inside. By this definition, a pumpkin is a fruit and a member of the gourd family. The gourd family includes other fruits like winter squash and watermelon.

Pumpkins grow almost everywhere. Pumpkins are grown on six of the seven continents including Alaska. The only continent where pumpkins cannot grow is Antarctica.

More than 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins are produced in the United States and…

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Downtown Palm Beach Gardens is hosting two Halloween events this year. Starting this week, October 16th, stop by the outdoor shopping and lifestyle center in Palm Beach Gardens and participate in the Halloween events this year.

Downtown Palm Beach Gardens “Feed The Pumpkin” Drive:

In honor of World Food Day, shoppers and visitors are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to the “Feed The Pumpkin” bins located throughout the center for their month long food drive.  Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the pumpkin shaped bins. At the end of the month, the donations will benefit the Palm Beach County Food Bank. Suggested donations include pasta, canned vegetables, beans, canned meats, cereal, oatmeal and more. The “Feed The Pumpkin”…

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Signs of fall are coming to Palm Beach County. Although the weather is still warm and sunny, fall events and activities are opening for everyone to enjoy. Local Pumpkin patches are opening for you to grab your perfect pumpkin for Halloween and fall decorations. Local Green Markets displaying local produce, homemade goods, jewelry, crafts, chesses, breads, pastries, and more are beginning to open this fall and continuing weekly until the spring.

Green Markets In Our Area

Swank Farm Farmers Market: Opened last Saturday, October 3rd and will take place every Saturday morning through July from 10 am to 1 pm.

Wellington’s Twilight Green Market: Every Friday evening from now until March 2021 from 5 pm to 9 pm at the newly constructed Town Center…

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Head to downtown Stuart this weekend for the 21st Annual Stuart Craft Festival. The popular festival draws hundreds of vendors displaying their homemade goods, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculptures, and much more.

The annual festival is located along the banks of the St. Lucie River near downtown Stuart. In addition to the Craft Festival, Downtown Stuart is boosting with over 70 shops, boutiques, and restaurants to explore while at the Craft Festival.

The event is free to attend with vendor purchases. If you are planning on attending, all visitors are asked to reserve a ticket during a certain time slot in which they plan on arriving online.

Stuart Craft Festival Details:

When: Saturday, October 17th through Sunday, October 18th

Time:…

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The Lighthouse ArtCenter is celebrating its recent reopening and the debut of the newly renovated School of Art by hosting in-person Fall Session Art Classes. The classes and sessions will take place at its location in Tequesta beginning next Monday, October 19th through December 19th.

The eight-week session will take students through courses in ceramics, fused glass, jewelry, drawing, metalsmithing, painting, photography, mixed media, and sculpture. New this season, the ArtCenter will also be hosting painting classes under the new chickee hut outside. In addition to the Fall classes and workshops, all are welcomed to join in on their new “Select Fridays” workshops on Friday evenings through the end of April 2021.

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Registration is now open for the annual Treasure Coast Halloween Half Marathon this October 25th. The fun and spooky Halloween Half Marathon is open to both walkers and runners and participant will have a choice of three events to choose from.

The events will include the traditional Half Marathon, a 3-Person Team Relay (back by popular demand), or a Virtual Event. The competitive race will begin at 6:30 am on Sunday, October 25th and will start at the Stuart Memorial Park. The event is 13.1 miles long and is a timed chipped marathon. T-shirts and finisher medals will be presented and giving to all participants in the event. The Halloween Half Marathon will also feature a costume contest for participants.

If you cannot attend the marathon in person,…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting plenty of events this October for everyone to attend. In addition to the special events, the Lighthouse is open daily for self-guided tours around the Lighthouse grounds and the Museum. During the tour, you will get a change to climb to the top of the iconic red Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and see the incredible views.

October Events at The Lighthouse

Lighthouse Sunset Tours

On Wednesday nights during the month of October, the lighthouse is hosting their popular Lighthouse Sunset Tour. Climb to the top of the lighthouse and see the spectacular sunset views and watch the light turn on to illuminate the sky. Visitors will get a chance to see inside the Lighthouse Watchroom to see how everything works.…

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