Jammin' Jensen
Jensen Beach
Thursday night in downtown Jensen Beach. Live music, local artists, and shops open late. No admission fee.
6:00–10:00 PM
1912 NE Jensen Beach Blvd · Jensen Beach
Free
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This weekend, mapped for you
Halloween lands on a Saturday this year. Costumes come out Friday night in Vero, Fort Pierce, and Port St. Lucie, and the parade and candy trails run all day Saturday. Sunday is slower, with markets, river music, and an extra hour of sleep. Set the clocks back one hour before bed Saturday night.
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Thursday, October 29
Live in the Loop: 20th Street Jazz Band
Vero BeachBig band jazz outdoors on the Riverside campus. The calendar does not list a price, so check before you go.
5:30–8:30 PMRiverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Drive · Vero BeachSee the calendar(772) 231-6990riversidetheatre.com
Friday, October 30
Fall Fun Fest
Port St. LuciePort St. Lucie's three-day festival opens tonight. Street of Treats is 6:00–8:00 PM. Absolute Bon Jovi at 7:30, Absolute Journey at 8:45. Circus acts, and appearances by Elphaba and Glinda. Bring canned goods for the Treasure Coast Food Bank. Admission is free. Ride wristbands are $25.
5:00–10:00 PMMIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place · Port St. LucieFree admission(772) 344-4139cityofpsl.com
Monster Mash on Main
Vero BeachDowntown Friday in Vero Beach. Jesse and The Thieves on stage, vendor trick-or-treating, a haunted maze, and a DJ at the north end. A costume bar crawl follows.
6:00–9:00 PM14th Avenue, downtown Vero Beach · Vero BeachFreemainstreetverobeach.orgTrunk or Treat and Monster Mash
Vero BeachIndian River County's trunk-or-treat, with a DJ and a costume contest.
6:00–8:00 PMiG Center, 1590 9th Street SW · Vero BeachFree(772) 226-1780indianriver.govHaunted Heroes Night
Fort PierceTrunk-or-treat and emergency vehicle tours with Fort Pierce Police, the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, and the Fire District. Enter on US 1 at Hayes Road.
6:00–8:00 PMFort Pierce Police Department, 920 S US 1 · Fort PierceFreewqcs.orgHaunted Harvest, final night
Fort PierceLast night for the hayride and trail. A movie starts at dark, about 7:30. Farm admission is $5. Ages 6 and under are free with a paid adult. The hayride is $15. The trail is $10, or $15 unlimited. Closed Saturday.
6:00–10:00 PMSaint Lucie Farm Preserve, 2651 Minute Maid Road · Fort Pierce$5 admissionsaintluciefarmpreserve.ticketspice.comGolden Girls: The Laughs Continue
Fort PierceA stage comedy tribute to the sitcom, at the Sunrise Theatre.
7:00 PMSunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd Street · Fort PierceTickets(772) 461-4775sunrisetheatre.comOkeechobee Community Halloween Dance
OkeechobeeA community dance at the civic center. $10 a person, or $30 for a family.
6:30–9:00 PMOkeechobee Civic Center, 1750 US 98 N · Okeechobee$10lakeonews.com
Saturday, October 31
66th Vero Beach Halloween Parade
Vero BeachLine up at 9:30 AM at the Woman's Club, 1534 21st Street. The parade starts at 10:00 and goes east on 21st, then left on 14th Avenue to the Community Center for the costume contest. Watch along 14th between 21st and 23rd. Goody bags for ages 0–17. Free.
10:00 AMWoman's Club, 1534 21st Street · Vero BeachFree(772) 978-4500verobeach.comDowntown Fort Pierce Farmers Market
Fort PierceThe Saturday market at Marina Square, even on Halloween morning.
8:00 AM–noonMarina Square, 101 Melody Lane · Fort PierceFreefortpiercefarmersmarket.comJake and Elwood Blues Revue
Fort PierceA Blues Brothers show at Summer Crush, with a look-alike contest at 3:00 PM. Rain or shine. $18.50 before fees and tax.
1:00–4:00 PMSummer Crush Vineyard and Winery, 4200 Johnston Road · Fort Pierce$18.50(772) 460-0500summercrushwine.comHalloween Skate and Scooter Contest
JupiterScooter registration at 2:00 PM, contest at 3:00. Skateboard registration and costume contest at 5:00, contest at 6:00. Weather dependent. $10.
From 2:00 PMJupiter Skate Park · Jupiter$10(561) 630-5684jupiter.fl.usFall Fun Fest
Port St. LucieHalloween day at the event center. Women of Country featuring Samantha Russell at 5:30 PM, and Gypsy Lane at 7:30. Admission is free. Ride wristbands are $30.
Noon–10:00 PMMIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place · Port St. LucieFree admission(772) 344-4139cityofpsl.com
Trick-or-Treat on 2nd Street
Fort PierceA Wild West candy trail from the Fort Pierce Woman's Club. Pick up a map at a participating business and follow the one-way route from Orange Avenue to the waterfront.
5:00–7:00 PMDowntown Fort Pierce, 2nd Street · Fort PierceFree(772) 971-4648fpwclub.orgMCSO Trunk or Treat
StuartMartin County Sheriff's Office trunk-or-treat. Park off-site and walk or take the bus. There is screening at the entrance. Hot dogs and hayrides.
5:00–8:00 PM800 SE Monterey Road · StuartFreewqcs.orgHalloween Extravaganza
OkeechobeeA free family event hosted by United Way of St. Lucie and Okeechobee and the DeBerard Family Foundation. It benefits Healthy Start.
5:30–8:00 PMOkeechobee Agri-Civic Center, 4601 SR 710 E · OkeechobeeFreelakeonews.com
Halloween Villain Bash
Port St. LucieCostume party at voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort. Private Stock Band and a costume contest. The grand prize is a two-night stay for two. $79 includes dinner and premium cocktails. $39 is house cocktails only. The ticketed event ends at 11:59 PM.
6:00–11:59 PMvoco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort, 4500 SE Pine Valley Street · Port St. Lucie$39 or $79(772) 398-5100sandpiperallinclusive.comThe Rocky Horror Picture Show
Fort PierceA late screening at the Sunrise Theatre.
9:00 PMSunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd Street · Fort PierceTickets(772) 461-4775sunrisetheatre.com
Sunday, November 1
Market on Main
StuartStuart's Sunday market at Flagler Park, rain or shine. Produce, crafts, food, and live music. The Kids Market is on this Sunday, the first Sunday of the month.
9:00 AM–2:00 PMFlagler Park, 221 SW Flagler Avenue · StuartFree(772) 286-2848stuartmainstreet.orgNeighborhood market at Tradition
Port St. LucieThe Sunday farmers market at Tradition Square. Free parking, and pets are welcome.
9:00 AM–2:00 PMTradition Square, SW Meeting Street · Port St. LucieFree(772) 828-0188visitstlucie.com
Rock'n Riverwalk: Hurricane Hawk and the Invaders
StuartBlues rock on the Riverwalk Stage by the St. Lucie River. Clocks fall back at 2:00 AM, so this is the extra hour.
1:00–4:00 PMRiverwalk Stage, downtown Stuart · StuartFreerocknriverwalk.comThe Market at Harbourside
JupiterSunday market on the water. Yoga at 9:30 AM.
10:00 AM–3:00 PMHarbourside Place, 200 N US Highway 1 · JupiterFreeharboursideplace.comAfter-Ween '70s Disco Party
Fort PierceABBA and Bee Gees tunes at Summer Crush. Listed at $12.50.
1:00–4:00 PMSummer Crush Vineyard and Winery, 4200 Johnston Road · Fort Pierce$12.50(772) 460-0500summercrushwine.comFall Fun Fest
Port St. LucieLast day is carnival only. Bring canned goods for the Treasure Coast Food Bank. Admission is free. Ride wristbands are $25.
1:00–6:00 PMMIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place · Port St. LucieFree admission(772) 344-4139cityofpsl.com
Museums & galleries
Hallstrom House and Farmstead
A 1918 pioneer home on the National Register, with docent tours.
1723 Old Dixie Highway SW, Vero Beach · Sunday 1:00–4:00 PM · $5, 12 and under free
(772) 778-3435irchistorical.orgSebastian Fishing Museum
The story of the area's fishing families, inside Sebastian Inlet State Park on the north side. Bridge work is under way, so the north side may fill up, and south-side beach access is closed.
9700 S A1A, Melbourne Beach · daily 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · free with park entry, $8 a vehicle
(321) 984-4852
Hidden gems
Juno Dunes Natural Area
Scrub trails up to the highest natural point in Palm Beach County. The oceanfront tract parks at Loggerhead Park.
14200 S US 1, Juno Beach, and 14501 S US 1 · sunrise to sunset
discover.pbc.govOak Hammock Park
About 3 miles of shaded trails and a butterfly garden.
1982 SW Villanova Road, Port St. Lucie · 7:00 AM–sunset
(772) 878-2277cityofpsl.comHaney Creek Park Nature Trails
A quiet boardwalk and trail loop. Dogs stay leashed on the trails.
391 NW Baker Road, Stuart · sunrise to sunset
(772) 288-5340stuartfl.gov
Where to eat
Marsh Landing Restaurant
Old Florida cooking in the 1926 Fellsmere Estates building. Closed Monday. Tuesday through Friday 11:00 AM–9:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.
44 N Broadway, Fellsmere
(772) 571-8622marshlandingrestaurant.comBlackfins Riverfront Grill at Capt. Hiram's
Waterfront dining on the Indian River Lagoon, with live music at the Sandbar. Call for hours.
1580 US Highway 1, Sebastian
(772) 388-8588hirams.comHog Snappers Shack and Sushi
Casual seafood and sushi near the Jupiter Inlet. Sunday through Thursday 11:00 AM–10:00 PM. Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM–11:00 PM. Call ahead on a busy Halloween weekend.
279 US Highway 1, Tequesta
(561) 401-9309hogsnappersshackandsushi.com
Beaches along Hutchinson Island, Jensen Beach, Stuart, Fort Pierce Inlet, Jupiter, and Vero stay open. Arrive early for weekend parking.
As of Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service had a high surf advisory and a high rip current risk posted for the St. Lucie, Martin, and Indian River beaches through late Friday night. Jupiter’s high rip current risk was posted through Thursday evening. Conditions change. Check the forecast and the local beach authority before you go. Vero to Hobe Sound · Jupiter Inlet.