This year, the Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fair Grounds is hosting their annual Halloween event, Spookyville. Spookyville will include a drive-thru trick-or-treat cruise, fair foods and special treats available to go.

Starting this Friday, October 23rd through Halloween night, Spookyville is taking over Yesteryear Village for the fun, family-friendly Halloween event. The drive-thru trick-or-treat section will include familiar Halloween faces, Halloween songs, Halloween figures and actors, and tons of candy all while remaining in the car.

At the end of the drive-thru, Fair Eats and Treats which will feature fair foods and sweets available for purchase. Fair Eats and Treats includes foods such as candy apples, cotton candy, funnel cakes,…

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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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This Halloween season, The Gardens Mall is transforming its Grand Court into the Batty Manor Halloween House. Starting this Saturday, October 17th through Saturday, October 31st the Grand Court will be decorated for Halloween and will feature its spooky-silly haunted house.

The Batty Manor house will feature two ghosts, Mrs. Whistifer and her friend Mr. Hanks. The two will be telling Halloween riddles, jokes, songs, and much more in celebration of Halloween this October 31st.

Other Halloween events for kids in our area:

Spookyville Drive-Thru Fair Eats and Treats at the South Florida Fair Grounds. The drive-thru fair will be at the Fair Grounds from October 23rd to October 31st. The slow drive-thru will include friendly Halloween songs, actors,…

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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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Are you ready to make your home a "smart home" in 2020? These simple steps will transform you and your home to make life a little less stressful and a lot more efficient. 

Choose Your Smart Home Assistant (Comparison Guide)

This will most likely be the hardest choice on this list as it seems every major tech company now has an in-home assistant product. Whether you choose Alexa (Amazon), or Google or Siri (Apple), make sure you familiarize yourself with all of the products in the company’s product line. You will want to connect all of the products down the road to make using them as simple and efficient as possible. 

Put Your Assistant to Work with Your Phone 

After making your choice of assistant, it is time they earn their title. Discuss…

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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.

For more information about the…

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Downtown Palm Beach Gardens is kicking off the Fall season with a list of special events that includes fitness, fashion, and music.

The lifestyle and shopping center is welcoming fitness lovers to workout with HIIT, Zumba, and Yoga classes throughout the month in addition to their weekly outdoor fitness series. The workout class cost $5 dollars (cash only) and guests need to bring their own yoga mat, towels, and a drink.

Weekly Fitness Schedule:

Fitness for Making Strides: 8:30 am on Friday, October 9th, 16th 23rd, and 30th

Zumba Classes: Monday, October 12th, 19th, and 26th

HIIT Classes: Wednesday, October 14th, 21st, and 28th

Yoga Classes: Thursday, October 15th, and 29th

Fashion:

Thursday, October 22nd, the Downtown Collective…

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