Every week, the Downtown at the Gardens hosts their popular Friday Night Live which features free concerts in the Centre Court.

The concerts feature a lineup of local and regional bands from South Florida that play everything from the latest pop hits, rock, hip hop, jazz, blues, country, R&B and much more.

The next outdoor concert is this Friday, October 25th at 6 pm. Mark Telesca will be taking the center stage to perform at the outdoor lifestyle and shopping center.

Seating is provided and the Downtown at the Gardens has more than 50 stores and restaurants to try out and visit before or after the concert. Restaurants include the Yard House, Cheesecake Factory, Grimaldi’s Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria, Texas De Brazil, Avocado Grill, Sloan’s Ice Cream shop…

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Spook your Halloween sweet tooth with a well-known, delicious chocolatetier throughout Palm Beach County.  Hoffman’s Chocolates has several locations all around the Palm Beaches offering sweet temptations for occasions.  Mix up a new spell and hand out something unique.

Halloween is one of the few times of the year that we indulge ourselves with candy chocolates.  Every year there are favorites.  Forbes.com suggests stocking up on the Halloween candy that’s most popular in your region. Based on data from CandyStore.com the State of Florida’s favorite candy is Skittles! Across the board nationwide, America’s top-ranked Halloween candies include Skittles, Reese’s Cups, M&M’s, Snickers and Starbursts, with Candy Corn coming in a close sixth place.

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Did you know that manatees are Florida’s marine mammal, and we proudly go to great lengths to protect them? Manatees are large, marine herbivoros known as sea cows.

The preservation of this endangered marine mammal is crucial, and it starts with community awareness. Throughout the colder months, manatees are drawn to warm-water outflows. They can’t survive in water that is less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Here in Palm Beach County, visit the Manatee Lagoon facility located at Florida Power and Light, 6000 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. This is an ecological-discovery center offering a live webcam and it’s one of the top places to watch manatees.

The manatee is described as a very slow-moving mammal. They swim a typical speed of about…

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This Friday night, the Hobe Sound Chow Down Food Truck event starts again for the season. The fun and popular food truck event is the fourth Friday of every month until the end of April.

Gather your friends and neighbors and head to J.V. Reed Park in Hobe Sound for a night of great food and fun. The Chow Down Food Truck event has been previously on the corner on SE Bridge Road and SE Dixie Highway but this year the event moved to J.V. Reed Park on Se Athena Avenue for more space.

The popular food truck event is a great way to get out and meet your neighbors, friends and find out what is new and happening in the community. In addition to the great food from food trucks from around the area, the night will also feature drinks, live music, games, activities,…

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MoonFest is back again for another year for the ultimate haunted house through the streets of West Palm Beach. The popular Halloween event is back for its 27th Annual MoonFest.

The Halloween spectacular is for those 21 years old older and takes places along the four haunted blocks of Clematis Street. The four blocks transform into the scariest haunted house and Halloween event this Saturday, October 26th.

The event will also feature a private entrance, scare areas, VIP areas, open bars, gourmet food buffet, Costume Contest for your chance to win $1000 dollars, live music and much more.

Tickets are required for the event and cost $15 dollars for General Admission or $75 dollars for the special VIP ticket. Get your tickets fast because the price of the…

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The newly renovated Royal Poinciana Plaza is located is the heart of Palm Beach Island on the corner of Royal Poinciana Way and Cocoanut Row. The popular outdoor shopping and lifestyle center features over 180,000 square feet with lush gardens and courtyards.

The Plaza was designed and built by architect John Volk in 1957. Volk is known for designing elegant homes for the Du Pont’s, Ford’s, Pulitzer’s, Dodge’s and Vanderbilt’s. The Palm Beach Plaza has undergone renovations and restorations to restore the Plaza back to its original Palm Beach style.

Today, the Royal is home to many luxurious designer shops, boutiques and award-winning restaurants.

Shops include:
Alice + Olivia
100% Capri
Beach by Everything But Water
Bognar and Piccolini
Cynthiaa Rowley
Hermes
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For two days, Boynton Beach transforms into the ultimate Haunted Pirate Fest and Mermaid Splash. All are invited to attend the event this Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th.

The fun filled event will feature pirate re-enactments, mermaids, street performers, character appearances from Captain Jack, live mermaid tanks, and live music and entertainment. The popular event is free and open to the public.

There will also be a Hook and Tails Costume Contest for the best pirate and best mermaid costumes, acrobats, interactive pirate ships, children’s shows, treasure hunts and much more.

Festivals Hours:
Saturday, October 26th: 11 am to 9 pm
Sunday, October 27th: 11 am to 6 pm

The Haunted Pirate Fest and Mermaid Splash is located at 100 NE 4th Street in…

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On the last Friday of each month, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium allows visitors and guests to attend their popular Nights At The Museum event.

The fun filled night is for the whole family and includes extended hours to explore and wonder through the Science Center and Aquarium. Each month is a different theme and since Halloween is at the end of the month, this Friday’s theme is Spooky Science.

The night will include a Liquid Nitrogen Live Science Show, haunted miniature golf and trail, Superhero and Villain Trivia, Dry Ice Boo Bubbles, Oozing Pumpkin demonstrations, challenges, crafts, entertainment, exhibits, and much more. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase throughout the night.

Event Details:
When: Friday, October…

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It’s almost that time again for the parade of kids dressed up in the array of costumes looking for candy.If you are passing out goodies, be on the lookout for blue pumpkins or bags this year. This signifies that they are on the Autism spectrum.

 In 2018 the CDC determined that approximately 1 in 59 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or ASD. An estimated one-third of people with autism are non-verbal. 31% of children with ASD have an IQ less than 70, and 25% are in the borderline range of 71-85.  Nearly two-thirds of children with autism between the ages of 6 and 15 have been bullied.

 A blue Halloween bucket has become an unofficial symbol of awareness for autism. The blue bucket provides a subtle, way of alerting people…

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Mark your calendars and head out to the Kooky Halloween bash at the Jupiter Community Center on Friday, October 25th.

The event is for all Jupiter residents and you are invited to dress up in your Halloween costumes for a night of fun. There will be plenty of fun activities for you to enjoy. The activities include bounce houses, music, live entertainment, character visits, airbrush tattoos, games, candy and more. Make sure to bring your own Halloween bag or bucket to collect your candy. Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the night.

Kooky Halloween supports the Teal Pumpkin Project which is a program designed to help children and individuals with food allergies this Halloween.

Event Details:
When: Friday, October 25th
Time: 6 pm to 8…

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