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Follow Jupiter Tide on Instagram, X and Facebook for breaking news and upcoming family events. Halloween week is packed for families. Here is our day-by-day list of kids' events from Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1, in Jupiter, Tequesta, Juno Beach and Palm Beach Gardens. Every listing was checked against the organizer's own page this week; library programs often cap attendance, so register early where noted. For more costume-season ideas, see our Halloween week kids events guide, our preview of the Halloween Skate & Scooter Contest and our look at Jupiter's renovated playgrounds.
Monday, Oct. 26
Unwrap the Waves candy-wrapper drop-off
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily through Nov. 14
Where: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach
Cost: Free to drop off
Contact: 561-627-8280 · marinelife.org
Save Halloween candy wrappers and drop them at the center so they get recycled instead of landing in the trash or the ocean. Source
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Baby Stay & Play Storytime
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 9:15–9:45 a.m.
Where: Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter
Cost: Free; registration required
Contact: pbclibrary.org
Stories and playtime for babies up to 12 months. Source
Baby Bookworms
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Where: Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
Cost: Free
Contact: pbclibrary.org
Songs, stories and movement for babies 3 to 12 months. Source
Now I Know My ABCs Storytime
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 11:15–11:45 a.m.
Where: Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter
Cost: Free; registration required
Contact: pbclibrary.org
Letter-themed stories and songs for 2- and 3-year-olds. Source
Spooky Paper Crafts
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 3–4 p.m.
Where: Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter
Cost: Free; registration required
Contact: pbclibrary.org
A Halloween paper-craft session for kids ages 5 to 10. Source
Kids Night at Tiki 52 (Halloween edition)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 4–7 p.m. on the event listing (the description also mentions 6 p.m.; call to confirm)
Where: Tiki 52, 18487 SE Federal Highway, Tequesta
Cost: Cost not listed
Contact: 561-744-9113 · tiki52tequesta.com
Costumed kids get candy, games and a costume contest with prizes, and kids' meals are 52 cents. Source
Reading Buddies @ Gardens
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Where: Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
Cost: Free
Contact: pbclibrary.org
Kids in grades K-5 practice reading aloud to a teen buddy. Source
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Toddler Stay & Play Storytime
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 9:15–9:45 a.m.
Where: Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter
Cost: Free; registration required
Contact: pbclibrary.org
Storytime and play for kids 12 to 24 months. Source
Tiny Tots
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Where: Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
Cost: Free
Contact: pbclibrary.org
Stories, songs and movement for 1- and 2-year-olds. Source
Mini Monster Mash
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Where: Tequesta Branch Library, 461 Old Dixie Highway N., Tequesta
Cost: Free; registration required
Contact: pbclibrary.org
A costume-friendly dance party with silly spooky stories, a craft and a monster parade around the library, for little ones. Source
Curious Little Monkeys Storytime
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 11:15–11:45 a.m.
Where: Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter
Cost: Free; registration required
Contact: pbclibrary.org
Curious George-themed storytime adventures for ages 3 to 5. Source
Ooey Gooey Ghosts
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 3:15–4 p.m.
Where: Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
Cost: Free
Contact: pbclibrary.org
Kids ages 5 to 11 make ghost window clings. Source
Thursday, Oct. 29
Toddler Open Gym
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, Drop-in slots at 8:15, 9:15 and 10:15 a.m.
Where: Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail, Jupiter
Cost: Free
Contact: 561-741-2400 · jupiter.fl.us
Kids up to age 4 burn off energy in the gym with mats, blocks, giant building bricks, trikes and climbing toys; a parent must take part. Source
Preschool Pals
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 10:15–11 a.m.
Where: Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
Cost: Free
Contact: pbclibrary.org
Stories, songs and movement for ages 3 to 5. Source
Friday, Oct. 30
Tiny Tots
When: Friday, Oct. 30, 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Where: Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
Cost: Free
Contact: pbclibrary.org
Stories, songs and movement for 1- and 2-year-olds. Source
The Big Boo Bash!
When: Friday, Oct. 30, 3:15–4 p.m.
Where: Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
Cost: Free
Contact: pbclibrary.org
Costumed kids ages 3 to 10 play games, make creepy crafts and hunt for Halloween treats. Source
FarmsFest Trunk or Treat
When: Friday, Oct. 30, 6–8 p.m.
Where: Jupiter Farms Church, 12600 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter
Cost: Free
Contact: 561-747-5379 · [email protected]
A trunk-or-treat night for families at the church; free sign-up on the church's registration page. Source
Outdoor Movie Night: "Hocus Pocus"
When: Friday, Oct. 30, 7–9 p.m.
Where: Downtown at the Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens
Cost: Cost not listed; no RSVP listed on the event page.
Contact: downtownpalmbeachgardens.com
The Halloween favorite on the big screen on the Green Space. Source
Saturday, Oct. 31
Howling Halloween
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 10–10:45 a.m.
Where: Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter
Cost: Free; registration required
Contact: pbclibrary.org
A costume-friendly Halloween celebration for kids up to age 8. Source
Halloween Skate & Scooter Contest
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, Scooter sign-up 2 p.m., scooter contest 3 p.m., costume contest and skateboard sign-up 5 p.m., skateboard contest 6 p.m.
Where: Jupiter Skate Park, 1501 W. Frederick Small Road, Jupiter
Cost: $10 per rider; free to watch
Contact: 561-630-5684 · jupiter.fl.us
Riders in three age groups (12 and under, 13-15, 16+) compete for prizes, with a costume contest in between. Registration is on site. Source
Sunday, Nov. 1
Unwrap the Waves: recycle your candy wrappers
When: Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach
Cost: Free to drop off
Contact: 561-627-8280 · marinelife.org
Done trick-or-treating? Bag the wrappers and drop them at the center through Nov. 14. Source
Star Wars: Out of This World Bath Bombs
When: Sunday, Nov. 1, 3–4 p.m.
Where: Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter
Cost: Free; registration required
Contact: pbclibrary.org
Kids and teens ages 7 to 17 make fizzing bath bombs with a Star Wars theme. Source
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