Thursday's biggest local event is at Town Hall, where the Jupiter Town Council holds a special evening meeting with first-reading hearings on the Suni Sands redevelopment on A1A. Earlier in the day, an OLLI at FAU talk breaks down Florida's midterm races and the town offers a pickleball class for first-timers 50 and older. In the evening, there's free live music at Double Roads Tavern, a weekly 5K at Harbourside Place and "Orphans" at the Maltz. Families can choose from a toddler gym, two library storytimes, a birds-of-prey talk at Busch, a Halloween show at The Gardens Mall and a Juno Beach pumpkin patch. The National Weather Service's coastal flood advisory and high rip current risk last through Thursday evening, so plan around the beach.
For Adults
OLLI at FAU: "Sunshine State Showdown: Florida's 2026 Midterm Races"
Days before the Nov. 3 election, political scientist Craig Burnett, Ph.D., walks through Florida's races for the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, governor and Cabinet. He'll cover the districts and issues to watch, how to read the polls and what to look for on election night, with time for questions. The talk is in person, and a video replay is available to registrants afterward.
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 9:30–11 a.m.
Where: OLLI at FAU Jupiter, Lifelong Learning Complex auditorium, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter
Cost/registration: $38 for nonmembers, $30.40 for OLLI members; register through OLLI.
Contact: 561-635-5030 · [email protected]
Source: OLLI at FAU course listing
50+ Pickleball 101
If you've never picked up a paddle, or only just started, this Town of Jupiter class covers the rules, scoring, basic shots and strategy. It's for players 50 and older, it's capped at 12 people, and players who already play in organized games are asked to skip it. The town has a few loaner paddles, but bring your own to be sure you have one.
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m.–noon
Where: Jupiter Community Center, main gym, 200 Military Trail, Jupiter
Cost/registration: $30 for residents, $38 for nonresidents; preregistration required.
Contact: 561-741-2400 · [email protected]
Live Music: Hurricane Breeze Band at Double Roads Tavern
Local band Hurricane Breeze plays an early-evening set at Double Roads Tavern on U.S. 1. Angels Of Rock take over later, from 8 to 11 p.m.
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 5–7:30 p.m.
Where: Double Roads Tavern, 103 U.S. Highway 1, Suite A1, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Free.
Contact: 561-437-3348
Jupiter Town Council Special Meeting: Suni Sands
The council holds first-reading public hearings on the plan to redevelop the Sperry parcel at 961 and 997 N. A1A, the Suni Sands site. The project includes a hotel, condominiums, a restaurant, shops and a marina. Three ordinances are on the agenda: a future land use map change (Ordinance 31-26), a rezoning (Ordinance 32-26) and a planned unit development (Ordinance 33-26). The council will also hear Ordinance 30-26, a text amendment on building heights in the Inlet Village "Flex South" area. Anyone who wants to speak fills out a comment card and gets three minutes.
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Jupiter Town Hall, 210 Military Trail, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Free and open to the public.
Contact: Town Clerk, 561-741-2530 · [email protected] (including for accommodation requests)
Harbourside Place Run Club
Runners and walkers meet in front of the Harbourside Place amphitheater for a weekly 5K. Get there at 6:20 p.m. The group heads out at 6:30.
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:30–8 p.m.
Where: Harbourside Place amphitheater, 200 N. U.S. Highway 1, Jupiter
Contact: Harbourside Place, 561-935-9533
Source: Harbourside Place: Run Club
"Orphans" at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Lyle Kessler's "Orphans" follows two brothers in a Philadelphia rowhouse whose lives change after a botched kidnapping. Thursday has one show, in the evening. The theatre notes that the play has adult language and depicts racial prejudice.
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. (the show runs through Nov. 8)
Where: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Tickets from $50 through the Maltz box office.
Contact: Box office 561-575-2223 · jupitertheatre.org
Source: Maltz Jupiter Theatre: Orphans
Tide Pool: Kids & Family
Toddler Open Gym
The town opens the Community Center gym for children up to age 4 in three 45-minute sessions. A parent or caregiver has to stay and guide their child's play.
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, sessions at 8:15, 9:15 and 10:15 a.m.
Where: Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Free; registration required.
Contact: 561-741-2400
Preschool Pals
Children ages 3 to 5 get stories and activities at this morning program at the Gardens Branch.
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 10:15–11 a.m.
Where: Gardens Branch Library, Storytime Room, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
Cost/registration: No registration listed.
Contact: Children and Teen Services, 561-626-6133
Source: Palm Beach County Library System
Precious Preschoolers Storytime
This Jupiter Branch storytime for ages 3 to 5 needs registration. Register only the children taking part. Spots that haven't been claimed when the program starts go to families on the standby list.
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 11:15–11:45 a.m.
Where: Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Registration required; call or visit the branch.
Contact: 561-744-2301
Source: Palm Beach County Library System
Hunters of the Skies at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
At Busch's Thursday program on the Birds of Prey Trail, kids meet Florida raptors from tiny screech owls to bald eagles and learn about each bird's role in the environment.
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Birds of Prey Trail, 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Sanctuary admission is by donation. No registration listed.
Contact: 561-575-3399
Boogah & Hoogah's Haunted House Party
Children's entertainers Boogah & Hoogah put on a goofy Halloween sing-along for all ages every afternoon through Oct. 31. While you're there, the mall's Batty Manor pop-up house, which isn't meant to be scary, is open in the Grand Court during mall hours.
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 1 p.m.
Where: The Gardens Mall, Grand Court, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
Cost/registration: No admission details listed.
Contact: 561-775-7750 · thegardensmall.com
Pumpkin Patch at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
Pick out a Halloween pumpkin and take family photos in the patch on the church field. It's open daily through Oct. 31.
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 3–7 p.m.
Where: Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, church field, 13301 Ellison Wilson Road, Juno Beach
Cost/registration: Pumpkins for sale; no prices listed.
Contact: Church office, 561-624-9663 · [email protected]
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