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Happy Halloween, Jupiter. Saturday starts early with the Walk to End Alzheimer's at FAU's Jupiter campus, and it's the last weekend of early voting. Families can catch wildlife encounters at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, a Halloween sing-along at The Gardens Mall and a last look at the decorated houses in Abacoa. After dark, local stages host Halloween parties with tribute bands, and "Orphans" plays twice at the Maltz. Keep an eye on the sky and the surf. The National Weather Service extended its coastal flood advisory for coastal Palm Beach County through Sunday and warns of moderate flooding around high tide. A high surf advisory starts at 2 p.m., with breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet, and the rip current risk is high through Monday morning. The forecast calls for a 30% chance of showers during the day, and showers and storms become likely later Saturday night, with east winds gusting near 30 mph. Stay off the beach and check with outdoor hosts before you go.
For Adults
Early Voting: Last Weekend
Saturday and Sunday are the last two days of early voting for the Nov. 3 general election. Any registered Palm Beach County voter can use any early voting site in the county.
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (also Sunday, Nov. 1, same hours; there's no early voting Monday)
Where: Sites in and near Jupiter include the Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail, and the West Jupiter Recreation & Community Center, 6401 W. Indiantown Road. The full list is on the Supervisor of Elections website.
Contact: Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, votepalmbeach.gov
Walk to End Alzheimer's
The Alzheimer's Association's Palm Beach walk raises money for Alzheimer's care, support and research.
When: Saturday, Oct. 31. The event opens at 9 a.m., the ceremony is at 10 a.m., the walk starts at 10:30 a.m., and activities wrap up at noon.
Where: Florida Atlantic University John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Register online through the Alzheimer's Association.
Contact: Nina Sharpe, 407-271-9113 · [email protected]
"Orphans" at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Lyle Kessler's "Orphans" follows two brothers in a Philadelphia rowhouse whose lives change after a botched kidnapping. Saturday has a matinee and an evening show. The theatre notes that the play has adult language and depicts racial prejudice.
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. (the show runs through Nov. 8)
Where: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Tickets from $50 through the Maltz box office.
Contact: Box office 561-575-2223 · jupitertheatre.org
Source: Maltz Jupiter Theatre: Orphans
DAS Halloween Party with The Upside
DAS Beer Garden in Downtown Abacoa throws its Halloween night party with live music from The Upside.
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 7–10 p.m.
Where: DAS Beer Garden, 1203 Town Center Drive, #116, Jupiter
Cost/registration: No cover is listed for the show. DAS bills its live music as free.
Contact: 561-776-8669
Billion Dollar Babie$ at Double Roads Tavern
Billion Dollar Babie$, an Alice Cooper tribute band, brings shock-rock theatrics to Double Roads on Halloween night.
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 8–11:30 p.m.
Where: Double Roads Tavern, 103 U.S. Highway 1, Suite A1, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Free.
Contact: 561-437-3348
Chemistry's "A Totally Tubular Halloween Bash!" at Tiki 52 (Tequesta)
Chemistry, a tribute band that plays '80s synth-pop and rock, headlines Halloween night under the tiki. Taryn Papa, a country-pop singer, plays the afternoon set.
When: Saturday, Oct. 31. Taryn Papa, 1–5 p.m. Chemistry, 6:30–10:30 p.m.
Where: Tiki 52, 18487 SE Federal Highway, Tequesta
Cost/registration: No cover listed.
Contact: 561-744-9113
Source: Tiki 52: Chemistry · Tiki 52: Taryn Papa
Also Saturday
Sunrise Tour at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse: Watch the sun come up over the Atlantic from the top of the lighthouse, 6:45–8 a.m., 500 Captain Armours Way, Jupiter. Register through the lighthouse website. 561-747-8380. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum: Sunrise Tour
Duplicate Bridge: ACBL-sanctioned games, 12:30–3:30 p.m., Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail. $15 for residents, $18 for nonresidents. 561-741-2400 · [email protected]. Town of Jupiter calendar: Duplicate Bridge Games
Tabletop Explorer: Call of Cthulhu: A horror role-playing game session for adults and teens, 2:15–3:45 p.m., Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail. Registration is required, and a waitlist is available. 561-744-2301 · [email protected]. Palm Beach County Library System: Call of Cthulhu
More Halloween live music in Jupiter: Drew Cole (3–6 p.m.) and Wonderama (8–11 p.m.) at Square Grouper Jupiter Inlet, 1111 Love St. Square Grouper: Drew Cole · Square Grouper: Wonderama. Tasty Vibrations Trio (3–6 p.m., free, all ages) and the Orbit Divider Halloween Special (8 p.m., free, 21 and older) at Guanabanas, 960 N. A1A. Guanabanas: Events
Voodoo Bayou (Palm Beach Gardens): Late live music, 9:30 p.m.–midnight, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. Downtown Palm Beach Gardens: Voodoo Bayou
Tide Pool: Kids & Family
Conservation Conversation & Wildlife Encounters at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
Busch runs its Conservation Conversation and wildlife encounter program twice on Saturdays, with native Florida animals up close and talk about how to protect them.
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (the sanctuary is open 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
Where: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Admission is by donation.
Halloween Lights in Abacoa
Halloween night is the last chance to see the decorated homes in Abacoa's Mallory Creek and New Haven neighborhoods, where skeletons, glowing pumpkins and purple and orange lights fill front yards. The displays look best after dark. These are private homes, so drive slowly, stay off lawns and watch for trick-or-treaters.
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, after dark
Where: Mallory Creek and New Haven neighborhoods, Abacoa, Jupiter
Cost/registration: Free to drive by.
Junior Drop-In Golf (Palm Beach Gardens)
The city's PGA professionals run an introductory clinic for young golfers that covers full swing, short game and putting.
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 9–10 a.m.
Where: 9900 Sandhill Crane Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
Cost/registration: $25. For ages 5 to 17. No pre-registration needed.
Contact: 561-630-1160
Boogah & Hoogah's Haunted House Party and Batty Manor (Palm Beach Gardens)
Children's entertainers Boogah & Hoogah wrap up their daily Halloween sing-along for all ages on Saturday. Halloween is also the last day for Batty Manor, the mall's pop-up house in the Grand Court, which isn't meant to be scary.
When: Saturday, Oct. 31. Haunted House Party at 1 p.m. Batty Manor during mall hours.
Where: The Gardens Mall, Grand Court, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
Cost/registration: No admission details listed.
Contact: 561-775-7750 · thegardensmall.com
Also Saturday for families
Howling Halloween (full): The Jupiter Branch Library's costume program for ages 0 to 8 (10–10:45 a.m.) is full, and registration has closed. Costumes are welcome. [email protected] · 561-744-2301. Palm Beach County Library System: Howling Halloween
The Guardians Chess Club (Palm Beach Gardens): Chess for all ages, 1:30–3:30 p.m., Gardens Branch Library Storytime Room, 11303 Campus Drive. No registration. 561-626-6133. Palm Beach County Library System: The Guardians Chess Club
Skate contest moved: The Town of Jupiter's Halloween Skate & Scooter Contest, first set for Halloween, has been rescheduled to Saturday, Nov. 7. Town of Jupiter calendar: Halloween Skate & Scooter Contest
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