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Friday kicks off one of Jupiter's biggest fall weekends. The Galbani Feast of Little Italy opens at Abacoa Town Center, golden retrievers parade in holiday costumes at Harbourside Place, and Downtown at the Gardens hosts a Pawliday Sip & Stroll with adoptable dogs. Later you can catch The Latitudes at Double Roads Tavern, "Orphans" at the Maltz, or Friday at 5 at Square Grouper. Families can climb the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, visit Loggerhead Marinelife Center, meet reptiles at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, dance at Everybody Can Dance, or see Toy Story 5 outdoors in Palm Beach Gardens.

Weather: The National Weather Service forecast for Jupiter calls for a mostly sunny Friday with a high near 83 and a light northeast breeze. A Coastal Flood Statement is in effect until 7 p.m. Friday, so low-lying roads and docks near the water may see some flooding around high tide. The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County's swim advisory, issued Nov. 3, still covers DuBois Park, Jupiter Beach Park and Coral Cove Park. The beach at the Jupiter Civic Center remains closed, and the town has cancelled all Civic Center reservations for November and December.

For Adults

Galbani Feast of Little Italy

Florida's long-running Italian street festival fills Abacoa Town Center with food vendors, live entertainment, a cooking stage, shopping and a family fun area. Friday is opening night. Admission and parking are free; food, rides and games cost extra. The organizers encourage lawn chairs and say coolers and large bags or backpacks are not allowed. Bring cash — the festival says there are no ATMs on site, and only some vendors take cards.

  • When: Friday, Nov. 6, 4–10 p.m. (also Sat. Nov. 7, 11 a.m.–10 p.m., and Sun. Nov. 8, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.)

  • Where: Abacoa Town Center, 1267 Main St., Jupiter

  • Cost/registration: Free admission and free parking. Food, rides and games are extra. VIP villas and stage pods are sold separately online.

  • Contact: Via Productions, 561-427-0500 · [email protected]

  • Source: Feast of Little Italy · Abacoa events

Jupiter Golden Jubilee Parade

Golden retrievers and their families gather at the Harbourside Place amphitheater for the second Golden Jubilee Parade, with a holiday costume theme. Costumes are optional, and anyone can walk. Judging starts at 6 p.m. in Best Match, Most Creative and Judges' Pick. Organizers suggest staying for dinner afterward at one of the pet-friendly restaurants nearby. The weekend continues Saturday at the Jupiter dog beach and with a picnic supper at Ocean Cay Park.

  • When: Friday, Nov. 6. Meet at 5 p.m.; judging begins at 6 p.m. (listed through about 7 p.m.)

  • Where: Amphitheater, Harbourside Place, 200 N. U.S. Highway 1, Jupiter

  • Cost/registration: Free to attend. Registration for the weekend is free, with a suggested $15 donation on the event site.

  • Contact: 443-783-3078 · [email protected] · Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida, [email protected] · 407-332-2840

  • Source: Jupiter Golden Jubilee schedule · GRRMF Day 1

The Latitudes at Double Roads Tavern

The Latitudes bring trop rock, classic rock, country, funk and party music to Double Roads for an early Friday set. The show is free.

Pawliday Sip & Stroll at Downtown at the Gardens

Downtown Palm Beach Gardens partners with Furry Friends Humane for a holiday kickoff with fall mocktails, dog-friendly vendors, adoptable pups and photos with Santa. Dogs are welcome.

Sunset Market

Florida Findz hosts a free, family-friendly outdoor evening market with 40+ local vendors, food trucks and music from a DJ. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome.

  • When: Friday, Nov. 6, 6–9 p.m.

  • Where: Florida Findz, 1432 Cypress Dr., Jupiter

  • Cost/registration: Free

  • Source: Jupiter Daily: Sunset Market (organizer Florida Findz)

"Orphans" at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre

The Maltz's season opener, Lyle Kessler's "Orphans," has its 7:30 p.m. show Friday. Two brothers living on their own in a run-down Philadelphia rowhouse kidnap a man, and their captive ends up changing their lives. The theatre warns that the play contains adult language and depictions of racial prejudice. The run ends Sunday, Nov. 8.

  • When: Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.

  • 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

  • Source: Maltz Jupiter Theatre: Orphans

Friday at 5 at Square Grouper

Friday at 5 is a four-piece South Florida cover band mixing classic rock, top 40, dance and reggae. They play the evening slot at the tiki bar on the Jupiter Inlet.

  • When: Friday, Nov. 6, 8–11 p.m.

  • Where: Square Grouper Tiki Bar, Jupiter Inlet, 1111 Love St., Jupiter

  • Cost/registration: You must be 21 or older, with a valid government-issued ID that can be scanned.

  • Source: Square Grouper: Friday at 5

Also Friday

  • More from the Town of Jupiter (561-741-2400), Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail:

  • Beginning Crochet Class, 10 a.m.–noon. Free for anyone who has never crocheted; sign up so the town can prepare. Town calendar

  • Open Crochet Club, 10 a.m.–noon, all levels. Town calendar

  • Chair Yoga, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Town calendar

  • Restorative Yoga, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Town calendar

  • Senior Exercise, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Town calendar

  • 50+ Drop In Games, 1–4 p.m. Town calendar

  • Jon Sills, 3–6 p.m., Square Grouper Jupiter Inlet, 1111 Love St. Alt/rock covers. Square Grouper

  • Sippin' Fire, 8–11:30 p.m., Double Roads Tavern, 103 U.S. Highway 1, Suite A1. Free classic rock. Double Roads Tavern

  • Golf Cart Night, 6–10 p.m., Downtown Abacoa. Listed on the Abacoa events calendar alongside the Feast. Abacoa events

  • LUSH 4: A Contemporary Ceramics Biennial, Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta. The juried ceramics show runs through Nov. 14. The gallery is open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday. Free for members, with a suggested $10 donation for nonmembers. 561-746-3101. Lighthouse ArtCenter

  • Downtown at the Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens: Yard House and Avocado Cantina happy hours, both 3–6 p.m.; Avocado Cantina live music 8:30–11:30 p.m.; Voodoo Bayou live music with 56 Ace, 9:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. Downtown events · Voodoo Bayou

  • Memory Forward Glow Run packet pickup, 2–5 p.m., Fleet Feet Jupiter (Tequesta). The 5K and fun mile are Saturday evening at Jupiter Christian School. Memory Forward Glow Run

Tide Pool: Kids & Family

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

Climb Jupiter's 1860 lighthouse, walk the grounds and use the smartphone tour app, including a Charlie Pierce tour for kids. Guided tours, included with admission, run at noon, 1 and 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday in season. Climbers must be at least 48 inches tall. U.S. veterans get in free all of November.

  • When: Friday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (last entry at 4 p.m.)

  • Where: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour's Way, Jupiter

  • Cost/registration: Adults $15; seniors 60+ and U.S. veterans $12 (veterans free in November); children 6–18 $8; ages 5 and under free. Active military and their immediate families free year-round with ID.

  • Contact: 561-747-8380 · [email protected]

  • Source: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse: Directions & Hours

Loggerhead Marinelife Center

The sea turtle hospital and coastal campus in Juno Beach is open with free admission. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets, and outside food and beverages are not allowed on campus.

Reptiles Rule! at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

Meet alligators, snakes and turtles inside the air-conditioned Reptile Complex. The sanctuary also holds a Conservation Conversation at 3 p.m. in the Educational Amphitheater.

  • When: Friday, Nov. 6, 12:30 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 by donation

  • Contact: 561-575-3399

  • Source: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary: Programs

Everybody Can Dance at the Jupiter Community Center

A free inclusive dance class for dancers of all abilities. Instructor Ellen Bloom leads it, with peer buddies from the Bak School of the Performing Arts. Comfortable clothes are fine; dance attire is not required. Call before your first visit to ask about registration.

Galbani Feast of Little Italy (family)

The festival's Family Fun area, food vendors, gelato and live music make Friday opening night a solid outing with kids. See the adults section for hours, parking and what to bring.

  • When: Friday, Nov. 6, 4–10 p.m.

  • Where: Abacoa Town Center, 1267 Main St., Jupiter

  • Cost/registration: Free admission and parking; food, rides and games extra

  • Source: Feast of Little Italy

Films on the Field: Toy Story 5 (PG)

Palm Beach Gardens' free outdoor movie night returns with Toy Story 5 on Field 10. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks. Chick-fil-A will be on site with food for purchase. The city asks you to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Joy Drive.

Also Friday for families

  • Homeschool Adventures: Harvest House, 11 a.m.–noon, Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail. Grades K–5; hands-on harvest-season activities. Registration required. 561-744-2301. PBC Library

  • Juno Beach Pier winter hours: Friday hours are 6 a.m.–midnight. Walk-on is $2 (veterans free) and fishing is $5, or $3 for youth 12 and under and veterans. The "T" at the end remains closed. 14775 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach; 561-855-6185. Loggerhead: Juno Beach Pier

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