October 2008 Palm Beach County Events

Posted October 05, 2008 23:57
Find something to do for all ages!
Palm Beach County has events going on all year long. There is always a concert series and festivals, guided tours and nature exhibits, or greenmarket to visit.

 

Poktoberfest
10/1/2008 - 10/24/2008
Palm Beach Kennel Club
1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33409
$35,000 in prizes including $20,000 Grand Prize and $15,000 in runner-up prizes (30 prizes @ $500 each). Every hour make a qualifying high hand and get an entry - see details in the Poker Room.
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561.683.2222
12th Annual Food Wine and Art Experience
10/2/2008 - 10/7/2008
Downtown Lake Worth
Lake Avenue; Lake Worth, FL
Enjoy delicious food, fine wine, jewelry and crafts from local artists, live entertainment, celeberity chefs, and much more.
$50
Visit Website
561.659.7644
Seventy-Seven Dances: Japanese Calligraphy by Poets, Monks and Scholars, 1568 – 1868
10/7/2008 - 11/30/2008
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road; Delray Beach, FL 33446
The works on display reveal the remarkably creative flowering of the art of writing during Japan's Momoyama and Edo Periods (16th to 19th centuries). The exhibition visually expresses the mind of Japanese poets, scholars and monks, ranging from Emperor Goyozei to the nun Rengetsu, and includes such masters as Shojo Shokado, Rai Sanyo, Ishikawa Jozan, Ike Taiga, Hakuin Ekaku and others.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Adults: $10; Seniors: $9; Child/Student: (7-17) $6; Children 6 and under: Free
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561.495.0233
Fright Nights
10/9/2008 - 11/1/2008
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Fright Nights is only open on the following dates: October 9 - 11, 16 - 18, 23 - 26, 30 - November 1. Spread out over four wicked weekends, a cast of over 80 actors scares and dares await you right to the bloody end. Enjoy, five weird and intoxicating haunted houses, sword swallowers, fire eaters, a real live wolf man, games, rides, food, and lots more!
Weeknights: 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.; Weekends: 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Wristband Ticket: $20 in advance, $25 at gate; Admission Ticket: $10 in advance, $15 at gate.
Visit Website
561.793.0333
Oktoberfest 2008
10/10/2008 - 10/12/2008
American German Club of the Palm Beaches
5111 Lantana Road; Lake Worth, FL 33463
Enjoy authentic German cooking, imported from Munich/Germany or domestic beer, liqueurs, wine or non-alcoholic beverages, folk dancing, choral singing, craft booths, kids zone and much more!
October 10,11,12 and 17,18,19
Adults: $7; Children under 12 with paying adult: free; Preferred and handicap parking: $10
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561.702.9700
AVDA 5K Run/Walk
10/10/2008 - 10/10/2008
Anchor Park
340 S. Ocean Boulevard; Delray Beach, FL 33483
Event Sponsor: Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence, Inc.
This scenic event attracted more than 500 participants, volunteers and supporters last year for a day of fitness and fun. Truly a family occasion, the 2008 5K Run/Walk will include a Family Fun Mile Race, a Kids' Race for children 6 and under, prizes, food and more.
7:30 a.m.
Visit Website
561.265.3797 Ext. 118
14th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival
10/11/2008 - 10/12/2008
Downtown Delray Beach
Delray Beach, FL
The annual Delray Craft Festival is a favorite Palm Beach event. At this show, you can find beautiful one-of-a-kind craftwork displayed by their originators.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free
Visit Website
954.472.3755
Lake O Survivor Series
10/12/2008 - 10/12/2008
Pahokee
Pahokee, FL
Event Sponsor: Lake Okeechobee Regional Economic (LORE) Alliance
The course will consist of four to six miles of running as well as 10-15 miles of biking and paddling with some interesting challenges in between. This is serious and strenuous racing. Your strength and stamina will be tested, so come prepared.
8:00 a.m. at the Pahokee Marina
Individual: $40; 2 Person Team: $60; 3 Person: $80
Visit Website
561.914.0373
Oktoberfest 2008
10/17/2008 - 10/19/2008
American German Club of the Palm Beaches
5111 Lantana Road; Lake Worth, FL 33463
Enjoy authentic German cooking, imported from Munich/Germany or domestic beer, liqueurs, wine or non-alcoholic beverages, folk dancing, choral singing, craft booths, kids zone and much more!
October 10,11,12 and 17,18,19
Adults: $7; Children under 12 with paying adult: free; Preferred and handicap parking: $10
Visit Website
561.702.9700
Horses & Hounds Handicapping Contest
10/18/2008 - 10/18/2008
Palm Beach Kennel Club
1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Pick up a handicapping form when you enter the club. Pick a show bet or better at Calder's 1st four races & a show bet or better at PBKC's 1st four races and win a Horse Player's World Series package to Las Vegas.
11:30 a.m.
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561.683.2222
Palm Beach Restaurant Week
10/20/2008 - 10/26/2008
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County, FL
Palm Beach announces its first annual Restaurant Week presented by the area's top dining destinations, offering a wide variety of culinary styles. Take advantage of this one week dining celebration to sample new restaurants or return to old favorites at prices tempered by cooling fall breezes.
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561.655.3282
Perfect Game
10/23/2008 - 10/27/2008
Roger Dean Stadium
4751 Main Street; Jupiter, FL 33458
This will be the 10th annual WWBA World Championship. It is held each year in Jupiter, FL. Considered by many as the top amateur baseball tournament in the world, it consists of 80 of the top elite travel teams from across the US, Canada, and Latin America.
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561.775.1818
Art & Jazz on the Avenue
10/23/2008 - 10/23/2008
Downtown Delray Beach
Delray Beach, FL
For six fun-filled evenings a year, the streets of Downtown Delray Beach come alive with the sounds of music and the sights of art on the avenue on selected Thursday nights. Art and Jazz events feature live entertainment, art exhibits and demonstrations, open house specials and more!
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Free.
Visit Website
561.279.1380 x17
Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge
10/24/2008 - 10/24/2008
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 East Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477
Event Sponsor: B&J Entertainment and The Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Part of the Doo Wop series – Take a tour through the history of the band, its members, and the incomparable Johnny Maestro as they revisit their classic hits such as “Sixteen Candles.”
7:30 p.m.
$55
Visit Website
561.743.2666
Haunted Halls of Horror
10/24/2008 - 10/26/2008
YMCA
2085 S. Congress Avenue; Palm Springs, FL 33406
Event Sponsor: Hugs Not Drugs
Hugs Not Drugs® is proud to present The 6th Annual Haunted Halls of Horror. Join us for a 25 minute interactive,walk-through entertainment experience that's over 700 feet long. Event is suitable for ages 8-80. For your easily frightened creatures, we provide a supervised waiting area and "baby swap".
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - last ticket sold at 10:45
$10
Visit Website
561.585.7771
Sleeping Beauty
10/25/2008 - 10/25/2008
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 East Indiantown Road; Jupiter, FL 33477
Event Sponsor: Sharkey Family Charitable Foundation, Linda Dunhill and Chick-fil-A at the Gardens Mall
A sleeping princess, a spellbound prince and more fairies than you can shake a stick at are all part of this clever adaptation of the popular tale. To the audiences delight, more than one spell is about to be broken by the kiss of a handsome prince.
2:00 p.m.
$12
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561.743.2666
Sandoway’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
10/25/2008 - 10/25/2008
Sandoway House Nature Center
142 South Ocean Boulevard; Delray Beach, FL 33483
Come in costume and have fun trick or treating, creating Halloween creature crafts, and discover our creepy crawlies up close as you tour our haunted house.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
General: $4; Children 3-12: $2
Visit Website
561.274.7263
Spookyville
10/25/2008 - 10/31/2008
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Enjoy family friendly old fashioned Halloween fun, trick-or-treat at historic buildings in the Village, costume contest, pumpkin carving contests, costume parade, fun activities, magic shows, community vendors, amazing Hitchiti Dancers, a not so scary witch and Deanna the mime. Rated G for Great family entertainment!
October 25 - 26: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; October 31: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
General: $5; Children 2 and under: Free.
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561.793.0333
From the Artist’s Perspective
10/29/2008 - 10/29/2008
Boca Raton Museum of Art
Mizner Park, 501 Plaza Real; Boca Raton, FL 33432
An insightful discussion of art-making led by local, working artist, Amy Gross, who will take visitors through the creative process, talk of critical concerns for aspiring artists, and offer other insights into the visual arts. Gross specializes in creating exacting environments made of thread, paper, fabric, beading and found objects.
6:30 p.m.
Visit Website
561.392.2500
Clematis by Fright
10/30/2008 - 10/30/2008
Centennial Square - Downtown West Palm Beach
Downtown West Palm Beach; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Event Sponsor: Wild 95.5, Wachovia, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Coca-Cola, Coors Light, Heineken, Samuel Adams, the West Palm Beach Marriott, and many others
Clematis by Fright is The Hot Spot for Thrills & Chills this Halloween. There will be tons of frightful family fun including costume contests for all ages, free candy and much more. Wild 95.5 fm will present rising pop star Shontelle performing her new hit single "T-Shirt." Opening for Shontelle is Hollywood Lovescene.
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Free
Visit Website
561.822.1515
Halloween Celebration
10/31/2008 - 10/31/2008
Palm Beach Kennel Club
1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Palm Beach Kennel Club celebrates Halloween with a costume contest for kids & adults with cash prizes, goodie bags, food & drink specials and more.
6:00 p.m.
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561.683.2222
Fall Festival
10/31/2008 - 10/31/2008
Wellington
Wellington, FL 33414
Event Sponsor: Royal Palm Beach Toyota
The Palms West Chamber of Commerce has paired up with the Village of Wellington to save Halloween! Families will enjoy safe trick or treating, hay rides, haunted houses, bounce houses, face paintings, food, games and much more.
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
All access bracelet: $20
561.790.6200
Halloween Turtle Treat Walk
10/31/2008 - 10/31/2008
Loggerhead Marinelife Center of Juno Beach
14200 U.S. One; Juno Beach, FL 33408
This safe family-friendly not-so-scary environment will feature free events all afternoon. The wee ones are invited to come in costume and enjoy story time, arts and crafts and of course candy!
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
Visit Website
561.627.8280
ARTful Adventure Sunday
11/2/2008 - 11/2/2008
Boca Raton Museum of Art
Mizner Park, 501 Plaza Real; Boca Raton, FL 33432
Celebrate the visual arts at the Museum with this wonderful family program featuring art workshops that draw inspiration from the Museum’s permanent collection into a studio class designed for everyone. Led by seasoned art educators, participants should get ready for creative family fun. Space is limited.
2:00 p.m.
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561.392.2500
Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival
11/5/2008 - 11/5/2008
Worth Avenue
Palm Beach, FL
Event Sponsor: The Goodman Company, Palm Beach Illustrated, Palm Beach Daily News, Clear Channel
This jammed-packed soiree will feature top chefs from the area’s most prominent restaurants. Tickets are limited - 100% of proceeds go to Peggy Adams Rescue League.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$50
Visit Website
561.366.1226
Judy Collins
11/6/2008 - 11/7/2008
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Boulevard; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Grammy award winning and legendary folk icon Judy Collins joins Bob Lappin & The Palm Beach Pops to perform her best loved songs. Collins’ voice has entertained audiences for over 50 years and is best known for her recordings “Send In The Clowns,” a Stephen Sondheim Broadway ballad, “Amazing Grace” and “Both Sides Now”.
8:00 p.m.
$29 - $89
Visit Website
561.832.7469