5th annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees

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Celebrate fall on Fort Lauderdale Beach at the 5th Annual Pumpkins &amp; Palm Trees Fall Festival. This free, family-friendly tradition blends seasonal fun with a tropical backdrop — complete with pumpkin-themed photo opps, festive music, market vendors, and seasonal treats and crafts, plus, returning fest faves, the FRLA-sponsored Student Pie Baking Competition and the Broward Center Spotlights Trick or Treat Trail.New for 2025, the festival introduces a colorful lineup of inflatable carnival games and activities, giving families the chance to play for prizes and add a new layer of exciting activities to the day. With music, crafts, giveaways, and carnival fun, Pumpkins &amp; Palm Trees is the perfect way to welcome the season South Florida-styleSCHEDULE<ul><li>The MKT: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.</li><li>5th Annual Student Pie Baking Competition presented by FRLA Broward: 9:30 a.m.</li><li>Trick or Treat Trail with the Broward Center Spotlights: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.</li><li>Carnival Festival Activities &amp; Music by DJ David: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.</li></ul>Admission and many activities remain free for all to enjoy, including:<ul><li>Trick-or-Treat Trail (10 a.m.–12 p.m.) with candy giveaways</li><li>Toddler Carnival Multi-Activity Playland (ages 5 and under)</li><li>Balloon Blaster Race sponsored by FreeRide.org, with prizes including sunglasses, stickers, and scooters</li><li>Spray-and-Race Duck Challenge sponsored by Water Taxi</li><li>Interactive Games hosted by Orange Theory, with branded prizes</li><li>Kids’ Craft Stations sponsored by Swiggle</li><li>Balloon Artistry sponsored by Las Olas Oceanside Park</li><li>Sensory Children’s Station presented by The Play Society</li><li>Photo Crafts sponsored by ABA Centers of Florida</li><li>Photo Station sponsored by Rivian Motors</li></ul>Ticketed Attractions - 1 Ticket Each<ul><li>Carnival Circus Bounce, Climb, and Slide (ages 6–12)</li><li>Carnival Obstacle Course (ages 10-16)</li></ul>Ticketed Games (with Prizes)Families can also purchase game tickets for classic carnival midway games, each offering chances to win prizes:<ul><li>Bank a Ball</li><li>Baseball Toss</li><li>Down a Clown</li><li>Knock Down</li><li>Magic Ring Toss</li></ul>Carnival Ticket Pricing<ul><li>$2 per ticket (1 ticket = 1 game / attraction)</li><li>6 tickets for $10 (best for 1 child who wants to try most games)</li><li>12 tickets for $18 (save $6; perfect for 2 kids to share)</li><li>20 tickets for $25 (save $15; family bundle for 3+ kids)</li></ul> Presented by: DiscoverFTLBeach.comStudent Pie Baking Competition Sponsor: FRLA BrowardEvent Sponsors &amp; Partners: ABA Centers of Florida, FreeRide.org, Orange Theory, Rivian Motors, Swiggle, The Play Society, and Water Taxi.