Halloween events on the Treasure Coast bring communities together with celebrations throughout October. From downtown parades to haunted hayrides, families and adults find plenty of ways to celebrate. Cities across the region host a variety of free and ticketed events, ranging from safe trick-or-treating for kids to costume contests with substantial cash prizes. This guide covers what’s happening in Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, and everywhere in between, so you can plan your Halloween.
The Treasure Coast celebrates Halloween in a variety of ways. Each city puts on multiple events during October. Parents find safe places for kids to trick-or-treat. Adults discover nightlife with themed parties and bar crawls. Community parades and decorating contests bring neighbors together.
Halloween Events in Vero Beach and Sebastian
Vero Beach hosts several major Halloween celebrations. The city blends traditional festivities with unique community touches.
65th Annual City of Vero Beach Halloween Parade and Costume Contest
This parade has celebrated Halloween for 65 years. It draws crowds from across Indian River County.
📍 Starts at Women’s Club parking lot, 1534 21st Street, Vero Beach
📅 October 25, 2025, lineup at 9:30 AM, parade at 10:00 AM
The parade heads east on 21st Street, turns onto 14th Avenue, and continues to the Vero Beach Community Center. Families can decorate cars, build floats, or simply dress in costumes to walk. The event includes a costume contest inside the community center with prizes for best decorated cars, floats, and costumes. Children ages 0-17 receive free goody bags while supplies last.
No entry fee is required. Applications are available at www.covb.org. Families arrive early to claim parade route spots. The parade typically lasts about an hour and captures genuine small-town Halloween spirit.
Trunk-or-Treat and Monster Mash at IG Center
The Indian River County Gifford Youth Activity Center hosts a safe trick-or-treating alternative.
📍 4875 43rd Avenue (IG Center, 1590 9th Street SW), Vero Beach
📅 October 24, 2025, 5:00-8:00 PM
This free event includes trunk-or-treating from decorated vehicles. The Monster Mash dance party with a DJ keeps kids moving between candy stops. Parents appreciate the controlled environment and well-lit space. Over 1,000 attendees typically participate. Local businesses and families decorate trunks with various themes.
The event features music, games, and costume contests. There’s also a teen-only monster mash dance party portion. Parents can contact seiswerth@ircgov.com or call (772) 226-1780 for more information or to participate in a trunk.
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Sebastian Scream 5K and Haunted Rail Trail
This inaugural event combines fitness with Halloween fun. Proceeds support counseling programs for first responders.
📍 North County Aquatic Center, 9450 County Road 512, Sebastian
📅 October 25, 2025, events from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The 5K race starts at 5:00 PM. Participants receive a limited-edition T-shirt and a ticket to the Haunted Rail Trail. The trail opens at 6:30 PM and travels 3/4 miles east from the aquatic center. Transportation brings participants back. The trail is not recommended for young children.
Before the race, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” screens at 4:00 PM. After the race, trunk-or-treating begins at 6:00 PM and is free to attend, even without race registration. The event awards prizes for best costumes.
Halloween Celebration at Riverview Park
The City of Sebastian hosts its annual Halloween celebration, combining multiple activities.
📍 Riverview Park, Sebastian
📅 October 31, 2025, 5:30-9:00 PM
This free event includes a Halloween costume contest starting at 5:30 PM, followed by trunk-or-treating with decorated vehicles. The evening ends with a family-friendly Halloween movie on an outdoor screen starting around 7:00 PM. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for the movie portion. The park has playground equipment, so kids can burn energy between activities.
Halloween Events in Stuart, Jensen Beach, and Palm City
Halloween events in Martin County serve up family fun in a small town atmosphere.
Hobgoblins on Main Street
Downtown Stuart’s signature Halloween event transforms historic downtown into a Halloween celebration.
📍 Riverwalk Stage, Historic Downtown Stuart
📅 October 25, 12 to 3 PM
This beloved annual event promotes safe trick-or-treating in the community. Children collect treats from participating downtown merchants. The event includes face painting, spooky photo opportunities, kids’ activities, and live music. Local food vendors offer tasty bites while families explore downtown.
A costume contest adds excitement with categories announced in advance. The event concludes with the Hobgoblin Parade down Osceola Street, led by the City of Stuart Mayor. It’s free to attend and encourages families to explore the downtown area.
Spooktacular Night at the Park
Memorial Park in Downtown Stuart hosts this community celebration.
📍 Memorial Park, Downtown Stuart
📅 October 17, 6 to 9 PM
This free family event typically includes a haunted house and trick-or-treat trail. Participants join a costume parade and watch a feature movie presentation. Free popcorn is provided. Games, activities, and food trucks enhance the evening. It promotes community engagement in a central location.
Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat and Movie Night at Newfield
This Newfield community event combines family trick-or-treating with evening entertainment.
📍 Newfield Farm, 1050 SW Prairie Avenue, Palm City
📅 October 31, 2025, 6:00-9:00 PM
Residents decorate car trunks for trick-or-treating. The event includes a costume contest, spooky-themed games, and festive food booths. After trunk-or-treating, families enjoy an outdoor screening of “Hotel Transylvania.” Bring blankets and lawn chairs. RSVP is required through the Newfield community app at newfieldapp.com.
Fall Festival in Palm City
Casabella Financial Services hosts a family-friendly fall celebration on Halloween night.
📍 Casabella Financial Services, 2658 SW Reilly Avenue, Palm City
📅 October 31, 2025, 4:00-8:00 PM
This free event brings the entire family together for fun activities, trunk-or-treating, free food, music, and karaoke. Admission and parking are free. The event provides a safe, welcoming environment for Halloween night celebrations with food, sweets, music, and games.
Halloween Events in Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce
Heathcote Botanical Gardens 39th Annual Fall Garden Festival
This two-day festival combines fall shopping with family activities in a beautiful garden setting.
📍 Heathcote Botanical Gardens, 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce
📅 October 18-19, 2025, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Over 45 local vendors offer plants, crafts, and gifts. Children’s activities near the Children’s Garden educate and inspire about nature, gardening, and conservation. The festival features a car show on October 18 and a Bonsai Expo on October 19. The event honors James J. Smith, benefactor of the Bonsai Gallery, who is turning 100.
The gardens display the largest public tropical Bonsai collection in the United States. Educational demonstrations and food are available throughout the weekend. Admission is free with a suggested $1 donation. Schools can schedule field trips in advance for group visits.
Ghosts of Fort Pierce Past Historic Walking Tours
Main Street Fort Pierce hosts historic walking tours featuring local figures who share stories about the city’s early settlers.
📍 Downtown Fort Pierce
📅 October 22, 23, and 25, 2025
Tours cover different downtown routes and waterfront areas. Reservations are required. This event brings Fort Pierce history to life through guided walks focused on the city’s past.
Halloween Movie Night
Port St. Lucie kicks off the Halloween season with a cozy movie night indoors.
📍 Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Boulevard, Port St. Lucie
📅 October 17, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM
This free, family-friendly event screens “Halloweentown” indoors at the community center. Bring blankets, pillows, or anything comfortable to relax on. Free popcorn is available while supplies last. The event is open to all ages.
Advance registration is required using ticket code HMN2025. Register at the city’s recreation portal. This early-season event gets families in the Halloween spirit before the bigger celebrations later in the month.
Port St. Lucie Halloween events span the entire month. The city provides both government-sponsored and private celebrations.
Night of the Thirsty Dead Pub Crawl
The Fort Pierce Halloween pub crawl brings adult Halloween excitement to Downtown Fort Pierce.
📍 Multiple bars in Fort Pierce, starting at Sailfish Brewing Company, 130 N 2nd Street
📅 October 25, 2025, 7:00 PM to Midnight
This ticketed event costs $40 pre-sale or $45 day-of. Tickets include an event wristband, six drink tickets (one per venue), and entry into a massive costume contest with $5,000 in cash prizes. First place wins $2,500, second place gets $1,500, and third place receives $1,000.
Six haunted hotspots participate, including Sailfish Brewing Company, 2nd Street Bistro, Cobb’s Landing, Pierced Cider, Bottom’s Up Public House, and The Harbor Cocktail Lounge. The event features live music and DJs. Costume contest check-in happens between 7:00-10:30 PM at any venue. Finalists must check in at Sailfish Brewing Company patio by 11:00 PM. Final judging begins at 11:15 PM. Must be 21 and older.
Spooktacular House and Yard Decorating Contest
This citywide contest transforms Port St. Lucie into a showcase of Halloween creativity. It’s one of the city’s most popular Halloween traditions.
- Contest opens: October 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
- Entry deadline: October 29, 2025 at midnight
- Judging period: October 30 to November 3, 2025
- Winners announced: November 5, 2025
The contest is completely free to enter. Residents create elaborate Halloween displays at their homes and compete for prizes in four categories. Winners receive $100 gift cards and special awards presented at a future City Council meeting.
Contest Categories:
- Classic Halloween: Traditional spooky decorations
- Cute n’ Creepy: Kid-friendly Halloween displays
- Spine Chilling: The scariest displays
- Haunting Light Show: Advanced displays with drones, pixels, projection screens
How It Works:
Participants submit an entry form and photos through the city website by October 29. Displays must be visible from the road with lights on from dusk to 10:00 PM during the judging period. The city creates a searchable map with photos of all entries so families can tour neighborhoods to see the displays.
Public voting determines winners from October 30 to November 3. Only one vote per IP address is allowed. This creates free entertainment throughout the week as families drive through neighborhoods at 25 mph to view the spooktacular displays.
Entry Requirements:
Participants must be 18 or older and live within Port St. Lucie city limits. Displays must be Halloween-themed and maintain a PG-13 rating. Decorations with gore, adult themes, or violence are disqualified. Displays cannot interfere with roadways or sidewalks. Winners are limited to winning two consecutive years.
Participants agree to have their addresses shared publicly and their homes photographed by the city. This contest builds neighborhood pride and gives families free entertainment throughout Halloween week.
Fall Fun Fest
This multi-day festival celebrates Halloween and fall with activities for all ages.
📍 MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie
📅 October 31, November 1-2, 2025
Admission is free. Carnival ride tickets are sold on-site. The festival runs for three days with different schedules:
Friday, October 31 (5:00-10:00 PM):
- Carnival rides, food vendors, activities
- Live music from the Absolute Queen tribute band
- Street of Treats trick-or-treating (5:30-7:30 PM)
- SCAREZONE haunted experience ($10, sensory-friendly 5-6 PM, full scare 7-10 PM)
Saturday, November 1 (Noon-10:00 PM):
- Carnival rides, food vendors, activities
- Live music from The Long Run Eagles tribute band
- Movie Night Under the Stars: “Hocus Pocus” (6:30-8:00 PM)
- SCAREZONE ($10, sensory-friendly 4-6 PM, full scare 7-10 PM)
Sunday, November 2 (Noon-6:00 PM):
- Carnival rides, food vendors, activities
SCAREZONE is presented by Boy Scout Troop 422. It offers sensory-friendly hours before the full scare begins each night. This three-day event provides something for everyone, from young children to thrill-seekers.
Haunted Harvest at Saint Lucie Farm Preserve
This ticketed attraction offers haunted Halloween experiences on a working farm.
📍 2651 Minute Maid Road, Fort Pierce (accessible via Orange Avenue)
📅 Fridays and Saturdays, October 3-25, 2025, Fridays 6:00-10:00 PM, Saturdays 4:00-10:00 PM
The farm features U-pick pumpkins, haunted hayrides, and a dedicated kid zone. Activities include a pumpkin catapult ($10-$20), corn cannons ($5-$20), and haunted hayrides ($10-$25). Halloween movie nights are included free with admission, starting at dusk.
Entry costs $10 for adults and $5 for children. The farm-themed kid zone includes games and play areas. Food trucks offer refreshments. Go early for flower picking when available. This experience works for families but offers enough thrills for teens and adults. Advanced tickets available at saintluciefarmpreserve.ticketspice.com save time at the gate.
iL Mercato Fall-O-Ween at Tradition Square
Tradition Square hosts a full afternoon and evening of fall activities and Halloween fun.
📍 Tradition, 10807 SW Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie
📅 October 25, 2025, 1:00-7:00 PM
This spooktacular event includes a meet and greet with walking characters, a fall photo booth with pumpkin patch props, and face painting for all ages. Shop local vendors and enjoy delicious food trucks. Kids can trick-or-treat, bounce in bounce houses, and participate in fun activities.
Come in costumes and bring the family. Admission and parking are free, though some activities and vendors may charge fees. This fa-BOO-lous day offers everything from shopping to entertainment in one location.
Fall Festival at Crosstown Fellowship Church
This family-friendly festival provides a welcoming community atmosphere.
📍 Crosstown Fellowship Church, 1885 SW Del Rio Boulevard, Port St. Lucie
📅 October 25, 2025, 1:00-5:00 PM
The free event includes food, games, and arts and crafts for all ages. It’s perfect for families looking for a relaxed afternoon of Halloween fun without overwhelming crowds.
Jeepers Creepers at Clover Park
This spooktacular evening combines multiple attractions in one location.
📍 Clover Park, Port St. Lucie
📅 October 25, 2025, 4:00-9:00 PM
The event features trunk-or-treating, a Jeep car show, a costume contest, DJ music, food trucks, craft vendors, a petting zoo, and pet adoptions. Activities are designed for ages 3-12, including crafts and animal interactions. The car show and pet adoption booths add a unique community spirit.
Admission is free. Food and vendor purchases are extra. Arrive by 4:00 PM for easier parking. Bring goody bags for candy. Registration is available for those who want to participate in the trunk-or-treat or car show.
Adult Halloween Events in St. Lucie County
Vybz Lounge typically hosts a Halloween costume party on October 31 with DJ entertainment and costume contests. Check local event listings for confirmed 2025 details.
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Pumpkin Patches on the Treasure Coast
Pumpkin patches are great events around Halloween that provide plenty of fun activities. Check out our Pumpkin Patch article, or explore the options within your area:
Okeechobee Halloween Extravaganza
The Halloween Extravaganza takes place at the Agri-Civic Center in Okeechobee on Halloween night. Families gather for a safe, community-focused celebration. Children wear costumes and collect candy throughout the evening.
Proceeds benefit Healthy Start of Okeechobee. This organization supports maternal and child health services in the community.
Event Activities:
- Candy distribution for children
- Costume showcasing
- Family-friendly entertainment
- Community gathering space
The venue is located at 4601 Highway 710 in Okeechobee, Florida 34972.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best free Halloween events on the Treasure Coast?
The Vero Beach Halloween Parade, Hobgoblins on Main Street in Stuart, Fall Fun Fest in Port St. Lucie, and multiple church and community festivals are all free. Most city-sponsored events that occur annually have the highest name recognition and largest turnout.
Are there Halloween events near Port St. Lucie for adults?
Yes. The Night of the Thirsty Dead pub crawl in Fort Pierce offers adult entertainment, featuring a $5,000 costume contest. Haunted Harvest at Saint Lucie Farm Preserve provides evening thrills suitable for adults. Local bars, like Vybz, also typically host late-night Halloween parties on October 31.
What Halloween activities does Port St. Lucie have for young children?
Halloween Movie Night on October 17 screens “Halloweentown” with free popcorn. iL Mercato Fall-O-Ween offers bounce houses, face painting, and trick-or-treating. Fall Fun Fest offers sensory-friendly SCAREZONE hours and daytime activities. Jeepers Creepers includes a petting zoo and activities for ages 3-12. The citywide decorating contest provides free entertainment as families tour neighborhoods.
When do most Treasure Coast Halloween events take place?
Halloween night (October 31) features multiple events, including Fall Fun Fest, Fall Festival in Palm City, and the Newfield trunk-or-treat. Port St. Lucie’s movie night kicks off the season on October 17. Many events happen between October 18-26, and some extend into early November.
Do I need tickets for Halloween events in Vero Beach?
Most Vero Beach events are free, including the 65th annual parade and the IG Center trunk-or-treat. The Sebastian Scream 5K requires race registration, but the trunk-or-treat portion after the race is free to attend.
