Top Things to Do This Fall in Northern Palm Beach & Martin County (2025 Guide)
Welcome to your essential 2025 guide to festivals, family fun, outdoor adventures, markets, and spooky nights across Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Stuart, Jensen Beach, and beyond. Top Things to Do This Fall in Northern Palm Beach County and Martin County means cooler nights, lively weekends, and memories made under palm-tree skies.
Think ocean breezes, golden sunsets, and festival lights. From late September through November, the humidity eases, evenings turn breezy, and the calendar fills with family-friendly happenings. You won’t see leaf piles, but you’ll feel the season in bustling markets, pumpkin-spice treats, and community parades from the beach towns to the riverfront.
Cooler Days, Perfect Adventures
Expect daytime highs in the 80s and comfortable nights: ideal for parks, waterfront strolls, and music-filled festivals. It’s the sweet spot between summer’s heat and winter’s crowds.
From Beaches to Pumpkin Patches
South Florida trades foliage for festival flair. You’ll find costume contests, hayrides, ghost tours, and open-air craft fairs with local artisans, all within a short drive of Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Stuart, and Jensen Beach.
Palm Beach Gardens Fall Festival
Bring the whole crew for live music, trick-or-treating, costume fun, food trucks, and kid-approved activities. It’s a vibrant community celebration where autumn spirit meets tropical vibes. Get more details here.
Spookyville at Yesteryear Village
A not-too-spooky favorite for younger kids, with safe trick-or-treating, hayrides, crafts, and games set inside an old-Florida village. Check the fairgrounds calendar for 2025 nights and ticket details.
North Palm Beach Arts & Crafts Fall Festival
Scheduled for November 1, 2025, at the North Palm Beach Community Center (1200 Prosperity Farms Road). Browse nearly 100 vendors offering handmade goods, gifts, and seasonal décor. For details, visit the official Village of North Palm Beach event page.
Martin County Fall Fest & Movie Night — Jensen Beach
Join the community at Langford Park for a free evening filled with games, live entertainment, a costume contest, and an outdoor screening of Beetlejuice. (Friday, October 10, 2025 • 5:30–9:30 PM)
Learn more on the Martin County Parks & Recreation Events page.
Pumpkin Towne — Stuart / Jensen Beach
Celebrate the season at this pop-up pumpkin patch with photo zones, pumpkins, and a kid-friendly play space. Open October 8–31, 2025. Find details in Discover Martin’s 2025 Pumpkin Patch Guide.
Hobe Sound Farms Pumpkin Patch — Hobe Sound
This beloved farm-style patch runs October 4–31, 2025, featuring decorative pumpkins, haybales, photo areas, and family activities. See the official listing via Discover Martin.
Downtown Stuart — Market on Main
A weekly farmers and crafters market every Sunday on Osceola Street, offering fresh produce, coffee, art, and music. Check the schedule on the Discover Martin Events Calendar.
Harvest Festival (Kiwanis Club) — Stuart
This classic fall celebration features rides, local vendors, food, and live music along Court Street in Stuart. (September 12–13, 2025)
Read coverage at Time to Fall for Martin County.
Nature Trails & Paddle Adventures
Cooler temps make it prime time for the Jonathan Dickinson State Park trails, kayak routes along the Loxahatchee, and the limestone outcrops at Blowing Rocks Preserve. Keep an eye out for manatees, ospreys, and gentle river bends perfect for photos.
Beach Picnics & Sunset Spots
Tequesta Green Market & Jupiter Farmers Market
Pick up just-baked breads, local honey, tropical flowers, and seasonal treats. Many markets run most Saturdays or Sundays — check social pages for seasonal hours.
West Palm Beach GreenMarket (Waterfront Commons)
This award-winning market returns **Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.**, kicking off its 31st season. Expect 150 vendors, specialty foods, live music, and a scenic waterfront setting. More info: WPB Parks GreenMarket page or City of WPB news release.
The Gardens GreenMarket – Palm Beach Gardens
Held every Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the City Hall Municipal Campus (10500 N. Military Trail), this market features over 120 vendors offering produce, baked goods, crafts, and live entertainment. Official schedule: PBG GreenMarket info
Martin County’s Farm-to-Table Experiences
From Stuart’s waterfront eateries to Hobe Sound cafés, expect fresh seafood, citrus notes, and chef specials. Fall is a prime season — reserve patio dining for golden-hour views.
Blooming Freedom Pumpkin Patch – Palm City
Open October 1–31, 2025, this boutique-style pumpkin patch offers family photo ops, pumpkin painting, local vendors, and weekend live music. A Martin County favorite for a farm-style fall outing. Discover more via Discover Martin’s 2025 Pumpkin Patch Guide or the AllEvents listing.
CityPlace Pumpkin Patch – West Palm Beach
Located at Rosemary Square, this urban pumpkin patch runs weekends from October 12–26, 2025. Expect family-friendly fun with photo ops, crafts, pumpkin picking, and seasonal treats. Confirmed on West Palm Beach Parks’ official page and Macaroni Kid’s 2025 listing.
Stuart Market on Main – Downtown Stuart
Every Sunday morning, enjoy local produce, baked goods, coffee, and art along Osceola Street. This weekly farmers market captures the heart of fall in Martin County. Find the latest updates on the Discover Martin Events Calendar.
Hobe Sound Farmers Market – Hobe Sound
Held Saturdays in October and November (9:00 AM–2:00 PM), this open-air market features fresh produce, flowers, art, and local crafts in a relaxed, coastal setting. Check for seasonal updates via Discover Martin.
Best Times & Weather Insights
October and November offer the most comfortable mix of warm days and breezy nights. Plan festivals for late afternoon, then linger for sunset concerts and food trucks.
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Top Things to Do This Fall in Northern Palm Beach County and Martin County is your passport to a sunny, festival-filled season. From parades and pumpkin fun to paddling and sunset picnics, fall here is made for families, foodies, and outdoor lovers. See you under the string lights!
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