Celebrate fall on Fort Lauderdale Beach at the annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Festival. This FREE, family-friendly tradition blends autumn fun with a tropical backdrop, complete with pumpkin-themed photo opportunities, music, seasonal treats, crafts, and fest faves, including the Student Pie Baking Competition and the 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 & Palm Trees is the perfect way to welcome the season South Florida-style.

Schedule

The MKT: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
5th Annual Student Pie Baking Competition presented by FRLA Broward: 9:30 a.m.
Trick or Treat Trail with the Broward Center Spotlights: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Carnival Festival Activities & Music by DJ David: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Free for Everyone:

Admission
Fall/Halloween photo ops
Kids’ Make-and-Take Craft Stations
Balloon Artistry
Trick or Treat Trail with the Broward Center Spotlights + Candy Giveaway
Toddler Playland Maze
Balloon Blaster Race (sponsored by Free Ride) with the chance to win free scooters, plus prizes like sunglasses, balloons, bike bells, and stickers

Carnival Game Tickets
Tickets are valid for all inflatable carnival games, each with prizes to be won.

$2 per ticket (1 ticket = 1 game play)
6 tickets for $10 (best for 1 child who wants to try most games)
12 tickets for $18 (save $6, perfect for 2 kids to share)
20 tickets for $25 (save $15, family bundle for 3+ kids)