Got Books?
Collection boxes located at: Boys & Girls Club of Broward County
Jim & Jan Moran Unit, 27 S. Dixie Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
954-725-5545
Contributions of new and gently used children’s books are being collected during Oct. and Nov. for distribution on Nov. 18 to families who cannot afford books.
Family Halloween Hoedown
Thursday, Oct. 27, 6 to 9 p.m.
Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4111 NW 6 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Halloween games, activities, petting zoo, costume, pie eating, pumpkin carving contests. Hayrides, pumpkin patch and refreshments for a small fee. 954-480-4495.
Pompano Republican Club meeting
Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.
Emma Lou Olson Community Center, 1801 NE 6 St. , Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Speaker, Mark McCarthy, Treasurer of Broward Republican Executive Committee, speaks about Florida Presidential Primary. Open to public and refreshments served.
954-786-7536 or www.pompanobeachgop.com.
City of Pompano Beach Halloween Fun Fair
Thursday, Oct. 27, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
For children 10 and under. $2 per child or bring two canned goods to be donated to Our Father’s Soup Kitchen and St. Laurence Chapel. Children’s activities, including bounce houses, rock climbing wall, games, food, antique fire truck, face painting, magic show, costumes on parade, pumpkin carving and decorating contest. All pumpkins should be carved and decorated prior to the event. 954-786-4111.
Movie in the Park: Tangled
Friday, Oct. 28, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4111 NW 6 St. , Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Bring blanket or lawn chairs. Refreshments available for purchase. 954-480-4430.
Family Hayride and Campfire
Friday, Oct. 28, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
$3.50, includes hayride and one bag of s’mores. Reservations required. 954-357-5100.
2nd Annual Halloween Spooktacular Costume Party
Saturday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Christine’s on the Green, Deerfield Country Club, 50 Fairway Dr. , Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Featuring the Live Wire band playing R&B, Dance, Top 40 music from 8 p.m. to midnight. No Cover Charge! Costume Contests – Most Original, Sexiest, Scariest. 954-427-4400, ext. 201.
Free Community Day/ Health Fair
Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Deerfield Beach Food Bazaar, 202 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Free services including health fair, entertainment, car wash, words of inspiration, kids’ corner, haircuts, clothing bank, giveaways, unlimited food and multiple vendors. Commissioner Preston will also speak.
Family Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct. 29, 3 to 6 p.m.
Community Presbyterian Church , 1920 SE 4 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Kids can wear costumes and trick-or-treat in classrooms. Also, games, crafts, pizza/pasta plus trimmings $4. Bring canned goods for Gateway Community Outreach. Bring entry for pie/cookie baking contest and bake sale. Music by Fiddleworks and Maria’s House students. Church service after festivities. 954-427-0222.
Intracoastal History Tours
Sunday, Oct. 30, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Deerfield Island Park , 1720 Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Walk and boat tour discusses changes at Deerfield Island Park and relevance to South Florida. Ages 6 and up, $5 per person. Participants must be at Sullivan dock by 9:30 a.m. to catch the boat shuttle. Limited space, pre-registration required. 954-357-5100.
Halloween Festivities at Westside Park
Monday, Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m.
Westside Park, 445 SW 2 St. (west football field), Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Carnival-like atmosphere with games, prizes, treats and costume contest. 954-480-4481.
SAVE THE DATE: Job Fair
Saturday, Nov. 19, noon to 4 p.m.
Hilton Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom, 100 Fairway Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Sponsored by Toyota of Deerfield Beach. Free, except table and sign charge. Contact Ted Smith: 561-310-0109.
Classic Car Show
Sunday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Toyota of Deerfield Beach, 1441 Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Rescheduled from date of Pink Heals Tour. Sponsored by Olympia Flame, BSO, City Of Deerfield and others. $20 classic car registration. Benefits Greater Broward Firefighter Cancer charities. Gourmet food trucks. Dash plaques and trophies, kids activities. 954-410-5536 or jpmiranda@comcast.net.
