Wellington Halloween 2026: the village Fall Festival Oct. 17 at Village Park, Spookyville at the fairgrounds and a 50-plus party Oct. 30.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the Village of Wellington’s Fall Festival page and events calendar, and the South Florida Fair’s Spookyville page. Village events line: Parks and Recreation, 561-791-4005.
Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Wellington’s big Halloween night comes two weeks early: the village’s Fall Festival is Saturday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 10 p.m. at Village Park, with trick-or-treating, a one-night haunted hallway and costume contests. The South Florida Fairgrounds, a short drive northeast on Southern Boulevard, runs its family Spookyville on seven days from Oct. 17 through Halloween.
Looking for the hours kids can knock on doors? That is on our separate trick-or-treat hours page, with candy safety tips. Pumpkin patches and harvest festivals are on the fall festivals page.
Who to call
- Fall Festival and village events: Wellington Parks and Recreation, 561-791-4005, Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road
- Senior Halloween Party RSVP: Wellington Community Center, 561-753-2484
- Non-emergency on Halloween night: Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, 561-688-3400. Emergency: 911
At a glance
| Event | When | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Fall Festival | Sat. Oct. 17, 3 to 10 p.m. | Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road | Free entry; activity bracelets sold |
| Spookyville | Oct. 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31 | Yesteryear Village, 9067 Southern Blvd. | Ticketed |
| Senior Halloween Party, ages 50 and up | Fri. Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd. | Free; RSVP required |
| Thursday Nights in Wellington | Thu. Oct. 29, 5 to 9 p.m. | Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd. | Free |
The Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 17
The village’s Fall Festival fills Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road, from 3 to 10 p.m. The village lists:
- Trick-or-treating (bring a treat bag)
- The one-night-only Haunted Hallways
- Costume and pie-eating contests
- Games, inflatables, laser tag, hay rides and a golf and games simulator
- DJ music, dancing and food trucks
The early start is deliberate: the village says the longer hours let families with younger children enjoy the festival and still get home in time for bed.
Admission is free. Rides and activities need an all-access bracelet. Presale runs through Friday, Oct. 16, at $7 a child and $5 an adult; on the day it is $10 a child and $5 an adult, with bracelet sales ending at 9 p.m. Children 2 and under are free. Adults need a bracelet only for the golf simulator, HADO, the haunted hallways, laser tag and hay rides. Buy them at Village Park, at the Wellington Community Center or at the bracelet tent on the field behind the gym on the night (cash or card).
Spookyville at the fairgrounds
The South Florida Fair’s Spookyville turns Yesteryear Village, its historic village at the fairgrounds, into a family Halloween with trick-or-treating, live entertainment, food trucks and vendors. Costume parades are on Sundays.
- Dates: Oct. 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31
- Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Gates close half an hour before the event does.
- Tickets: $10 for adults and $15 for children at the gate; buying online before Oct. 17 saves 10% ($9 and $13.50). A $45 family package for two adults and two children goes on sale Oct. 17. Children under 1 are free.
- Enter through the archway gate, 9067 Southern Blvd.
The fair also runs Fright Nights, its haunted-house event, on the same grounds. It is built to scare; check the Fright Nights page for nights and age guidance before bringing children.
For older residents
The village’s monthly 50-and-up luncheon on Friday, Oct. 30, is a Halloween party at the Community Center, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is free with lunch and entertainment, but you must register first by calling 561-753-2484.
Music the week of Halloween
Thursday Nights in Wellington on Oct. 29 brings food trucks and market vendors from 5 p.m. and a tribute to Electric Light Orchestra at 6:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater. Bring a chair or blanket.
Trunk-or-treats
No public trunk-or-treat had been posted on the village calendar when we checked. Churches, schools and gated communities in Wellington often hold their own. Hosting one that is open to the public? Send the date, time and address through our contact page and we will add it here.
What this means for you
- Oct. 17 is the night for little ones: Fall Festival at Village Park, free to get in.
- Buy Fall Festival bracelets by Oct. 16 and Spookyville tickets before Oct. 17 to pay less.
- Halloween itself is a Saturday; see trick-or-treat hours.
More: things to do this month, fall festivals and pumpkin patches and Thanksgiving in Wellington.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Wellington Fall Festival in 2026?
Saturday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 10 p.m. at Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road. Admission is free; an all-access bracelet is needed for the rides and activities.
Is there a trunk-or-treat in Wellington?
The village’s own trick-or-treat is at the Fall Festival on Oct. 17. No public trunk-or-treat had been posted on the village calendar by Oct. 10; churches and HOAs often hold their own, so check with yours.
What are the dates for Spookyville at the South Florida Fairgrounds?
Oct. 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31 at Yesteryear Village, 9067 Southern Blvd. It runs 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
What day is Halloween in 2026?
Saturday, Oct. 31. Trick-or-treat hours and safety tips are on our separate trick-or-treat page.
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