Best Family Fall Activities in Westlake and South Florida

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Fall brings fun events to families living in Westlake and throughout South Florida. Explore fall-season foods at local farmer’s markets, experience pumpkin patches with mazes and hayrides, take day hikes, and even see mega yachts up close!

Looking for something new to do with your family this fall? We have created a list of the best fun fall activities to experience with your family in Westlake and throughout South Florida this fall. 

1. Explore a Farmers’ Market

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Fall is an excellent time for cooking hearty soups, chilis, and baking. Build your menu around  what’s in season locally by exploring nearby farm stands and markets. 

It’s fun to visit farmers markets with your family and fill your shopping bags with fresh ingredients from local farmers. Pick up all your favorite fall veggies as well as farm-fresh homemade jams, butter, and jellies. 

2. Visit the Pumpkin Patch

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Nothing says “fall” like a visit to a local pumpkin patch where you’ll find all sorts of pumpkin varieties, sizes, shapes, and colors. Head to your local patch and let every family member select their own perfect pumpkin.

Pumpkins are great for seasonal décor and family fall crafts, including carved or painted jack-o-lanterns. 

And you can make pumpkin “the star” of delicious fall-inspired meals. Think beyond traditional favorites like pumpkin pie and try your hand at pumpkin soup, bread, soufflé, pancakes, cookies and more.  

There are several pumpkin patches near Westlake and throughout South Florida, open to the public throughout the fall season. 

Pumpkin Towne, Wellington, FL

Pumpkin Towne in Wellington offers an incredible selection of pumpkins, plus bounce houses, hay bales to climb, photo ops, and more.

Community of Hope Church West Campus, Loxahatchee Groves, FL

Community of Hope Church West Campus in Loxahatchee Groves features pumpkins of all sizes, as well as a selection of decorative gourds. In addition to locally made baked goods, there is also a photo area providing the perfect backdrop for fall family photos.

Jack O Lanterns Pumpkins, West Palm Beach, FL

Jack O Lanterns Pumpkins in West Palm Beach hosts family-friendly activities with social distancing and safety protocols in place. You and your family will enjoy pumpkin tic-tac-toe, bounce houses, a petting zoo, a haunted maze, a photo station, and more – plus plenty of pumpkins to choose from. 

Pumpkin Time at You Farm, Loxahatchee, FL

Pumpkin Time at You Farm in Loxahatchee boasts more than 4,000 pumpkins, as well as straw bales and corn stalks, farm games, hayrides, music, and fall crafts. Pack a picnic lunch and take the family out for a day at the farm.

3. Take a Fall Hike

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Fall can be a great time to take a hike on a local scenic trail for an afternoon of adventure, a fun-filled day trip, or even an overnight camping excursion.

Apoxee Wilderness Trail

The Apoxee Wilderness Trail promises a unique 4.7-mile hike with boardwalks, crushed limestone trails, and natural surfaces meandering amidst the tropical hammocks and wet prairies flourishing in the damp and humid conditions. 

MacArthur Beach State Park 

With nearly 500 acres of beautiful beaches and nature trails, Palm Beach County’s only state park offers lots of opportunities for family fun with a nature center, trails, easy beach access, picnic areas, and kayak rentals. 

Bring along your snorkeling gear to explore the incredible Anastasia Limestone Rock Reef and meet the Park’s most famous residents – sea turtles, parrotfish, barracuda, and damsel fish – in their natural habitat.

Arthur R Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge 

The refuge acts as a natural buffer between the area’s subdivisions and the Everglades. The refuge features two unique natural trails, as well as the levee system and open marsh, where Florida panthers, wading birds, and other native species make their homes.

John Prince Park, Lake Worth 

Palm Beach County’s first nature trail, Custard Apple Trail was once home to thriving custard apples in the marshy wetlands. This short interpretive trail winds through the marsh and a tropical hammock, complete with tall old custard apple trees.

Take Your Family on a Safari 

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Any time of year is a great time to enjoy a safari with the family at nearby Loxahatchee’s Lion Country Safari. With more than 1,000 animals including lions, zebras, giraffes, buffalo, and more, you and your family will enjoy the variety of landscapes and wild animal encounters as you drive through the park.

There are also opportunities to feed animals, exciting rides, and a water spray ground. Parents of future scientists, veterinarians and conservationists will be happy to know this cageless, drive-thru animal safari park also offers hands-on and educational programs through the Palm Beach County School system.

Visit a South Florida Festival

Family Fall Activities in South Florida

Take a day trip to one of the many fall-themed festivals and annual events happening throughout South Florida.  Here are just a few:

Pumpkin and Palm Trees Fall Fest, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale’s family-friendly Pumpkin and Palm Trees Fall Fest is free to the public and includes a pie baking competition, live music, games, and other outdoor activities.

Haze Maze, Miami, FL

The Haze Maze festival is a fully immersive two-week-long annual autumn experience held at Miami’s Bayfront Park. Attendees enjoy sweet treats from local vendors, live music and a beer garden.

International Boat Show, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 

Fort Lauderdale’s International Boat Show is the largest in-water boat show in the world!  An annual five-day, 3-million square-foot, multi-location event, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show offers boat enthusiasts a chance to see the latest in watercraft including over-the-top yachts and collectible cars showcased at “Super-Yacht Village”.

 

Visit Sky Cove South of Westlake This Fall

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Fall is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy everything Palm Beach County – and all South Florida – has to offer. Find inspiration for your next family outing from our list of annual and fall-themed family activities. 

Sky Cove South is perfectly situated in the new City of Westlake, providing easy access to the best of South Florida while maintaining its friendly, hometown vibe.

Not living in Westlake?  Why not make one of your fall family outings a visit to the Sky Cove South of Westlake’s Sales Center? Tour our 4 furnished models within close proximity to the amazing Westlake Adventure Park and see why so many families are making Sky Cove South of Westlake in Palm Beach County, home!

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