Things to do in Jupiter this month: October 2026

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Events come from the Town of Jupiter community calendar, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum and each organizer’s own page, linked below. This page is rebuilt at the start of each month; times can change, so check the organizer’s link before you go.

The rest of October brings the town’s National Night Out parade, HarbourFest’s free country music at Harbourside Place, the town’s Halloween party and the return of the fall market season at Carlin Park. Early November is the Feast of Little Italy at Abacoa.

Who to call

• Town events and the Jupiter Community Center: Town of Jupiter, 561-746-5134
• Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum: 561-747-8380, ext. 101
• Every event on the town calendar: jupiter.fl.us/Calendar.aspx

The big dates

National Night Out parade, Oct. 13

The Jupiter Police Department and the town hold their National Night Out as a parade: more than 30 police cars, fire trucks and emergency vehicles with lights and sirens, starting at 6 p.m. on Central Boulevard and ending at University Drive. Officers hand out giveaways along the route. The town’s suggested viewing spots:

• Maplewood Park, 1720 Toney Penna Drive
• Jupiter Village Park, 1451 Toney Penna Drive
• Indian Creek Park, 1795 Indian Creek Parkway
• Abacoa Community Park (skate park), 1501 Frederick Small Road
• University Drive and Main Street, along Roger Dean Stadium and Parkside Drive

HarbourFest, Oct. 16-17

Jupiter HarbourFest, the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce’s country music and food festival, runs 4-10 p.m. Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at Harbourside Place. General admission is free; tastings tickets are $50 and VIP $100. It runs rain or shine, and organizers suggest ride-share because parking is limited. The full lineup is on our fall festivals page.

Halloween in Jupiter

• Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 17: the town’s free trick-or-treat event at the community center, with inflatables, a live DJ, crafts, a monster maze and a tot zone. Bring your own bag. Food is for sale.
• Feathers, Fangs, Fur & Fun, Oct. 25: trick-or-treating along the nature trails at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, with costume parades at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. The sanctuary warns that parking and entry can take time.
• Halloween Skate & Scooter Contest, Oct. 31: tricks and costumes at the Jupiter Skate Park in Abacoa Community Park. Free to watch; $10 to enter.

More in our Halloween events and trick-or-treat hours pages.

Markets and festivals

• Coco Market Jupiter, Oct. 18: a free monthly wellness market returns for the season at the Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park, 400 Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway, after a summer break.
• Pumpkin Patch Arts & Crafts Festival, Oct. 24: a pumpkin patch, local crafters, a bounce house and face painting at JupiterFIRST Church.
• Galbani Feast of Little Italy, Nov. 6-8: free admission at Abacoa Town Center, 4-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. The entertainment schedule has not been posted yet. Details on our Feast of Little Italy page.
• Tequesta Chili Cook-Off, Nov. 14: the 15th annual cook-off moves to the Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park this year, 2-6 p.m., with unlimited chili and beer for a 21-and-older crowd. Proceeds go to veterans’ charities.
• Homegrown & Handmade Fest, Nov. 22: handcrafted goods and local produce at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Outdoors and the lighthouse

• Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum: admission 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, with guided tours at noon and 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Climbers must be at least 48 inches tall. A sunset tour and kids’ storytime are on Wednesday, Oct. 14; see the lighthouse events list for tickets.
• Sensory-Friendly Exploration Day, Oct. 18: the lighthouse opens to special needs families with local organizations on hand; the first 100 registered guests 6 and older get free admission.

Veterans Day, Nov. 11

The town’s ceremony is at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Jupiter Veterans Memorial on the municipal complex, 210 Military Trail. Closures and trash are on our Veterans Day page.

For families and teens

The Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail, runs a free toddler open gym on Thursday mornings and Teen Night on Oct. 24. Register through the town’s recreation portal.

Arts and theater

Gallery shows, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s season opener and concerts are on our arts and exhibitions this month page.

What this means for you

• Mark Oct. 13 for the parade and Oct. 17 for HarbourFest and the town’s Halloween party.
• The lighthouse and museum are closed Mondays.
• Early voting opens Oct. 19.

Related: things to do this weekend, parks and trails and farmers markets.

Coming up: Thanksgiving in Jupiter, and the year’s other big events: the Jupiter Jubilee, spring training and Jupiter Irish Fest.

Frequently asked questions

What is happening in Jupiter in October 2026?

The National Night Out parade on Tuesday, Oct. 13, free HarbourFest at Harbourside Place on Oct. 16-17, the town’s Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, Oct. 17, trail trick-or-treating at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary on Sunday, Oct. 25, and a Halloween skate and scooter contest on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Where is the best place to watch the Jupiter National Night Out parade?

The town lists Maplewood Park, Jupiter Village Park, Indian Creek Park, Abacoa Community Park and University Drive at Main Street. The parade starts at 6 p.m. Oct. 13.

When is the Feast of Little Italy in Jupiter?

Friday through Sunday, Nov. 6-8, at Abacoa Town Center. Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, and admission is free.

When is the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse open?

Admission runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Climbers must be at least 48 inches tall. Call 561-747-8380, ext. 101, for weather closures.

When does early voting start in Jupiter?

Palm Beach County early voting runs Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.