Things to do in Jupiter
Things to do in Jupiter, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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Tequesta Chili Cook-Off 2026: Nov. 14, Carlin Park, Jupiter
The 15th Tequesta Chili Cook-Off moves to Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park, Jupiter, 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14: unlimited chili and beer, 21 and older.
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Things to do
Things to do in Jupiter this month: October 2026
October in Jupiter: National Night Out parade Oct. 13, free HarbourFest Oct. 16-17, Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 17, then the Feast of Little Italy Nov. 6-8.
Farmers markets
Jupiter farmers markets
The Market at Harbourside runs Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Jupiter waterfront. For produce, The Gardens GreenMarket is Sundays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., six miles south.
Trails
Parks and trails in Jupiter
Jupiter has more than 25 parks, 3.4 miles of beach and a 2.5-mile dog-friendly beach. Riverbend Park has about 10 miles of trails. Parks office: 561-741-2400.
Fourth of July
Jupiter Fourth of July fireworks 2027: Mega Bash
Jupiter's Fourth of July fireworks are Mega Bash at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, a baseball and fireworks night the town says runs July 3 and 4 every year.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Jupiter 2026
Jupiter sets no official trick-or-treat hours for Saturday, Oct. 31. The town's free Halloween Spooktacular is 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the community center.
Christmas
Jupiter Christmas boat parade and tree lighting 2026
Jupiter's tree lighting is 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, on the Town Green. The holiday boat parade reaches Jupiter about 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Snow Dec. 12.
Fall festivals
Jupiter fall festivals and pumpkin patches 2026
Fall in Jupiter: HarbourFest Oct. 16-17 at Harbourside Place, free; JupiterFIRST Church's pumpkin patch festival Oct. 24; the town's Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 17.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Jupiter: dog beach, dog parks and leash rules
Jupiter's 2.5-mile dog beach, two town dog parks with small and large dog runs, and the leash rules: 6-foot leash in county parks, none at Riverbend.
Feast of Little Italy
Feast of Little Italy in Jupiter: dates, hours and parking
The Galbani Feast of Little Italy is Nov. 6-8 at Abacoa Town Center in Jupiter. Admission and parking are free; VIP villas are sold online.
Spring training
Spring training in Jupiter: Cardinals and Marlins schedule
The Cardinals and Marlins play 30 spring training games at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Feb. 19 to March 21, 2027. Single-game tickets go on sale Jan. 9.
Jupiter Jubilee
Jupiter Jubilee: date, schedule, parking and what's on
The free Jupiter Jubilee is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, at the Town of Jupiter Municipal Campus, 210 Military Trail.
Jupiter Irish Fest
Jupiter Irish Fest at Abacoa: dates, hours, parking and dogs
Jupiter Irish Fest is March 13-14, 2027, at Abacoa Town Center, 1267 Main St. General admission is free, and leashed dogs are welcome.
History
Jupiter history and landmarks: lighthouse, depot, NRHP sites
Jupiter was incorporated in 1925 and marked its centennial in 2025. Its lighthouse was first lit July 10, 1860. Three National Register sites and how to visit.
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Arts
Arts and exhibitions in Jupiter: October 2026
Jupiter arts this fall: Orphans at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Oct. 27 to Nov. 8, the town gallery's It's Alive! show and a ceramics biennial in Tequesta.
Things to do
Things to do in Jupiter this weekend, Oct. 16 to 18
Free HarbourFest country music at Harbourside Place Friday and Saturday, the town's Halloween Spooktacular Saturday and Coco Market at Carlin Park on Sunday.
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Jupiter lighthouse shoreline project to open Dec. 3
The $16 million shoreline project at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is in its last phase, adding a boardwalk, beaches and snorkel reefs. Opening is set for Dec. 3.