Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Festival Celebrates Five Years with New Carnival Theme

Presented by DiscoverFTLBeach.com, the family event features the 5th Annual Student Pie Baking Competition, carnival games, and a pumpkin Ferris Wheel photo op

The 5th Annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Festival, presented by DiscoverFTLBeach.com, returns to The LOOP at Las Olas Oceanside Park on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with an all-new carnival theme.

The annual fall festival at Las Olas Oceanside Park is one of Fort Lauderdale Beach’s most anticipated community events, bringing together families, neighbors, and visitors for a day of seaside celebration.

The free, family-friendly tradition brings autumn fun to Fort Lauderdale’s beachside greenspace with live music, carnival eats, fall flavors, market vendors, and kids’ crafts sponsored by Swiggle, along with the 5th Annual Student Pie Baking Competition presented by FRLA Broward and the Trick-or-Treat Trail (10 a.m.–12 p.m.) with Broward Center Spotlights. Families, friends, and even pets are encouraged to come in costume and capture the spirit of the season at festive photo stations, including the signature Pumpkin Ferris Wheel and a new fall-themed Rivian photo display featuring the brand’s electric truck.

Pumkins & Palm Trees Fall Fest Schedule

• The MKT: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Pie Baking Competition: 9:30 a.m.
• Festival Activities: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Trick-or-Treat Trail: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Highlights

• Live Music by DJ David
• 5th Annual Student Pie Baking Competition, presented by FRLA Broward
• Trick-or-Treat Trail with Broward Center Spotlights (10 a.m.–12 p.m.)
• Pumpkin Ferris Wheel and Fall Photo Station with Rivian’s Electric Truck
• Kids’ Crafts sponsored by Swiggle
• Fairy Hair Braiding and Face Painting by Two Bees Parties
• Balloon Blaster Race for prizes including sunglasses, stickers, and a chance to win one of 30 scooters provided by FreeRide.org
• Spray-and-Race Duck Challenge sponsored by Water Taxi
• Interactive Games hosted by Orange Theory, offering branded prizes
• Fort Lauderdale Beach Inflatable Carnival Games, featuring plush toy giveaways and pumpkin sunglasses

Meet the Pie Judges

The 5th Annual Student Pie Baking Competition brings together an exciting panel of culinary professionals and industry leaders, including:

• Sabrina Courtemanche, Executive Pastry Chef at New River Bakery, Winner of Netflix’s “Sugar Rush Christmas” (Season 1, Episode 1), and featured on Food Network’s “Spring Baking Championship” (Season 10)
• Remy Powell, age 12, Runner-Up on “MasterChef Junior” (Season 9)
• Eddie Schwartz, FRLA Board Member and Principal Owner at Aryeh Strategic Partners
• Eric Haseman, FRLA Past President and Vice President of Operations, Delaware North
• Juan Velez, FRLA Member and Director of Food & Beverage, Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa

Free Carnival Games & Activities

Admission and many activities remain free for all to enjoy, including:

• Trick-or-Treat Trail (10 a.m.–12 p.m.) with candy giveaways
• Toddler Carnival Multi-Activity Playland (ages 5 and under)
• Carnival Circus Bounce, Climb, and Slide (ages 6–12)
• Carnival Obstacle Course (ages 6–12)
• Balloon Blaster Race sponsored by FreeRide.org, with prizes including sunglasses, stickers, and scooters
• Spray-and-Race Duck Challenge sponsored by Water Taxi
• Kids’ Craft Stations sponsored by Swiggle
• Balloon Artistry sponsored by Las Olas Oceanside Park
• Sensory Children’s Station presented by The Play Society

Ticketed Games (with Prizes)
Families can also purchase game tickets for classic carnival midway games, each offering chances to win prizes:

• Bank a Ball
• Baseball Toss
• Down a Clown
• Knock Down
• Magic Ring Toss

Carnival Game Ticket Pricing

• $2 per ticket (1 ticket = 1 game play)
• 6 tickets for $10 (best for 1 child who wants to try most games)
• 12 tickets for $18 (save $6; perfect for 2 kids to share)
• 20 tickets for $25 (save $15; family bundle for 3+ kids)

SPONSORS

• Presenting Sponsor: DiscoverFTLBeach.com
• Pie Baking Sponsor: FRLA Broward
• Event Sponsors: FreeRide.org, Orange Theory Fitness, Rivian, Swiggle, and Water Taxi Fort Lauderdale

WHEN: Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
The MKT operates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Most convenient parking is available at the Las Olas Beach Parking Garage. PayByPhone is available for easy, remote extensions.

COST: Admission is free; select carnival games with prizes start at $2.

REGISTRATION: Admission is free, but advance registration is encouraged to help plan for candy, games, and prizes.
Reserve your spot on Eventbrite
(Families, friends, and pets are all welcome!)

MORE INFO: Visit www.theloopflb.com/events