Wellington Fall Festival To Return Oct. 18

Grab a costume and get ready for an evening of family-friendly “spooktacular” fun at Wellington’s Fall Festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road).

Visit the Haunted Hallways if you dare, or visit the petting zoo, hay rides, trick or treating, face painting, bounce houses, on-stage performances and more. There will also be a costume contest with prizes for first, second and third place in each of the following age groups: under 3, ages 4 to 6, ages 7 to 10, ages 11 to 14, and 15 and older.

Unlimited all-access bracelets are required for activities and are on sale now at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) and the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) at a cost of $7 for children and $5 for adults. On the day of the event, bracelets are $10 for children and $5 for adults.

For more information about Wellington’s Fall Festival, call (561) 791-4005.

The event is made possible by sponsors Whole Foods Market, the Wellington Preservation Coalition, Chik-fil-A and Flannigan’s. For sponsorship opportunities, call the Wellington Parks & Recreation Department at (561) 791-4082.