October is one of those months that reminds us why we love living in Jupiter and Northern Palm Beach County. While much of the country is pulling out sweaters and preparing for colder weather, we're still enjoying sunshine, waterfront dining, boating, outdoor concerts and some of our favorite community events.

And as we head into fall, there's plenty happening around town. Here are a few events to put on your October calendar.

🎃 Pumpkin Towne – Jupiter

Opening October 7, 2026

A longtime local fall tradition, Pumpkin Towne returns to Jupiter at the northwest corner of Indiantown Road and Old Dixie Highway. Pick out the perfect pumpkin, take some fall family photos, enjoy lawn games, pumpkin painting and activities for the kids.

Pumpkin Towne is open daily from 9 AM–9 PM beginning October 7.

🍔 Food Truck Friday at Downtown Abacoa

October 9 | 5:30–10 PM

Bring your appetite to Downtown Abacoa for one of Jupiter's favorite casual community nights. Food Truck Friday brings a variety of food trucks together in the heart of Abacoa and is an easy way to kick off an October weekend with family and friends.

🌊 Jupiter HarbourFest

October 16–17 | Harbourside Place

Celebrate everything we love about Jupiter at Jupiter HarbourFest. This waterfront festival brings together live music, food, drinks, local vendors and plenty of coastal Florida atmosphere.

The festival runs Friday, October 16 from 4–10 PM and Saturday, October 17 from noon–10 PM, with free general admission.

🎸 Rolling Stones Tribute – Downtown Abacoa

October 17 | 7:30 PM

Come see The Zecca Robinson Group at our annual Abacoa live event and meet the team!

This year's concert features Start Me Up – A Tribute to The Rolling Stones at Downtown Abacoa. We'll be there enjoying the music, giving away some goodies and holding a raffle as we kick off another beautiful season in sunny South Florida.

Stop by and say hello—we'd love to see you!

👻 Jupiter Halloween Spooktacular

October 17 | 4–7 PM

Before the evening concert, families can head to the Jupiter Community Center for the Town of Jupiter's Halloween Spooktacular. This free event includes trick-or-treating, inflatables, music, arts and crafts, a Monster Maze, Tot Zone and more. Costumes and your own treat bag are encouraged!

🍂 Palm Beach Gardens Fall Festival

October 24 | 4–8 PM

Just a short drive from Jupiter, the Palm Beach Gardens Fall Festival at Gardens North County District Park is another great family event. Expect trick-or-treating, music, dancing, carnival games, inflatables, food trucks and plenty of fall fun.

Thinking About Buying in Jupiter? Don't Wait for "Season"

October isn't just a great month to enjoy Jupiter—it can also be a great time to start your home search.

As we move closer to our winter season, more seasonal residents and buyers begin arriving in South Florida. That can mean more people actively touring homes and competing for desirable properties, particularly in sought-after Jupiter and Northern Palm Beach County neighborhoods.

Starting your search before the heart of season gives you time to learn the different communities, understand current values and explore your options without feeling rushed.

For waterfront buyers, this is especially important. Two homes that look similar online can offer very different boating opportunities depending on water depth, bridge clearance, dockage, proximity to the Jupiter Inlet and the particular waterway.

Whether you're looking for a waterfront property, a seasonal residence, new construction or a year-round home, having a local strategy in place before season gets into full swing can make the process much easier.

Live Where Others Vacation

From boating the Loxahatchee River and spending the day at the beach to catching live music in Abacoa or enjoying dinner along the water, Jupiter offers a lifestyle that's hard to duplicate.

If a move to Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach or the surrounding Northern Palm Beach County area has been on your mind, October is a great time to start exploring.

Let's connect and talk about what you're looking for. We can help you get familiar with the market now—before the seasonal crowd arrives.

Christina Zecca, PA., GRI
Principal Agent | Team Leader
The Zecca Robinson Group | Compass Florida
Waterfront & Seaside Home Specialists