Boo-ca Boo Days Delights with Spooktacular Festivities

Brace yourselves for the spine-chilling Boo-ca Boo Days, the City of Boca Raton’s week-long extravaganza of festivities and frights leading up to Halloween. The schedule of terrifyingly fun events and activities across a variety of City facilities is perfect for the whole family. The line-up of happenings include:

For more information, registration, and details on the City’s Halloween festivities, visit Boo-ca Boo Days.  

EXPLORIUM DEMONSTRATIONS-SPOOKY SOUNDS
In a season of shrieks, join us as we investigate the science behind spooky sounds.

Date & Time: Oct 19 & 20 | 3:30pm
Location: The Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486
Ages: 7+ with parent or guardian
Cost: Free 

THE LAB-LASER ENGRAVED BAT HOUSE
An innovative space designed for elementary students and their parent/guardian to explore the exciting world of STEAM through hands on activities and interactive projects. Pre-registration is required. 

Date & Time: Sunday, Oct 20 | 11am-12pm
Location: The Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486
Activity#: 111011 
Ages: 5-12 with parent/guardian
Cost: Resident: $10 |Non-Resident: $12.50

HALLOWEEN BY THE SEA
Join us by the Gumbo Limbo aquariums for outdoor crafts, games, a special Halloween ice cream treat, get a picture with Luna – our sea turtle friend – and wear your coolest costume. 

Date & Time: Sunday, Oct 20 | 4:30-5:30pm or 5:45-6:45pm (register for either time slot). Registration required, begins October 1.
Location: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Activity#: 155035
Ages: 2-6; minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Cost: Resident: $10 | Non-Resident: $13 (parents are free!)

SPOOKY TENNIS
Come dressed up in costumes and enjoy playing tennis, followed by a delicious pizza party to end the night.

Date & Time: Friday, Oct 25 | 5-7pm
Location: The Swim & Racquet Center, 21626 Saint Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Activity#: 123399-01
Ages: 4 – 12
Cost: Resident: $30 | Non-Resident: $37.50

HAUNTED HAMMOCK
Guides lead you on a nighttime stroll through the haunted hammock along the boardwalk. Learn about nocturnal critters that creep and crawl. This program is a little scary with frights along the way. 

Date & Time: Saturday, Oct 26 | 7:30-10pm (register for one of the 30-minute walks at 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9, or 9:30pm). Registration required, begins October 1.
Location: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Activity#: 155460
Ages: Adults and children 7+; minors must be accompanied by a registered guardian.
Cost: Resident: $12 | Non-Resident: $15

HALLOWEEN MIXER
Round robin style play where players will be teamed up day of event. Each round, players will be teamed up with a new player.

Location: The Swim & Racquet Center, 21626 Saint Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Activity#: 123399-04
Ages: 18+
Date & Time: Sunday, Oct 27 | 9-11:30am
Cost: Resident: $30 | Non-Resident $37.50

MONSTER MASH
Are you ready for some spooky Halloween fun?! The Monster Mash will include a haunted house, face painting, and a pumpkin dive (5–13-year-olds only) where children collect pennies from the bottom of the pool and redeem them for Halloween prizes!

Location: The Swim & Racquet Center, 21626 Saint Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Ages: Family
Date & Time: Oct 27 | 12-2pm
Cost: Free

EMBROIDER A HALLOWEEN-THEMED PUMPKIN, BAT, OR CAT
Learn some of the basics of embroidery to use in daily life or for your small business while also creating a beautiful Halloween decoration this year. Library card required for registration.

Date & Time: Thursday, October 31| 1 – 3pm 
Location: The Boca Raton Public Library – Downtown, 400 NW 2nd Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Ages: Adults
Cost: Free

For more information, registration, and details on the City’s Halloween festivities, visit Boo-ca Boo Days.  

The City of Boca Raton boasts five miles of gorgeous beaches, 49 parks, and 1,650 acres of recreational space, attracting residents and visitors year-round.  The City’s Recreation Services Department hosts a full calendar of free community events at select parks and the Mizner Park Amphitheater.  For more details, visit the City’s Recreation Services webpage.