Fall in Indian River County means market days, costume contests, and enough haunted barns to keep you looking over your shoulder through Halloween. Here's where to be this season.
1. 5th Annual Fall Festival
East Coast Boba Company, 1418 16th Street, Vero Beach
Saturday, October 24 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Browse a full marketplace of local vendors, grab some fudge, and spend the afternoon supporting small businesses.
2. 3rd Annual Vero Beach Moms Fall Family Fun Day
Vero Beach Karate Association, 1355 29th St, Vero Beach
Saturday, October 3 | 1 - 4 p.m.
Free and family-friendly, this year's event is co-hosted by Brave Like A Lion Foundation, She Strong, and The Mom Walk Collective. Expect food trucks, local vendors, a petting zoo, face painting, sensory play, and crafts.
3. Driftwood Dreams Vintage & Antique Market
Vero Beach Fairgrounds
Early Shopping: Saturday, October 3 | 8 - 10 a.m. ($15 admission)
General Admission: Saturday, October 3 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 4 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hunt for vintage finds, antiques, home decor, and collectibles from vendors across Florida.
4. Five Acre Farm Monthly Vendor Market
Five Acre Farm
Saturday, September 26 and Saturday, October 24
A recurring morning market with local makers, food, and drinks - a good one to build into your fall routine.
5. Halloween Nightmare IV
Operation Hope, 12285 County Rd 512, Fellsmere
October 22 - November 1
Eight nights of themed scares, including an opening parade, a wrestling show, a Halloween festival, an oddities market, a dinner show (RSVP recommended), a Vampire's Ball, trunk-or-treat, and a Dia de los Muertos closing celebration.
Hours: Thursdays 6-10 p.m., Fridays 6-11 p.m., Saturdays 4-11 p.m., Sundays 4-9 p.m.
6. Vero Beach Oktoberfest
Indian River County Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Ave, Vero Beach
Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18
Now in its 5th year, this Treasure Coast staple brings live music, a full beer garden, and a vendor village to the fairgrounds for a weekend of German-style fall celebration.
7. Fur Ever Friends Markets
Multiple locations
September 11 - Fall Market at PopStroke
September 19 - Fall Market at The Atlantic at Tradition
October 17 - Tent-or-Treat + Costume Contests
Free admission markets supporting local animal rescues, with vendors, treats, and family activities at each stop.
8. Practical Magic Outdoor Movie Night
Hogan Yards, 2745 St Lucie Ave, Vero Beach
Friday, October 2
An outdoor screening of the original Practical Magic, celebrating the upcoming sequel. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, shop local vendors, grab food and drink specials, and dress up for the Best Dressed Witch contest. Free and family-friendly.
9. Haunted Houses & Barns of Indian River County
Get your scares in at these local haunts:
- LaPorte Farms Haunted Barn - October 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
- Southern Oaks Barn & Venue Haunted Barn - October 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
- Terror on Main Street, Main Street Sebastian - October 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
- CW Willis Family Farms Haunted House - October 27 & 28
- Keller Williams Realty Haunted House & Fun House - October 31
My name is Ava Cook and I am a Freshman at Florida Southern College in Lakeland FL. I am currently a B.F.A musical theatre major with a minor in Business Administration. I love reading, singing, acting, dancing, and writing. My favorite part about Vero Beach and Indian River County as a whole is how close the community is. Vero Vine is important to me as it allows me to do my part it bringing the community together also, sharing events, small businesses, and other local happenings. If you have any questions or any recommendations for me, my email is always open [email protected].
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