Family events in Indian River County, FL

With school out, a full-day camp at Vero’s BEST offers a safe and active option for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. The day features martial arts, outdoor sports, dodgeball, LEGO building, arts and crafts, and video games to keep participants moving, playing, and creating. Pizza lunch is available for $7 and can be added at drop off; those not choosing pizza should bring a packed lunch. Please send two snacks, one for the morning and one for the afternoon, along with a refillable water bottle. A snack bar will be open with items priced at $1.50 each, and families can send cash or call ahead to add funds to a child’s account. Space is limited. For questions, call or text 772-269-0781.

Experience a Halloween haunt where the pigs take charge of meat production. The Haunted Butcher Shop costs $5 per person, with $2 off for bringing a new-in-box toy or an unexpired pantry food item to support local families in need. It is not appropriate for children under 13, and minors must be accompanied by adults. The haunt may include loud noises, jump scares, flashing or strobing lights, fog, and fake blood, and visitors with medical conditions or allergies that could be triggered by these effects are discouraged from entering. Costumes and electronics may be exposed to fake blood or other materials, so protective cases are recommended for phones. Scarers and patrons must not touch one another. The free Witch’s Cauldron kids’ zone must be supervised by an adult and features a bounce house, a dance area with music and fog, a corn pit for young children, cotton candy, drinks, snacks, trick-or-treating with neighboring plaza businesses, and vendors.

Dragon King Hobbies hosts a Pokemon Pack Wars event that plays like bingo using freshly opened packs. Participants compete for chances to win prizes while chasing exciting pulls. Entry is $30 per player.

A community market with plenty to discover and a variety of offerings.

A no-cost outdoor celebration from the Community Church of Vero Beach Children’s Ministry features costumes encouraged, spooky games, Halloween crafts, a petting zoo, a visit from the Bubble Fairy, and plenty of treats from festively decorated trunks.

A family-friendly Pokémon event built around opening packs and taking on round-by-round mini challenges. No experience is required, and anyone can participate. Entry is $20 and includes two Japanese packs and one English pack to keep. Players compete in challenges such as Highest HP, Heaviest Pokémon, and Strongest Attack for opportunities to win prizes.

Celebrate Halloween at an open house for pets and their people at Treasure Coast Animal Rehab & Fitness. Dogs and cats are welcome, and costumes are encouraged. Enjoy room-to-room trick-or-treating, meet the team, explore the clinic, and share in Halloween fun with plenty of treats.

A Día de los Muertos celebration takes place at Operation Hope Fellsmere as the finale to an eight-day Halloween series, with festivities inspired by the film Coco. The event features music from a DJ and a live mariachi band, sugar skull face painting, artisan vendors and crafters, a kid zone, and a variety of food trucks. A screening of Coco concludes the gathering. The focus is on culture, music, food, and tradition in honor of the Day of the Dead. Admission is $20 for adults, and children attend free.

The Beacon Bot Club is a four-week program where students explore hands-on robotics with NASA-designed VEX. They build, code, and solve problems while developing teamwork and practical STEM skills. Participation also supports children in the community.

Enjoy family-friendly Pokémon pack openings and round-by-round challenges. No experience is needed. The $20 cost includes two Japanese packs and one English pack to keep. Compete in challenges such as Highest HP, Heaviest Pokémon, and Strongest Attack for a chance to win prizes.