Fall is in full swing in western Broward. This weekend you can play ball with Weston deputies, draw on the sidewalk, run in a costume and pick a pumpkin, all close to home.
Chillin’ with BSO
Friday, October 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Weston Regional Park, Baseball Field #8, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston
Meet your Weston BSO deputies and firefighters for sports, games and ice cream. It is free, and parents are asked to stay with their children.
Chalk in the Park
Saturday, October 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Library Park, 4255 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston
Grab a square of sidewalk and draw a “Postcard from Weston” for the city’s 30th birthday. Chalk is provided, a DJ plays music and prizes are given out. Check in opens at 10:15 a.m.
10th Annual Trick or Trot 5K and Kids’ Dash
Saturday, October 17, 7:30 a.m.
Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheater, 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise
Wear a costume and run a 5K. The Kids’ Dash for ages 10 and under starts at 8:15 a.m. Strollers are welcome. The 5K is $30 and the Kids’ Dash is $10, and proceeds help the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Florida Chapter.
Southwest Ranches Pumpkin Patch Festival
Friday to Sunday, October 16 to 18
Southwest Meadows Sanctuary Park, 16290 Griffin Road, Southwest Ranches
Three days of pumpkins, carnival rides, an inflatable zone, midway games, crafts and a fall food court. Hours are Friday 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A ride band is $20 on Friday and $25 on Saturday and Sunday, and kids under 2 are free. Part of the money goes to the My Family Matters Foundation.
Into the Woods JR.
Friday, October 16, 7 p.m., and Sunday, October 18, 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise
Inside Out Theatre Company puts on the junior version of the fairy tale musical. Tickets are sold online or at the Sunrise Civic Center box office, 954-747-4646.
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