Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition
Fall festivals set to begin
Fall festivals begin in South Florida this weekend, despite expected temperatures in the 90s, and several cultural fests are planned.
The Miccosukee Indian tribe is hosting an American Indian Day Festival on Saturday. Families can stay cool with Disney on Ice Presents Mickey’s Search Party, which wrapped up a run in Sunrise earlier this month and is playing at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami this weekend.
Other top events for families this weekend include:
Disney on Ice Presents Mickey’s Search Party, through Sunday.
Tinker Bell takes audiences on a trip through Captain Hook’s treasure map as they look for clues, along with characters from “Coco,” “Moana,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Frozen,” “Aladdin,” “Toy Story” and “The Little Mermaid.” $16-$70. AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. aaarena.com
Archimedes --- Artisans of Florence, daily.
The new traveling exhibit “The Science of Archimedes” is now open, exploring the mind of Greek scholar Archimedes, whose discoveries transformed the fields of mathematics, science and engineering. $13-$16. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. mods.org
Festive Fridays at Southland Mall, 6-8 p.m.
Kick off the fall season with Art & Juice at Festive Fridays, where kids can create a spooktacular painting from 6-8 p.m. at Center Court. Free. Southland Mall, 20505 S Dixie Highway, Cutler Bay. mysouthland mall.com
Nights at the Museum, today, 6-9 p.m.
Guests of all ages enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. The night includes planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory. $6-$13.95. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. sfsciencecenter .org
¿Qué Pasa USA? through Sunday.
The 1970s television show about a Cuban family in Miami is back with original cast members Steven Bauer, Ana Margo, Connie Ramirez and Barbara Ann Martin in a new Spanglish stage production. $39-$199. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. arshtcenter.org
Hispanic Heritage Celebration, today, 6-8 p.m.
Enjoy live cultural performances and music, face painting, arts and crafts, dominoes, vendors and more. Free. Mall of the Americas, 7795 W. Flagler St, Miami. MalloftheAmericas.com
Fall Festival at Bedners Farm Fresh Market, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 28.
Enjoy a pumpkin patch, pony rides for $5, and animal park admission for $10 featuring a petting area, exotic area, feeding area, camels and animal encounters with a sloth, lemur and kangaroo. Saturdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bedner’s Market, 10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach. bedners .com
American Indian Day, Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Learn about the heritage and customs of the Miccosukees and other Native American tribes. Enjoy carnival rides, airboat rides, water slides, alligator wrestling shows, arts and crafts, authentic foods and live performers, including the band Los Lobos. Free admission; some activities have a fee. Toys will be collected for Toys for Tots. Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, 500 SW 177th Ave, Miami. bit.ly/2IeUMfp