In the charming city of Delray Beach, Florida, there lived a mysterious and alluring figure known as the "Enchanting Witch of Delray". With her mesmerizing presence and seemingly magical abilities, she captivated the attention of both locals and tourists alike. **Her main allure stemmed from her ability to weave intricate spells and potions** that brought forth luck, love, and prosperity. Legend has it that the Enchanting Witch inherited her powers from a long line of witches and sorcerers. It was said that she possessed a deep connection with nature and its elements, allowing her to harness their power and manipulate it to her advantage. Many believed that her presence alone could bring about positive energy and healing.
Many believed that her presence alone could bring about positive energy and healing. The Enchanting Witch's enchantments were sought after by people from all walks of life. **Whether someone needed a boost in their career, help in matters of the heart, or guidance in making important life choices, she was their go-to**.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
The 12th annual Witches of Delray Beach Bike Ride, hosted each year by the Achievement Centers for Children & Families, takes place from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, starting at Delray Beach City Hall and ending at the Green Market in Old School Square. The Witches’ ride features more than 300 witches in their best witch-wear, riding their extravagantly decorated brooms (bikes) through the streets of scenic Delray Beach. They also ride along the ocean on A1A guided by the Delray Beach Police Department. There’s a water stop at the Sandoway Nature Center parking lot and then the party continues at the Old School Square’s outdoor pavilion stage. Music and an awards presentation for “Best Costume,” “Best Witch Cackle,” “Best Decorated Broom (Bike),” and “Best Group Theme” are planned. The funds raised benefit Delray Beach’s Achievement Centers for Children & Families, a community-based organization dedicated to serving under-resourced children and families in Delray Beach and surrounding communities. Last year, the Witches raised almost $30,000 to help local families. Register at 561-266-0003 or www.achievementcentersfl.org.
Here are more Halloween events:
South Florida Pumpkin Patches — 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily through Oct. 31, Jupiter and Wellington. 561-697-9377 or www.treetowne.com.
Jupiter: on the northwest corner of Indiantown Road and Old Dixie Highway (14 N. Old Dixie Hwy), Jupiter. 561-229-8020
Wellington: In the Whole Foods parking lot at 2635 S.R. 7, Wellington. 561-727-4114.
Bedners Fall Festival with Pumpkin Patch — Through Oct. 31, Bedners Farm Fresh Market, 10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, farm animals. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Closed Tuesday. $22. Free for younger than age 2. 561-733-5490.
Royal’s Annual Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch — Through Sunday, Oct. 15, in the East Courtyard at Royal Poinciana Plaza, 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach. Find a pumpkin patch more chic than spooky with a pumpkin for every style, from heirloom treasures to miniature delights and time-honored classics. Benefits the Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope. On Saturday, Oct. 14, enjoy gelato from Sant Ambroeus, a costume party, photography by Capehart, and a curated playlist from DJ Amanda Beckwith. At LoveShackFancy, you can decorate pumpkins. On Sunday, Oct. 15th, join family yoga flow, then reward yourself with java and pumpkin cookies from our pedal-powered café. 561-607-2808 or www.theroyalpoincianaplaza.com/events/
Fright Nights — Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 12-14 and Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 26 and 28, at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. For two decades Fright Nights has been the scariest haunted event in South Florida. Four full haunts, creepy characters, a carnival-like midway, live entertainment, food and scare zones. Hours: 6-11 p.m. Thursday, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday. Haunts open at 7 p.m. $40, includes admission and 30 fright credits.
Spooktacular Batty Manor — 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, in Grand Court at the Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. The not-so-spooky cottage is a great place for your Halloween photo. From 1-4 p.m. on weekends, find stilt walkers, and at 1 p.m. Oct. 27-31, join Boogah & Hoogah’s Haunted House Party sing-along-do-along show. The Kids’ Club Spooky Soiree takes place at noon Saturday, Oct. 28, with special offers from stores. 561-775-7750 or www.thegardensmall.com.
OneBlood Blood Drive — 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 13-15, in the east parking lot at the Mall at Wellington Green, Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach. Vampires aren’t the only ones who need blood. The Big Red Bus accepts blood donations. Every pint of blood has the potential to save three lives. All donors get a Chick-fil-A gift card. www.oneblood.org
Pumpkin Patch — 3-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, Trinity Christian School, 9625 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. Cider, donuts, music and pumpkins. Free. www.tcspbg.org/school-life/pumpkinpatch.cfm
The “No Bones About It” Halloween Party — 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the Loxahatchee River Center, Burt Reynolds Park, 805 U.S. 1, Jupiter. The annual Halloween Campfire, trick-or-treating, crafts, a hayride, and s’mores. Costumes are encouraged. $3 or $10 for a family of four or more. Registration is required at lrdrivercenter.org/events
Screen on the Green Halloween — 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, the Great Lawn at 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach. The waterfront turns into an open-air theater under the stars for screening family friendly films. “Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania” (PG). Free. www.wpb.org.
Pumpkin Patch Arts & Crafts Festival — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, JupiterFIRST Church, 1475 Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter. Artists and crafters, children’s activities, pumpkins, face painting, a bake sale and a plant sale. Food and drinks for sale. Free. www.jupiterfirst.org/upcomingevents/
Fall Family Fun Fest — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Cox Science Center, 4801 Dreher Park N., West Palm Beach. Steve Gryb, the Pied Piper of Percussion, presents “The Rhythm is Going to Get You!” — an interactive family friendly music show that invites everyone to participate, plus many grab-n-go activities, fall-themed crafts, live science demonstrations, outdoor entertainment, free mini-golf, a petting zoo. www.coxsciencecenter.org/ or 561-832-1988.
Asphalt Angels Classic Car Show — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, in the east parking lot at the Mall at Wellington Green, 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. The family friendly extravaganza provides a unique opportunity to see impressive classic cars, muscle cars, and other special vehicles. Free. 561-227-6900 or www.shopwellingtongreen.com.
Halloween Zumba Dance Party with Jaime — 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 21 and 28 at The District at the Mall at Wellington Green, 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. A dance fitness party program for all ages and all fitness levels. Costumes encouraged. Free. 561-227- 6900 or www.shopwellingtongreen.com.
Fall Festival — 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Good Shepherd Episcopal School, 402 Seabrook Road, Tequesta. Food trucks, Bake Sale, toddler fun zone, carnival games, corn maze, dunk tank, bounce houses, face painting, fairy hair, balloon artist, book fair and live music. $22 at the gate or one.bidpal.net/gsesfallfest2023/ticketing
Classic Horror Screenings — CMX Wellington at the Mall at Wellington Green, 10312 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington. See your favorite horror flicks on the big screen for just $5.99. www.cmxcinemas.com/locationdetail/wellington
“Poltergeist” — Oct. 15 and 18.
“Beetlejuice” — Oct. 22 and 25.
“The Shining” — Oct. 29 and 31.
Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Spooktacular — 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, in Waterfall Plaza at Alton Town Center, 5320 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens. Pumpkin decorating, a special appearance by Mario, Luigi & Bowser, spooky sounds DJ, face painting, games, treats, giveaways. Bring a non-perishable Thanksgiving food item for Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches. Costumes encouraged. Prizes. Pre-registration required at www.altontowncenter.com.
Fall Festival — 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E. Ocean Blvd., Boynton Beach. Pumpkin patches, live music, games, pumpkin carving, face painting, and treats. Free. www.boynton-beach.org or 561-742-6641.
History & Haunts — 8-midnight Saturday, Oct. 14 at Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. War Party Paranormal leads and guides these tours and they will have their paranormal equipment available for guests to use. $35. 561-795-3110
PBSO’s second annual Not-So-Scary Trunk-or-Treat — 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, Greenacres Community Center, 501 Swain Blvd., Greenacres. A safe trick-or-treating event hosted by the Sheriff ’s Office. www.facebook.com/ events/1351442408793460/
Pumpkin Patch — Friday, Oct. 20-31, 419 Lakeview Ave., West Palm Beach. The hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, the hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and they also have games and activities like pumpkin bowling and decorating.
Spookyville — 5-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 20-22, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29, and Tuesday, Oct. 31, Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. An old-fashioned Halloween for families with children aged 10 and younger. A full array of safe trick or treats, contests and games. $10, free for age 2 and younger. 561-795-3110 or www.southfloridafair.com/p/yesteryearvillage/spookyville-in-yesteryear-village.
Spooky Swamp Event — 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at Riverbend Park, 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Kids in costume enjoy Halloween-themed games and crafts and take a not-so-scary walk through the woods to learn about nocturnal creatures. BYO flashlight and bug spray. Free. discover.pbcgov.org/parks/ Lists/Calendar
Kids Club Mall-O-Ween Costume Party & Magic Show — 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, in Grand Court at the Mall at Wellington Green, 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. A magic demonstration, photo ops with the Hocus Pocus witches, holiday candy. Costumes encouraged. Free. 561-227-6900 or www.shopwellingtongreen.com.
Witches Brew — 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, Tim Finnegan’s Irish Pub, 2885 S. Federal Hwy., Delray Beach. Tim Finnegan’s host the annual signature fundraiser in support of the Witches Ride on Oct. 21. Features a silent auction, raffles & contests, food and drink, prizes. timfinnegansirishpub.com/
The second annual Sully’s Halloween Run 5K — 8-11 a.m. Oct. 21 at Riverbend Park, 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Sully’s Run is in honor of Lauren Sullivan, the founding executive director of the Pearl Mae Foundation who died of a rare cancer. Support the Pearl Mae Foundation’s mission of helping seniors in Palm Beach County, Martin County and raise money on behalf of the Sarcoma Alliance. Live music, free food and food trucks, giveaways and raffles and a series of special guest speakers. $35. runsignup.com/Race/FL/Jupiter/SullysHalloween-Run5K
Pumpkin Fest 2023 — 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Harbourside Place, 200 N. U.S. 1, Jupiter. Live music by Ricky Young and That Man and Robin. Trickor treating, a pumpkin patch, costume contest, stilt waters, photo booth, haunted house, food drive, face painting, 50 vendors, beer tent. Bring a non-perishable food item for the food drive. harboursideplace.com/event/pumpkin-fest-2023/
Costumes & Cocktails & Ghost Prowl — 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Strut your Halloween costume (you could win a $500 cash prize), dance and enjoy food and cocktails. Age 21+. $35 (party only). Starting at 10 p.m. a Ghost Prowl through the haunted buildings at Yesteryear Village is planned. $60 the party and prowl. 561-795-3110 or www.southfloridafair.com/events/2023/ costumes—cocktails.
Kids Club Mommy & Me Costume Party — 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Oct. 25, The District at Wellington Green, 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. Music, a costume parade, Halloween bingo, pumpkin crafts and treats. Designed for age 5 and younger. Free. 561-227-6900 or www.shopwellingtongreen.com.
Downtown’s Halloween Treat Trail — Friday-Tuesday, Oct. 27-31, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, 10701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. Celebrate on the Halloween Treat Trail, a group of retailers and restaurants participating in this annual creep and crawl. Costumes encouraged. Participating restaurants and retailers: Avocado Cantina, Blessed Boutique, CMX Cinemas, Craft Haus, Fair Harbor, Grimaldi’s, Lola Chiq, Luli Fama, Pineapple Kidz, REI, Stitch Golf, Sweetgreen, The Spice & Tea Exchange, Vagabond Apparel Boutique and Yard House, 561-727-2640 or downtownpbg.com.
“Phantom of the Opera”— 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, Bethesda by the Sea Church, 141 South County Road, Palm Beach. A Halloween costume party in the Garth is followed by a silent movie with accompaniment featuring organist Dorothy Papadakos at 7 p.m. $10 adults, $5 kids. Free for younger than age 12 with a paying, costumed adult. Tickets are available at www.bbts.org.
Fall Block Party — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, Generation Church, 430 Center St., Jupiter. Trick-or-treating, food trucks carnival games, fire pits. 561-745-3035 or generationchurch.com/ event/fall-block-party/
The 12th annual Witches of Delray Bike Ride — 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, beginning and ending at Anchor Park, Delray Beach. More than 300 witches on their decorated brooms ride along A1A, guided by the Delray Beach Police Department. Followed by music and an awards presentation. witchesofdelray.org.
The Links 5K: Ghost Run — 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, North Palm Beach Country Club, 951 U.S. 1, North Palm Beach. The 3.1-mile route explores the newly renovated Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. $45. Also features a costume contest, the Monster Mile (age 6-12), $20 and the Lil’ Goblin Gallop, a 100-yard dash for age 8 and younger), $10. www.npblinks5k.com or runsignup.com/ Race/FL/NorthPalmBeach/Links5K
Unicorn World West Palm Beach — 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28-29, Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Life-sized unicorns, a magical forest, and a fun-filled day of unicorn activities and rides, the Enchanted Forest, stables, story time, crafts, indoor playground, and games. Entry is timed to control traffic flow and avoid capacity issues. There is no limit to how long you can stay once inside Unicorn World. The last entry time is 2 hours before the event closes. Tickets, $39, (free for younger than age 2) are available in advance online at www.eventbrite.com.
Pumpkinpalooza — Hourly Saturday Tuesday, Oct. 28-31, Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. Wear your costumes to watch the animals receive healthy treats during the chat schedule. www.palmbeachzoo.org
Trick-or-Treating on the Avenue — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, along Atlantic Ave. in downtown Delray Beach. Visit merchants on the avenue for trick-or-treating. downtowndelraybeach.com/events/halloween-festivities.
Halloween-Themed Weekend Brunch — 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28-29, THRoW Social Delray Beach, 29 S.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach. Celebrate Halloween with your boo. A brunch menu with a Halloween spin, drink specials, live DJ, games. $10 deposit per person. Parties of six or more call for special pricing. Seating is outside undercover, but inside seating is available. www.throwsocial.com/brunch-delray or 800-561-0755.
Halloween KidsFest — Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Following trick-or-treating on the Avenue and the Halloween Parade. Features bounce houses, food, vendors, arts and crafts and entertainment. downtowndelraybeach.com/events/halloween-festivities
Pawsitively Spooktacular Pet Costume Contest — Noon Saturday, Oct. 28, 518 Market Place, 518 W Lantana Road, Lantana. Pet lovers are invited to compete in this contest where cuteness counts. First place is a $50 gift card to Pet Wants Palm Beach. Second place is a basket of assorted treats and third place is assorted pumpkin cookies and turkey slims. 518marketplace.com.
The 61st annual Halloween Parade — 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, from Fifth Ave. to Old School Square, downtown Delray Beach. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Delray Beach. downtowndelraybeach.com/events/halloween-festivities.
Halloween Skate & Scooter Contest — 2-9 p.m. Oct. 28, Jupiter Skate Park in Abacoa Community Park, 1501 W. Frederick Small Road, Jupiter. A family friendly Halloween skate and scooter contest is planned with three age groups: 11 and younger, 12-15 and 16+. Register onsite prior to the event. Prizes are awarded to the top three finishers. Costumes are encouraged. The best costume contest for all skateboard/scooter competition participants that day begins at 5 p.m. $10. 561-630-5684.
Fall Block Party — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, Generation Church, 430 Center St., Jupiter. Trick-or-treating, food trucks carnival games, fire pits. 561-745-3035 or generationchurch.com/ event/fall-block-party/
Her potions were said to have the ability to attract true love, bring financial success, and even cure illness with their mystical ingredients. However, the Enchanting Witch was not just known for her mystical abilities. She was also revered for her wisdom and counseling skills. **Many would seek her advice and guidance, as she had a knack for offering profound insights and guiding individuals towards finding their true purpose**. Those who visited her were often left with a renewed sense of purpose and a clearer vision for their lives. Despite her supernatural abilities, the Enchanting Witch was known to be kind-hearted and humble. She never sought to exploit her powers or manipulate anyone for personal gain. Instead, she used her magic to spread positivity and help others find happiness. It was this selfless nature that made her a beloved figure in the community. The Enchanting Witch of Delray remains a symbol of magic, wisdom, and mystique to this day. Though her true identity may remain a mystery, her legacy lives on in the hearts of those whose lives she touched. People still flock to Delray Beach in hopes of encountering her ethereal presence and experiencing the enchantment she brings..
Reviews for "The Delray Witch Trials: Examining the Witch's Persecution"
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