Spooky Season Takes Over Downtown Waterfront for Clematis by Fright

Published on October 28, 2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      

Contact: Kathleen Joy, Director of Communications

City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office

Phone: (561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771)

Email: kjoy@wpb.org

 

Contact: Meredith Westheimer

Phone: (561) 213-8192

Email: meredithw@themooreagency.com

 

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Spooky Season Festivities Take Over the West Palm Beach Waterfront During the City’s Annual Clematis by Fright

On Thursday, Oct. 30, residents are invited to attend this FREE, family-friendly Halloween celebration, featuring safe trick-or-treating from city public works vehicles, live music, games, and more!

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Who: Residents and visitors of all ages — costumes encouraged!

First responders and West Palm Beach personnel handing out candy

 

What: A frightful twist on the weekly Clematis by Night series, Clematis by Fright is a FREE, family-friendly event that offers fun for everyone. The evening will feature a variety of activities, including Halloween-themed games, live music, a raffle for all attendees, and food and drinks for purchase. The City will also be giving trick-or-treating bags, while supplies last.

 

Halloween activities include:

  • "Trick-or-Truck,” where kids can safely get candy from first responders and public works vehicles

  • Hayrides

  • Inflatable Games

  • Face painting with spooktacular Halloween designs to choose from

  • Balloon artist

  • Stilt walkers

  • Attendees can also enjoy a vibrant performance by the ’80s pop band, Rubixx, who will transport the audience back in time with their electrifying hits.  

    A raffle open to ALL attendees, offering great prizes for adults and kids!

  • To enter, attendees must fill out a raffle ticket at the Spooktacular Raffle Tent.

  • Registration for the raffle is from 6 – 8 p.m. Winners announced around 8 p.m.

 

When: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

 

Where:  Waterfront Commons, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

Note: The closest public parking garage is the Banyan Public Parking Garage, located at Banyan Boulevard and Narcissus Avenue.

  

Why: Clematis by Fright is a Halloween twist on the award-winning weekly concert series Clematis by Night, where music and memories are made. The City of West Palm Beach has hosted Clematis by Night along the Intracoastal every Thursday from 6 – 9 p.m. for more than three decades. Clematis by Night includes live performances of various music genres from popular national, regional and local bands alongside on-site food and drink vendors. Admission is always free, including during special occasions, such as Clematis by Fright.

 

Photo / Video Ops: Clematis by Fright attendees and vendors, people of all ages in costume, Rubixx band performance, first responders and public works vehicles, festive activities, a raffle, and more!

 

Media Contact: Meredith Westheimer | meredithw@themooreagency.com | (561) 213-8192

 

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Clematis by Fright sponsors to date include Palm Beach Health Network, The Hemp Company, WPB Magazine, 97.9 WRMF, SUNNY 107.9, X 102.3, New Country 103.1, Fox Sports 640 South Florida, News Talk 850 WFTL, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, Visit Palm Beach and WPBF 25.

About the City of West Palm Beach:  
The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic city located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is an ideal place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central city of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront city that seamlessly blends the business advantages available in the region with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working, making it an exceptional destination for both residents and professionals alike. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and/or LinkedIn. To keep up with the City’s event news, follow @eventswpb on Instagram and Facebook.

 

 

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