Halloween falls on Saturday this year, and the Treasure Coast has plenty happening from Friday evening through Sunday. Families can kick off the weekend with carnival rides and trick-or-treating in Port St. Lucie or get a closer look at animal ambassadors in Hobe Sound. Saturday offers a Halloween-themed Blues Brothers tribute in Fort Pierce and an eclectic live-music set in Vero Beach, while Sunday brings a vintage car show to downtown Stuart.

Here are five standout events for Friday evening, Oct. 30, Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, across Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.

1. Fall Fun Fest, Port St. Lucie

When: Friday, Oct. 30, 5-10 p.m. Where: MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie. Admission: Free; check with the organizer about individual attractions and purchases.

The MIDFLORIDA Event Center's Fall Fun Fest opens the weekend with live music, carnival rides, food, family activities and trick-or-treating. The organizer describes it as a three-day event, making this a centerpiece of the Halloween weekend calendar.

The confirmed Friday hours are 5-10 p.m.; check the event center's listing for the schedules on its other dates and any costs beyond general admission. Festival details.

2. Creepy Creature Feature, Hobe Sound

When: Friday, Oct. 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Hobe Sound Nature Center, 13640 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound. Admission: Not specified in the calendar; confirm with the organizer.

The Hobe Sound Nature Center brings back its family-friendly Creepy Creature Feature for a wildlife-themed Halloween evening. The event listing highlights glitter tattoos and the center's animal ambassadors among the attractions.

It's a seasonal option for families who would rather spend part of Halloween weekend meeting animals than attending a conventional costume party. Check the organizer for participation details before going. Event details.

3. Jake and Elwood Blues Revue and Halloween look-alike contest, Fort Pierce

When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 1-4 p.m.; look-alike contest listed for 3 p.m. Where: Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery, 4200 Johnston Road, Fort Pierce. Admission: $18.50 listed in the TCT events calendar; confirm current ticket terms with the organizer.

A six-piece Blues Brothers tribute act takes the stage at Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery for a Halloween afternoon of music. The listing also advertises a Jake-and-Elwood-style look-alike contest at 3 p.m., giving visitors a reason to work the duo's signature look into their costumes.

For anyone seeking live entertainment rather than a traditional trick-or-treating outing, this combines a concert with a holiday costume competition. Show details.

4. Hot Sauce Moon at Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach

When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach. Admission: Not specified in the calendar; check the venue.

Hot Sauce Moon provides an Indian River County option for Halloween night. Riverside Theatre describes the band's sound as an eclectic mix of classic rock, folk rock, country and blues, with the performance listed on its Loop Music Calendar.

The evening set is an alternative for readers who want to hear live music after daytime Halloween activities. Verify seating and admission arrangements with Riverside Theatre. Music calendar.

5. Cars of Our Lives Show, Stuart

When: Sunday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: City of Stuart Water Tower, 301 SE Stypmann Boulevard, Stuart. Admission: Free.

The Treasure Coast Vintage Car Club's 45th annual Cars of Our Lives Show gives Sunday a change of pace, putting vintage, hot rod and custom automobiles in the spotlight in downtown Stuart. The event listing specifies that show vehicles must be at least 25 years old and asks owners to register early because space is limited.

For spectators, it's a chance to explore a locally organized car show without an admission charge. Anyone planning to enter a vehicle should review the club's registration requirements rather than assume walk-up space is available. Car show details.

Event times, admission prices and availability can change, especially over a busy holiday weekend. Check the linked organizers before leaving home. For more activities in all three counties, browse the Treasure Coast Today events calendar.