Published: September 28, 2023
Broward County
Coconut Creek
Fern Forest Fall Fun Day
Sunday, October 15
Fall festivities include nature walks, a pine needle weaving demonstration, crafts and a pumpkin patch photo area. 10am-2pm, Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Rd. South,
954-357-5198
Monster Mash Storytime
Thursday, October 26
Come dressed in costume for stories, songs and lots of silliness. Ages 2-5. 10:30am-11:15am, North Regional BC Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd.,
http://www.broward.org/library
Monster Mash
Friday, October 27
Celebrate Halloween with costume contests, arts and crafts, trick-or-treating, spooky storytelling and carnival-style games. Pre-registration required. $5/resident, $10/non resident. 6-8pm, Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Rd.,
Spiny Orb Weaver Haunts & Things
Saturday, October 28
Kids ages 10 and under can participate in a Halloween-themed program that includes a spider lesson, craft and nature walk. $5. Noon-pm, Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 S. Lyons Rd., 954-357-5198
Cooper City
Trick-or-Treat Shop-to-Shop
Saturday, October 28
In a safe alternative to trick-or-treating, little ghouls and goblins can gather goodies from shop to shop. 10am-noon, Countryside Shops, 5524 S. Flamingo Rd., 954-434-4300
Coral Springs
Thrills & Chills
Saturday, October 21
Ghouls and boys can have lots of fun at this Halloween-themed event with carnival games, a spooky walk-through, bounce houses, music, crafts and more. $5. Two scheduled sessions, 1 4pm & 6-9pm, Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Dr.,
Davie
Harvest Festival
Saturdays-Sundays,
October 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29
Celebrate the season with themed weekends, activities, harvest displays, fall food, entertainment, and more. 9:30am-5pm, Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., 954-473-2955
http://www.flamingogardens.org
Halloween Happenings
Saturday, October 28
Not-so-spooky activities, live entertainment, horse costume contest, kids/family costume contest and more. 10am-1pm, Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4201 Rodeo Way, 954-797-1181
Monster Bash
Sunday, October 29
A Halloween-themed bowling bash with bowling, pizza, treats, face painting, games, prizes and more. $12 each person per hour. Sparez, 5325 S. University Dr., 954-434-9663
Haunted Hot Rods
Sunday, October 29
Get creative and decorate any vehicle from a car to a school bus to compete for prizes. 11am-2pm, Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Rd., 954-797-1044
Trick or Treat Storytime with Grizelda the Sweet Witch
Tuesday, October 31
Listen to some fun, not so spooky tales told by a storyteller. 1-1:45pm, NSU Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.,
http://www.broward.org/library
Deerfield Beach
Fall Festival
Saturday, October 14
An old-fashioned gathering with activities including hayrides, a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, arts and crafts, kids’ zone and more. 4-8pm, Pioneer Park, 217 NE Fifth Ave., 954-480-4429
http://www.deerfield-beach.com
Fort Lauderdale
Pumpkins and Palm Trees
Friday, October 20
A seasonal event South Florida style with fall activities, contests, food, live music, vendors and more. Free. 9am-4pm, Las Olas Oceanside Park,
Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo
Friday, October 20
Wear costumes and bring chairs and blankets to watch this outdoor movie featuring Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and the gang. 7:30pm, Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale,
Fort LauderBOO
Saturday, October 21
Family fun with trick-or-treating stations and carnival games. 1-4pm, Snyder Park, 3299 SW Fourth Ave., Fort Lauderdale,
Trunk-or-Treat
Tuesday, October 24
Kids can dress as their favorite superhero or storybook character and stop by decorated cars for treats at this themed event hosted by the Jack & Jill Center and The Salvation Army of Fort Lauderdale. Free. 5-7pm, Salvation Army, 100 SW Ninth Ave.,
http://www.jackandjillcenter.org/event/trunk
Nightmare in the Park
Friday, October 27
A terrifying drive through a haunted park filled with suspenseful scares. Parental discretion is advised for children under 13. 7:30-9:30pm, Snyder Park, 3299 SW Fourth Ave., Fort Lauderdale,
Nightmare Village
Saturday, October 28
Kids ages 5 and up can venture through a haunted house at this immense indoor action park. There are also adult haunted houses for ages 13 and up on select days and times throughout the month. Noon-3pm, 5300 Powerline Rd.
http://www.xtremeactionpark.com
Fall Fest
Saturday, October 28
Fall-themed fun with games, contests, prizes and more. 3-6pm, Mills Pond Park, 2201 NW. Ninth Ave.,
Halloween Family Bingo Night
Tuesday, October 31
Win some cool and spook-tacular prizes while playing Halloween-themed bingo with the family. 5-6pm, Tyrone Bryant Branch Library, 2230 NW 21 Ave.,
http://www.broward.org/library
Hollywood
Boo Bash
Friday, October 27
A fun-filled Halloween extravaganza with a kids’ costume fashion show at 7pm and a movie 8pm. 5-10pm, ArtsPark at Young Circle, One N. Young Circle,
Hollyweird
Saturday, October 28
Hollywood turns Hollyweird during this downtown block party that includes a costume contest with prizes. 9pm-2am, Hollywood Boulevard between 19th and 20th Avenues.
http://www.hollyweirdfestival.com
Lauderhill
Halloween Treats & Movie Night
Tuesday, October 31
Families can enjoy candy and popcorn while watching a Halloween movie. Lauderhill Central Park Library, 3810 NW 11 Place,
http://www.broward.org/library
Margate
Fall Festival
Saturday, October 28
There’s something for everyone at this seasonal celebration for all ages featuring live music, pony rides, a petting zoo, haunted house, costume and carved pumpkin contests and more. 6-10pm, Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Rd., http://www.margatefl.com
Pembroke Pines
Bow Wow Ween
Saturday, October 7
Halloween fun that includes pooches, with a costume contest, activities, prizes and more. 9am-noon, Craig Rupp K-9 Dog Park, 9751 Johnson St., 954-392-2116
Boo-ville
Sunday, October 22
Have a spook-tacular time with Halloween-themed fun. 6-9pm, Charles F. Dodge City Center Way, 601 City Center Way, 954-392-2116
Howl-O-Ween Family Fest
Saturday, October 28
Halloween happenings include games and family activities. A family and pet costume contest, presented by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, begins at 2:30pm. Winners of the contest will receive prizes and be featured on https://www.southfloridafamilylife.com. Pre-registration for the contest is required at https://www.southfloridafamilylife.com. Limited to 100 registrants. No walk-ins. Noon-4pm, The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, 527 SW 145 Terrace,
http://www.pembrokegardens.com
Halloween Take Home Craft
Monday, October 30
Stop by the library to pick up a craft kit for the kids to work on at home. Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center, 955 NW 129 Ave.,
http://www.broward.org/library
Plantation
Family Fall Festival
Saturday, October 21
Fall into fun with a children’s carnival, games and activities, inflatables, costume contests, arts and crafts, a haunted house and more. $5 for those 2 and older. 10am-2pm, Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd.,
Pompano Beach
Howl-O-Ween Family Fest
Saturday, October 21
Halloween happenings include games, family activities and Halloween fun. A family and pet costume contest, presented by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, begins at 2:30pm. Winners of the contest will receive prizes and be featured on https://www.southfloridafamilylife.com. Pre-registration for the contest is required at https://www.southfloridafamilylife.com. Limited to 100 registrants. No walk-ins. Noon-4pm, Pompano Citi Centre, 1955 N. Federal Highway,
http://www.pompanociticentre.com
Boo Bash
Friday, October 27
Little ghouls and goblins are invited to participate in a costume contest, carnival rides, hayrides and more. 5-10pm, Pompano Community Park, 1801 NE Sixth St.,
Sunrise
Trick or Trot 5K
Saturday, October 21
Dress in costume for this annual race for the whole family. 7:30am, Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, 954-747-4600
Boo Bash at City Park
Saturday, October 28
Exclusively for Sunrise residents with identification, this family-friendly outdoor Halloween party includes trick-or-treat stations, music, games, activities, food vendors and a costume contest at 5pm. 3-6pm, City Park, 6600 Sunset Strip,
Tamarac
Halloween Hoopla
Friday, October 20
A fun event for the whole family with music, arts and crafts, bounce houses, face painting, carnival games, prizes, candy and more. First 500 kids will receive a free bag of treats. 6-8pm, Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Dr.,
Weston
Halloween Fun with Marci Poppins
Saturday, October 28
A Halloween-themed program for preschoolers with music, puppets and lots of fun. 11am-noon, Weston Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., 954-357-5420
http://www.broward.org/library
Spooky Halloween behind the Bell Tower
Tuesday, October 31
Head to the center of town for lots of Halloween fun and activities. 5-8pm, Weston Town Center, 1675 Market St.,
Miami-Dade County
Cutler Bay
Halloween Spooktacular
Friday, October 27
Families will have a spooktacular time with activities galore. 6-10pm, Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200 St.,
Halloween Golf Cart Parade & Drive-in Movie Night
Saturday, October 28
Bring the family for a festive golf cart parade, Halloween activities, a movie and more. 6pm, Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200 St.,
Doral
Howl-O-Ween
Saturday, October 21
Disguise your four-legged friend for a dog costume contest with prizes. Free. Pre-registration is only required for dog costume contest. 5pm, Tails & Trails Park, 11645 NW 50 St., 305-593-6600
Trunk-or-Treat & Movie Night
Friday, October 27
Kids can collect treats and then settle in for an outdoor screening of Super Mario Bros. Free. 6pm, Downtown Doral Park, 8395 NW 53 St., 305-593-6600
House of Horror Haunted Carnival
Through October 31
Prepare to be scared as you creep through four haunted experiences – Mayhem Museum, Haunted Holidaze, Theater of Terror and Scare-X. Miami International Mall, 1625 NW 107 Ave.,
http://www.houseofhorrorcarnival.com
Miami
Historic Ghost Tours
October 5, 12, 19 & 26
Step into the past as a guide shares stories of historic events, insights and paranormal activity that has been experienced on the grounds. $40. 7:30-9:30pm, Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave., 305-235-1668
Not So Scary Family
Halloween Bash
Sunday, October 8
Trick-or-treat through the museum’s 17 galleries while stopping for mini pumpkin decorating, spooky arts and crafts, character meet and greets and more. 1-5pm, Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, 305-373-5437
http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
Spooky Science Monster Mash
Saturday, October 28
Come in costume for eerie science experiments and spine-tingling adventures. Free with paid museum admission. 11am-4pm, Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd.,
Zoo Boo
Saturday-Sunday, October 28-29
A wild adventure with trick-or-treating for kids under 12, a costume contest, crafts, games and prizes, special characters and more. Free with zoo admission. 11am-3pm, Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., 305-251-0400
The Horrorland
Through October 31
Prepare for zombies, monsters and other creatures of the night as you experience devilish dens and lurid lairs, haunted houses and scare zones. Geared toward ages 10 and up. Prices vary. Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Haunted Birdhouses and Creepy Critters
Daily through October
Search for creatures hidden throughout the gardens. 10am-5pm, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Miami,
http://www.fairchildgarden.org
Miami Beach
Halloween Half Marathon
Saturday, October 28
Dress in costume or just come as you are for a half marathon or freaky 4-miler Halloween-themed race. Register online. Along Miami Beach,
http://www.halloweenhalfmarathon.com
Pinecrest
Howl-O-Ween
Saturday, October 14
Bring your pooch to have a pawsitively good time with tricks, treats, a costume contest, doggy agility course, live entertainment, a spooky Kids’ Zone and more. $12/advance, $14/gate. 11am-4pm, Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd., 305-669-6990
http://www.pinecrestgardens.org
Zombie Run
Saturday, October 21
Lace up your shoes, put on a costume, and get ready to dodge zombies during this family-friendly adventure. There will also be a 40-foot zombie maze, obstacle course, photo booth, photos and refreshments. $30. Check-in begins at 4:30pm, race begins at 6pm. Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124 St.,
Track or Treat
Friday, October 27
Take a stroll and get some treats from 5-7pm before settling in for an outdoor movie at 7:30pm. Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124 St.,
Palm Beach County
Boca Raton
Pumpkin Patch Festival
Friday-Sunday, October 13-15
Celebrate all things fall at this event featuring carnival rides, a cornstalk maze, a dress your own scarecrow village and a pumpkin patch. $27.50/session. Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton,
http://www.bocapumpkinpatch.com
Fall Family Fun Fest
Saturday, October 14
Have some fall-themed fun with crafts, live science demonstrations, outdoor entertainment, free mini golf, a petting zoo and more. 10am-4pm, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, 561-832-1988
http://www.coxsciencecenter.org
Spooky Science Laser
Lights & Bites
Friday, October 27
Special event includes a Halloween-themed laser concert, live science demonstrations, treats, a 5-acre science trail, haunted house, twilight mini golf and more. 6-9pm, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, 561-832-1988
http://www.coxsciencecenter.org
Halloween Festivities
Saturday, October 28
Delray Beach turns into “Halloween Town” with a full day of activities including a Witches of Delray Beach Bike Ride, Trick-or-Treating on the Avenue, a Halloween Parade and Kidsfest. 7am-6pm, Downtown Delray Beach,
