Published: October 1, 2024
Halloween Happenings in South Florida
Have a spooktacular time with the family at these spirited Halloween events that range from tame to terrifying.
Compiled by Shannon Pease-Severance
Broward County
Coconut Creek
Fern Forest Fall Fun Day
Sunday, October 20
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 http://www.broward.org/parks
Spiny Orb Weaver Haunts & Things
Sunday, October 27
Kids ages 10 and under can participate in
a Halloween-themed program that includes a spider lesson, craft and nature walk. $5.
Noon-1pm, Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 S. Lyons Rd., 954-357-5198 http://www.broward.org/parks
Monster Mash Storytime
Thursday, October 31
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
Cooper City
Trick-or-Treat Shop-to-Shop
Saturday, October 26
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 http://www.coopercityfl.org
Coral Springs
Thrills & Chills
Saturday, October 19
Ghouls and boys can have lots of fun at this Halloween-themed event with carnival games, themed spaces, music, crafts and more. $5. Two scheduled sessions, noon-2pm & 3-5pm, Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Dr., http://www.coralsprings.gov
Davie
Harvest Festival
Saturdays-Sundays, October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 & 26-27
Celebrate the season with themed weekends, activities, harvest displays, entertainment and more. 9:30am-4:30pm, Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., 954-473-2955 http://www.flamingogardens.org
Halloween Bingo
Wednesday, October 9
Kids ages 3-5 can play Halloween-themed bingo with the family. 4-5pm, Davie/
Cooper City Branch Library, 4600 SW 82 Ave., http://www.broward.org/library
Halloween Happenings
Saturday, October 26
Participate in a morning full of Halloween activities. 10am-1pm, Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4201 Rodeo Way, 954-797-1181 http://www.davie-fl.gov
Haunted Hot Rods
Sunday, October 27
Get creative and decorate any vehicle to compete for prizes. Event also includes music, trunk-or-treating and more.11am-2pm, Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Rd., 954-797-1044 http://www.olddavieschool.org
Tricks & Treats: Escape Room for Families
Sunday, October 27
Have a fun time with the family at this activity that includes plenty of tricks. 3-4pm, NSU Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., http://www.broward.org/library
Deerfield Beach
Fall Festival
Saturday, October 12
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
Nightmare Village
Select nights through October
Encounter creepy strangers, killer clowns, zombies and other freakish characters at this frightfully fun experience. Not recommended for children under 13. Xtreme Action Park, 5300 Powerline Rd. http://www.xtremeactionpark.com
Babies First Halloween
Thursday, October 31
Let your new baby explore the world around them at the museum’s STEM Early Childhood Learning Lab where there will be lots to experience including an exclusive photobooth to capture baby’s first memories. Included with paid museum admission. 10am-noon, Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., http://www.mods.org
Hollywood
Boo Bash
Friday, October 25
Kids can have some spirited fun with music, kids activities, a costume fashion show at 7pm and a movie night starting at 8pm. Activities begin at 5pm. ArtsPark at Young Circle, One N. Young Circle, http://www.hollywoodfl.org
Lauderhill
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, October 31
Have some fun with a scavenger hunt at your own pace. Lauderhill Towne Centre Library, 6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd., http://www.broward.org/library
Pembroke Pines
Bow Wow Ween
Saturday, October 5
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
Howl-O-Ween Family Fest
Saturday, October 26
Halloween happenings include a scavenger hunt, balloon artist, face painting and more.
A family and pet costume contest begins at 2:30pm. Noon-4pm, The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, 527 SW 145 Terrace, https://www.southfloridafamilylife.com
Happy NEON WEEN at Boo-ville
Wednesday, October 30
Dress in costume for trick-or-treating and Halloween-themed activities. For Pembroke Pines residents only. Tickets are free and required to be picked up in person prior to the event. 6-9pm, Charles F. Dodge City Center Way, 601 City Center Way, 954-392-2116 http://www.ppines.com
Plantation
Family Fall Festival
Saturday, October 19
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., http://www.plantation.org
Pompano Beach
Halloween Party
Tuesday, October 8
Have a spooktacular time with games, dancing, stories and more. 6:30-7:30pm,
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center, 50 Atlantic Blvd., http://www.broward.org/library
Boo Bash Fall Edition
Saturday, October 26
Little ghouls and goblins are invited to participate in a costume contest, carnival rides, hayrides and more. 4-9pm, Pompano Community Park, 1801 NE Sixth St., http://www.pompanobeachfl.gov
Horse & Hound Costume Event
Sunday, October 27
Come dressed to impressed with your furry friend by your side. 3-7pm, Sand & Spurs Equestrian Park, 1600 NE Fifth Ave., 954-786-4111 http://www.pompanobeachfl.gov
HalloSCREAM
Thursday, October 31
Bring your candy bag and come in costume for some fun-filled Halloween hoopla.
6-8pm, McNair Center, 951 NE 27 Ave., http://www.pompanobeachfl.gov
Sunrise
Trick or Trot 5K
Saturday, October 19
Dress in costume for this annual race for the whole family. 7:30am, Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, 954-747-4600 http://www.sunrisefl.gov
Boo Bash at City Park
Saturday, October 26
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, http://www.sunrisefl.gov
Tamarac
Halloween Hoopla
Friday, October 18
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. 6-8:30pm, Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Dr., http://www.tamarac.org
Weston
Spooky Halloween behind the Bell Tower
Thursday, October 31
Head to the center of town for lots of Halloween fun and activities. 5-8pm, Weston Town Center, 1675 Market St., westontowncenter.net
Miami-Dade County
Cutler Bay
Halloween Spooktacular
Friday, October 26
Families will have a spooktacular time with activities galore. 6pm, Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200 St., http://www.cutlerbay-fl.gov
Halloween Golf Cart Parade & Drive-in Movie Night
Saturday, October 26
Bring the family for a festive golf cart parade and Halloween activities. 6pm, Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200 St., http://www.cutlerbay-fl.gov
Doral
House of Horror Haunted Carnival
Through October 31
Prepare to be scared as you creep through this haunted attraction. Miami International Mall, 1625 NW 107 Ave., http://www.houseofhorrorcarnival.com
Miami
Historic Ghost Tours
October 3, 10, 17 & 24
Step into the past as a guide shares stories of historic events, insights and paranormal activity that has been experienced on the grounds. $45. 7:30-9:30pm, Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave., 305-235-1668 http://www.deeringestate.org
Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash
Sunday, October 6
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 26
Come in costume for eerie science experiments and spine-tingling adventures. Free with paid museum admission. 11:30am-3pm, Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., http://www.frostscience.org
Zoo Boo
Saturday-Sunday, October 26-27
A wild adventure with trick-or-treating, a costume contest, inflatable haunted maze, games, music and more. Free with zoo admission. 10am-3pm, Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., 305-251-0400 http://www.zoomiami.org
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. Ages 12 and up recommended for the haunts. Prices vary. Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, http://www.thehorrorland.com
Nightmare in the Redland and
Tricks & Treats Extravaganza
Select dates and times through October
The Berry Farm offers two Halloween experiences – Nightmare in the Redland for thrill-seekers ages 13 and older, and kid-friendly Tricks & Treats for children 12 and under. The Berry Farm, 13720 SW 216 St., http://www.visittheberryfarm.com
Fall at the Farm
Weekends through November 24
Celebrate Halloween with farm family activities, animal interactions and more. 10am-6pm, Tinez Farms, 16405 SW 177 Ave., http://www.tinezfarms.com
Miami Beach
Halloween at The Wolf
Sunday, October 20
This celebration of all things spooky, supernatural, wild and weird incorporates a multi-generational program with mask making, a scavenger hunt, live music, sweet treats and more. 1-4pm, The Wolfsonian – FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., http://www.wolfsonian.org
Halloween Half Marathon
Saturday, October 26
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
Palmetto Bay
Howloween
Saturday, October 19
Paws4You Rescue presents a fun-filled night for pooches and their humans complete with a Doggie Fun Zone, trick-or-treating, dog costume contest, a kids zone and vendors. 6-10pm, Palmetto Bay Park, 17535 SW 95 Ave., http://www.paws4you.org
Pinecrest
Zombie Run
Saturday, October 19
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, photo booth, music and more. $30. Check-in begins at 4:30pm, race begins at 6pm. Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124 St., http://www.pinecrest-fl.gov
Track or Treat
Friday, October 25
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., http://www.pinecrest-fl.gov
Palm Beach County
Boca Raton
Boca Raton Pumpkin Patch Festival
Saturday-Sunday, October 19-20
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, http://www.bocapumpkinpatch.com
Spooky Sounds
Saturday-Sunday, October 19-20
Investigate the science behind spooky sounds at this fun-filled activity. 3:30pm, Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, 561-347-3912
Halloween By The Sea
Sunday, October 20
Families of all ages can enjoy outdoor crafts, games and more. Don’t forget to dress in costume! 4:30-5:30pm, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd.,
561-544-8605
Haunted Hammock
Saturday, October 26
Creep through the mysterious haunted hammock at night to see nocturnal critters and some frights along the way. 7:30pm, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center,
1801 N. Ocean Blvd., 561-544-8605
Delray Beach
Halloween Town
Saturday, October 26
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, http://www.downtowndelraybeach.com
West Palm Beach
Spookyville
October 18-20, 25-27 & 31
An old-fashioned Halloween extravaganza geared toward families with children 10 and under.
Activities include trick-or-treating, contests, entertainment and more. Tickets available for purchase online. South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., http://www.southfloridafair.com
Fall Family Fun Fest
Saturday, October 19
Have some fall-themed fun with crafts, live science demonstrations, outdoor entertainment, music, a petting zoo and more. 10am-4pm, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North,561-832-1988 http://www.coxsciencecenter.org
Mia’s Spooktacular Halloween Party
Saturday, October 26
Have a magical Halloween adventure while you learn all about manatees.
4-6pm, Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N. Flagler Dr., http://www.visitmanateelagoon.com
