Compiled by Shannon Pease-Severance.
Published: September 28, 2018
By: Staff Editor
COCONUT CREEK
Dark & Spooky Forest Stroll
Friday, October 5
Take a nighttime stroll through the lush landscape.
7:30-8:30pm, Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Rd. S., 954-357-5198
Monster Mash
Friday, October 26
Celebrate Halloween a little early at this annual indoor event featuring trick-or-treating, a costume contest, arts & crafts and other activities followed by a movie in the park. Registration required. $2/resident, $5/non-resident.
6:30-8:30pm, Community Center, 1100 Lyons Rd., 954-545-6601
Ghosts & Goblins Family Fun Night
Friday, October 26
Games, storytime, costume parade and, for a nominal fee, photo opportunities and arts and crafts. Ages 2-11.
6-8pm, Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Rd. S., 954-357-5198
Trick-or-Treat at Promenade at Coconut Creek
Wednesday, October 31
Bring the kids for trick-or-treating, entertainment, and more as participating restaurants and retailers offer sweet treats to the little ones.
4-6pm, Promenade at Coconut Creek, 4443 Lyons Rd.,
http://www.promenadeatcoconutcreek.com
COOPER CITY
Trick-or-Treat Shop-to-Shop
Saturday, October 27
In a safe alternative to trick-or-treating, little ghouls and goblins can gather goodies from shop to shop and compete in a community-wide costume contest split into age brackets, from infants through middle school.
10am-noon, Cooper City Commons Shopping Center, 9359 Sheridan St., 954-434-4300
CORAL SPRINGS
Haunted House
Friday-Saturday, October 26-27
Come in costume for a haunted house, slides, candy and bounce houses. Elementary ages. $5/child, $2/adult.
Friday, 5-7:30pm; Saturday, 2-7pm. Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Dr., 954-345-2200
Dania Beach
A Creature’s Trick-or-Treat
Sunday, October 28
Trick-or-treating for ages 2 and up. Pre-registration required. $5/person.
5:30-7:30pm, Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Rd. 84, 954-357-8884
DAVIE
Fall Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch
Through November 4
Daily activities feature a huge pumpkin patch, children’s craft and activity area, pumpkin painting, harvest market, and more. Hayrides available Friday-Sunday.
Flamingo Road Nursery, 1655 Flamingo Rd., 954-476-7878
http://www.FlamingoRoadNursery.com
Fall & Halloween Crafts
Saturday-Sunday, October 6-7
Kids can stop by the nature center to create a festive fall craft.
10am-1pm. Long Key Nature Center, 3501 SW 130 Ave., 954-357-8797
Harvest Festival
Saturdays-Sundays,
October 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28
Celebrate the season with free hayrides, live entertainment, character meet & greets, scarecrow competition, pumpkin patch, decorating station, and more. Each weekend has a different theme including scarecrows, superheroes and pirates and princesses. Stop by the weekend of October 27-28 for additional trick-or-treating fun. $19.95/person, $12.95/child.
9:30am-4pm, Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., 954-473-2955
http://www.flamingogardens.org
Monster Paper Bags
Friday-Saturday, October 19-20
Make a not-so-scary puppet using a paper bag and colorful shapes to make your creature come alive. Free with paid admission of $12/Broward resident.
10am-2pm, Young At Art Museum, 751 SE 121 Ave., 954-424-0085
http://www.youngatartmuseum.org
YAAlloween Party
Friday, October 26
Put on your favorite costume for a night of artful, frightful fun for the entire family. This museum-wide party features Halloween-themed Art Activities, Monster Mash Music Time, Colorful Costume Parade, Family Costume Contest and more. Free with admission of $12/Broward resident.
3-8pm, Young At Art Museum, 751 SE 121 Ave., 954-424-0085
http://www.youngatartmuseum.org
Is It Haunted?
Friday, October 26
Wander through historic Old Davie School, Viele House and Pioneer Home by the light of your flashlight. $10.
7-9pm; last entry at 8:15pm, Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Rd., 954-797-1044
Trick-or-Treat through the Trees
Friday-Saturday, October 26-27
Halloween games, activities, crafts and a trick-or-treat adventure through the forest. Ages 3-10. $5.
6-9pm, Long Key Nature Center, 3501 SW 130 Ave., 954-357-8797
Halloween Happenings
Saturday, October 27
Spooky games, costume contest, family-friendly haunted house, hayride, pumpkin patch, kids activities, and petting farm.
1-5pm, Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Rd., 954-797-1181
Not So Spooky Stories
Wednesday, October 31
Celebrate Halloween with the Shermanettes and a special show for children of all ages.
10:30-11:15am, NSU Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., 954-262-5477
DEERFIELD BEACH
Fall Festival for Kids
Saturday, October 13
Family activities to celebrate the autumn season.
10:30am, Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Library, 1856 A W. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-357-7740
Fall Festival
Saturday, October 20
An old-fashioned gathering with activities including a hay maze, pumpkin patch, live entertainment, treats and more.
3-7pm, Pioneer Park, 501 NE Eller St., 954-480-4429
http://www.deerfield-beach.com
FORT LAUDERDALE
Yelloween
Saturday, October 13
Have a spooktacular time with family-friendly activities including treat-making stations, trick-or-treat bag decorating, face painting, pumpkin decoration, and a dance performance. $15.
11:30am-1:30pm, Yello Creative Arts and Events Center, 2495 E. Commercial Blvd., 954-491-1591
Riverland Halloween Party
Wednesday, October 24
Enjoy a spooky night of fun with the entire family, including games, arts and crafts, cooking, decorating, refreshments and more.
6-8pm, Riverland Park, 950 SW 27 Ave., 954-828-7275
Spooky Halloween Dance Party
Thursday, October 25
Get in the Halloween spirit with spooky games, crafts, food and music. Free. 6:30-8:30pm,
Bass Park, 2750 NW 19 St., 954-828-7275
Spirits of Stranahan House
October 25, 26, 29 & 30
See if the spirits are near while touring the historic Victorian home guided by mourners who will share tales of spirits and legends. $25/person.
7pm, Stranahan House, 335 SE Sixth Ave., 954-524-4736
Fiesta Fall Carnival
Saturday, October 27
Celebrate fall with a day of games, food, music and dancing. 11am-4pm, Lauderdale Manors Park, 1340 Chateau Park Dr., 954-828-7275
Croissant Park Annual Halloween Party
Saturday, October 27
Free family-fun activities, games, contests, prizes and food will bring mask-popping smiles to everyone’s faces. 4-6pm, Croissant Park, 245 W Park Dr., 954-828-7275
Trick-or-Treat on Second Street
Saturday, October 27
A free spooktacular event for the whole family with bounce houses, carnival games, face painting, Halloween treats, a kid and pet costume parade and more.
1-5pm, Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., 954-828-7275
Halloween Science
Wednesday, October 31
Having some fun with science is just the right potion for Halloween.
5:30-7:30pm, African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., 954-357-6282
http://www.broward.org/library
Day of the Dead Celebration
Friday, November 2
A Mexican tradition, this celebration includes family activities, workshops, a craft crypt, music, Mexican and Latin American dance performances, food and an outdoor skeleton processional that includes a mariachi band, giant puppets, costumes and miniature floats. 4-10pm, various locations in Downtown Fort Lauderdale; processional begins at 6:30pm at Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd.
http://www.dayofthedeadflorida.com
HALLANDALE BEACH
Halloween Festival
Wednesday, October 31
Bring the family for games, music, entertainment, refreshments, candy and more. Make sure to dress up for the costume contest starting at 7pm. Free admission.
6-9pm, OB Johnson Park, 1000 NW Eighth Ave., 954-457-1452
http://www.hallandalebeachfl.gov
HOLLYWOOD
ArtsPark Movie Night
Friday, October 19
Bring a blanket or beach chair to watch a screening of Poltergeist under the moonlight. Free.
8-10pm, ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway, 954-321-3500
Hallo-Green
Saturday, October 20
Celebrate Halloween with a green theme, featuring environmentally friendly activities, games, arts & crafts and more.
$2. 11am-3pm, Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., 954-357-5161
Hollyweird Halloween Block Party
Saturday, October 27
In its fourth year, this downtown event features family-friendly entertainment, music, candy, prizes, balloon twisters, face painting, costume contest and more.
6-9pm, along Hollywood Boulevard, west of ArtsPark,
http://www.floridashollywood.org/hollyweird
Spooktacular Road Race
Sunday, October 28
A great way to work off all that candy, this annual event sponsored by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Road Runners Club for all ages includes a 5K run and walk.
8am, T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Rd., 954-357-8811
Halloween Open House
Wednesday, October 31
Come in costume for safe trick-or-treating, crafts, a pumpkin patch, bounce house, characters and more.
3-5pm, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, 1005 Joe DiMaggio Dr., 954-265-5324
LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA
BOO By The Sea
Saturday, October 27
For kids 3 to 11 accompanied by a parent, businesses will have activities and games during the afternoon of old-fashioned door-to-door trick-or-treating.
3-6pm, at Sea Fan, Green Turtle, Eagle Ray and Parrot Fish Plazas on E. Commercial Blvd. west of N. Ocean Dr., 954-640-4205
LAUDERHILL
Autumn Party
Monday, October 22
Fall fun includes a paper pumpkin craft, harvest songs and of course, pumpkin pie.
4-5pm, Lauderhill Central Park Library, 3810 NW 11 Place, 954-357-7833
http://www.broward.org/library
MaRGATE
Fall Festival
Saturday, October 27
There’s something for everyone at this seasonal celebration for all ages.
6-11pm, Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Rd., 954-972-6458
MIRAMAR
Walking Dead Trivia and Costume Contest
Saturday, October 13
Come in costume as your favorite character for fun and prizes.
11am-12:30, Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, 954-357-8090
http://www.broward.org/library
NORTH LAUDERDALE
Haunted Hamptons
Fridays-Saturdays,
October 12-13, 19-20, 26-27
Ghosts, monsters and other creatures of the dark haunt the woods of this spooky trail. Visitors are chaperoned by ghost hosts, who make sure no one gets lost during the chilling experience. $5/person, $10/fast pass.
7-9pm, Hampton Pines Park, 7800 Hamptons Blvd., 954-724-7061
Halloween Hoopla
Saturday, October 27
Halloween fun with arts and crafts, games and a trick-or-treating trail. $5/person.
11am-1pm, Hampton Pines Park, 7800 Hamptons Blvd., 954-724-7061
Spooky Slime
Tuesday, October 30
Kids can make a batch of oozing slime just in time for Halloween.
3:30-4:30pm, North Lauderdale Saraniero Library, 6901 Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale, 954-357-6660
http://www.broward.org/library
OAKLAND PARK
Halloween Bash
Friday, October 26
Fall fun at Music on Main with a costume contest, trunk-or-treating, music, entertainment and more. Free.
6-10pm, Oakland Park City Hall, 3650 NE 12 Ave., 954-630-4507
PARKLAND
Ghostly Gathering
Tuesday, October 23
Get the goosebumps while listening to scary stories, playing games and making spooky decorations to take home. Parkland Library card required. Pre-register online. Ages 8 and up.
6-7pm, Parkland Library, 6620 University Dr., 954-757-4207
http://www.cityofparkland.org/library
Halloween Spooktacular
Wednesday, October 24
Come in costume and celebrate the season with spooky stories, music and treats. Parkland Library card required to register. Ages 3-7.
4pm, Parkland Library, 6620 University Dr., 954-757-4207
http://www.cityofparkland.org/library
Halloween Festival
Friday, October 26
Come in costume for an exciting night of trunk-or-treating, music, a pumpkin patch and more. Free.
5-8pm, Pine Trails Park,10555 Trails End, 954-757-4105
http://www.cityofparkland.org/halloween
PEMBROKE PINES
Upcycled Craft Projects for Halloween
Tuesday, October 9
Create a pumpkin out of a book. All materials provided. Ages 12 and older.
5-6:30pm, South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., 954-201-8825
Bow Wow Ween
Saturday, October 13
Halloween fun that includes pooches, with a costume contest, exhibitors and more. Free.
9am-1pm, Craig Rupp K-9 Dog Park, 9751 Johnson St., 954-392-2116
SpookyRama
Wednesday, October 24
Wear your favorite costume or jammies for Halloween stories, activities and crafts before bedtime.
7-7:30PM, Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., 954-357-6580
http://www.broward.org/library
Pet Costume Contest & Halloween Trick or Treat
Saturday, October 27
Halloween fun includes games and crafts starting at noon, a Broward Family Life pet costume contest at 1pm, and trick-or-treating, character selfie photos, a pumpkin patch and more from 2-4pm. Winner of the pet costume contest will be featured in Broward Family Life magazine. Pre-registration for the contest recommended at http://www.SouthFloridaFamilyLife.com.
Noon-4pm, The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, 571 SW 145 Terrace,
Boo-ville
Tuesday, October 30
Costume contests, a pumpkin patch with prizes, spooky activities, trick-or-treat stations, food trucks and more. Free.
6-9pm, Charles F. Dodge City Center Way, 601 City Center Way, 954-392-2116
Halloween Carnival
Tuesday, October 30
Have fun with games and candy. Ages 3-9.
6:30pm, South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., 954-201-8825
PLANTATION
Spooky Movie
Saturday, October 20
Bring your friends to enjoy popcorn and a fun Halloween-themed movie. Ages 6-11. Free.
2-4pm, West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., 954-765-1585
http://www.broward.org/library
Halloween & Safety Festival
Saturday, October 20
A children’s carnival, inflatable rides, police and fire exhibits, games, activities for the whole family and free Halloween bags and candy for the kids. $5. 10am-2pm, Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., 954-452-2510 http://www.plantation.org
Halloween Spooktacular
Tuesday, October 23
Wear your costume and come to the library for tons of fun including crafts, stories, dancing, trick-or-treating and prizes. All ages. Free.
6:30-7:30pm, West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., 954-765-1585
http://www.broward.org/library
Ghastly Boo Bash
Saturday, October 27
Teenagers are invited to a party with activities, a movie, Halloween treats, raffles, prizes, and the Dancing Pumpkin Man. Costumes encouraged. Ages 12-18.
2-4pm, West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., 954-765-1585
http://www.broward.org/library
POMPANO BEACH
Halloween Fair & Horse Show
Saturday, October 13
Tenth annual event features pony rides, carnival games, a bounce house, face painting, hayrides, arts and crafts, costume contest on horseback and more. $1 admission/10 and older.
10am-3pm, Sand and Spurs Equestrian Park, 1600 NE Fifth Ave., 954-786-4133
Boo Bash
Friday, October 26
Have a good time with costume contest, fortune teller, inflatables and more.
6-9pm, Sample McDougald House, 450 NE Tenth St., 954-786-4111
Halloween Dance/Costume Party
Monday, October 29
Show off your Monster Mash moves at this dance party for all ages. Snacks provided.
6:30pm, Pompano Beach Library, 1213 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-357-7595
http://www.broward.org/library
Halloween Boo Bash!
Wednesday, October 31
Calling all little witches, ghosts, princesses and superheroes for Halloween-themed craft activities, giveaways and candy. Children ages 10 and under are invited to come in costume and enjoy a Mad Scientist Magician Show at 6pm. Adult supervision required and masks only allowed on children under 10 during event hours. Free.
5-7pm, Pompano Citi Centre, 1955 N. Federal Hwy, 954-943-4683
http://www.pompanociticentre.com
Harvest Festival Party
Wednesday, October 31
Meet at the library for some great community fun for all ages. Free.
5:30pm, Northwest Branch Library, 1580 NW Third Ave., 954-357-6599
http://www.broward.org/library
SUNRISE
Fall Harvest Festival
Sunday, October 21
An afternoon of hayrides, games, rides, food vendors and more. Pick out a pumpkin from the old-fashioned pumpkin patch for an additional fee. $5.
12:30-4pm, Sunrise Athletic Complex, 11501 NW 44 St., 954-747-4600
Trick or Trot 5K
Saturday, October 27
Get in shape for Halloween with this USATF-sanctioned route race. There’s also a Kids Dash for ages 10 and under. Family-appropriate costumes are encouraged and best costumes will receive special recognition at end of race. Participants receive a T-shirt and commemorative medal. $30/adult, $10/child.
7:30am, Markham Park, 16001 W. State Rd. 84, 954-747-4600
Halloween Party
Sunday, October 28
You’ll be doing flips for this party that includes loads of Halloween fun, activities, a costume contest, arts and crafts and prizes. $19.99/ages 4 and up, $12.99/ages 3 and under.
Noon-5pm, Flippo’s, 3868 N. University Dr., Sunrise
Fire Station Trick-or-Treating
Wednesday, October 31
Kids preschool-age through 5th grade are invited to visit the city’s five fire stations for free, safe Halloween fun and treats. Free shuttle between stations.
5-8pm, Fire Station #72, 10490 W. Oakland Park Blvd., 954-747-4600
TAMARAC
Halloween Hoopla
Friday, October 19
Freaky festivities with games, bounce houses, Broward Sheriff’s Office demonstrations, candy and more. Free.
6-8pm, Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Dr., 954-597-3674
WEST PARK
Virtual Reality Halloween
Wednesday, October 31
Kids ages 6-12 can have some modern-day fun through this virtual reality experience.
4:30-6:30pm, Carver Ranches Library, 4735 SW 18 St., West Park, 954-357-6245
http://www.broward.org/library
WESTON
Halloween Spooktacular
Wednesday, October 31
Kids’ costume parade, music, interactive games and dances, bounce house, entertainment and trick-or-treating. Free.
5-9pm, Weston Town Center, 1675 Market St., 954-349-5900
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Boca Boo Days
Friday, October 19
Elementary school-age kids and families will be mesmerized by the magic of James Changefield. Wear a costume and participate in a trick-or-treat activity after the show. Free tickets available a half-hour prior to showtime. Space is limited.
3:30-4:30pm, Spanish River Library, 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-393-7852
Shriek Week
Fridays-Saturdays, October 19-20
Thursday-Saturday, October 25-27
Spooky events galore with games, a trick-or-treat trail, kids’ film festival, and more. Haunted house for ages 7 and up. October 25 is Lite Nite, a less intense haunted house.
Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, 561-347-3900
Boo at the Zoo
Fridays-Sundays, October 19-21 & 26-28
This not-so-scary Halloween tradition features trick-or-treating all around the Zoo, little kids costume contests, strolling famous costume characters, hay stack hunt and more. Most activities included in admission price.
Fridays & Saturdays, 10am-4pm & 5-9pm; Sundays, 10am-4pm. Palm Beach Zoo, 1310 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-533-0887
Spooky Science Night at the Museum
Friday, October 26
Guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the Science Center with interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows, and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory. Food and beverages available. $13.95/adult, $9.95/child.
6-9pm, South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, 561-832-1988
http://www.sfsciencecenter.org
Trick ’Em Treat ’Em Costume Party
Friday, October 26
Calling all Mummies, Daddies, creepers, crawlers and little tricksters to a costume party with munchies, mayhem, games and more. Ages 2-5. $5.
10am-noon, Patch Reef Park, 2000 NW 51 St., Boca Raton, 561-367-7035
Monster Mash!
Saturday, October 27
Come in costume, bring a swimsuit, or both for activities in and out of the water, such as trick-or-treating, bounce house, giant water totter, face painting, treats and more. Ages 6 and older. Free, no registration required.
11am-1pm, The Swim Center, 21618 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-544-8540
http://www.theracquetcenter.org/swim-center
Halloween in the Garden
Sunday, October 28
Little ones can wear costumes and have some fun with fall crafts, games, face painting and more. Ages 2-6. Space is limited. $10/advance.
10am-noon, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-544-8615
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash
Sunday, October 14
Trick-or-treat your way around the galleries, paint mini pumpkins, meet characters, experience the new Pirate Island exhibit and more at this fundraising event for MCM’s educational programs. $40-$50.
1-5 pm, Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, 305-373-5437
http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
Monster Splash Halloween Bash
Friday-Sunday, October 26-28
Kick-off the harvest season with a host of Halloween activities in addition to the attraction’s regular exhibits and shows. $46.99/adult, $36.99/child.
11am-4pm, Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, 305-361-5705
http://www.miamiseaquarium.com
Zoo Boo
Saturday-Sunday, October 27-28
A wild adventure with trick-or-treating for kids under 12, costume contests, music, games and prizes, special performances and more. See the animals get their own special treats. Free with zoo admission.
10am-3pm, Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., Miami, 305-251-0400
MiChiMu’s Halloween Week
Saturday-Wednesday, October 27-31
Stop by to see the newest Pirate Island exhibit, do some trick-or-treating and at scheduled times during the week, participate in spooky science experiments, create creepy crafts, play ghostly games and more — and come in costume.
Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, 305-373-5437
http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
Monster Mash Bash
Wednesday, October 31
A safe Halloween event without tricks — just treats. Activities include haunted ghost tours, music, edible arts & crafts, bounce houses, rides, vendors, costume contests, prizes, and candy. Free; $1/haunted ghost tour.
6-10pm, Patricia A. Mishcon Athletic Field, 16601 NE 15 Ave., North Miami Beach, 305-948-2957