Compiled by Shannon Pease-Severance.
Published: September 28, 2018
By: Staff Editor
AVENTURA
Halloween Movie Night
Saturday, October 27
Calling all ghosts and goblins to a movie night featuring a DJ, interactive games, inflatables, activity stations, arts and crafts, a trick-or-treat trail and a screening of Hotel Transylvania 3.
Movie begins at 7pm. 5-9pm, Founders Park, 3105 NE 190 St.
COCONUT GROVE
Pumpkin Patch Festival
Saturday-Sunday, October 13-14
Bring the family for heaps of fall fun including a pumpkin patch, carnival rides, pumpkin decorating, a scarecrow village, cornstalk maze and more. $20/person, includes unlimited carnival rides.
Regatta Park, 3400 Pan American Dr.
http://www.coconutgrovepumpkinpatch.com
CORAL GABLES
Trunk ‘N Treat
Sunday, October 28
Cars, costumes and candy highlight this all-day event that includes trick-or-treating, a car parade, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt and more. Included with paid admission of $25/adult, $12/child, free/ages 5 and under.
9:30am-4:30pm, Fairchild Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., 305-667-1651
http://www.fairchildgarden.org
Nightmare at 405 Haunted House
Wednesday, October 31
Make your way through a haunted house while trying to avoid the creepy crawlers that dwell in it. Ages 5 and older. $5.
6:30-10pm, War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Dr., 305-460-5600
Howl-o-Ween at Fairchild
Wednesday, October 31
Get dressed up and parade through the lush surroundings with your pooch. Dogs that come in costume can hop on the tram at 1pm for a ride dedicated to them. Included with paid admission of $25/adult, $12/child, free/ages 5 and under.
9:30am-4:30pm, Fairchild Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., 305-667-1651
http://www.fairchildgarden.org
Halloween on the Mile
Wednesday, October 31
Bring the family for trick-or-treating at the shops starting at 4pm, along with other activities including a Halloween story time at Books & Books at 4pm, a kids costume contest at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre at 5pm, and a dog costume contest at the Coral Gables Museum at 6pm.
4-7pm, Downtown Coral Gables & Miracle Mile
http://www.shopcoralgables.com
CUTLER BAY
Trunk or Treat and Golf Cart Parade
Friday, October 26
Have a ghoulishly good time trunk or treating through the park.
6-10pm, Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200 St.
DORAL
House of Horror Carnival
Through November 3
Prepare to be scared. This intense Halloween Haunt experience includes creepy carnival rides, games, treats and bone-chilling haunted houses. Children 6 and under are not permitted in the haunted houses. 1455 NW 107 Ave.,
http://www.houseofhorrorcarnival.com
Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 20
Dress up your four-legged friend for a costume contest for pooches, trunk-or-treat competition and more.
9:30am-1pm, Trails and Tails Park, 11645 NW 50 St., 305-593-6725
A Pirate’s Halloween
Saturday, October 27
Join the crew for a spooktacular pirate party with spooky stories and other activities. Ages 5-12.
3:30pm, International Mall Library, 10315 NW 12 St., 305-594-2514
GOULDS
Pumpkin Patch
October 7-31
Activities include pony rides, pumpkin patch and a petting zoo for little ghouls and goblins. Fees vary. Monday-Friday, 3-7pm; Saturday & Sunday,
10am-7pm. The Little Farm, 13401 SW 224 St., 305-258-3186
HOMESTEAD
Halloween Craft
Wednesday, October 31
Celebrate Halloween by making a spooktacular craft. Space is limited. Ages 3-8.
3pm, Homestead Branch Library, 700 N. Homestead Blvd., 305-246-0168
KENDALL
Pumpkin Patch Party & Teddy Bear Clinic
Saturday, October 27
Wear your costume for a day of entertainment, face painting, crafts, petting zoo, games, food and treats. Kids can bring a stuffed animal for a free teddy bear check up. The first 1,000 children
to arrive receive a free pumpkin to decorate.
11am-2pm, Town & Country Mall, Kendall Drive and 117 Ave., 305-222-2200
KEY BISCAYNE
Haunted Hike
Friday-Saturday, October 19-20
Have a terrifically terrifying time trick-or-treating, participating in family-friendly activities and hiking a haunted trail. Trail opens at 7pm, after dark.
5-10pm, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, 1200 S. Crandon Blvd.
http://www.floridastateparks.org
Monster Splash Halloween Bash
Friday-Sunday, October 26-28
Kick-off the harvest season with a picture-perfect pumpkin patch, scarecrow zone, Flipper’s Dance Party and more. $46.99/adult, $36.99/child.
11am-4pm, Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, 305-361-5705
http://www.miamiseaquarium.com
MIAMI
Autumn Fest
Saturday, October 6
Fall festivities include hayrides, pony rides, face painting, balloon art, arts and crafts and bubble magic. $10/adult, $5/child.
11am-7pm, Cauley Square Historic Village, 22400 Old Dixie Highway Miami, 305-258-3543
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, 305-373-5437
http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
Spooky Science Monster Mash
Saturday, October 27
Dress in costume and head to Frost Science for bone-chilling science experiments and creepy, cool encounters throughout the day. Included with paid admission of $29/adult, $20/child. Miami-Dade residents receive a discount with proof of residency.
11am-4pm, Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-901-0359
Halloween Storytime
Saturday, October 27
Wear your costume and enjoy a fun-filled celebration with stories, songs and activities for the whole family.
11am, Tamiami Library, 13250-52 SW Eighth St., 305-223-4758
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, 305-373-5437
http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
Halloween Family Boo Bash
Sunday, October 28
Have a fun-filled day with Halloween activities, a costume contest, trick-or-treating, magic show, petting zoo, face painting pony rides, music and more. $5/person.
11am-7pm, Cauley Square Historic Village, 22400 Old Dixie Highway, 305-258-2565
Pumpkin Patch
Saturdays & Sundays through October 28
Have some old-fashioned fall fun with activities that include tractor rides, pony rides, a race track, petting zoo and more. $19/person.
10:30am-5:30pm, Pinto’s Farm, Redland Citrus Orchards, 14890 SW 216 St., 305-258-6067
NORTH MIAMI BEACH
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., 305-948-2957
PALMETTO BAY
Deering Estate Ghost Tours
Wednesdays, October 3 & 24
Hear about sightings and experiences from actual paranormal investigations as you explore what is said to be Miami’s most haunted property. Tour may contain mature subject matter. Pre-register online. $30.
8-10pm, Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave., 305-235-1668
Harvester Day
Sunday, October 14
Have some old-fashioned fun with autumn-themed arts and crafts and photo opportunities at Deering Estate, decorated for the fall season. Included with paid admission of $15/adult, $7/child.
10am-4pm, Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave., 305-235-1668
Trunk or Treat
October, 27
Family fun featuring trunk-or-treating, a live band, fun zone and a screening of Casper. Dress in costume for a chance to win a raffle prize. Movie begins at 7pm.
6-9:30pm, Coral Reef Park, 7895 SW 152 St.
PINECREST
Spooktacular Movie Day
Friday, October 19
Have a dreadfully good time watching a screening of Coco at the library.
4pm, Pinecrest Branch Library, 5835 SW 111 St., 305-668-4571
Halloween Movie Night
Friday, October 19
Watch an outdoor movie and enjoy Halloween-themed activities at this Halloween Celebration. Activities offered from 6:30-7:30pm, followed by a movie.
Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd., 305-669-6990
http://www.pinecrestgardens.org
Howl-O-Ween
Sunday, October 28
People and their pooches can have a fangtastic time as Paws-4-You Rescue celebrates with a costume contest, a doggie agility course, live entertainment, a kids’ zone, pumpkin patch, treats and more. $5/person, Free/under 2.
Noon-5pm, Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd., 305-669-6990
http://www.pinecrestgardens.org
Track or Treat
Wednesday, October 31
Dress up and go track or treating in a safe and friendly atmosphere that includes local vendors handing out candy, a bounce house, DJ and more.
5-7pm, Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124 St, 305-234-2110
SOUTH MIAMI
Halloween Celebration
Saturday, October 27
Have some fun with festive stories and crafts. All ages.
11am, South Miami Library, 6000 Sunset Dr., 305-667-6121
SURFSIDE
Halloween Spooktacular
Friday, October 26
Ghoulish guests can enjoy rides, music, games, candy and a haunted maze. Surfside residents only. Maze opens at 7pm.
6-9pm, 96th Street Park, 9572 Bay Dr., 305-866-3635
BROWARD COUNTY
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., Davie, 954-476-7878
http://www.FlamingoRoadNursery.com
Harvest Festival
Saturday-Sunday,
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., Davie, 954-473-2955
http://www.flamingogardens.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., Davie, 954-424-0085
http://www.youngatartmuseum.org
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 SouthFloridaFamilyLife.com.
Noon-4pm, The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, 571 SW 145 Terrace, Pembroke Pines
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, Hollywood
http://www.floridashollywood.org/hollyweird
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., Fort Lauderdale,