We’ve conjured up a list of on-site South Florida events from not-so-spooky to spine-chilling.
Published: September 29, 2020
Don’t be scared: There’s still some Halloween hoopla for your little ghouls and goblins in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Here is a sampling of some on-site events planned for 2020.
Halloween events are planned throughout South Florida. Please be sure to double-check all details, including registration guidelines and COVID-19 regulations, before setting out on your adventure. (Find more South Florida events here.)
The Horrorland Drive-Thru
October 1-31
Creepy has not been canceled. Prepare for zombies, monsters and other creatures of the night as you drive through themed haunted houses. Geared toward ages 10 and up. Pricing starts at $38.99 per car. 7-11 p.m., 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, 800-383-6119
Harvest Festival
Saturdays & Sundays,
Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25
Celebrate autumn by viewing a variety of scarecrows and participating in fun-filled fall festivities including a scavenger hunt. $21.95/ages 12 and up, $15.95/ages 3-11, free/ages 2 and under. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie, 954-473-2955
Haunt Drive
October 8-November 1
Cruise over for some family-friendly drive-thru Halloween fun at dusk on select nights. Tickets, benefiting the Museum of Discovery and Science, are available online. 6-7 p.m. Also, a free drive-thru trick-or-treat event is also planned from noon-4 p.m. on Oct. 31. Online pre-registration required. Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave.,
Ghost Hunting on the Rails
Saturday, October 10
Go on a ghost hunt through the museum while learning about ghost hunting equipment and investigating with the ghost hunting team. $25. 6-9 p.m., Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami, 305-253-0063
www.goldcoastrailroadmuseum.org
Hocus Pocus
Friday, October 16
Put it in park for a drive-in style viewing of Disney’s Hocus Pocus. Food will be available for purchase. Pre-registration required. 7 p.m., Westfield Broward Mall, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, 954-452-2510
Drive-In Movie
Friday, October 23
Pile in the car for an outdoor screening of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. $5/vehicle. Space is limited. Parking begins at 6 p.m., movie starts at 7 p.m. Doral Central Park, 3000 NW 87th Ave., Doral,
Zombie Park Trunk or Treat Drive-Thru
Friday, October 30
Take a not-so-scary tour of Zombie Park while collecting goodies placed in the trunk
of your vehicle along the way. After, bring your loot to a drive-in style screening of
The Addams Family at 7 p.m. at a location to be determined. 5 p.m., Pinecrest Community Center, 5855 Killian Dr., Pinecrest, 305-284-0900
Halloween Golf Cart Parade
Friday, October 30
Put a spooky spin on your golf cart and join the parade. Check website for time and location.
Historic Ghost Tour
Ongoing
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. Visit website for dates, times and details. Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami, 305-235-1668