Have a fang-tastic time with the family at these frightfully fun Halloween events
Published: September 28, 2022
By: Compiled by Shannon Pease-Severance
Broward County
Coconut Creek
Fern Forest Fall Fun Day
Sunday, October 16
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
Thursday & Friday, October 20 & 21
Celebrate Halloween with costume contests, arts and crafts, trick-or-treating, spooky storytelling and carnival-style games. $5/resident, $10/non-resident. 6-8pm, Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Rd.
Monster Mash Storytime
Thursday, October 27
Come dressed in costume for stories, songs and lots of silliness. 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 29
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
Halloween Crafts
Thursday, October 20
Children and teens ages 5-18 can create some fun Halloween crafts provided by the Coral Springs Woman’s Club. 4-5pm, Northwest Regional Library,
3151 N. University Dr.
http://www.broward.org/library
Thrills & Chills
Saturday, October 22
Ghouls and boys can have lots of fun at this Halloween-themed event. 4-9pm, Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Dr.
Davie
Paranormal Investigation
Fridays, October 7 & 21
Use a variety of equipment and techniques to discover who from the past remains in the historic building. $40. 7:30-10:30pm, Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Rd., 954-797-1044
Harvest Festival
Saturdays-Sundays,
October 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30
Celebrate the season with themed weekends, activities, harvest displays, hayrides, pony rides, music, entertainment, and more. 9:30am-5pm, Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., 954-473-2955
http://www.flamingogardens.org
Halloween Tales
Wednesday, October 26
Listen to some fun, slightly spooky tales told by a storyteller. 10:30-11:15am, NSU Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.
http://www.broward.org/library
Halloween Happenings
Saturday, October 29
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
Haunted Hot Rods
Sunday, October 30
Get creative and decorate any vehicle from a car to a school bus to compete for prizes in categories including most spooky, most spirited, most “tricked” out, most Frankenstein-ed, most boo-tiful and more. 11am-2pm, Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Rd., 954-797-1044
Deerfield Beach
Fall Festival
Saturday, October 15
An old-fashioned gathering with activities including hayrides, a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, arts and crafts, treats and more. 9am-1pm, Pioneer Park, 217 NE Fifth Ave., 954-480-4429
http://www.deerfield-beach.com
Fort Lauderdale
Halloween Spooktacular 5K/10K
Saturday, October 22
Burn some calories at this Halloween-themed road race. 1100 Seabreeze Blvd.
Pumpkins and Palm Trees
Sunday, October 23
A seasonal event South Florida style with fall activities, contests, food, live music, vendors and more. Free. 9am-4pm, Las Olas Oceanside Park
Trail of Treats: Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Monday, October 31
See how many spooky characters you can spot as you travel the aisle to find characters to turn in for books and treats. 5-7pm, Tyrone Bryant Branch Library, 2230 NW 21 Ave.
http://www.broward.org/library
Hollywood
Hollyweird
Saturday, October 29
Hollywood turns Hollyweird during this downtown block party that includes family-friendly activities early in the evening. 6pm-2am, Hollywood
Boulevard between 19th and 20th Avenues.
http://www.hollyweirdfestival.com
Lauderhill
Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt
Monday, October 31
Families can earn some candy while exploring the library during this all-day event. Lauderhill Towne Centre Library, 6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
http://www.broward.org/library
Margate
Fall Festival
Saturday, October 22
There’s something for everyone at this seasonal celebration for all ages. 6-11pm, Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Rd.
Miramar
Kids Kitchen Live!
Saturday, October 22
Kids ages 5-9 can make some festive DIY Halloween treats to eat and take home. $15 per table. 11am & 1pm, Miramar Cultural Center, 2300 Civic Center Place.
http://www.miramarculturalcenter.org
Pembroke Pines
Bow Wow Ween
Saturday, October 8
Halloween fun that includes pooches, with a costume contest, activities, prizes and more. 9am-1pm, Craig Rupp K-9 Dog Park, 9751 Johnson St.,
954-392-2116
Boo-ville
Wednesday, October 26
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 29
Halloween happenings include games, a treasure hunt with candy, crafts and a seasonal photo display throughout the afternoon. 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 Movie Night for Children
Monday, October 31
Get in the spirit of Halloween by watching the movie Coco together. 5:30-7:30pm, Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center, 955 NW 129 Ave.
http://www.broward.org/library
Plantation
Halloween Event
Wednesday, October 19
Dress up for some Halloween fun with games, crafts, treats and more. All ages. 6:30pm-7:30pm, West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., 954-765-1585
http://www.broward.org/library
Halloween Creations
Saturday, October 29
Make a creative Halloween craft to take home. Ages 6-11. 2-3pm, West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., 954-765-1585
http://www.broward.org/library
Pompano Beach
Boo Bash
Friday, October 28
Little ghouls and goblins are invited to participate in a haunted maze, costume contest, carnival rides, trick-or-treat and more. 5-10pm, Pompano Community Park, 1660 NE Tenth St.
Sunrise
Trick or Trot 5K
Saturday, October 22
Dress in costume for this sixth annual race for the whole family. 7:30am, Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, 954-747-4600
Halloween Fall Festival
Monday, October 31
Celebrate the fall season with Halloween stories, games and lots of fun. 4-5:30pm, Sunrise Dan Pearl Library, 10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd., 954-357-7440
http://www.broward.org/library
Weston
One, Two…Boo!
Saturday, October 8
Little ones of all ages can enjoy a festive program for Halloween. 11am-noon, Weston Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., 954-357-5420
http://www.broward.org/library
Toddler Storytime
Thursday, October 13
Come in costume for a special storytime just for tots. 11:30am-noon, Weston Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., 954-357-5420
http://www.broward.org/library
Spooky Halloween behind the Bell Tower
Monday, 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
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival
Saturday-Sunday, October 22-23
Fall festivities include a giant pumpkin patch, carnival, kiddie cornstalk maze, a scarecrow dress-up village, face painting and more. 10am-6pm, Regatta Park, 3500 Pan American Dr.
http://www.coconutgrovepumpkinpatch.com
Coral Gables
Pumpkin Float
Saturday, October 29
It’s Halloween fun South Florida style as families carve jack-o-lanterns and then send them off to float in the Venetian Pool. Prizes will be awarded for scariest, most creative and cutest. Costumes encouraged. $25/family of up to four. 6-8pm, Venetian Pool, 2701 De Soto Blvd.
Cutler Bay
Halloween Spooktacular
Friday, October 28
Families will have a spooktacular time with activities galore. 6-10pm, Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200 St.
Halloween Golf Cart Parade & Movie Night
Saturday, October 29
Bring the family for a golf cart parade, haunted house, trunk or treat, a costume contest, food trucks, music and more. 6pm, Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200 St.
Doral
Howl-O-Ween
Saturday, October 15
Disguise your four-legged friend for a dog costume contest with prizes. 5pm, Tails & Trails Park, 11645 NW 50 St., 305-593-6600
Movie Night and Trunk-or-Treat
Friday, October 21
Kids can collect treats and then settle in for an outdoor movie. 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 a giant, abandoned department store where frightening inhabitants lurk throughout four haunted experiences – Silent Mall, Drown Town, Insanitorium and Scare Studios. Miami International Mall, 1625 NW 107 Ave.
http://www.houseofhorrorcarnival.com
Miami
The Horrorland
October 1-31
Prepare for zombies, monsters and other creatures of the night as you experience 15,000 square-feet of devilish dens and lurid lairs. Geared toward ages 13 and up. Prices vary. Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail.
Flipper’s Fall Festival
Through November 13
Celebrate Halloween and the fall season with themed shows, trick-or-treating, craft vendors, a glow-in-the-dark sea cave maze and more. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, 305-361-5705
http://www.miamiseaquarium.com
Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash
Sunday, October 16
Trick-or-treat through the museum’s 17 galleries while stopping for mini pumpkin decorating, story time, theater performances, character meet and greets and more. 1-5pm, Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, 305-373-5437
http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
Historic Ghost Tour
Thursday, October 27
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
Ghost Hunting on the Rails
Saturday, October 29
Take a paranormal tour at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum. $30. 7-11pm, Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW 152 St.
http://www.goldcoastrailroadmuseum.org
Spooky Science Monster Mash
Saturday, October 29
Come in costume for science experiments that range from color and smoke to giant bubbles. Free with paid museum admission. 11am-4pm, Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd.
Zoo Boo
Saturday-Sunday, October 29-30
A wild adventure with trick-or-treating for kids under 12, costume contests, crafts, games and prizes, special characters and more. See the animals get their own special treats. Free with zoo admission. 11am-3pm, Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., 305-251-0400
Miami Beach
Halloween Half Marathon
Saturday, October 22
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
Track or Treat
Friday, October 28
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.
Howl-O-Ween
Saturday, October 29
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. $10/online, $12/gate. 11am-5pm, Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd., 305-669-6990
http://www.pinecrestgardens.org
Palm Beach County
Boca Raton Pumpkin Patch Festival
Saturday-Sunday, October 15-16
Celebrate all things fall at this event featuring carnival rides, a cornstalk maze, a dress your own scarecrow village and a pumpkin patch. $25. 10am-6pm, Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton,
http://www.bocapumpkinpatch.com
Nights at the Museum
Friday, October 28
Enjoy extended museum hours and interactive activities during this Spooky Science Night. $17.95/adult, $13.95/child. 6-9pm, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, 561-832-1988
http://www.coxsciencecenter.org
Pumpkinpalooza
Friday-Monday, October 28-31
Have a wild time with the family at this fall-themed zoo event. Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach.
All Hallows’ Eve
Saturday, October 29
Fun for all ages, this event features family-friendly activities from 11am-4pm and scary activities for adults 21 and over from 6-11pm. The daytime lineup includes a kids’ costume contest, live shows, a Halloween hunt, games, food trucks and more. Tickets available online and at the door. Sanborn Square Park, 72 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton.
