Events: Fall festivals, haunted houses with plenty of vampires and zombies
This is a list of reader-submitted public, in-person events. CDC social distancing and other guidelines apply. Please use the contact information to verify details. All programs and activities are subject to change without notice.
Fright Nights, West Palm Beach, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 28-30. Haunted houses open at 7 p.m. South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd. $40 at the gate. Limited to 30 people per tour. Get tickets online at myfrightnights.com or southfloridafair.com.
IlluminArts and Vizcaya present The Turn of the Screw, Miami, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 28-31. See Vizcaya in a new light as with Benjamin Britten’s gothic masterpiece. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave. 786-565-2180. illuminarts.org/events/the-turn-of-the-screw. $10-$25.
5 Nights of Frights, Davie, Oct. 28-30. Times are 7-9 p.m. on Thursday; and 7-10 p.m. all other nights. Presented by South Florida Cloggers. Haunted house is not for the faint of heart; has 25 rooms of horror from your worst nightmares. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Bamford Sports Complex- Multipurpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Road. Email southfloridacloggers@gmail.com. Pay through Eventbrite or at the door. Face coverings required. $10-$15.
Hay Maze, Miami, 1-10 p.m. October through Nov. 7. Get ready for scarecrows, haystacks, and sunflowers, an 80-foot by 80-foot hay maze and pumpkin wall, plus there’s a leaf pit with leaf throwing encouraged. Early bird tickets $10 or $50-up to enter the beer garden for unlimited beer. Proceeds will be donated to The Home Team, a youth development charity in Miami. Downtown Miami along Biscayne Boulevard. miamihaymaze.com
Spookyville at Yesteryear Village, West Palm Beach, opens 5 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 29-31. Features an old-fashion Halloween for families and children age 10 and under. Offers safe trick or treats, kiddie train, contests and traditional games. Yesteryear Village at South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd. Buy tickets online at bit.ly/3AKhJ4K or southfloridafair.com. $10.
Boo Bash, Pompano Beach, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29. Liberty Dental Plan will give out free dental kits and information to help keep young smiles healthy and bright Pompano Community Park, 1660 NE 10th St., Pompano Beach. 954-786-4111. parks.pompanobeachfl.gov/programs/boo-bash. Free.
Haunted Hamptons, North Lauderdale, 7 p.m., Oct. 29. Haunted attraction at Hampton Pines Park, 7800 Hamptons Blvd. No costumes are permitted. $7 general admission, $10 fast pass. No refunds. City of North Lauderdale Parks & Recreation, 954-724-7061, ext. 1. nlauderdale.org/news_detail_T6_R152.php
Tormented Trails, Davie, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 29-31. An LGBTQ night benefiting the Pride Center is set for Oct. 22. Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave. 954-800-0903. tormentedtrails.com. $15-up.
Spirits of Stranahan House, Fort Lauderdale, 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tours on Oct. 29-31 are limited to 10 guests. Evening tours of the structure and grounds from 1901 will be guided by paranormal expert Merry Wajda, who will share true stories of unbelievable events. Historic Stranahan House & Museum, 335 SE Sixth Ave. 954-524-4736. Tickets at stranahanhouse.org/events. $25.
Dia de los Muertos, Palm Beach Gardens, noon-1:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Experience a live performance of the story of Rosita and Juanita’s adventures to reunite with each other on the night of Dia de los Muertos. “Trick or treat” at several festive tables for candy, crafts, and games. Florida School for Dance Education, 4100 PGA Blvd. 561-627-9708. facebook.com/dancetheaterofflorida. Call or email dancetheaterfl@gmail.com for tickets. $20.
Pumpkin Patch at United Methodist Church, Plantation, noon-7 p.m. through Oct. 31. Come out for fun, laughs, photos and fall cheer. Plantation United Methodist Church, 1001 NW 70th Ave., Plantation. 954-584-7500. plantationumc.org. Free.
MiChiMu’s Halloween week, Miami, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 31 in two-hour play sessions. Different events each day. Masks are a must for everyone over 2 years old. Advance tickets required to allow for spacing and sanitizing. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway. 305-373-5437. miamichildrensmuseum.org/upcoming-events. $15-$22; under 1 free.
PumpkinPalooza: No tricks, just treats for the animals, West Palm Beach, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 28-31. The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society says the animals are “too cute to spook.” Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd. palmbeachzoo.org/treats. $18.95-$24.95.
Clematis by Fright: Tribute to The Spazmatics, West Palm Beach, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 28. Performance plus costume contests and activities for the whole family. Waterfront Commons, 100 N. Clematis St. wpb.org.
Ghost Tour at Deering Estate, Palmetto Bay, 7:30-9:30 p.m. through Oct. 28. Historic Ghost Tour at Deering Estate. Recommended for ages 9 and up. Buy tickets online only at DeeringEstate.org. Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave. 305-235-1668. deeringestate.org/event/ghost-tours/all. $40. Space limited, register early.
Toddler Halloween Spooktacular, Coconut Creek, 10 a.m.-noon. Oct. 29. Halloween-themed activities feature crafts, interactive playtime, snacks, lights, music and dance. Toddlers must come dressed in costumes; parents are encouraged to dress up and take photos. Event for ages 3 and under. Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd., Coconut Creek. $20 for Coconut Creek residents; $30 guests. coconutcreek.net.
Boo Bash, Pompano Beach, 5-6 p.m. Oct. 29. City of Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation: 954-786-4111 or email Parks@copbfl.com. See parks.pompanobeachfl.gov.
Trunk or Treat 4-H Open House, West Palm Beach, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 29. Learn more about getting involved with the Palm Beach County 4-H Youth Development Program. Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service, Clayton E. Hutcheson Agricultural Service Center parking lot, 559 N. Military Trail. bit.ly/3FSJZoQ. Free.
Halloween Festival, Parkland, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Pine Trails Park, 10559 Trails End, Parkland. Don’t forget to wear your favorite costume for an exciting night of trunks and treats. There will be photo booths, characters, stilt walkers, and a Halloween performance on the main stage. 954-757-4107. cityofparkland.org.
Spooky Laser Lights & Bites at the Science Center, West Palm Beach, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29; outdoor event. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North. 561-832-1988. sfsciencecenter.org. $12.95-$16.95.
SOMething Scary Haunted Schoolhouse, Delray Beach, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 29. Haunted House with live music, games, food, escape room, movie room. Space of Mind Schoolhouse, 102 N. Swinton Ave. 561-894-8772. RSVP to admin@myspaceofmind.com. $15 available at the door.
Halloween Hoot & Howl, Boca Raton 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29. Come in costume and enjoy family-friendly Halloween games and crafts to learn about nocturnal creatures, like owls, toads, snakes and spiders. Bring a flashlight and bug spray to continue the adventure along the boardwalk at night. 561-629-8760. Daggerwing Nature Center, Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, 11435 Park Access Road. bit.ly/3p4YwHR Free.
Hallow Lane, Lauderdale Lakes, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29. drive-through trunk-or-treat. Willie L. Webb Sr. Park, 3601 NW 21st St. 954-535-2785. Free.
Scream on the Green, Boynton Beach, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Families can enjoy time in the fresh air watching a family-friendly scary movie on the big screen. Wilson Park, 225 NW 12th Ave. Free movie and popcorn (while it lasts); concessions open. 561-742-6645. boynton-beach.org/scream-green. Free.
Movie in the Graveyard, Coconut Creek, 7 p.m. Oct. 29. Featured film is “Hocus Pocus.” Sabal Pines Park, 5005 NW 39th Ave. Blankets, chairs, and coolers allowed. Free.
Witches of Delray Bike Ride, Delray Beach, 7:30-8:30 a.m., and 9:15-11 a.m. Oct. 30. Features bike parade with prizes for costumes and decorated bikes. Proceeds benefit Achievement Centers for Children & Families. From City Hall, 100 NW First Ave., to Old School Square Outdoor Pavilion Stage, 51 N. Swinton Ave. witchesofdelray.org. Registration $30.
Halloween Hoopla, North Lauderdale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 30. Trick-or-treat trail with Halloween activities at Hampton Pines Park, 7800 Hampton Blvd. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Every participant must have a $5 ticket. Tickets available at the Teen/Recreation Center, 701 SW 71st Ave., 9 a.m.-noon; 1-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, or at the door, if available. 954-724-7061, ext. 1.
Halloweekends at the Old Davie School, Davie, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. through Oct. 30. Every Saturday features guided tours with a spooky twist. Includes Trick-or-treating and crafts. Bring a flashlight and visit 7-9 p.m. Oct. 29, for a not-so-spooky Halloween for $5. Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road. 954-797-1044. See davie-school-foundation-inc.square.site or bit.ly/2Z3Pu33. Weekend tours $7-$10.
Harvest Festival, Davie, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., weekends through Oct. 31. Admission includes hayrides, weather permitting, themed scavenger hunts, fun educational activities, harvest themed displays, photo ops, live performances, food and music. Flamingo Gardens Botanical Garden and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, 3750 S. Flamingo Road. 954-473-2955. flamingogardens.org. $15.95-$21.95.
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser, Miami Lakes, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. through Oct. 31. Features live entertainment, food, photos, and fun for families of all sizes and ages. United Methodist Church, 14800 NW 67th Ave., (corner of Miami Lakes Drive and Ludlam Road). 305-821-7274. hopemlumc.com/pumpkin-patch. $4-$12. children 12 or under get free admission with paying adult.
Trick & Treat weekends at MODS, Fort Lauderdale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 31. Features Spooktacular Science activities, crafts, and treats for ghouls and goblins in costume. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second Ave. 954-467-6637. mods.org/tricksandtreats. Free event with paid museum admission; $19-$24.
Spooky Safari, Boynton Beach, tours start at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday, through October. Costume contest at 2 p.m., Oct. 30. Features hands-on animal encounters, seasonal decorations with a private pumpkin patch and more. Bedner’s Animal EDventures, 8545 US Highway 441. Space limited, must book in advance. $25 per person, $5 parking. Text 561-350-6948 to reserve. animaledventures.com.
Trick or Treat Shop to Shop, Cooper City, 10 a.m.-noon. Oct. 30. Kids can dress up in costumes and visit participating merchants to fill their Halloween bags with treats. The Cooper City Recreation Department will also be on hand to celebrate with games, prizes, and more. Children up to grade 8 should arrive on time to be part of costume contest. Countryside Shops, 5524 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City. coopercityfl.org.
Pumpkin Patch Festival, Boca Raton, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 30-31. Features 2,500 pumpkins, Scarecrow Village, a cornstalk maze, and a carnival for all ages. Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. bocapumpkinpatch.com. $25 per person, age 3-up.
Halloween Happenings, Davie, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 30. A morning of family fun activities, live performances and spooky surprises. Horse costume contest starts at 10:30 a.m. Family costume contest at noon for a chance to win prizes for the spookiest, cutest and most original costume in various age groups. Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4201 SW 65th Way. davie-fl.gov/1200/Halloween
Zoo Boo, Miami, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 30-31. Guests are invited to wear costumes and enjoy face painting. Features contests with prizes, Halloween crafts, magicians and special characters. Dozens of local sponsors will have treats and giveaways. Masks required indoors. Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami. Limited capacity; buy advance tickets online at shop.zoomiami.org. 305-251-0400. See Zoo Boo at zoomiami.org. Event included with admission price. $18.95-$22.95.
Halloween at The Market, Delray Beach 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 30-31. Offers trick or treating for children, costume contest, face painting and balloon art. Adult costume contest at 9 p.m. Oct. 31. Delray Beach Market, 33 SE Third Ave., Delray Beach. delraybeachmarket.com/events.
Haunted Pirate Fest and Mermaid Splash, Boynton Beach, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 30-31. Features vendors and costume contests for all ages. Hosted by Boynton Beach CRA, 561-600-9096. 100 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Free designated parking, free admission; event not suitable for household pets. bbpiratefest.com.
Paws4You Rescue Howl-o-ween fundraiser, Pinecrest, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 30. Pet costume contest, doggie agility course and tricks, treats and giveaways. Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57th Ave. Dog-friendly event. 786-242-7377. paws4you.org. $8 age 2 and up.
Spooky Science Monster Mash, Miami, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 30. Don your most creative costume and join this safe and unique spin on Halloween. Coming in costume? Frost will give you a complimentary collectible Halloween mini-button* for getting into the spirit. 305-434-9600. Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd. frostscience.org $21.95-$29.95.
HalloWYN Block Party, Miami, noon Saturday Oct. 30 through Sun. Oct. 31. Rain or shine, naughty or nice, alive or dead, the Halloween block party will go on at Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW Second Ave., Miami. See hallowynblockparty.com. Free admission.
Hike of Horror, Davie, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 30-31. Features a family-friendly, mildly scary experience called “Davie After Dark” at 5 p.m., followed by Tormented Trails at 7 p.m. Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave. Get tickets at tormentedtrails.com. $15-up.
Interactive movie: Hocus Pocus, Sunrise, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 30. Audience members each receive an interactive goodie bag with clues on how to use it during the movie. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Come in costume to receive an extra trick or treat. bit.ly/2WIxeLO. $7 reserved seating.
Haunted Arboretum, Deerfield Beach, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 30. Enter the dark forest and take a tour of the backlit arboretum. Age 7 and older. Constitution Park & Arboretum, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd. 954-480-4494. $3-$6.
Barks and Boos, Miami, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Pets of all shapes and sizes and their owners are called to mix and mingle in their best Halloween costumes at this fur-filled event. Complimentary refreshments provided for all creatures to celebrate the spooky night on the Garden Deck, Level 2. Brickell City Centre, 701 S. Miami Ave. brickellcitycentre.com.
Batty Manor, Palm Beach Gardens, mall hours daily, through Oct. 31. Ghostly greetings from the animatronic duo of two goofy ghouls, Mrs. Whistifer and Mr. Hanks. Saturday-Sunday through Halloween, stilt walkers in spider costumes add to the spook-tacular attractions 1-4 p.m. in the Grand Court. The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd. 561-775-7750. thegardensmall.com/events/batty-manor-2
Trunk-Or-Treat, Plantation, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Features lots of fun and spooky activities, including ghoulish goodies and treats, a costume contest, arts and crafts, a haunted selfie room and music. 954-797-2180. Central Park, 9151 NW Second St. plantation.org. Free.
Legendary Halloween, Miami Beach, family friendly 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31; followed by adult festivities and programming after 7 p.m. Enjoy the pedestrian promenade as it lights up with four stages on Lincoln Road, between Washington Avenue and Alton Road, on South Beach. lincolnroad.com.
Boo Bash — Trick or Treat, Sunrise, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Family-friendly outdoor Halloween party with themed trick-or-treat stations, DJ, games, activities, photo ops, food vendors and costume contest. City Park, 6600 Sunset Strip. Free. 954-747-4600.
The Haunted Circus Miami, 5 p.m.-midnight, weekends through Oct. 31. Spooky fair features scary fun with a family-friendly carnival, ghost clowns, and a mad ringmaster with a mystery to solve. Includes fire eaters, acrobats, jugglers, contortionists, pumpkin carvings, tarot readings, a petting zoo, a Halloween store, photoshoots and food trucks. Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St. hauntedcircusmiami.com. $24.05-$37.05 admission.
Not So Spooky Halloween, Hallandale, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 30. No tricks, just treats this Halloween. Families are encouraged to dress in costume and wear masks as they take a stroll to collect candy and sweets from 5 themed stations along Silks Run. Adult party 8-10 p.m. The Village at Gulfstream Park, 800 Silks Run, #1307. bit.ly/3l3EpHz. Free entry.
Concerts for Kids: Tricks and Treats, Miami Beach, noon, Oct. 31. This spooktacular concert was created with ages 4 to 9 in mind. Doors open at 10 a.m. for special activities. Kids and parents are encouraged to wear costumes. New World Center, 500 17th St. Tickets at the box office 305-673-3331 or online at nws.edu. $20.
Candy Crawl, Boynton Beach, 3-6 p.m. Oct. 31. In the food court there will be a juggling act followed by a magic show and costume contest. Boynton Beach Mall, 801 N. Congress Ave. 561-736-7900 or visit boyntonbeachmall.com
Trick or Treat Halloween, Miramar, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31. River Run Park, 9400 Miramar Blvd. 954-602-3178. Free event. miramarfl.gov
House of Horror Haunted Carnival, Doral, 6-11 p.m. through Oct. 31; closed Mondays. Features Haunted Houses, rides and treats, plus 100,000 square feet of horror. Miami International Mall, 1625 NW 107th Ave. houseofhorrorcarnival.com. $15-$35.
Raising Spirits, Boca Raton, 7 p.m. Oct. 31. Enjoy costumes and cocktails, along with devilish delicacies and ghoulish entertainment. 561-372-0568. The Addison, 2 E. Camino Real. addisonhalloween.com. $150 all inclusive.
The Horrorland, Aventura 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, and 7 p.m.-midnight Friday- Saturday, through Oct. 31. Offers a frightening drive-through experience for the whole family. Corner of Country Club Road and Abigail Road, across from Aventura Mall. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Masks should be worn inside the vehicle if guests plan to put down their windows. Tickets must be purchased in advance at TheHorrorland.com. $58.99-up per vehicle.
The Vampire Circus, Aventura, 7 p.m. through Oct. 31. Features 90 minutes of innovative performances by vampires, including acrobatic feats, and comical interactions with the audience, plus tantalizing music and mesmerizing illusions. In the tent at Biscayne Boulevard and NE 199th St., next to the mall. 786-390-8510. thevampirecircus.com. $39.99.
Catskill Haunts Haunted House, Royal Palm Beach, till 9 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Not for the faint of heart; promises 3,000 square feet of horror daily in October. There will be special effects, scary actors, strobe lights and sound effects. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd. royalpalmbeach.com. $10 entry fee.
Halloween Drive & Scream, Miramar, 7-11 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, through Nov. 1. Devilish drive-through features wandering zombies, dancing skeletons, and other graveyard creeps and monsters. Each scene is inspired by horror cult classics and include actors in character, lighting, costuming, props and special effects. Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway. General admission $60; VIP express lane $100; admission per car, up to 6 passengers. Get tickets at ticketmaster.com or see driveandscream.com.
Florida Day of the Dead celebration, Fort Lauderdale, 4-10 p.m. Nov. 2. Dance, sing and honor Mexican and Latin American traditions. Celebrate Day of the Dead at Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd. Features Mariachi bands along Riverwalk, two stages, face painting, skeletons, giant puppets, food trucks and street performers. dayofthedeadflorida.com. Free admission.
Día de los Muertos, Boynton Beach, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 2. Event will feature sugar skull face painting, a mariachi band and much more. Boynton Beach Mall, 801 N. Congress Ave. 561-736-7900 or visit boyntonbeachmall.com
Fall Festival, Davie, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, through Nov. 7. Features hayrides, pumpkin patch, crafts, harvest market and more. Enjoy frozen apple cider, funnel cakes, caramel apples, kettle corn and other seasonal treats. Flamingo Road Nursery, 1655 S. Flamingo Road. 631-352-6179. flamingoroadnursery.com. Free admission; $6 pumpkin painting.
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