MIAMI Halloween Guide
Can you smell the candy corn? Halloween is HERE and we’re ready for it! Time to talk costumes, parties, pumpkins and spooky fun. Don’t miss a minute of the action with our 2023 Halloween Guide, presented by Zoo Miami.
Zoo Miami. On October 28-29, families with kids are invited to Zoo Miami’s Zoo Boo to trick-or-treat in costume, see animals enjoy Halloween treats, meet special characters and more. The event will be held from 10am to 3pm and is included with Zoo admission. Buy tickets at shop.zoomiami.org.
Midway Crossings. Join Midway Crossings for Halloween Boo Bash: Tuesday, October 31st, 5pm-7pm. Children 10 and under are invited to enjoy a not-so-spooky magic show, craft activities, music, giveaways, and more. Candy will be available at the event and at participating stores while supplies last. Costume masks allowed only on small children. Click here for info.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Take an adventure through the tropics in search of 13 hidden, not-so-scary, haunted birdhouses! You may even encounter some creepy critters along the way! Find them all and claim your prize. Use code HAUNTEDFUN5 to receive $5 off adult tickets. It’s sure to be a blast for the entire family. Get your tickets to Fairchild today!
Busch Gardens. At Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular, guests will step into a whimsical world full of enchantment with Kandy, a witch-in-training! A costume parade, story time and trick or treating are some of the activities guests will find in this immersive Halloween experience. Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular will be casting magical spells from 12-4pm at the Festival Walkway. Get details here.
City of Homestead. The City of Homestead is celebrating with its annual Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 21st, at Lonser Park (104 N Krome Ave) , from 6-9pm. It will feature crowd favorites such as trick or treating, a haunted house, “not-so- spooky” kids zone, food trucks, music, photo spot, and more. Click here for details.
Deering Estate. The Deering Estate hosts the 11th annual Vintage Auto Show on Sunday, November 5th from 10am to 3pm. Car enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy a variety of vintage cars on the historic grounds of the Deering Estate. Click here for details.
Gatorland. Gatorland’s “Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins” celebrates its 5th year, offering family-friendly thrills on weekends from October 14th to 29th. Explore the new “Swamp Ghost’s Monster Museum,” venture into the Creature Carnival and Frightful Frontier. Enjoy interactive characters, animal encounters, and a Children’s Halloween Costume Parade with treat bags for all participating kids! Click here for details.
Halloween Market at Vizcaya Village. Trick or treat through a special Halloween edition of the market on October 22nd, as you shop for fall produce, artisan crafts, and locally-made baked goods. Take a tour of historic Vizcaya Village ($5 pp), create seasonal crafts, enter the costume contest for a chance to win a Vizcaya Family and Friends Membership (a $175 value), and more! Click here for details.
Greater Miami Youth Symphony. Join Alhambra Orchestra and Greater Miami Youth Symphony for a spine-tingling performance at the Spooky Symphony. Live orchestra performing eerie classical pieces and movie themes from Frozen, Ghostbusters, Apollo 13, Star Wars and more! Visuals on a massive screen behind the orchestra. October 29 at 3pm at Miami Dade County Auditorium – free tickets online.
HistoryMiami. Coming November 4th! Don’t miss CultureFest 305!! Immerse yourself in the magic of our city at HistoryMiami Museum’s seventh annual CultureFest 305, a folklife festival celebrating what makes Miami, Miami! Experience this free festival highlighting the Magic City’s rich cultural diversity. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of Miami with performances, demonstrations, and activities for all ages. FREE admission, registration required.
Miami Children’s Museum. Spooktacular delights await you at Miami Children’s Museum! Partake in some spooky STEAM experiments and enjoy sensory experiences in our Mad Scientist Lab. Wear your costume and join us for trick-or-treating sessions throughout the day and watch our Theater Troupe’s original Halloween show! This event is sponsored by Florida Dairy Farmers. Click here for details.
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. Prepare for a spine-tingling science adventure at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami. Frost Science will host its 7th Annual Spooky Science Monster Mash presented by the Miami DDA on Saturday, October 28 from 11am-4pm. Spend the day doing hands-on science that’s so fun, it’s almost scary! Click here for details.
Pinecrest Gardens. Pinecrest Gardens will become haunted by four-legged ghouls and their scary human companions as Paws4you celebrates Howl-O-Ween on October 14th. The event features tricks and treats, a costume contest, a Doggie Fun Zone Agility course, food, drinks, live entertainment, a spooky Kids’ Zone and pumpkin patch. Get details here.
