Halloween in South Florida
Spooky symphonies, haunted estates, immersive horror parks, zombie runs, candlelight concerts, and the best block parties in Miami. Everything happening this October.
20 events worth knowing about. Scroll down for the full breakdown.
5 haunted houses on 13 acres at the Miami-Dade Fair. Miami's biggest Halloween destination.
Guided after-dark tours of one of Miami's oldest properties. Atmospheric, not a haunted house.
Halloween programming, trick-or-treating, and seasonal rides. Worth the drive with kids.
Seasonal cocktail bar with Halloween-themed drinks. Low commitment, high atmosphere.
Costumed 2-mile race through Evelyn Greer Park. Part race, part costume contest. Family-friendly.
New World Symphony's Halloween family concert. Costumes encouraged. Best kids' event of the month.
R House's annual Halloween drag extravaganza. Costumes required. Sells out every year.
Costume party at the legendary Calle Ocho club. Live music, dancing, no forgiveness for hesitation.
Free Halloween concert, dance party, and Monsters Inc. screening. First-come, first-served.
12 California wines + Hazmat Modine live music in the Banyan Bowl. Festive and underrated.
Candlelit concert at the Fontainebleau. Spooky classical music in a room that earns it.
Halloween cocktail menu and themed evening at Sexy Fish Brickell. Dress accordingly.
Masquerade ball with live entertainment. Tickets required.
Free outdoor block party on Lincoln Road. Costumes, music, the whole street. Best free Oct 31 option.
All-month Halloween pop-up in Coral Gables with gothic decor and creative cocktails.
Fort Lauderdale's tiki temple goes Halloween all month. Speakeasy takeover, themed karaoke and 10 new cocktails in custom mugs.
90-minute adults-only experience at Everglades Alligator Farm: live gators, pitch-black airboat ride and immersive trail.
Haunted trail after dark through Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden with cocktail flight and costume contest.
Free homemade flying-machine competition at Bayfront Park. Teams launch custom craft off a 22-foot deck.
Adults-only immersive Halloween party at Museum of Sex Miami. DJs, costume contest and themed cocktails.
Halloween Is No Longer One Night in Miami
With 100+ events across October, the city has turned a single holiday into a full season. Here is why Miami stopped treating Halloween as a single night — and what that looks like in practice.
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Sounds of Screams
Miami's largest Halloween destination. Five 9,000 sq ft haunted houses including Mitos, The Trials of 1692, The Infected, Dead End, and more. 13 acres. Runs weekends through October 31.
→ Buy tickets in advance — weekend nights sell out.
LEGOLAND Brick or Treat
All-new Halloween programming, trick-or-treating, and seasonal rides. The best family Halloween destination in the state if you have kids under 12.
→ Worth the drive. Book hotel nearby if going on a weekend.
NWS Spooky Symphony for Kids
The New World Symphony's family Halloween concert. Costumes encouraged. One of the best ways to introduce children to live orchestral music. Sells out.
→ Tickets go fast. Book now.
R House of Villains
R House's annual Halloween drag extravaganza. Costumes required. The most theatrical Halloween night in Miami. Sells out every year without exception.
→ Costumes mandatory. Reserve your table.
Candlelight: Halloween Classics
Candlelit concert of Halloween and horror film classics in one of Miami Beach's most iconic rooms. The Fontainebleau setting makes this one worth the ticket price.
→ Limited seating. Book ahead.
YMU Halloween Moonlight Masquerade
Masquerade ball with live entertainment. Tickets required. One of the more elegant Halloween events on the calendar.
→ Dress the part.
Fantasy Fest, Key West
The full Key West Halloween experience. Ten days of events culminating on October 31. Hotels book out months in advance. Plan this one in the summer.
→ Hotels are gone. If you haven't booked, day-trip only.
Hocus Pocus 2026
The annual Halloween electronic music festival. Dark industrial atmosphere, serious production. For the crowd that takes Halloween as seriously as the music.
→ Tickets required. Costume encouraged.
No ticket required. Show up.
Third Thursdays at The Bass
South Florida Symphony Woodwind Quintet. 6–9 PM. Art, music, community. No ticket.
Pinecrest Zombie Run
Free to spectate. Costumed runners, zombie actors, costume contest. Family-friendly.
Moss Center Spooky Symphony
Free Halloween concert, dance party, and Monsters Inc. outdoor screening. First-come, first-served.
BrightStar Trunk-or-Treat
Decorated trunks, costumes, candy. Free family event. All ages welcome.
Pinecrest Gardens Uncorked
12 California wines + Hazmat Modine live music. Ticketed wine tasting but free to the grounds.
Lincoln Road Halloween Block Party
Free outdoor block party. Costumes, music, the whole street. Best free Halloween option in Miami.
Gulfstream Park Halloween
Costume contest, live entertainment, racing. Free admission to the grounds.
Deering Estate Ghost Tours
Guided historic tours after dark. Not a haunted house — a genuinely atmospheric property.
Black Lagoon Pop-Up Bar
Seasonal Halloween cocktail bar. No cover. Show up, order something dark.
Running throughout the month — go any time.
Sounds of Screams
Miami's first full-scale Halloween amusement park. Multiple haunted attractions, scare zones, and immersive experiences. Open through Oct 31.
Deering Estate Ghost Tours
Walk the grounds of one of South Florida's most historically atmospheric estates after dark. Tours run throughout October.
Black Lagoon Pop-Up
Immersive horror cocktail pop-up with full atmospheric transformation, themed cocktails, and dark moody ambiance for adults.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Candlelit classical concert with a Halloween program. Tickets at feverup.com.
Gulfstream Park Halloween Celebration
Halloween-themed programming, food, and entertainment throughout October.
LEGOLAND Florida Brick or Treat
Trick-or-treating, Halloween shows, and the Monster Skytacular Drone Show on select nights. Running weekends through Oct 31.
Peppa's Halloween Party
Halloween-themed fun for little ones at Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida. Select weekends through Oct 31.
Zoo Miami: Boo at the Zoo
Family-friendly Halloween fun at Zoo Miami with trick-or-treating, costume contests, and animal encounters.
Halloween Murder Mystery Dinners at Solei Beach Club
Multiple themed murder mystery dinner nights throughout October — The School of Mystery (Oct 10), The Witches Pact (Oct 17), A Killer Evening (Oct 24). Plus Halloween movie nights.
Gatorween Prison Break
Halloween-themed nights at the Everglades Alligator Farm. Gators, costumes, and spooky fun.
Mark your calendar.
Sensory Friendly Saturday: Halloween Bash
A sensory-friendly Halloween celebration at the Miami Children's Museum — costumes welcome.
Halloween Murder Mystery: Murder at the School of Mystery
Dinner, drinks, and a whodunit — solve a crime at the School of Mystery.
nightLAB: Weird Science at Frost Science
Adults-only evening at Frost Science with Halloween-themed programming, cocktails, and laser shows.
Laser Evening — Frost Planetarium
Laser light show at the Frost Planetarium — a classic Friday night experience.
Halloween Movie Night: Ghostbusters
Outdoor movie night screening of Ghostbusters at the Surfcomber's Solei Beach Club.
Pinecrest Zombie Run Powered by Baptist Health
Run through a zombie-infested course at Evelyn Greer Park. Costumes encouraged.
Halloween Murder Mystery: The Witches Pact
A witchy whodunit dinner experience at the Surfcomber.
Howl-O-Ween at The Wolf — Once Upon a Time
Family Halloween event at the Wolfsonian museum with costumes, activities, and spooky fun.
YMU Halloween Moonlight Masquerade — 3rd Annual
Young Musicians Unite's annual Halloween gala — live music, top Miami restaurants, immersive entertainment, costumes, and masquerade festivities. Fundraising goal: $75,000 for free music education.
Parents Night Out: Halloween Science
Drop the kids (ages 4–9) for a Halloween-themed evening of nocturnal animals, flashlight walks, and bioluminescence.
BrightStar Credit Union Annual Trunk-or-Treat
Family-friendly trunk-or-treat celebration hosted by BrightStar Credit Union.
Spooky Symphony at the Moss Center
A Halloween-themed symphony concert for the whole family — costumes welcome.
Halloween Movie Night: Beetlejuice
Outdoor screening of Beetlejuice at the Surfcomber's Solei Beach Club.
Halloween Half Marathon & Freaky 4 Miler — Miami Beach
Run in costume along Miami Beach in this annual Halloween race. Half marathon and 4-mile options.
Pinecrest Gardens: Halloween Uncorked + Hazmat Modine
12 California wines, live music from Hazmat Modine, and Halloween vibes in the Banyan Bowl.
Jungle Island: Halloween Nights 2026
Halloween-themed nights at Jungle Island with animals, costumes, and spooky fun.
Halloween Murder Mystery: A Killer Evening
Sip, dine, and solve a crime at the Surfcomber's final October murder mystery dinner.
Candlelight Halloween Classics at Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Candlelit classical concert with a Halloween program at the iconic Fontainebleau.
Hocus Pocus 2026 Halloween Festival
Miami's Hocus Pocus Halloween festival returns for two nights of electronic music, costumes, and immersive experiences.
Greater Miami Symphonic Band: Halloween Concert
Season opener for the Greater Miami Symphonic Band — a free Halloween concert in the Banyan Bowl.
Fillmore Miami Beach: Candlelight Halloween Classics
Candlelit Halloween classics concert at the historic Fillmore Miami Beach.
Sole & Wheels: Halloween Night 5K — The Underline
Run or roll in costume along The Underline for this Halloween 5K.
Mini Monster Monday
Halloween-themed Monday programming for little ones at the Miami Children's Museum.
Halloweek at La BOO-Belle Piano Bar
Halloweek kicks off at La Poubelle's piano bar with spooky vibes and live entertainment.
Dante's HiFi: Halloween Dance Party
Halloween dance party at one of Miami's best vinyl bars — costumes encouraged.
Revolution Live: Halloween Weekend Concerts
Halloween weekend concerts at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale.
Halloweek: Emo Nite at The Ground Miami
Emo Nite takes over The Ground Miami for a Halloweek edition.
E11EVEN Halloween Week ft. Gordo
DJ Gordo headlines E11EVEN Miami for Halloween Week.
Fleetmac Wood + Horror HiFi
Fleetmac Wood's Fleetwood Mac-inspired dance party meets Horror HiFi for a Halloween edition.
Mark Farina's Mushroom Jazz: Halloween Edition
The legendary Mushroom Jazz series gets a Halloween makeover with Mark Farina.
Halloween Movie Night: Hocus Pocus
Outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus at the Surfcomber's Solei Beach Club.
Hocus Pocus at Factory Town
Halloween night at Factory Town in Hialeah.
10th Annual Spooky Science Monster Mash — Frost Science
Family Halloween celebration at Frost Science with costumes, activities, and science fun.
Red Bull Flugtag Miami — Bayfront Park
Teams launch homemade flying machines off a 30-foot ramp into Biscayne Bay. Free to watch.
Bass Babies — Halloween
Family-friendly Halloween event at The Bass Museum of Art.
Lincoln Road Halloween Block Party
Miami Beach's biggest Halloween street party — costumes, music, and thousands of revelers on the iconic pedestrian mall.
Halloween Doggie Costume Contest
Dress up your pup and compete in the annual Halloween Doggie Costume Contest at the Coral Gables Museum.
HalloWYN 2026 — Wynwood Marketplace
Wynwood's annual Halloween block party with DJs, costumes, and the full Wynwood energy.
Vampire Tide Halloween at Sexy Fish Miami
Sexy Fish transforms for Halloween with the Vampire Tide party — costumes, cocktails, and the full Sexy Fish experience.
Wonderland Halloween Party — National Hotel Miami Beach
Halloween party at the iconic National Hotel Miami Beach.
Haunted W Miami Rooftop — VIP Halloween Party
VIP Halloween party on the rooftop of W Miami Downtown.
E11EVEN Miami Halloween Night ft. DJ Diesel (Shaq)
Shaquille O'Neal takes the decks as DJ Diesel for E11EVEN's Halloween Night.
Lost Frequencies at LIV
Belgian DJ Lost Frequencies headlines LIV for Halloween night.
Fontainebleau: LIV Halloween Night
LIV's annual Halloween night at Fontainebleau Miami Beach.
Perreo Del Futuro: Halloween
Latin urban Halloween party at The Ground Miami.
Daft Disko Halloween at EDGE Miami
Daft Punk-inspired Halloween dance party at EDGE Miami.
Halloweek: Faster Horses + Kyle Starke at Floyd Miami
Faster Horses and Kyle Starke headline Floyd Miami for Halloween night.
Nights in Necropolis: Necrodanse Halloween Party
Halloween dance party at the legendary Churchill's Pub in Miami.
Halloweek: Halloween Night ft. Bedouin, Seth Troxler & More
Bedouin and Seth Troxler headline Club Space Miami for the ultimate Halloween night.
Concert for Kids: Spooky Symphony
A family-friendly spooky symphony concert for kids at the New World Center.
Deering Estate Ghost Tours After Dark
Guided ghost tours through October 29. Ages 9+. Paranormal equipment allowed. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a flashlight.
Gatorween: Prison Break
90-minute adults-only experience: live gators, reptile interactions, pitch-black airboat ride and an immersive guided trail with actors and fog effects.
The Vampire Ball by Nocturna
Adults-only immersive Halloween party with DJs, costume contest, themed cocktails and access to exhibition spaces. Tickets from $79.
The Berry Farm: Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
Miami's only 5-acre corn maze on a 40-acre farm. Pumpkin patch, hayrides, sunflower field and live music.
Howl-O-Ween Doggie Contest at InterContinental Miami
Fourth annual free Howl-O-Ween Doggie Contest. Humans and dogs in costume compete for a luxury hotel stay. Free Puppuccinos included.
Halloween at Magie Wine Bar
Four nights: wine-and-candy pairings (Oct 28), singles mixer (Oct 29), costume swap party (Oct 30), Slutty Pumpkin bash with $35 bottomless wine (Oct 31). $100 costume prize.
Rooftop Cinema Club: Halloween Horror Screenings
Horror and Halloween classics under the stars: Hocus Pocus, Practical Magic, Scream, Twilight, Rocky Horror Picture Show and more.
Spookysburg 2026: UFO — Unlimited Food Options
Smorgasburg goes sci-fi with a late-90s alien invasion theme. Roaming aliens, themed food and drinks, DJ spinning 90s tracks, and a dog costume contest.
JohnMartin's Halloween Bar Pop-Up
All-month Halloween pop-up with eerie decor and creative cocktails: Frozen Pumpkin Spiked Latte, Bruised Apple Shot, Witches Melon Cauldron and more.
Young Musicians Unite Halloween Moonlight Masquerade
Third annual masquerade with live music, craft cocktails, theatrical performances and culinary pop-ups. Fundraiser for Miami-Dade student music programs.
Halloween at Huizenga Park: Thriller Flash Mob
Free month of events: Thriller flash mob rehearsals Oct 14 and 28, Halloween backgammon night Oct 29, Halloween double feature and full Thriller flash mob Oct 30.
Dave & Buster's Halloween: Boo Bash and Moonlight Mixer
Morning Boo Bash for families (pancakes, crafts, scavenger hunt). Evening Moonlight Mixer for adults: unlimited gameplay, full banquet and costume contest. From $32.
Hoy Como Ayer Halloween Costume Party
21+ costume party with salsa, merengue and Latin hits. $200 gift card costume prize. Three limited-edition Manojo Mezcal cocktails including La Llorona and Sinners.
HULAWEEN at the Mai-Kai
Fort Lauderdale's iconic tiki temple goes Halloween all month: speakeasy takeover, themed karaoke, vendor market and 10 new specialty cocktails in custom mugs. Culminates Oct 30 with HULAWEEN.
Halloween Fun at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
All October: The Seven Ravens storybook adventure for families. Oct 23-24: Garden of Shadows haunted trail after dark with cocktail flight and costume contest.
Chewy Halloween Pack Walk and Costume Contest
Dogs and owners in costume parade The Underline, then compete for Most Creative, Funniest, and Best Pet and Parent Duo at the bark park.
R House Halloween: Enter Your Villain Era
Costume party headlined by RuPaul's Drag Race's Mistress Isabelle Brooks. Red-and-black villain's lair with fire, smoke and specialty cocktails. $500 prize for best-dressed.
Stormy Monday Halloween Weekend
Themed cocktails and adult trick-or-treat menu. Free treat shot for costumes on Halloween night. Late-night reverse happy hour: $10 cocktails, $12 bites, $8 wine, $5 beers.
Halloween Mahjong Night at Bayshore Club
Halloween-themed American mahjong night with Miami Mahj Squad. Candy, cocktails and food specials. Must know how to play.
Four Nights Worth Knowing About
Pinecrest Gardens runs a full slate of Halloween programming this October. Rocky Horror with a live shadow cast. A parents-night-out with nocturnal animals. Wine tasting in the Banyan Bowl. And the Greater Miami Symphonic Band's season opener.
- Oct 2Rocky Horror Picture Show — outdoor screening, shadow cast, costume contest
- Oct 23Parents Night Out: Halloween — nocturnal animals, flashlight walk, ages 4–9
- Oct 24Uncorked! Wine Tasting + Hazmat Modine Sound Session — 12 California wines, live music
- Oct 25Greater Miami Symphonic Band Halloween Concert — season opener, 4 PM
Stories, guides, and event previews from Premier Guide Miami.
Weekend Notebook: October 23–26
South Beach Seafood Festival closes out. Miami Spice ends Friday. Faces of Fitness takes over Miami City Hall Saturday morning. Free pumpkin decorating on Lincoln Road. Carnaval on the Mile Sunday. Bomba y Plena at the Bandshell. Vizcaya opens free. Four days, a lot of range.
A Miami Law Firm Is Offering 1,000 Free Uber Rides to Keep Drunk Drivers Off the Road This Halloween
Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers is giving away 1,000 free Uber vouchers (up to $15 each) for Miami-Dade residents and visitors on Halloween night — valid from 5 PM Saturday, October 31 through 5 AM Sunday, November 1. Sign up at callamandademanda.com/halloween.
Wynwood Is Building Altars for Celia Cruz, Selena, Dolly Parton, and Jimi Hendrix This Día de los Muertos
Sixteen Wynwood businesses are building ofrendas for the legends they love on the neighborhood's first Ofrenda Trail — a free, self-guided walk running October 30 through November 8, presented by the Wynwood BID in partnership with the Mexican Cultural Institute.
Wear Pink, Work Out, and Support Breast Cancer Awareness at Joia Beach This Halloween
Fit For The Fight brings Miami's wellness community to Joia Beach on October 31 for a full-body fitness experience, wellness vendors, henna, raffles, and community connection — all benefiting The Women's Breast & Heart Initiative. $45 includes a swag bag and 10% off food and drinks.
Spooky Symphony Headlines Moss Center's Annual Halloween Celebration
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center brings families together on October 23 for a free evening of hauntingly beautiful orchestral performances, a Halloween dance party, outdoor film screening, and candy giveaways.
Miami Halloween 2026: The PGM Playbook for Oct. 22–31
Nine days, 100+ events, and one transit strategy. We pulled every confirmed Halloween event from our database and built a day-by-day playbook — from a free world-class symphony on Oct. 23 to the Lincoln Road Block Party on Oct. 31.
Subway Is Burying Bad Lunches This Halloween — and Giving Away Free Footlongs to Miami
Subway's new Lunchtime Horror Stories campaign calls out the $25 salad that wasn't worth it and the greasy burger that weighed you down. Confess your lunch regret at LunchtimeHorrors.com through October 16 for a chance at a free Footlong.
Five South Florida Bars Doing Halloween Cocktails That Are Actually Worth Ordering
From a mezcal-and-fire-tincture La Llorona at Hoy Como Ayer to a charcoal-and-Bordeaux-cordial pour at Vilebrequin La Plage, these are the Halloween drinks worth planning around — Miami, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Naples.
Kiki on the River Is Doing Halloween Right — Dogs on a Runway, Pumpkins on the River
Kiki on the River has two Halloween events this October: a dog fashion show and costume competition on October 24, with a yacht experience as first prize, and a family pumpkin carving party on October 26 for National Pumpkin Day.