Best Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat on Halloween in Miami and South Florida

Dress up as a princess, dinosaur, or any other character and enjoy trick-or-treating in Miami and South Florida. Photo courtesy of Laura Olivas, via Canva
Dress up as a princess, dinosaur, or any other character and enjoy trick-or-treating in Miami and South Florida. Photo courtesy of Laura Olivas, via Canva
10/2/24 - By Lindsey Scannell

Halloween is just around the corner in Miami and South Florida, bringing plenty of trick-or-treat excitement. If you're planning to explore local neighborhoods, you'll find many that fully embrace the Halloween spirit with elaborate decorations and plenty of candy for every costumed child.

We've polled local parents, sourced community events, and compiled a list of great options for your family to safely trick-or-treat in Miami and South Florida this Halloween. So get out there, enjoy the spooky festivities, and come home with a stash of sugary sweets to celebrate a Miami Halloween.

For even more inspiration, see our complete guide to Halloween fun in Miami and South Florida.

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Get in costume and enjoy fun-filled trick-or-treating in South Florida. Photo courtesy of Canva

Halloween Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat Near Miami

El Portal and Miami Shores Neighborhoods—Miami

These neighborhoods were recommended by locals who agree that the Halloween decorations are festive, and the trick-or-treating yields an impressive candy haul.

Forest Hills Neighborhood—Coconut Creek 

This neighborhood in Coconut Creek is famous for having a LOT of candy. 

Hidden Lake Neighborhood—Boca Raton

This non-gated community gives trick-or-treaters access to a candy-stocked neighborhood, where the majority of homes are decked out in Halloween decorations.

Palm Beach Farms and Carriage Hills—Boca Raton

Many have praised these areas as prime spots for trick-or-treating. Nearly all of the houses are decorated, and most residents happily hand out candy to the many children wandering these streets.

Palm Springs North Neighborhood—North Miami

The Palm Springs North neighborhood is a great location for trick-or-treating.

Santa Maria Street—Coral Gables

Those who recommended Santa Maria Street noted that it goes all out for Halloween, though in previous years it has been restricted to residents only. The highlight? Trick-or-treaters can expect to be rewarded with plenty of candy for their creative costumes.

Sunset Place Block Party—South Miami

This spot attracts countless families with plenty of candy to go around. Many children also head to the nearby neighborhood, just a block away, for even more trick-or-treating fun.

Trick-or-Treating Events in Miami for Halloween Night

Coral Square Mall-O-Ween—Coral Springs

Put on your favorite costume and enjoy a night of indoor trick-or-treating at the mall. Participating stores, marked with a pumpkin decal on their windows, welcome excited kids from 5 to 7 p.m.

Halloween Festival—Hallandale Beach

Enjoy carnival games for candy and prizes, stroll down the trail of treats, and take in Halloween entertainment in Hallandale Beach. This costumed event provides a fun, safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating, featuring music, photo stations, a haunted maze, plenty of treats, and more.

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Seasonal decorations enhance the Halloween celebration along Lincoln Road. Photo courtesy of Lincoln Road Facebook page

Halloween on Lincoln Road—Miami Beach

Lincoln Road offers a kid-friendly trick-or-treat experience, with participating businesses displaying decals in their windows to guide trick-or-treaters. Families and children of all ages are welcome until the early evening, when the streets shift into a more adult-focused Halloween celebration.

Hialeah Cares: Community Halloween Party—Hialeah

MDC Hialeah Campus invites families to its second annual Hialeah Cares: Community Halloween Party and Haunted House. Enjoy a spooky house and a night of trick-or-treating, activities, giveaways, and more.

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Enjoy Halloween fun at Plantation Trunk-or-Treat. Photo courtesy of Plantation.dot.org

Plantation Trunk-Or-Treat—Plantation

Head to Pine Island Park on Halloween night for an evening filled with trick-or-treating, a costume contest, arts and crafts, and more fun activities.