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10/9/24 - By James Smith

Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida this Halloween weekend? Here are some Halloween events and activities to add to your list.

Halloween arrives on Thursday, October 31. The good news for Miami and South Florida families is that the fun extends well into the weekend. 

Families can contimue their Halloween experience at Day of the Dead celebrations in Doral, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. Enjoy a live production of Mrs. Doubtfire at The Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, and a charity fun run at ZooMiami.

Halloween in Miami and South Florida means a host of trick-or-treating opportunities. Many area neighborhoods get into the spooky spirit, with elaborate Halloween decorations and candy for kids. See our rundown of the best Miami and South Florida Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat this Halloween, as well as awesome ideas in our Halloween Activities Guide for South Florida Families.

As always, if you have an event you think we should check out, feel free to e-mail us. Don't forget to bookmark the page and share with a friend.

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Boo-tacular at Chuck E. Cheese

Statewide Through Thursday, October 31
Halloween Boo-Tacular is a monthlong, kid-friendly Halloween celebration at Chuck E. Cheese. Enjoy specialty Halloween menu items, dance at the daily Haunted House Party show, and take advantage of free game play and e-ticket offers. READ MORE

Hialeah Cares: Community Halloween Party and Haunted House

Hialeah—FREE
Thursday, October 31
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. READ MORE

Halloween Festival in Hallandale Beach

Hallandale Beach—FREE
Thursday, October 31
This event offers a  safe alternative to trick or treating and features a Halloween Trail of Treats, where guests enjoy carnival style games, music, photo stations, a haunted maze, entertainment, loads of treats, and more. READ MORE

Youth Light the Night Halloween Spectacular

Hallandale Beach—FREE
Thursday, October 31
Visit the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center for some free family fun, including trunk "o" treating, bounce houses, haunted house, food, games, and music. READ MORE

Plantation Trunk-Or-Treat

Plantation—FREE
Thursday, October 31
  Visit Pine Island Park on Halloween night for an evening of trick or treating, a costume contest, arts and crafts, and more. READ MORE

Spooky Science Laser Lights and Bites

West Palm Beach—FINAL NIGHT
Thursday, October 31
Celebrate Halloween all week long with laser shows, hands-on crafts, live science experiments, spooky decorations, candy stations, and fun activities for the whole family.  READ MORE

Halloween on Lincoln Road

Miami Beach—FREE
Thursday, October 31
Lincoln Road has opened its streets for a kid-friendly trick-or-treat experience. READ MORE

Spooktacular Science at the Museum of Discovery and Science

Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, October 31
Calling all ghouls and goblins! Grab your cauldrons for a spooky and fun-filled Halloween evening of tricks and treats, including a costume contest, misty bubbles and pictures with Spooky Spot. Dance to the Monster Mash Music Party and experience the MODS spooky science lab haunted house. READ MORE

MiChiMu's Halloween Week at Miami Children's Museum

Miami
Thursday, October 31
Visit Miami Children's Museum for a week-long Halloween celebration filled with spooky fun and creative activities for kids of all ages. Explore themed crafts, costume parades, and eerie storytelling sessions that capture the season's spirit in a safe and exciting environment. READ MORE

Mrs. Doubtfire at The Kravis Center

West Palm Beach
Thursday, October 31-Sunday, November 3
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to West Palm Beach in a feel-good, family-friendly comedy.. Based on the beloved film, this musical comedy proves that we’re better together.   READ MORE

Zoo Miami ZooRun

Miami
Saturday, November 2
Experience a wild time at the 12th annual ZooRun benefiting the Zoo Miami Wildlife Conservation Fund. Transport yourself to Amazon, Asia, and Africa as runners (and walkers) of all ages dash their way through Zoo Miami for the ZooKidsDash, 5K, and 10K. READ MORE

Hollywood Cardboard Boat Race

Hollywood—FREE
Saturday, November 2
 Join the fun and build a boat out of cardboard. The City of Hollywood Department of Parks Recreation and Cultural arts presents the Cardboard Boat Race. Gather your team, design and build your boat, grab your paddles and away you go! READ MORE

Day of the Dead Celebration

Fort Lauderdale—FREE
Saturday, November 2
The 15th annual Day of the Dead Celebration features traditionally inspired music, dance, food, drinks, and face painting. This event invites the local community to celebrate a centuries old tradition and offers a taste of the pomp and circumstance that has inspired celebrations like this throughout the world. READ MORE

Day of The Dead Celebration at CityPlace Doral

Doral—FREE
Saturday, November 2
The community is welcome to CityPlace Doral’s third annual Day of The Dead – Dia de Los Muertos – celebration. The month-long activation, taking place Oct. 1 through Nov. 3, will recognize this culturally rich Latin American tradition culminating with a free community event on Saturday, Nov. 2. READ MORE

Backyard Bash X (Day of the Dead) at The Moss Center

Miami—FREE
Saturday, November 2
This Mexican-themed Day of the Dead Celebration features a Selena Forever tribute show and Mariachi Herencia de Mexico. Get ready for a family-friendly evening of tacos, tequila, and great music. Dress up to celebrate the Day of the Dead theme. READ MORE

Art & Music Fest in the Pines

Pembroke Pines—FREE
Saturday, November 2-Sunday, November 3
Art & Music Fest in the Pines is a two-day art and music celebration free to the public, featuring artists from all over the country, interactive performances, musical entertainment, food trucks, family-friendly activities, art demonstrations, a student art competition, a kids' art and game zone, and more. READ MORE

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