South Florida is known for its vibrant cultural events and year-round fun, and Halloween is no exception. Whether you’re looking for a gentle, family-friendly activity or something a bit more hair-raising, South Florida has it all. From pumpkin patches and costume contests to haunted houses and eerie ghost tours, there’s something for every level of thrill-seeker.

Here’s your ultimate guide to family-friendly Halloween events in South Florida, perfect for making lasting memories with your loved ones.

Broward County Halloween Events

Coconut Creek

Fern Forest Fall Fun Day

• Date: Sunday, October 20
• Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
• Location: Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Rd. South
• Details: Embrace the beauty of autumn with nature walks, a pine needle weaving demonstration, crafts, and a pumpkin patch photo area. This family-friendly event promises a day of fun and learning in the great outdoors.
• Contact: 954-357-5198
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Spiny Orb Weaver Haunts & Things

• Date: Sunday, October 27
• Time: Noon – 1 PM
• Location: Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 S. Lyons Rd.
• Details: Kids aged 10 and under can participate in a Halloween-themed program featuring a spider lesson, craft, and nature walk. Admission is just $5, making it a perfect spooky outing for young ones.
• Contact: 954-357-5198
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Monster Mash Storytime

• Date: Thursday, October 31
• Time: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
• Location: North Regional BC Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd.
• Details: Dress in your favorite costume for a lively storytime filled with songs and silly fun for kids aged 2-5.
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Cooper City

Trick-or-Treat Shop-to-Shop

• Date: Saturday, October 26
• Time: 10 AM – Noon
• Location: Countryside Shops, 5524 S. Flamingo Rd.
• Details: This safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating allows little ghouls and goblins to gather goodies from shop to shop. It’s a fun way for families to celebrate Halloween together.
• Contact: 954-434-4300
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Coral Springs

Thrills & Chills

• Date: Saturday, October 19
• Time: Two sessions: Noon – 2 PM & 3 PM – 5 PM
• Location: Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Dr.
• Details: Join in the Halloween fun with carnival games, themed spaces, music, crafts, and more. Admission is $5, making it an affordable outing for families.
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Davie

Harvest Festival

• Dates: Saturdays-Sundays, October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 & 26-27
• Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Location: Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd.
• Details: Celebrate the season with themed weekends filled with activities, harvest displays, and live entertainment. This festival captures the essence of fall in South Florida.
• Contact : 954-473-2955
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Halloween Bingo

• Date: Wednesday, October 9
• Time: 4 PM – 5 PM
• Location: Davie/Cooper City Branch Library, 4600 SW 82 Ave.
• Details: Join your little ones aged 3-5 for a Halloween-themed bingo game filled with fun and excitement.
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Halloween Happenings

• Date: Saturday, October 26
• Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
• Location: Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4201 Rodeo Way
• Details : Dive into a morning packed with Halloween activities that the whole family can enjoy.
• Contact: 954-797-1181
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Haunted Hot Rods

• Date: Sunday, October 27
• Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
• Location: Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Rd.
• Details: Get creative and decorate your vehicle to compete for prizes. The event includes music, trunk-or-treating, and more, making it a festive and unique Halloween experience.
• Contact: 954-797-1044
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Tricks & Treats: Escape Room for Families

• Date: Sunday, October 27
• Time: 3 PM – 4 PM
• Location: NSU Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.
• Details: Engage in a fun-filled escape room experience with plenty of tricks and treats for the whole family.
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Deerfield Beach

Fall Festival

• Date: Saturday, October 12
• Time: 4 PM – 8 PM
• Location: Pioneer Park, 217 NE Fifth Ave.
• Details: Enjoy an old-fashioned gathering featuring hayrides, a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and a dedicated kids’ zone. This festival is perfect for family bonding and enjoying the fall season together.
• Contact: 954-480-4429
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Fort Lauderdale

Nightmare Village

• Dates: Select nights through October
• Location: Xtreme Action Park, 5300 Powerline Rd.
• Details: Encounter creepy characters, killer clowns, zombies, and more at this frightful experience. This attraction is not recommended for children under 13, making it perfect for older thrill-seekers.
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Babies First Halloween

• Date: Thursday, October 31
• Time: 10 AM – Noon
• Location: Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St.
• Details: Allow your little one to explore the museum’s STEM Early Childhood Learning Lab, where they can enjoy various activities, including an exclusive photobooth to capture those precious first memories. Admission is included with the museum ticket.
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Hollywood

Boo Bash

• Date: Friday, October 25
• Time: Activities start at 5 PM, with a costume fashion show at 7 PM and a movie night at 8 PM
• Location: ArtsPark at Young Circle, One N. Young Circle.
• Details: Kids can enjoy spirited fun with music, activities, and the chance to showcase their costumes in a fashion show before settling down for a movie under the stars.
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Lauderhill

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

• Date: Thursday, October 31
• Location: Lauderhill Towne Centre Library, 6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
• Details: Enjoy a fun scavenger hunt at your own pace, perfect for families looking to explore and enjoy Halloween-themed activities.
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Pembroke Pines

Howl-O-Ween Family Fest

• Date: Saturday, October 26
• Time: Noon – 4 PM
• Location: The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, 527 SW 145 Terrace.
• Details: This family and pet-friendly festival includes a scavenger hunt, balloon artist, face painting, and a family and pet costume contest beginning at 2:30 PM.
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Happy NEON WEEN at Boo-ville

• Date: Wednesday, October 30
• Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
• Location: Charles F. Dodge City Center Way, 601 City Center Way.
• Details: Join in the vibrant celebration with neon decorations, games, music, and a glow-in-the-dark experience, perfect for kids looking for a unique Halloween experience.
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Plantation

Family Fall Festival

• Date: Saturday, October 19
• Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
• Location: Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd.
• Details: Fall into fun with a children’s carnival, games, inflatables, costume contests, arts and crafts, a haunted house, and more. Admission is $5 for those 2 and older.
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Pompano Beach

Boo Bash Fall Edition

• Date: Saturday, October 26
• Time: 4 PM – 9 PM
• Location : Pompano Community Park, 1801 NE Sixth St.
• Details: Little ghouls and goblins can enjoy a costume contest, carnival rides, hayrides, and more.
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Horse & Hound Costume Event

• Date: Sunday, October 27
• Time: 3 PM – 7 PM
• Location: Sand & Spurs Equestrian Park, 1600 NE Fifth Ave.
• Details: Come dressed to impress with your furry friend by your side.
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HalloSCREAM

• Date: Thursday, October 31
• Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
• Location: McNair Center, 951 NE 27 Ave.
• Details: Bring your candy bag and come in costume for some fun-filled Halloween activities.
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Sunrise

Trick or Trot 5K

• Date: Saturday, October 19
• Time: 7:30 AM
• Location: Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84.
• Details: Dress in costume for this annual family-friendly race.
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Boo Bash at City Park

• Date: Saturday, October 26
• Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
• Location: City Park, 6600 Sunset Strip.
• Details: Exclusively for Sunrise residents with identification, this family-friendly outdoor Halloween party includes trick-or-treat stations, music, games, activities, food vendors, and a costume contest at 5 PM.
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Tamarac

Halloween Hoopla

• Date: Friday, October 18
• Time: 6 PM – 8:30 PM
• Location: Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Dr.
• Details: A fun event for the whole family with music, arts and crafts, bounce houses, face painting, carnival games, prizes, candy, and more. The first 500 kids will receive a free bag of treats.
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Weston

Spooky Halloween Behind the Bell Tower

• Date: Thursday, October 31
• Time: 5 PM – 8 PM
• Location: Weston Town Center, 1675 Market St.
• Details: Head to the center of town for lots of Halloween fun and activities.
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Miami-Dade County Halloween Events

Cutler Bay

Halloween Spooktacular

• Date: Friday, October 25
• Time: 6 PM
• Location: Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200 St.
• Details: Families will have a spooktacular time with activities galore, featuring Costume Contests, Trunk or Treat, Movie Night, inflatables, food trucks, live DJ, and more.
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Halloween Golf Cart Parade & Drive-in Movie Night

• Date: Saturday, October 26
• Time: 6 PM
• Location: Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200 St.
• Details: Celebrate Halloween with a colorful golf cart parade and enjoy festive activities that bring the community together for a night of fun and fright!
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Doral

House of Horror Haunted Carnival

• Date: Through October 31
• Location: Miami International Mall, 1625 NW 107 Ave.
• Details: Dare to enter this terrifying haunted attraction that features spine-chilling experiences designed to scare and thrill visitors of all ages!
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Miami

Historic Ghost Tours

• Dates: October 3, 10, 17 & 24
• Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
• Location: Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave.
• Details: Embark on a spooky journey through history as your guide shares chilling tales of paranormal encounters and historical events on this eerie estate. Tickets are $45.
• Phone: 305-235-1668
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Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash

• Date: Sunday, October 6
• Time: 1 PM – 5 PM
• Location: Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway.
• Details: Enjoy a safe and fun-filled day of trick-or-treating through interactive galleries, mini pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, and character meet-and-greets for the whole family!
• Phone: 305-373-5437
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Spooky Science Monster Mash

• Date: Saturday, October 26
• Time: 11:30 AM – 3 PM
• Location: Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd.
• Details: Dress in your best costume for a day of spine-tingling science experiments and creepy adventures! Free with regular museum admission.
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Zoo Boo

• Dates: Saturday-Sunday, October 26-27
• Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
• Location: Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St.
• Details: Bring your little ones for a day of wild fun with trick-or-treating, a costume contest, inflatable haunted maze, and exciting games. Free with zoo admission!
• Phone: 305-251-0400
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The Horrorland

• Date: Through October 31
• Location: Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail.
• Details : Encounter terrifying creatures in this thrilling haunted experience, complete with haunted houses and frightful scare zones. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Prices vary.
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Nightmare in the Redland and Tricks & Treats Extravaganza

• Dates : Select dates through October
• Location: The Berry Farm, 13720 SW 216 St.
• Details: Choose your adventure: a thrilling haunted experience for ages 13 and older or a kid-friendly extravaganza perfect for children 12 and under.
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Fall at the Farm

• Dates: Weekends through November 24
• Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
• Location: Tinez Farms, 16405 SW 177 Ave.
• Details: Celebrate the fall season with a variety of family-friendly activities, including animal interactions and festive games on the farm!
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Miami Beach

Halloween at The Wolf

• Date: Sunday, October 20
• Time: 1 PM – 4 PM
• Location: The Wolfsonian – FIU, 1001 Washington Ave.
• Details: Dive into the Halloween spirit with mask-making, a scavenger hunt, live music, and sweet treats in a multi-generational celebration of all things spooky!
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Halloween Half Marathon

• Date: Saturday, October 26
• Location: Along Miami Beach
• Details: Join the fun in costume for this Halloween-themed half marathon or a freaky 4-miler. Get ready for a thrilling race that celebrates the spirit of Halloween! Register online.
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Palmetto Bay

Howloween

• Date: Saturday, October 19
• Time: 6 PM – 10 PM
• Location: Palmetto Bay Park, 17535 SW 95 Ave.
• Details: Celebrate Halloween with your furry friends at this fun-filled event organized by Paws4You Rescue. Featuring a Doggie Fun Zone, trick-or-treating, a dog costume contest, and vendors!
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Pinecrest

Zombie Run

• Date: Saturday, October 19
• Time: Check-in begins at 4:30 PM; race begins at 6 PM
• Location: Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124 St.
• Details: Put on your best costume and prepare to dodge zombies in this family-friendly race that includes a 40-foot zombie maze, music, and photo opportunities. Registration is $30.
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Track or Treat

• Date: Friday, October 25
• Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
• Location: Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124 St.
• Details: Take a stroll and collect treats before settling in for an outdoor movie at 7:30 PM.
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Palm Beach County Halloween Events

Boca Raton

Boca Raton Pumpkin Patch Festival

• Dates: Saturday-Sunday, October 19-20
• Time: Sessions available
• Location: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real
• Details: Celebrate the arrival of fall with an array of festive activities, including carnival rides, a cornstalk maze, a dress-your-own scarecrow village, and, of course, a pumpkin patch! Tickets are $27.50 per session.
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Spooky Sounds

• Dates: Saturday-Sunday, October 19-20
• Time: 3:30 PM
• Location: Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail
• Details: Dive into the science behind spooky sounds with engaging and interactive activities that are sure to entertain and educate young minds!
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Halloween By The Sea

• Date: Sunday, October 20
• Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• Location: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd.
• Details: Families are invited to enjoy a delightful afternoon filled with outdoor crafts, games, and festive activities. Don’t forget to wear your favorite costume!
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Haunted Hammock

• Date: Saturday, October 26
• Time: 7:30 PM
• Location: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd.
• Details: Experience the thrill of the night as you explore the mysterious haunted hammock and encounter nocturnal creatures along the way.
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Delray Beach

Halloween Town

• Date: Saturday, October 26
• Time: 7 AM – 6 PM
• Location: Downtown Delray Beach
• Details: Delray Beach transforms into “Halloween Town” for a full day of festivities, featuring the Witches of Delray Beach Bike Ride, Trick-or-Treating on the Avenue, a Halloween Parade, and Kidsfest.
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West Palm Beach

Spookyville

• Dates: October 18-20, 25-27 & 31
• Location: South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.
• Details: Join the old-fashioned Halloween extravaganza designed for families with children 10 and under, featuring trick-or-treating, contests, entertainment, and more. Tickets are available for purchase online.
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Fall Family Fun Fest

• Date: Saturday, October 19
• Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
• Location: Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North
• Details: Enjoy a day of fall-themed fun with crafts, live science demonstrations, outdoor entertainment, music, a petting zoo, and more for the entire family to enjoy!
• Phone: 561-832-1988
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Mia’s Spooktacular Halloween Party

• Date: Saturday, October 26
• Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
• Location: Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N. Flagler Dr.
• Details: Experience a magical Halloween adventure while learning about manatees in a fun and festive atmosphere.
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As Halloween approaches, South Florida offers a vibrant array of events that promise fun, excitement, and a touch of spookiness for families and individuals of all ages. From pumpkin patches and haunted hammocks to festive parades and educational experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this Halloween season. So gather your loved ones, don your best costumes, and immerse yourselves in the enchanting spirit of Halloween in our beautiful community. Make unforgettable memories this October. Happy Halloween!