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

Best Halloween Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat Near Miami

El Portal and Miami Shores Neighborhoods—Miami

These neighborhoods are 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 nongated 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 the streets are full of friendly faces and costumed kids.

Palm Springs North Neighborhood—North Miami

Palm Springs North continues to be a favorite for local families, thanks to its safe streets and festive atmosphere.

Santa Maria Street—Coral Gables

Those who recommend Santa Maria Street note that residents go 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.

Schenley Park Gardens—Coral Gables

Schenley Park Gardens is a local favorite for Halloween night, offering safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating with decorated homes and a strong neighborhood spirit.

Trick-or-Treating Events in Miami for Halloween Night

Coral Square Spooktacular—Coral Springs

Put on your favorite costume and enjoy a night of indoor trick-or-treating at the mall. Participating stores, marked with signs, welcome excited kids from 5 to 7pm.

Ghosts, Ghouls, and Goblins at Gulfstream Park Village—Hallandale Beach

This FREE, family-friendly Halloween event features candy stations, live entertainment, a DJ, food trucks, and more. From 7 to 8 pm, kids can trick-or-treat through the village in costume, enjoy performances, and snap festive photos in a safe, spooky setting.

Halloween Spooktacular at Miami International Mall—Miami

Miami International Mall offers mallwide trick-or-treating on Halloween evening from 5 to 7pm, complete with a costume contest, DJ music, character appearances, and festive fun for kids in costume.

Halloween Trail of Treats—Hallandale Beach

This family-friendly celebration includes carnival games, a “trail of treats,” music, photo-ops, a haunted maze, and lots of candy—a perfect alternative to traditional trick-or-treating.

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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 complete with candy stations, crafts, special characters, and more. 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

Celebrate Halloween night at Pine Island Park with trick-or-treating from decorated trunks, costume contests, arts and crafts, and plenty of family-friendly fun.

Pompano Beach HalloSCREAM—Pompano Beach

This family-friendly Halloween event features costumes, candy, spooky activities, and live entertainment, perfect for all ages looking for a “scary good time.”

Safe Streets Halloween—South Miami

Join the City of South Miami for a safe, family-friendly Halloween event on Sunset Drive. Enjoy trick-or-treating, candy, games, music, haunted houses, prizes, and an allergy-friendly candy station.

Trunk or Treat at Herb Skolnick Center—Pompano Beach

Enjoy a fang-tastic evening of trunk-or-treating, where families can safely collect candy from creatively decorated cars in a fun atmosphere.