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10/29/25 - 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 Friday, October 31. The good news for Miami and South Florida families is that the fun begins early and extends well into the weekend. 

Families can continue their Halloween experience at a Day of the Dead celebration in Doral, or by competing in a charity fun run at ZooMiami. Halloween in Miami and South Florida means a host of trick-or-treating opportunities, including in Coral Springs, Hallandale Beach, Pompano Beach, and elsewhere. 

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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Things To Do This Halloween Weekend Near Miami

Free Halloween Boo Bash at Galleria Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale—FREE
Thursday, October 30
Families are invited to celebrate the season at Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s Halloween Boo Bash. This safe and fun-filled event provides Halloween entertainment for all ages. Guests enjoy mallwide trick-or-treating, a costume contest for children 12 and under, cookie decorating, a coloring station, and photos with costumed characters. READ MORE

Non Spooky Autism Indoor Trick or Treat & Movie Night

Plantation—FREE
Thursday, October 30
Join Success on the Spectrum for a sensory-friendly Halloween, including safe indoor trick-or-treating, a non-spooky movie, and fun for the whole family. READ MORE

Miami Spooky Halloween: A Family Ghost Hunt

Miami
Thursday, October 30-Sunday, November 2
This Halloween, you and your family become a team of professional ghosthunters. Together, you’ll wander the streets of Miami, collect hidden clues, and hunt for ghosts said to be hiding all around the city. READ MORE

Safe Streets Halloween

South Miami—FREE
Friday, October 31
The City of South Miami and Miami Kids Magazine invite you to a night of safe, family-friendly Halloween fun on Sunset Drive. Enjoy trick-or-treating, candy giveaways, games, music, haunted houses, prizes, and more—plus an allergy-friendly candy station. READ MORE

Hialeah Cares: Community Halloween Party and Haunted House

Hialeah—FREE
Friday, October 31
MDC Hialeah Campus invites families to its 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 on Lincoln Road

Miami Beach—FREE
Friday, October 31
Lincoln Road has opened its streets for a kid-friendly trick-or-treat experience, complete with candy stations, crafts, special characters, and more. READ MORE

Coral Square Spooktacular

Coral Springs—FREE
Friday, October 31
Visit Coral Square for a family-friendly Spooktacular Celebration. Wear your favorite costume and enjoy an evening of treats, prizes, live music, and more. The mallwide celebration will also include trick-or-treating at participating stores; just look for the “Treats Here” signs! READ MORE

Halloween Spooktacular at Miami International Mall

Doral—FREE
Friday, October 31
Get your costumes ready and join Miami International Mall's Halloween Spooktacular. Bring your little ghouls and goblins for mallwide trick-or-treating, spooky DJ beats, character appearances, a costume contest, and more. READ MORE

Halloween Trail of Treats in Hallandale Beach

Hallandale Beach—FREE
Friday, October 31
Visit OB Johnson Park for a safe alternative to trick-or-treating. Traverse the popular Halloween Trail of Treats, where ghouls and goblins enjoy carnival-style games, music, photo stations, haunted mazes, entertainment, loads of treats, and more. READ MORE

Pompano Beach HalloSCREAM

Pompano Beach—FREE
Friday, October 31
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at this year’s HalloSCREAM event at McNair Park. Dress up in your best costumes and bring your candy bags to enjoy a spooky celebration packed with Halloween-themed activities, treats, and entertainment. READ MORE

Nightmare on 405 at War Memorial Youth Center

Coral Gables
Friday, October 31
Visit the War Memorial Youth Center for an extra scary night. The haunted basketball gym will be sure to give you an extra fright as you walk through the Nightmare on 405 haunted houses. READ MORE

Ghosts, Ghouls, and Goblins at Gulfstream Park Village

Hallandale Beach—FREE
Friday, October 31
Ghosts, Ghouls, & Goblins at Gulfstream Park Village returns for a spooky night of fun. Enjoy a FREE, family-friendly event featuring a live DJ, candy stations, food trucks, bars, and live performers. READ MORE

Pompano Beach Monster Mash Dance

Pompano Beach—FREE
Friday, October 31
This fun-filled event includes games, dancing, and a fantastic costume contest just for kids 13+ with developmental disabilities. Whether you're there to groove, play, or show off your monster-themed costume, there's something for everyone. READ MORE

Zoo Miami ZooRun

Miami
Saturday, November 1
Celebrate 13 wild years of ZooRun on a course that winds through Amazon, Asian, and African habitats. Whether you're speeding through the 10K or 5K, or cheering on the little ones in the ZooKidsDash, there’s a race for everyone. READ MORE

Santa at The Christmas Palace Miami

Hialeah Gardens—FREE
Saturday, November 1
Kicking off the most wonderful time of the year, Santa is making his first stop of the holiday season with an afternoon of festive fun and merry surprises at The Christmas Palace Miami location. READ MORE

Soldiers at the Station

Miami—FREE
Saturday, November 1
The day after Halloween, meet soldiers from across the centuries, brought to life by historical reenactors. Hear their stories, see their uniforms and equipment, and explore the eras they represent. READ MORE

CityPlace Doral’s Day of The Dead “Día de los Muertos” Celebration

Doral—FREE
Saturday, November 1
Marigolds, music, and memories. The community is invited to CityPlace Doral's fourth annual Day of the Dead “Día de los Muertos” Celebration. Dia de los Muertos is believed to be the one day of the year that the souls of past ancestors reunite with the living.  READ MORE

Santa at The Christmas Palace Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale—FREE
Saturday, November 1-Sunday, November 2
Santa is making his first stop of the holiday season with an afternoon of festive fun and merry surprises at The Christmas Palace Fort Lauderdale location. READ MORE

5k Walk in the Wild & Little Critters Challenge at Flamingo Gardens

Davie
Sunday, November 2
Flamingo Gardens hosts its fourth annual 5K Walk in the Wild, offering participants a unique early morning walk through scenic, tranquil gardens. The event supports the care of injured and nonreleasable animals at the sanctuary. This year introduces the Little Critters Challenge, a new addition featuring a special walk and health-themed fun zone for kids, aimed at inspiring young animal lovers with healthy habits and interactive activities. READ MORE

Cat Kid Comic Club the Musical at Broward Center

Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, November 2
Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started a club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics. Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out. READ MORE

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James Smith
James Stephen Smith is a seasoned journalist who transitioned from reporting at Newsday to a more relaxed life as a father and director of media relations at St. John's University. He manages the university’s messaging while also contributing to Mommy Poppins, a site he discovered after his third daughter was born in 2011. Fun fact: James nearly made it on Jeopardy but missed a Final Jeopardy question on art history—only to watch a colleague nail it and become a two-time champion.
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