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In our area there are so many FREE Halloween celebrations, kid-friendly costume parades and close-knit community events that choosing the best place for trick or treat can be tricky. It mostly depends on the age of the kids as well as how far and when you want to go.
To make things easier, we have complied a list of kids friendly spooky spots, lively parades and holiday-inspired events and things to do near us:
Something's Brewing After Dark @ the Miami Children Museum
Oct 21, 2017 through Oct 22, 2017 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Address:
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway Miami, FL 33132
Cost: $75. 4-Pack: $180
Description: Get ready for a night of play at the Miami Children’s Museum 3rd annual Something’s Brewing After Dark on Saturday, October 21st from 9PM-1AM! Adults get the chance to be a kid again as they explore the Museum after dark, sample brews & bites from local restaurants, enter the costume contest and brave the haunted house.
MiChiMu's Halloween Week @ Miami Children's Museum
October 23 – October 29 | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Address:
Miami Children's Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway MIami, FL 33132
Cost: General Admission $20
Description:
Gear up for Halloween at MCM! Take a toured walks through our haunted house, and partake in some spooky science experiments. Experiment with paint in our Art Studio, and join our Creepy Light Play. On the weekend, join us for trick-or-treating sessions throughout the day! All of our educators will be in costumes. You should come in yours, too!
FREE A spooky Symphony @ Olympia Theater
Oct 26, 2017 4:00 PM
Address:
The Olympia Theater
174 East Flagler Street Miami, FL 33131
Cost: FREE
Description: “A Spooky Symphony”, featuring the most beautiful scary music you’ve ever heard by The Greater Miami Youth Symphony and the Alhambra Orchestra, is a free Halloween family concert with thrilling excerpts from Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings and Scheherazade, plus fantastic orchestral blockbusters by the composer of Peter and the Wolf and his contemporaries. Additional concert highlights include a multimedia presentation. Kids are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween costumes to enhance the supernatural experience. The program is performed by the Alhambra Orchestra and Greater Miami Youth Symphony, conducted by Huifang Chen and Zoe Zeniodi, and presented by The Children’s Trust.
South Pointe Elementary Spooky Night in Miami Beach
Oct 26, 2017 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Address:
South Pointe Elementary
1050 4th St Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cost:$20
Description:
Inviting all Miami Beach families to join us at this annual celebration! Entrance includes trunk or treating with over 30 cars and local businesses, an interactive DJ and dance party with glow sticks and a family friendly movie under the stars. Tickets also available for the video game truck, corn maze, carnival style games, delicious food and yummy treats. Come in costume (no masks or scary make up for adults, please).
North Bay Village Annual Halloween
Oct 26, 2017 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Address:
Dr. Vogel Park
7920 West Drive Harbor Island North Bay Village, FL 33141
Cost:Nominal entrance fee for non-residents
Description: Haunted House, Music, Candy and Costume Contest. Food & beverages for sale by local vendors and by the Optimist Club.
FREE Safe night of Fright @ North Shore Park
Oct 27, 2017 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Address:
North Shore Park
501 72 Street Miami Beach, FL 33141
Cost: FREE
Description: Enjoy a safe night of fright to include a movie in the park and "trunk or treat". Free admission and refreshments for sale. Movie will begin at sundown (approx. 6:30 PM)
FREE Griffing Park in the dark
Oct 27, 2017 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Address:
Griffing Park
NE 123 Street & West Dixie Highway Miami, FL 33161
Cost: FREE
Description: Join us for a spook-tacular costume parade featuring our local ghouls and goblins. All costume parade participants will receive a bag filled with treats. Bounce houses, games, music, dance contests, prizes, chilling storytellers and much more.
Boogie By the Beach in Sunny Isles Beach
Oct 27, 2017 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Address:
Pelican Community Park
18115 North Bay Road City of Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Cost: Booogie Wristbands for unlimited rides* both nights (Oct 27 & 28) are $5 with SIB Resident ID Card and $20 without.
Description: Have a MONSTROUS time with games, carnival rides, music, crafts, live entertainment, contests, and plenty of treats. Wristbands can be pre-purchased at Pelican Community Park or at City Hall. FREE Parking available at the NSE/SIB School Garage and in the Government Center parking garage. Avoid the driving and take the SIB Shuttle and receive an extra special treat.
Pumpkin Contest in Sunny Isles Beach
Oct 27, 2017 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Address:
Pelican Community Park
18115 North Bay Road City of Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Description: Bring your decorated jack-o-lantern to our pumpkin patch and enter for your chance to win some scary fun prizes. Prizes will be awarded for Most Original, Spookiest, and Funniest pumpkins. Pumpkins can be carved or decorated. PUMPKIN CARVING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON SITE. NO CANDLES ALLOWED. Props (other than candles) are permitted. Entries must be received at the pumpkin patch by 8:30 p.m. Winners will be announced at 9:30 p.m. on Friday. Pumpkins can be picked up at the end of the event. Pumpkins, along with any props, that are not claimed will be discarded at the conclusion of the weekend event (Saturday at 10:00 pm).
Spooky Science Monster Mash @ Frost Science Museum
Oct 28, 2017 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Address:
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132
Cost: Free with paid museum admission
Description: Guests can suit up in their favorite costume and join us for our Spooky Science Monster Mash. We’re putting a Frost Science spin on Halloween with bone-chilling science experiments and creepy, cool encounters throughout the day. Guests will also get a chance to experience the debut of our newest exhibition, Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants, which will guide you through the world’s freshwater rivers as you learn about the bizarre and colossal ancient fish that silently roam their depths.
Coming in costume? We’ll give you a complimentary Halloween mini-button* for getting into the spirit.
*While supplies last.
FREE Española Way’s First Halloween Pup Parade
Oct 28, 2017 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Address:
Española Way
Between 14th and 15th Streets from Washington to Drexel Avenues Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cost: FREE
Description: Miami Beach’s historic, pedestrian-only street Española Way is hosting a Halloween Pup Parade featuring a costume contest and trick-or-treating for the furry friends. You’ll encounter restaurants, art galleries, boutiques and hotels throughout this quaint village. Each merchant will have treats, no tricks, for the pooches. In addition to the Halloween activities, all the vendors will also give back a percentage of that night’s proceeds to the local animal shelters in response to Hurricane Irma. Food and dog-loving South Florida bloggers Dianne and Geoffrey of Miami Food Pug will judge the Halloween doggie costume contest. The winner of the contest will win a $75 gift card from Dishes for Dogs, a Miami-based, gourmet canine food company, to pamper their furry companion.
FREE PAMMoween @ Pérez Art Museum Miami
Oct 28, 2017 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Address:
Pérez Art Museum Miami
2014 | 1103 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132
Cost: Guests in costume receive free admission to the museum. (No masks). Free with RSVP
Description: Join us for a not-so-spooky day of family activities. Inside the museum, watch a free* performance of “Peter and the Wolf” by South Florida Symphony and explore the galleries with an activity-driven Family Pack. Outside on the terrace, little ghouls and goblins can enjoy Halloween-themed art-making activities. Stop by Verde restaurant for lunch and a Halloween-themed cocktail. Come in costume for trick-or-treating and free museum admission (no masks).
Monster Splash @ Miami Seaquarium
Oct 28, 2017 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address:
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, FL 33149
Cost: Adults $45.99 + Tax Child (ages 3-9) $35.99 + Tax
Description: Little ghosts and goblins get set for big fun at Miami’s biggest kid-friendly Halloween Extravaganza Monster Splash – a Daytime Bash with more ghoulish treats and ghostly fun than ever before, this year’s event features a picture perfect Pumpkin Patch, Inflatables, Flipper’s Dance Party, Rides, Trick-or-Treating and much more! Monster Splash Daytime Bash is a safe Halloween alternative for kids and their families.
FREE Ghosts in the Garden @ Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Oct 28, 2017 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Address:
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cost:FREE
Description:
Our ghosts and goblins await your family for a free spooktacular afternoon in "The Haunted Garden".
Bring your Little Monsters in their Halloween garb for a safe seasonal celebration.
The Ghouls are scaring up creative fun at this free family event!
Carve your own Jack-o-Lantern (pumpkins will be available for purchase.)
Get creative at the creepy arts and crafts stations hosted by the Sunflower Society of Miami Beach and Winsome Bolt Nail biting storytelling by Bryant Capley of the Miami-Dade Regional Library
Scavenge and search the Garden during a chilling hunt
Strut your stuff in the costume parade
Plenty of Trick or Treats for all ages
FREE Trunk or Treat @ Miami Shores Community Church
Oct 29, 2017 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Address:
Miami Shores Community Church
9823 NE 4th Avenue Miami Shores, FL 33138
Cost: FREE
Description: Mummify your minivan or turn your royal coach into a pumpkin and participate in our second annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 29 starting at 10:30 a.m. for our Sunday Morning Worship Service. Children of all ages are encouraged to wear costumes to church. After our service, expect to see hordes of boys and ghouls haunting the sidewalk for candy and enjoying the frightening creativity of those who have decorated their vehicles. Cast a spell on your trunk, bring some candy for the kids, and back your car into a space in the designated parking area before church. Bring your family and friends, you are sure to have a scary good time!
FREE Spooky Symphony @ the Adrienne Arsht Center
Oct 29, 2017 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Address:
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132
Cost: FREE
Description: Featuring the most beautiful scary music you’ve ever heard played by The Greater Miami Youth Symphony and the Alhambra Orchestra, "Spooky Symphony" is a free Halloween concert the entire family will enjoy! Hear music from The Phantom of the Opera, Pirates of the Caribbean plus eerie music by Verdi & Mussorgsky! Additional concert highlights include a multimedia presentation. Kids are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween costumes to enhance the supernatural experience! Reserving access passes is urged.
FREE Downtown Fright Night
Oct 29, 2017 through Oct 30, 2017 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Address:
Downtown
East Flagler Street From Biscayne Boulevard to SE 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33132
Description: FAMILY FUN ZONE Watch a magic show, get your face painted, jump in bounce houses and go trick or treating!
HAUNTED MARKET Shop Miami's fantastic artisan vendors in a beautiful spooky setting.
Trick or Treat for kids @ Miami's Ice Bar
Oct 29, 2017 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Address:
Drinkhouse Fire & Ice Lounge
1672 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cost: EARLY BIRD Children: $16 / Includes everything mentioned above. EARLY BIRD Adult: $16 / Includes Ice room admission w/ use of everything needed to stay warm. EARLY BIRD Adult Special: $24 / Includes Ice room admission + 1 well cocktail PLEASE NOTE: EARLY BIRD PRICING EXPIRES OCTOBER 25th.
Description:
This Halloween do something you’ve never thought possible… Trick or Treat in Miami Beach’s first Ice bar. Explore a winter ice cavern where everything is made of ice, including the glasses you drink out of! Make this Halloween one you’ll never forget as you meet Polar Bears, Spooky Ghosts, and maybe even Elsa from Frozen! RSVP by phone or online – Walk-ins welcome but no guarantee!
FREE Halloween Movie Night in Aventura
Oct 28, 2017 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Address:
Founders Park
3105 NE 190 Street Aventura, FL 33180
Cost: FREE
Description: The City of Aventura invites all ghosts, goblins, witches, fairies, and emojis to celebrate Halloween Movie Night. The fun night includes a disc jockey with interactive games, inflatables, activity stations, arts and crafts, a trick or treat trail, food trucks, costumes, emoji characters, and a movie! Once the sun sets, settle in the park for a family friendly movie, “The Emoji Movie”.
FREE Spooky Night @ Brockway Memorial Library
Oct 30, 2017 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Address:
Brockway Memorial Library
10021 NE Second Avenue Miami Shores, FL 33138
Cost: Free
Description:
Join us for an evening of spooky stories, ghoulish treats, and more!
Hosted by the Teen Advisory Board!
FREE Creepy and Spooky and Altogether Kooky! @ Edison Center Branch Library
Oct 31, 2017 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Address:
Edison Center Branch Library
531 NW 62 St. Miami, FL 33150
Cost: FREE
Description: It's Halloween and goblins are on the loose! Enjoy a special storytime and scare up some fun. Sugar bugs are all welcome to stop by - hip, hop, hooray for candy day!
Halloween fun @ Pod 22
Oct 31, 2017 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Address:
POD 22
8101 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 102 Miami, FL 33138
Cost:
Regular open play fee.
Description:
Face painting, candy, costumes, fun play, Halloween nail art (10% off).
FREE Not so spooky Halloween @ Gulfstream Park
Oct 31, 2017 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Address:
The Village at Gulfstream Park
501 S. Federal Highway Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Cost: FREE
Description: A one-stop destination for the ultimate in trick-or-treating happens at Gulfstream Park on October 31 from 5- 8 p.m. Get the kids in their costumes and enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the village at participating stops. Entertainment includes a DJ, face painter, photo booth, magic show and more. If the kids don’t have too much of a sugar rush, pop-in to any one of Gulfstream’s many dining options after you make your rounds.
FREE Halloween Night on Lincoln Road
Oct 31, 2017 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Address:
On Lincoln Road
between Alton and Washington streets Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cost: FREE
Description: As nightfall sets on Halloween, Lincoln Road Mall becomes ground-zero for Miami’s biggest -craziest – spookiest and best Halloween celebration.Thousands of local and out-of-town zombies, vampires, and super-heroes take over the mall and turn this normally peaceful promenade into the zaniest place in the city. Get your costume ready and enjoy – it’s gonna be a blast!
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