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Fall fests and haunted houses hold plenty of vampires and zombies
This is a list of reader-submitted public, in-person events. CDC social distancing and other guidelines apply. Please use the contact information to verify details. All programs and activities are subject to change without notice.
Fall Festival, Davie, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, through Nov. 7. Features hayrides, pumpkin patch, crafts, harvest market and more. Enjoy frozen apple cider, funnel cakes, caramel apples, kettle corn and other seasonal treats. Flamingo Road Nursery, 1655 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. 631-352-6179. flamingoroadnursery.com. Free admission; $6 pumpkin painting.
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser, Miami Lakes, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. through Oct. 31. Features live entertainment, food, photos, and fun for families of all sizes and ages. United Methodist Church, 14800 NW 67th Ave., (corner of Miami Lakes Drive and Ludlam Road), Miami Lakes. 305-821-7274. hopemlumc.com/pumpkin-patch. $4-$12. children 12 or under get free admission with paying adult.
Spooky Safari, Boynton Beach, tours start at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday, through October. Costume contest at 2 p.m., Oct. 30. Features hands-on animal encounters, seasonal decorations with a private pumpkin patch and more. Bedner’s Animal EDventures, 8545 US Highway 441, Boynton Beach. Space limited, must book in advance. $25 per person, $5 parking. Text 561-350-6948 to reserve. animaledventures.com.
Catskill Haunts Haunted House, Royal Palm Beach, all day through Oct. 31. Not for the faint of heart; promises 3,000 square feet of horror daily in October. There will be special effects, scary actors, strobe lights and sound effects. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. royalpalmbeach. com. $10 entry fee.
Ho u s e o f Ho r ro r Haunted Carnival, Doral, 6-11 p.m. through Oct. 31; closed Mondays. Features Haunted Houses, rides and treats, plus 100,000 square feet of horror. Miami International Mall, 1625 NW 107th Ave., Doral. houseofhorrorcarnival.com. $15-$35.
Halloween Drive & Scream, Miramar, 7-11 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, through Nov. 1. Devilish drivethrough features wandering zombies, dancing skeletons, and other graveyard creeps and monsters. Each scene is inspired by horror cult classics and include actors in character, lighting, costuming, props and special effects. Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar. General admission $60; VIP express lane $100; admission per car, up to 6 passengers. Get tickets at ticketmaster.com or see driveandscream.com.
The Horrorland, Aventura 7 p. m.-11 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, and 7 p.m.-midnight Friday- Saturday, through Oct. 31. Offers a frightening drive-through experience for the whole family. Corner of Country Club Road and Abigail Road, across from Aventura Mall. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Masks should be worn inside the vehicle if guests plan to put down their windows. Tickets must be purchased in advance at TheHorrorland. com. $58.99-up per vehicle.
The Vampire Circus, Aventura, 7 p.m. through Oct. 31. Features 90 minutes of innovative performances by vampires, i ncluding acrobatic feats, and comical interactions with the audience, plus tantalizing music and mesmerizing illusions. In the tent at Biscayne Boulevard and NE 199th St., Aventura, next to the mall. 786-390-8510. thevampirecircus.com. $39.99.
October ‘Halloweekends’ at the Old Davie School, Davie, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. through Oct. 30. Every Saturday features
guided tours with a spooky twist. Includes Trick-ortreating and crafts. Bring a flashlight and visit 7-9 p.m. Oct. 29, for a not-sospooky Halloween for $5. Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. 954-797-1044. See davie-school-foundation-inc.square.site or bit. ly/2Z3Pu33. Weekend tours $7-$10.
Trick & Treat weekends at MODS, Fort Lauderdale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 31. Features Spooktacular Science activities, crafts, and treats for ghouls and goblins in costume. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-467-6637. mods.org/tricksandtreats. Free event with paid admission; $19-$24.
Ghost Tour at Deering Estate, Palmetto Bay, 7:30-9:30 p.m. through Oct. 28. Historic Ghost Tour at Deering Estate. Recommended for ages 9 and up. Buy tickets online only at DeeringEstate.org. Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Palmetto Bay. 305-235-1668. deeringestate.org/event/ ghost-tours/all. $40. Space limited, register early.
Fright Nights, West Palm Beach, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 14-16; Oct. 21-23; and Oct. 28-30. Haunted houses open at 7 p.m. South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. $40 at the gate. Limited to 30 people per tour. Get tickets online at myfrightnights. com or southfloridafair.com.
Harvest Festival, Davie,
9 a.m.-4 p.m., weekends through Oct. 31. Admission includes hayrides, weather permitting, themed scavenger hunts, fun educational activities, harvest themed displays, photo ops, live performances, food and music. Flamingo Gardens Botanical Garden and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. 954-4732955. flamingogardens.org. $15.95-$21.95.
Create Creepy Cosplay Accessories, West Palm Beach, 1:30-3 p.m. Oct. 13. Learn how to complete your Halloween costume using the 3D modeling program Tinkercad and a 3D printer. Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St. Intermediate computer skills and registration are required. To register, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7707. Free.
Halloween Week, Miami
daily 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m., and 4-6 p.m. Oct. 25-31. Miami Children’s Museum offers timed (2-hour) play sessions with limited capacity for guests age 2 and older; masks required. Tickets must be purchased in advance at miamichildrensmuseum.org. $15-$22.
Fall craft & plant sale, Boca Raton, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 15-16, Features handmade and unusual gifts, crafts, decorations and plants for Halloween, Thanksgiving and other seasonal holidays. Boca Raton Garden Club’s clubhouse, 4281 NW Third Ave., Boca Raton. Admission free and open to the public. 561-395-9376. bocaratongardenclub.org.
Haunted Hamptons, North Lauderdale, 7 p.m., Oct. 15, 16, 22, 23 and 29. Haunted attraction at Hampton Pines Park, 7800 Hamptons Blvd. No costumes are permitted. $7 general admission, $10 fast pass. No refunds. 954-7247061, ext. 1
Halloween & Safety Festival, Plantation, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 16. Includes children’s carnival fun zone, pony rides, costume contests, a DJ, games, activities, and a family hayride. Features fire exhibits, a magician, police K-9 demo and a pumpkin patch. Volunteer Park, located at 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation. $5 per person, age 2-up.,
Pumpkin Patch, Boynton Beach, 10-2 p.m. Oct. 16. Pumpkin patch and fall photo-op at Compson Place at Renaissance Commons, 1880 N. Congress Ave., to benefit Cason United Methodist Church. Purchase a pumpkin and get it personalized with an on-site professional calligraphy artist in exchange for receipts showing $25 or more in purchases at center retailers and restaurants made on that day only. Call 561-413-5909.
Little Monster Tales, (a live sensory friendly performance), Miami, 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 16. This is a Fantasy Theatre Factory fan favorite. Sandrell Rivers Theater, 6103 NW Seventh Ave., Miami. 305-284-8872. tickets.ftfshows.com. $5.
Batty Manor, Palm Beach Gardens, mall hours, Oct. 16-31. Ghostly greetings from the animatronic duo of two goofy ghouls, Mrs. Whistifer and Mr. Hanks. Saturday-Sunday through Halloween, stilt walkers in spider costumes add to the spook-tacular attractions 1-4 p.m. in the Grand Court. The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. 561-775-7750. thegardensmall.com/events/ battymanor-2
Fall Harvest Festival, Sunrise, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 16. Tractor-drawn wagon ride, petting zoo, games, rides and other activities. Sunrise Sportsplex, 9101 NW 50th St. $5. Call 954-747-4600.
Fall Festival, Wellington, 3-10 p.m. Oct. 16. Features Bounce Houses, costume contests, food trucks, petting zoo, hayrides, laser tag and more. Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington. Free admission. wellingtonfl.gov/660/ Fall-Festival.
Fall Festival, Boynton Beach, 3-6 p.m. Oct. 16. Bring the kids to the park for an afternoon to celebrate fall. Enjoy games, rides, face painting, candy and more. The first 25 children receive a free pumpkin. Intracoastal Park, 2240 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. 561-742-6000. boynton-beach.org/fall-festival-2021. Free admission.
Fall Festival, Deerfield Beach, 4-9 p.m. Oct. 16. Features archery, hay ride, nonprofits, vendors, arts and crafts, pumpkin patch and live entertainment. Pioneer Park, 217 NE Fifth Ave., Deerfield Beach. 954-4804429. Free admission.
Spooktacular Halloween Wreath, West Palm Beach, noon-2 p.m. Oct. 19. Librarian Faith will show how to create a Halloween wreath. Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St. Wreath foam, ribbons, (fake) spiders, yarn and hot glue will be available. Registration required and begins one week before the program. To register, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-8687701. Free.
Hay Maze, Miami, 1-10 p.m. Oct. 22-Nov. 7. Get ready for scarecrows, haystacks, and sunflowers, an 80-foot by 80-foot hay maze and pumpkin wall, plus there’s a leaf pit with leaf throwing encouraged. Early bird tickets $10 or $50-up to enter the beer garden for unlimited beer. Proceeds will be donated to The Home Team, a youth development charity in Miami. Downtown Miami along Biscayne Boulevard. miamihaymaze.com.
Spookyville at Yesteryear Village, West Palm Beach, opens 5 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Oct. 22-24 and Oct. 29-31. Features an old-fashion Halloween for families and children age 10 and under. Offers safe trick or treats, kiddie train, contests and traditional games. Yesteryear Village at South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Buy tickets online at bit.ly/3AKhJ4K or southfloridafair.com. $10.
Drive n’ Treat, Coconut Creek, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Drive through decorated Sabal Pines Park, 5005 NW 39th Ave., Coconut Creek. Cars scheduled every 30 minutes. Must preregister. 954-545-6670. CoconutCreek.net/WebTrac. $10 per car.
Not-So-Spooky Family Dance, Sunrise, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 22. Parents, guardians and kids ages 5-12 are invited to “check in” to Hotel Transylvania for dinner, dancing and activities. Sunrise Civic Center, Grand Ballroom, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. Advance registration required. Call 954-7474600 to sign up, or visit sunrisefl.gov/registration. html. $5.
Spirits of Stranahan House, Fort Lauderdale, 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 and Oct. 24. Tours on
Oct. 29-31 are limited to 10 guests. Evening tours of the structure and grounds from 1901 will be guided by paranormal expert Merry Wajda, who will share true stories of unbelievable events. Historic Stranahan House & Museum, 335 SE Sixth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-5244736. Tickets at stranahanhouse.org/events. $25.
The Biltmore Halloween Party, Coral Gables, 8 p.m. Oct. 22. Bring your most frightful mask for an unforgettable spooky night. Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave. Fontana Courtyard, Coral Gables. 305-663-3543. biltmorehotel.com/halloween. $180-$200.
Trick or Trot 5K, Sunrise, 7:30 a.m. Oct. 23. Fifth annual Halloween-themed race for all ages and abilities. Costumes are encouraged. Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84. Participants will receive a commemorative medal and a T-shirt. Race proceeds benefit the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Florida Chapter. 5K registration: $30 and Kids’ Dash registration: $10 (ages 10 and under). Sign up at bit.ly/3oyCA7Y. Call 954-747-4600.
Fang-tastic Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Festival, Fort Lauderdale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23. Children’s activities include Spooktacular Science from MODS. Also features music and games. Oceanside Park: 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free admission; public invited. $10 for yoga; pumpkin prices vary.
Spooktacular Saturday, Palm Beach Gardens, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 23. Features outdoor activities, including special appearances by Princess Elsa, Cocomelon and Pikachu; face painting, Monster Mash dance party; spooky critters from Busch Wildlife Sanctuary; and The Circus Dog Show at 1 p.m. Legacy Place, 11290 Legacy Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. shoplegacyplace.com. Free admission.
Kidsfest & Halloween festivities, Delray Beach, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23. Enjoy trick-or-treating along Atlantic Avenue, show off your costume in the 59th annual Halloween Parade, and finish off the day in Kidsfest. Features live entertainment, food, arts and crafts and more. Delray Beach Tennis Center, 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-243-7277. DelrayBeachFL.gov/ParksandRecreation. Free.
Ghost Hunting 101, West Palm Beach, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 23. Learn how to ghost hunt and what equipment you might need from the Paranormal Researchers of South Florida. Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St. Registration is required. Visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701. Free.
Fall Festival, Margate,
6-11 p.m. Oct. 23. Celebrate the arrival of fall in Margate with this family-friendly event for all ages. Features craft and food vendors, plus line dancing, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, a haunted house and more. Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road, Margate. 954-972-6458. margatefl. com. Free admission.
Spooky Symphony,
Miami, 4 p.m. Oct 24. Features family-friendly program with projected visual effects by the Greater Miami Youth Symphony with Alhambra Orchestra musicians. Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami. Email mdca@miamidade.gov or call 305-547-5414. Tickets are free but required.
PumpkinPalooza: No tricks, just treats for the animals, West Palm Beach, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 28-31. The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society says the animals are “too cute to spook.” Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. palmbeachzoo. org/treats. $18.95-$24.95.
Clematis by Fright: Tribute to The Spazmatics, West Palm Beach, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 28. Performance plus costume contests and activities for the whole family. Waterfront Commons, 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. wpb.org.
Toddler Halloween Spooktacular, Coconut
Creek, 10 a.m.-noon. Oct. 29. Halloween-themed activities feature crafts, i n t e r a c t i v e p l a y t i me, snacks, lights, music and dance. Toddlers must come dressed in costumes; parents are encouraged to dress up and take photos. Event for ages 3 and under. Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd., Coconut Creek. $20 for Coconut Creek residents; $30 guests. coconutcreek.net.
Boo Bash, Pompano Beach, 5-6 p.m. Oct. 29. City of Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation: 954-786-4111 or email Parks@copbfl.com. See parks.pompanobeachfl. gov
Halloween Festival,
Parkland, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Pine Trails Park, 10559 Trails End, Parkland. Don’t forget to wear your favorite costume for an exciting night of trunks and treats. There will be photo booths, characters, stilt walkers, and a Halloween performance on the main stage. 954-757-4107. cityofparkland.org.
Scream on the Green, Boynton Beach, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Families can enjoy time in the fresh air watching a family-friendly scary movie on the big screen. Wilson Park, 225 NW 12th Ave., Boynton Beach. Free movie and popcorn (while it lasts); concessions open. 561-7426645. boynton-beach.org/ scream-green. Free.
Spooky Laser Lights & Bites at the Science Center, West Palm Beach, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29; outdoor event. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. 561-832-1988. sfsciencecenter.org. $12.95$16.95.
Halloween Hoot & Howl, Boca Raton 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29. Come in costume and enjoy family-friendly Halloween games and crafts to learn about nocturnal creatures, like owls, toads, snakes and spiders. Bring a flashlight and bug spray to continue the adventure along the boardwalk at night. 561-629-8760. Daggerwing Nature Center, Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, 11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. Free.
Witches of Delray Bike Ride, Delray Beach, 7:308:30 a.m., and 9:15-11 a.m. Oct. 30. Features bike parade with prizes for costumes and decorated bikes. Proceeds benefit Achievement Centers for Children & Families. From City Hall, 100 NW First Ave., to Old School Square Outdoor Pavilion Stage, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. witchesofdelray.org. Registration $30.
Halloween Hoopla, North Lauderdale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 30. Trick-ortreat trail with Halloween activities at Hampton Pines Park, 7800 Hampton Blvd. Open children 12 and under accompanied by a parent or guardian. Every participant must have a ticket. $5. Tickets are available at the Teen/ Recreation Center, 701 SW 71st Ave., from 9 a.m-noon or 1-9 p.m. Mondays through Friday, or at the door, if available. 954-724-7061, ext. 1.
Trick or Treat Shop to Shop, Cooper City, 10 a.m.noon. Oct. 30. Kids can dress up in costumes and visit participating merchants to fill their Halloween bags with treats. The Cooper City Recreation Department will also be on hand to celebrate with games, prizes, and more. Children up to grade 8 should arrive on time to be part of costume contest. Countryside Shops, 5524 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City. coopercityfl.org.
Pumpkin Patch Festival, Boca Raton, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 30-31. Features 2,500 pumpkins, Scarecrow Village, a cornstalk maze, and a carnival for all ages. Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. bocapumpkinpatch.com. $25 per person, age 3-up.
Zoo Boo, Miami, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 30-31. Guests are invited to wear costumes and enjoy face painting. Features contests with prizes, Halloween crafts, magicians and special characters. Dozens of local sponsors will have treats and giveaways. Masks required indoors. Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami. Limited capacity; buy advance tickets online at shop.zoomiami.org. 305-2510400. See Zoo Boo at zoomiami.org. Event included with admission price. $18.95$22.95.
Halloween at The Market, Delray Beach 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 30-31. Offers trick or treating for children, costume contest, face painting and balloon art. Adult costume contest at 9 p.m. Oct. 31. Delray Beach Market, 33 SE Third Ave., Delray Beach. delraybeachmarket.com/events.
Haunted Pirate Fest and Mermaid Splash, Boynton Beach, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 30-31. Features vendors and costume contests for all ages. Hosted by Boynton Beach CRA, 561-600-9096. 100 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Free designated parking, free admission; event not suitable for household pets. bbpiratefest.com.
HalloWYN Block Party, Miami, noon Saturday Oct. 30 through Sun. Oct. 31. Rain or shine, naughty or nice, alive or dead, the Halloween block party will go on at Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW Second Ave., Miami. See hallowynblockparty.com. Free admission.
Interactive movie: Hocus Pocus, Sunrise, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 30. Audience members each receive an interactive goodie bag with clues on how to use it during the movie. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Come in costume to receive an extra trick or treat. Visit bit. ly/2WIxeLO to purchase tickets.
Not So Spooky Halloween, Hallandale, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 30. No tricks, just treats this Halloween. Families are encouraged to dress in costume and wear masks as they take a stroll to collect candy and sweets from 5 themed stations along Silks Run. Adult party 8-10 p.m. The Village at Gulfstream Park, 800 Silks Run, #1307, Hallandale Beach. bit. ly/3l3EpHz. Free entry.
Barks and Boos, Miami, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Pets of all shapes and sizes and their owners are called to mix and mingle in their best Halloween costumes at this fur-filled event. Complimentary refreshments provided for all creatures to celebrate the spooky night on the Garden Deck, Level 2. Brickell City Centre, 701 S. Miami Ave., Miami. brickellcitycentre.com.
Trunk-Or-Treat, Plantation, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Features lots of fun and spooky activities, including ghoulish goodies and treats, a costume contest, arts and crafts, a haunted selfie room and music. 954-7972180. Plantation Community Center, 5555 Palm Tree Road, Plantation. plantation. org. Free.
Boo Bash — Trick or Treat, Sunrise, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Family-friendly outdoor Halloween party with themed trick-or-treat stations, DJ, games, activities, photo ops, food vendors and costume contest. City Park, 6600 Sunset Strip. Free. 954-747-4600.
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