EVENTS FALL FESTIVALS, HAUNTED HOUSES

By Mary Lou Cruz

South Florida Sun Sentinel

Fall Festival, Davie, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Oct. 1-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. Oct. 1-31. 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 Oct. 2-31. 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. House of Horror Haunted Carnival, Doral, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 1-31; 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, Oct. 1-Nov. 1. Devilish drive-through 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, Oct. 1-31. 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. Oct. 1-31. Features 90 minutes of innovative performances by vampires, including 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. Oct. 2-30. Every Saturday features guided tours with a spooky twist. Includes Trick-or-treating and crafts. Bring a flashlight and visit 7-9 p.m. Oct. 29, for a not-so-spooky Halloween for $5. Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. 954-797-1044. See davieschool-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. Oct. 2-31. 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.

Spray Paint Sugar Skulls, West Palm Beach, noon-2 p.m. Oct. 5. Lake Worth Arts artist and Hatch 1121 Gallery Coordinator Jose Mendez will show how to make sugar skulls using spray paint. Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St. All supplies provided. Registration is required and begins one week before the program. To register, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701. Free.

Ghost Tour at Deering Estate, Palmetto Bay, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 5-28. 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. 305-2351668. deeringestate.org/event/ghost-tours/all. $40. Space limited, register early.

Fright Nights, West Palm Beach, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 8-9; 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 Oct. 9-31. 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. 954-473-2955. flamingogardens.org. $15.95-$21.95.

Bow Wow Ween, Pembroke Pines, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 9. Halloween party and costume contest for dogs and their owners. K-9 Officer Craig Rupp Dog Park, 9751 Johnson St., Pembroke Pines (just east of Palm Avenue). 954-392-2116. bit.ly/3nFzxKJ or ppines.com.

Fall family fun fest at the Science Center, West Palm Beach,

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 9. Offers activities, crafts, live demonstrations, outdoor entertainment and petting zoo. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. 561-832-1988. sfsciencecenter.org/fall-familyfun-fest. $14.95-$18.95.

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. 954-724-7061, 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.

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. 954-480-4429. 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.

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. $5 and advance registration is required. Call 954-7474600 to sign up, or visit sunrisefl.gov/registration.html (Activity #220900A).

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