Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition
Fall festivals, haunted houses with 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.
Fright Nights, West Palm Beach, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 30. Haunted houses open at 7 p.m. South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd. $40 at the gate. Limited to 30 people per tour. Get tickets online at myfrightnights.com or southfloridafair.com.
IlluminArts and Vizcaya present The Turn of the Screw, Miami, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 30-31. See Vizcaya in a new light as with Benjamin Britten’s gothic masterpiece. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave. 786-565-2180. illuminarts.org/events/the-turn-of-thescrew. $10-$25.
5 Nights of Frights, Davie, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 30. Presented by South Florida Cloggers. Haunted house is not for the faint of heart; has 25 rooms of horror from your worst nightmares. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Bamford Sports Complex- Multipurpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Road. Email southfloridacloggers@gmail.com. Pay through Eventbrite or at the door. Face coverings required. $10-$15.
Hay Maze, Miami, 1-10 p.m. Through 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 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 30-31. 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. Buy tickets online at bit.ly/3AKhJ4K or southfloridafair.com. $10.
Tormented Trails, Davie, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 30-31. Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave. 954-800-0903. tormentedtrails.com. $15-up.
Spirits of Stranahan House, Fort Lauderdale, 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tours on Oct. 30-31 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. 954-524-4736. Tickets at stranahanhouse.org/events. $25.
Dia de los Muertos, Palm Beach Gardens, noon-1:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Experience a live performance of the story of Rosita and Juanita’s adventures to reunite with each other on the night of Dia de los Muertos. “Trick or treat” at several festive tables for candy, crafts, and games. Florida School for Dance Education, 4100 PGA Blvd. 561-627-9708. facebook.com/dancetheaterofflorida. Call or email dancetheaterfl@gmail.com for tickets. $20.
Pumpkin Patch at United Methodist Church, Plantation, noon-7 p.m. through Oct. 31. Come out for fun, laughs, photos and fall cheer. Plantation United Methodist Church, 1001 NW 70th Ave., Plantation. 954-584-7500. plantationumc.org. Free.
MiChiMu’s Halloween week, Miami, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 31 in two-hour play sessions. Different events each day. Masks are a must for everyone over 2 years old. Advance tickets required to allow for spacing and sanitizing. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway. 305-373-5437. miamichildrensmuseum.org/upcoming-events. $15-$22; under 1 free.
PumpkinPalooza: No tricks, just treats for the animals, West Palm Beach, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 30-31. The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society says the animals are “too cute to spook.” Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd. palmbeachzoo.org/treats. $18.95$24.95.
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. 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. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Every participant must have a $5 ticket. Tickets available at the Teen/Recreation Center, 701 SW 71st Ave., 9 a.m.-noon; 1-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, or at the door, if available. 954-7247061, ext. 1.
Halloweekends at the Old Davie School, Davie, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. through Oct. 30. Guided tours with a spooky twist. Includes Trick-or-treating and crafts. Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road. 954-797-1044. See davie-school-foundation-inc.square.site or bit. ly/2Z3Pu33. $7-$10.
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. 954-473-2955. flamingogardens.org. $15.95-$21.95.
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). 305-821-7274. hopemlumc.com/pumpkin-patch. $4-$12. children 12 or under get free admission with paying adult.
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. 954-467-6637. mods.org/tricksandtreats. Free event with paid museum admission; $19-$24.
Spooky Safari, Boynton Beach, tours start at 10:30 a.m. 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. Space limited, must book in advance. $25 per person, $5 parking. Text 561-350-6948 to reserve.animaledventures.com.
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