The Magic City Does Halloween Right: From the Scary to the Kid-Friendly

Adult Events

House of Horror Amusement Park
Through Oct. 31: Mondays-Thurdays, 6pm-midnight; Fridays-Saturdays, 5pm-midnight. Haunted House opens at sundown.
Enjoy Miami's LARGEST Haunted House, set in a carnival atmosphere, complete with scary rides and kiddy rides, live music, games, food, and much more! Plenty of free parking.
At Miami International Mall (East parking lot), 1455 NW 107 Ave., Doral, FL 33172, 305-639-6000, www.houseofhorrorpark.com


Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House

Oct. 15-31, noon-5pm

This 7,000-sq.-ft. haunted house is guaranteed to send chills up and down your spine. Roaches take over the kitchen while cats take over the home of a deceased grandma. What will you find when the freezer defrosts? A zookeeper or two perhaps? (Note: Parental discretion is advised for young children.)  

At Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., Miami, FL 33177, 305-255-5551, www.zoomiami.org

Dr. Wilde's Creepy House at ZooMiami

Monster Masquerade

Oct. 22, 8pm-midnight

Get your Halloween costume ready and come dance the night away at the darkest spot around town... Zoo Miami! Costumed adults ages 21 and over are invited to the biggest Halloween party in South Florida. Come where the wild things are and party in the dark while enjoying: the Costume Contest, premium cocktails at open bars, savory treats, DJ & dancing, and entry into Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House! Proceeds benefit the Zoological Society of Florida. 

At Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., Miami, FL 33177, 305-255-5551, www.zoomiami.org

Spooky Zoo Nights

Oct. 28-29, 7pm-11pm

At this after-hours family event, enjoy Dr. Wilde's Creepy House, spooky tram rides, ghoulish carousel rides, and chilling story-telling around a fire pit. Goodies and roving street theater add excitement to the pathways.

At Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., Miami, FL 33177, 305-255-5551, www.zoomiami.org

Deering Estate at Cutler

Halloween Spookover

Oct. 28, 11pm-4am 

Experience the Deering Estate overnight when the lights are out. The League of Paranormal Investigators takes guests on a Paranormal Investigation of the historic houses and main grounds. Equipment used to detect spectral presences - such as pendulums, dowsing rods, EMF meters, voice recorders and cameras are welcome. 

At the Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami, FL 33157, 305-235-1668, www.deeringestate.org

Kiddy Events

Zoo Boo 

Oct. 29-30, 11am-4pm

Families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in costume contests, watch special performances, make Halloween crafts, see the animals get their Halloween goodies, and more!

At Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., Miami, FL 33177, 305-255-5551, www.zoomiami.org

4th Annual Boo Bash
Oct. 28, 7pm-11pm
The BooBash is a fabulous place to enjoy safe trick-or-treating in the setting of the beautiful ArtsPark in Downtown Hollywood. The "trail of treats," a not-so-scary adventure for tots, tweens and teens is a perfect way for friends and family to enjoy the Halloween festivities. Expect to see imaginative costumes for all ages as event goers vie to win great prizes at the costume contests. And don't forget to bring along Fido for the Halloween Hounds costume contest. Festivities also include face painting, games and live music by The Monsters!
At ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & US1, Hollywood, FL, 954-921-3500, www.visithollywoodfl.org


Jungle Island's Halloween Spooktacular 

Oct. 29-30, 10am-5pm 

From trick-or-treating through the Jungle to themed animal shows, kids of all ages will enjoy a family friendly, fun-filled time. Everyone can enter the annual costume contest. 

At Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132, 305-400-7000, www.jungleisland.com/halloween

Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash
Oct. 23, 1pm-6pm. Get ready to be spooked! Whether guests trick or treat their way around the museum’s 14 galleries, brave the haunted house, test their knowledge in the mad scientist lab or create crazed crafts, families are bound to have a bewitching time. 
At the Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Cswy., Miami, FL 33132, 305-373-5437, www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Trick-Or-Treating Events

Mall-O-Ween At Dadeland Mall

Oct. 31, 6pm-8pm (At participating stores)

On Halloween night, costume-clad kids are invited to strut-their-stuff as they visit participating stores during Dadeland Mall’s Mall-O-Ween trick-or-treating event. Trick-or-treaters will have the opportunity fill their sacks with goodies in a safe, well-lit environment. Free event.

At Dadeland Mall, 7535 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33156, 305-665-6226, www.simon.com

Family Halloween Party 

Oct. 31, 1pm-6pm 

Trick-or-treating, costume contests, live entertainment and more at the CocoWalk Family Halloween Party. 

At CocoWalk 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133, 305-444-0777, www.cocowalk.net

Halloween on the Mile 

Oct. 31, 3pm-6pm 

The 14th Annual Halloween on the Mile is back to give parents and kids a safe trick-or-treating experience, along Miracle Mile, featuring live performances, kiddy and doggie costume contests and more.

Along Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134, 305-569-0311, www.shopcoralgables.com

Dolphin Mall Halloween “Spooktacular”
Oct. 31, 5:30pm-9:30pm
A wide array of family-friendly activities will be available for mall guests to enjoy. Children will be treated to a magic show, character sing-alongs, live music, games and more. Costumed guests can trick-or-treat throughout the mall for delicious goodies. Kids wearing their best costumes can also participate in one of three costume contests for ages 3 years and younger, ages 4-8 and ages 9-12.
At Dolphin Mall, 11401 NW 12 Street, Miami, FL 33172, 305-DOLPHIN (365-7446), www.shopdolphinmall.com

Halloween at Bayside Marketplace
Oct. 31, 5pm-7pm
Enjoy live music and entertainment from Bayside’s colorful street performers plus trick-or-treating for the kids. Free event.
At Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 33132, 305-577-3344, www.baysidemarketplace.com 


Miami International Mall ‘Spook-tacular’ 
Oct. 31, 5pm-8pm  
Little ghouls and goblins will enjoy festive giveaways and frightfully fun Halloween-inspired arts & crafts and will have the opportunity to do the Monster Mash to the latest in graveyard rock. Costume-clad kids are also encouraged to strut-their-stuff as they trick-or-treat throughout the mall filling their goody bags. Parents don’t forget the cameras! Children will have the chance to take pictures in front of harvest-themed backdrops and vignettes, along with a spooky snapshot in costume on Halloween Day.   
At Miami International Mall, 1455 NW 107 Ave., Miami, FL 33172, 305- 593-1775, www.simon.com 



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HistoryMiami Presents Ghost Tours Of Miami City Cemetery

In honor of Halloween, HistoryMiami's City Tours is hosting ghoulish Miami City Cemetery tours. There are two nighttime tours; on Friday and Saturday, October 28 and 29 from 8pm-10pm. For those faint-of-heart, the daylight walk is on Saturday, October 29 from 10am-noon.

Many prominent figures are buried at Miami’s City Cemetery, including settler Julia Tuttle, known by many as "the mother of Miami," and business pioneers like the Burdine family. It was created in 1887, making it the first and oldest cemetery in Miami. Visitors can appreciate the rare tropical plants and trees here, as well as, admire the Mediterranean Revival architecture, and the historic styles of the tombstones and mausoleums.

These Ghost Tours offer a unique opportunity to learn more about Miami’s fascinating past through the cemetery’s inhabitants. Featuring historian Dr. Paul George and other HistoryMiami guides, tourgoers will hear some of the tragic and bizarre stories of those entombed at City Cemetery, for example, the story of the “Lady in Concrete,” a woman buried in concrete by her loving husband who chose this method to preserve her body for eternity.

To book these City Tours or for information please call 305-375-1621, e-mail citytours@historymiami.org, or visit the City Tours website.

HistoryMiami is the premier cultural institution committed to gathering, organizing, preserving and celebrating Miami’s history as the unique crossroads of the Americas. The organization accomplishes this through exhibitions, city tours, education, research, collections and publications. Learn more online at historymiami.org.

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There's So Much Going On in October & November at the Miami Seaquarium

"Hopetober" for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Miami Seaquarium goes pink in October for national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Guests who make a $5 contribution to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation will save 50 percent on general admission. To participate, click here for a donation form.

Florida Residents Swim & Save 30%*

From now until Dec. 16, Florida residents can come face to face with the ocean’s most amazing marine animal at a discounted rate. All Dolphin Interaction Programs at Dolphin Harbor are discounted for Florida residents as follows:

• Dolphin Encounter: Adult: $94 (Reg. $139), Children 5-9: $68 (Reg. $99)
• Dolphin Odyssey: $134 (Reg. $199)

*Advance reservations are required. Florida resident rates apply to new reservations only and are available on select dates and times only. For more information contact a Reservation Specialist at 305-365-2501 and visit the Miami Seaquarium Facebook page. Mention you are a Florida resident when making the reservation.

Monster Splash Nighttime Bash 

October 28-31, 5pm-10pm
Returning for its 17th year, little ghosts and goblins should get set for big fun at Miami's biggest kid-friendly Halloween Extravaganza! This year's Monster Splash Nighttime Bash returns with more ghoulish treats and ghostly fun than ever before.


  • All New Sharky's Sweet Tooth Stations
  • Kiddie rides & bounce houses at the "Little Monsters" Play Area
  • Monsters in the Mangrove Haunted Walk
  • Flipper's Dance Party
  • Halloween-themed marine animal shows: "Flipper’s Thrills and Chills," and "Curse of the Golden Dome Witches"


Monster Splash Nighttime Bash is a safe Halloween alternative for kids and their families! Special admission prices are: $24.95 plus tax for adults, and $19.95 plus tax for ages 3-12. 

Mommy & Me Class

November 2
At the Mommy and Me Class interact and learn about many of Miami Seaquarium's unique animals. Both parent (guardian) and child will bond over animal interactions, fun activities and silly crafts. Ages 2-5, $12 per parent (guardian)/child combo. Please call 305-361-5705, Ext. 207 for more information.

Zzz's By the Sea Family Camp-Out

November 5-6
Attention families! Camp out under the Miami sky and participate in an exciting oceanic journey during the day. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the park, exploring all there is about marine life, and lessons on conservation.


The two-day event offers science presentations, marine mammal shows, breakfast, lunch, snacks and much more. Families will also have the opportunity to explore a variety of marine creatures by booking one of the many interaction sessions with our manatees, sea turtles, dolphins, sea lions and more. Please call 305-361-5705, Ext. 520 for more information. 


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Have a Screaming Good Time in Miami for Halloween

From tame to terrifying, silly to scary, Miami has a Halloween event for everyone!

Bayside Halloween
Oct. 31, 5pm-7pm. Free to the public. Enjoy live music and entertainment from Bayside’s colorful street performers plus Trick or Treating for the kids. Bayside Marketplace. 401 Biscayne Blvd., downtown Miami, 305-577-3344. www.baysidemarketplace.com

Circo de Los Horrores
Oct. 8-31. Miami will be invaded by monsters, ghouls and goblins when Circo de los Horrores debuts to American audiences. This live touring production is a unique blend of human circus and horror featuring world-class acrobats, dancers and specialty acts from around the world. At the James L. Knight Center, 400 SE 2nd Ave., downtown Miami, 305-416-5977. www.ticketmaster.com (Recommended for children 10 and older.)

Buried Alive!
Oct. 22-24; Oct. 28-31, 7pm-11pm. Reaping horror, thrills and fear, ‘Buried Alive!’ rises up this Halloween with haunted houses, unlimited carnival rides, live DJs and nightmarish fright. Experience pure terror as lifeless corpses and mad characters roam a 5-acre field of screams. May not be appropriate for young children. At the Miami Seaquarium event area, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway,Virginia Key, 786-235-4140. www.buriedalive2010.com

Jungle Island’s Halloween Spooktacular
Oct. 30-31, 10am-5pm. From trick-or-treating through the Jungle to themed animal shows, kids of all ages will enjoy a family-friendly, fun-filled time. Everyone can enter the annual costume contest. 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, downtown Miami, 305-400-7000. www.jungleisland.com

The Monster Masquerade at Dr. Wilde’s Screamatorium
Oct. 23, 8pm-mid. Come to where the wild things are and party in the dark with real spooky creatures while enjoying free witches brew and Dr. Wilde’s open bars, food from the lab including troll fingers, costume contests with prizes to die for and music that will keep the zombies dancing all night long. Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., Miami, 305-255-5551. www.zoomiami.org

Spooky Zoo Nights
Oct. 29-30, 7pm-11pm. Enjoy a night of spooky zoo fun, with a haunted house, haunted tram rides, haunted carousel, scary stories around a fiery pit and much more. Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., Miami, 305-255-5551. www.zoomiami.org

Zoo Boo!
Oct. 30-31, 11am-4pm. Children 12 and under can trick-or-treat, participate in costume contests and win fabulous prizes in a safe environment. Even Zoo Miami’s very own animals will receive special Halloween treats! Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., Miami, 305-255-5551. www.zoomiami.org

Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash
Oct. 24, 1pm-6pm. Features a haunted house, trick-or-treating, crafts and food and beverages. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 Macarthur Causeway, downtown Miami, 305-373-5437. www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Monster Splash Nighttime Bash
Oct. 28-31, 5pm-11pm. Halloween-themed animal shows, haunted houses, roaming skeletons, fireworks and more. Candy stations and other cool surprises will be set up around the park for trick-or-treaters in costume. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway,Virginia Key, 305-361-5705. www.miamiseaquarium.com

MCM’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival
Oct. 31, noon-5pm. Join Miami Children’s Museum and celebrate Halloween in style at the Fall Festival. Come dressed in costume and enjoy the holiday atmosphere. 980 Macarthur Causeway, downtown Miami, 305-373-5437. www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Halloween Spookover
Oct. 29, 8pm-6am. Take a spooky Nite Hike of the Tropical Hammock. Listen to ghost stories and performances by the Theater League of South Florida. Then it’s lights out, while the League of Paranormal investigators leads guests on a paranormal investigation of the historic house and main grounds. Bring a floor mat and pillow for seating, but no sleeping arrangements will be made. Breakfast served at sunrise. Programs contain mature subject matter. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami, 305-235-1668. www.deeringestate.org

Howl-o-Ween at Fairchild
Oct. 31, 9:30am-4:30pm. This Howl-o-ween bring your dog to Fairchild. Pooches are invited to Fairchild for a day of four-legged fun. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables, 305-667-1651. www.fairchildgarden.org

Ghostly Ghastly Vice & Crime Coach Tour
Oct. 30, 1pm-4pm. Chill and thrill to stories of mobsters, smugglers and high-profile kidnappings on this coach ride as Dr. Paul George reveals Miami’s colorful criminal past. Visit the Miami City Cemetery, Al Capone’s historic Palm Island home and more. Reservations required. HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St., downtown Miami, 305-375-1621. www.historymiami.org

House of Horror Amusement Park
Oct. 7-31. Mon.-Thu., 6pm-mid; Fri-Sun., 5pm-mid. At this professionally produced haunted house and park, ghouls and goblins will scream their way through a two-acre haunted house and enjoy amusement rides, carnival food, interactive games and more. The House of Horror concert stage will feature performances by the hottest acts in South Florida and local DJs on select evenings. Miami International Mall, east parking lot, 1455 NW 107th Ave., 305-593-1775. www.houseofhorrorpark.com

Halloween Weekend Extravaganza
Oct. 29-31, all day. From trick or treating to street entertainment, plus plenty of partying and a costume contest, Lincoln Road comes alive for Halloween! Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 305-573-0882. www.gohrmc.com

Halloween on the Mile
Oct. 31, 3pm-6pm. Downtown Coral Gables invites kids of all ages to enjoy safe Halloween festivities on Miracle Mile. Enjoy trick or treating at area stores, a scavenger hunt and a costume contest at the Miracle Theater. Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305-569-0311. www.shopcoralgables.com