From spooky to scary and everything in between, there are plenty of events in South Florida to get you into the spirit of the Halloween season. And there won’t be a shortage of costumes or candy either, according to the Halloween & Costume Association. As Halloween-related activities begin to return to pre-pandemic levels, the National Retail Federation expects Halloween spending to reach $10.6 billion this year.
And don’t forget to pick up a pumpkin to carve a scary or funny face — a Halloween tradition that has endured for decades.
What costumes will you be seeing the most at your front door on Oct. 31 (it’s a Monday, this year)? The top three for kids are Spider-Man, princess and witch while adults are trending toward the classics — ghost, vampire and witch. Pet owners are picking out hot dogs, bats and pumpkins for their dogs and cats, according to the National Retail Federation.
Here’s our full guide to hometown festivals, pumpkin patches, haunted attractions and other seasonal events in South Florida. Check back for more listings throughout October.
Broward County
Broward County Library is offering fall and Halloween-themed events throughout October. Visit broward.org/library for a full list of events from crafts to movie nights and scavenger hunts.
Haunted Village Haunted House Experience & Horror Market – through Oct. 31 at Xtreme Action Park, 5300 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale. Encounter creepy strangers, killer clowns, zombies and more at two new Haunted Houses: The Seventh Gate and Carnival of Carnage. $35-$60 xtremeactionpark.com/experience-nightmare-village/.
Haunted Arboretum – 8-11 p.m. Oct. 28 at Constitution Park & Arboretum, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. Take a journey through the backlit haunted arboretum. Enter the dark forest if you dare and See if you are brave enough to get past the watchful eyes. Timeslots are 8, 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10 and 10:30 p.m. Age 6 and up recommended. Advance registration: residents $3 and nonresidents $6. Day of registration: residents $10 and nonresidents $15. Reserve your spot using your CivicRec online account. For help, call Constitution Park at 954-480-4495.
The Haunt – Oct. 28-31 at 3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie. Take a journey through the Haunted Hike, Tormented Trail and Psycho Path. $45-$99. A twilight experience is offered Oct. 29 for a family-friendly, mildly scary experience. One of the trails is opened in the light just before dusk, allowing families to bring their young children for a “not so scary” experience. Ideal for age 10 and under. $15.
Haunted Hamptons – gates open at 7 p.m. and close at 9 p.m. or until capacity Oct. 28 at Hampton Pines Park, 7800 Hamptons Blvd., North Lauderdale. $10 general admission or $15 fast pass. 954-724-7061, option 1.
Miramar Halloween Drive & Scream – doors open at 7 p.m. and close at 11 p.m. through Oct. 31 at 16801 Miramar Parkway. Features Carnival Creeps, Shawkshank County, Graveyard Shift, Morgue of Misery, Screaming Dead and Dia de Los Muertos. $60 per vehicle or $100 VIP per vehicle. driveandscream.com.
Slow Burn Theatre’ “Little Shop of Horrors” – through Oct. 30 at Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center, 581 W. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Performance times vary. $49-$65. browardcenter.org.
Festival Marketplace Haunted House – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Festival Marketplace, 2900 W. Sample Road, Pompano Beach. Third annual haunted house with 16 rooms. Free.
Fort LauderBOO – Drive-Thru Events – 1-4 p.m. Oct. 29 at Osswald Park, 2220 NW 21st Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Trick-or-treat stations along the routes. Halloween Party Events – 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Riverland Park, 950 SW 27th Ave., and 4-6 p.m. Oct. 29 at Croissant Park, 245 W. Park Drive, Fort Lauderdale. Games, contests, prizes, refreshments. Free. 954-828-7275.
Sistrunk Haunted Food Hall – 7 p.m.-close Oct. 29 at Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery, 115 NW Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale. In addition to the 13 food concepts and Sistrunk’s regular Thursday night drink specials, the night will feature a pop-up Lost in the Swamp Cocktail Experience presented by Bare Bones Tiki. Come dressed in a costume and get a free Halloween drink from Center Bar. Free.
Nights of Fright Haunted House – 7-10 p.m. Oct. 28-29 at Bamford Sports Complex- Multipurpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie. Presented by South Florida Cloggers. Over 20 rooms of terror. Blinking lights, dark alleys, loud noises and tight corridors. $20 at bit.ly/3V8Sp2P or at the door.
Parkland Halloween Festival – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Pine Trails Park, 10555 Trails End Parkland. photo booths, characters, stilt walkers, and a Halloween performance on the main stage. Photo booths, characters, stilt walkers and a Halloween performance on the main stage. Trunk-or-treat and pick out a pumpkin to decorate. cityofparkland.org/1509/Halloween-Festival. 954-757-4107.
Monster Mash Bash – 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Oct. 28 at The Wharf Miami, 114 SW North River Drive, and The Wharf Fort Lauderdale, 20 W Las Olas Blvd. Kick off Halloween weekend with a celebration featuring live activations, spooky cocktails and more. Dress to impress in your best costume. Free to attend. Food and drink prices vary. Table reservations are available for an additional cost. Miami: bit.ly/3rDXgeN. Fort Lauderdale: bit.ly/3Mc5GUw.
Disney in Concert: “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” – 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Au-Rene Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Experience the haunting holiday classic, “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” with score by Danny Elfman performed live by South Florida Symphony Orchestra. Tickets start at $45. browardcenter.org/events/detail/the-nightmare-before-christmas-2022.
Boo Bash – 5-10 p.m. Oct. 28 at Pompano Community Park, 1660 NE 10th St., Pompano Beach. Haunted maze, costume contest (8 p.m.), carnival rides, photo booth, characters, games, fortune teller and local Superhero Trick-or-Treat. Free.
Night Out Against Crime & Halloween Safety Day – 5-9 p.m. Oct. 28 at Herbert Sadkin Community Center, 1176 NW 42nd Way. Lauderhill. Lauderhill Police Department will provide safety tips for children and their parents. Meet Lauderhill Police officers, firefighters and Citizens on Patrol volunteers. Haunted house, police and fire demonstrations, free child ID cards, prizes, food and games, Halloween goodie bags and candy. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 954-497-4700.
Fall Festival – 5-8 p.m. Oct. 28 at CW Thomas Park, 100 NW Eighth Ave., Dania Beach. Games, costume contest, hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting and bounce houses. Free. To register your vehicle for the Trunk-or-Treat, call 954-924-3692.
Halloween Costume Party Extravaganza – 9 p.m. Oct. 28 at Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill, 3115 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Guest DJs, giveaways, drink specials and costume parades where guests are encouraged to vote for their favorite. This year Bokamper’s is offering costume contest participants $5,000 in prizes and will award the best costumes in the following categories; 1st Place Overall, Fan Favorite, Sexiest, Scariest, Most Original, Best Group and more. $10 admission includes one drink ticket.
“BOO-per” City Halloween Extravaganza – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Memorial Park, 9001 SW 51st St., Cooper City. All ages. Free. Trick-or-treating and costume contest (bit.ly/3SKxAJf for times). 954-434-4300.
The Black Market Horror Fest – 7 p.m.-3 a.m. Oct. 28-30 at Revolution Live and Stache, 100 SW Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $20 under 21 and $25 over 21. Pop-up interactive haunted house (8 p.m.-1 a.m.) and costume contest (grand prize winner for overall best costume gets $1,000). Other categories are funniest, scariest, sexiest, best couple and least effort. Alternative flea market with local vendors selling handmade arts and crafts, vintage clothing, bath and body, jewelry, used vinyl records, oddities and more. Bands, DJs, drag shows, burlesque. bit.ly/3BQA9CA.
“Mall-O-Ween” festivities – 2-6 p.m. Oct. 29 at Broward Mall, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. From 2-4 p.m., families are invited to explore the Island SPACE Caribbean Museums pop-up station inside the mall near the northeast (fountain) entrance, featuring kid-friendly activities. On the museum’s patio, everyone can try their hand at traditional Caribbean pastimes like ludo, dominoes and cards throughout the day. From 4-6 p.m. inside Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, children can participate in storytelling, singing, dancing and more. The evening’s folklore features spooky characters from Caribbean mythology such as duppies, the Soucoyant and the Bacoo. Indoor trick-or-treating. Activities include pumpkin crafts, a costume contest, music and shows. browardmall.com/event/mall-o-ween.
Halloween Festivities – 7-9 p.m. Oct. 29 at Oveta McKeithen Recreational complex, 445 SW Second St., Deerfield Beach. An evening filled with sweets, treats and Halloween fun, including Trunk or Treat Lane, haunted house tours and bounce house. Free.
Trick-or-Treat Shop to Shop – 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 29 at Countryside Shops, 5524 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City. 954-434-4300.
Halloween Happenings – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 29 at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4201 Rodeo Way, Davie. Free family friendly activities, including costume contests, live performances, train rides, inflatable rides, a DJ, Encanto character meet and greet. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The costume contest is open to all ages at 11:30 a.m. Registration will close at 11:15 a.m. Prizes for the contest will be awarded to participants in different age groups and categories. The annual horse costume contest will begin at 11:15 a.m. Advance registration is required. Horse owners must call 954-797-1181 for more information and to register.
Halloween Hoopla – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 29 at Hamptons Pines Park, 7900 Hamptons Blvd., North Lauderdale. Trick or Treat Trail with Halloween activities. Children age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. Must have ticket to enter. $5 in advance at Teen/Recreation Center, 7201 Kimberly Blvd., from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 954-724-7061, # 1.
Spooky Splash Halloween Party – 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 29 at The Easton Rooftop Pool & Lounge, 721 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Halloween costume contest at 4 p.m. First prize: a full day cabana and night at Courtyard by Marriott. Second prize: dinner for two at Quantum Kitchen. Live DJ, drink specials and food. theeastonftl.com/event/splash-sessions/.
Victoria Park Civic Association Halloween Block Party – 5-8:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Victoria Park, Northeast 12th Avenue (between Northeast Fourth Street and Northeast Sixth Street), Fort Lauderdale.
Beetlejuice: Interactive Movie Experience – 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29 at Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. Trivia, costume contest and film. $7. 954-747-4646 or sunrisefl.gov/theatre.
Movie in the Graveyard: “Coco” – 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Sabal Pines Park, 5005 NW 30th Ave., Coconut Creek. Free kids crafts and face painters beginning at 5:30 p.m. Blankets, chairs and coolers allowed, no pets
Boo Bash – 5-8 p.m. Oct. 29 at City Park, 6600 Sunset Strip, Sunrise. Celebrate safely at a family-friendly outdoor Halloween Party with candy stations, live DJ, games and more! Dress in costume and bring an empty bag for your candy haul. sunrisefl.gov/trickortreat. Free.
Sleepy Hollow Halloween – 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Gulfstream Park, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Costume contest with up to $4,000 in cash prizes, DJ, candy stations, performers, food trucks, bars. 954-454-7000 or gulfstreampark.com.
Hollyweird Halloween Downtown Hollywood Block Party – 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 29 with costume contests, live music. Family friendly fun is from 6-9 p.m. and features candy and treat stations, face painting, bounce houses, costume contests, prizes and DJ. Hollyweird Halloween Block Party continues from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Costume contests with cash prizes, outdoor bars and live bands. hollyweirdfestival.com.
Spooktacular Science Tricks and Treats Weekend – Oct. 29-30 at Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Families will see how the creatures we may call “creepy” or “crawly” (snakes, lizards, tarantulas and scorpions) play an important role in the world we live in and learn what we can do to protect them. Using engineering skills and the engineering design process in The Hangar, MODS’ Makerspace, guests will construct a spooky structure using recycled and reusable materials and learn how to create a haunted house setting with dry ice and soap. In the Sprouting STEM Early Childhood Learning Lab, kids will make-and-take creepy crawly spiders and dance to the monster mash music time. Free with paid museum admission.
All Abilities Class Halloween Dance Party – 11 a.m. Oct. 30 in the JM Family Studio Theater, 581 W. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Features an interactive and engaging arts experience for children and adults on the autism spectrum as well as individuals with other developmental disabilities. Teaching artist TJ Tekurio will guide participants through dance routines and poses before ending the 45-minute class with a dance party and refreshments. Wear your Halloween costumes. $10. browardcenter.org.
Trunk or Treat Halloween Event – 6-9 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Public Safety Complex, 1230 South Nob Hill Road, Davie. Hosted by town of Davie Police and Fire Rescue Departments. Decorated vehicles where children can stop by to trick or treat for candy and snacks. There will be demonstrations, kid engagement activities, music and entertainment.
Beachside Halloween Tea Dance – 3-6 p.m. Oct. 30 at DUNE by Laurent Tourondel, 2200 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Costume contest witj first-, second- and third-place gift for the best costumes. DUNE’s sushi and bar bites and Halloween Specialty cocktails will be available. Music from DJ Alex Ferbeyre. bit.ly/3y1s10V.
Trunk-Or-Treat – 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Central Park, 9151 NW Second St., Plantation. Trick-or-treating, arts and crafts and more. Free. 954-452-2510.
Youth Light the Night Halloween Spectacular -6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 2400 Charleston St., Hollywood. Free family fun including Trunk O Treating, bounces houses, a haunted house, games, food music and more.
Trunk or Treat at City Hall – 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Margate City Hall, 5790 Margate Blvd. City staff will decorate the back of their cars/trucks for Halloween. Free.
Happy Halloween Trick or Treat – 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31 at River Run Park, 9400 Miramar Blvd., Miramar. Candy giveaway, haunted house, and music and food. Free. bit.ly/3EeEnH1.
Halloween Spooktacular – 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Willie Webb Sr. Park, 3601 NW 21st St., Lauderdale Lakes. Decorated trunks, themed attractions, interactive entertainment, candy, games, haunted house and treats. Participants are encouraged to come in costume. 954-535-2785.
Palm Beach County
Bedner’s Fall Festival – 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (last admission sold) Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (last admission sold) Sunday through Oct. 31. Closed on Tuesdays. Pumpkin patch entry, Animal. EDventure Park, tractor rides, corn maze entry, sunflower field entry, food, music and other activities. $24.99 per person at the gate. Children under 2 admitted free. Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market, 10066 Lee Road, west of Boynton Beach. 561-733-5490 or bedners.com.
Grab & Go Art Kit: Halloween Door Hanger – throughout October (while supplies last) at Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St. Free. Each kit contains ribbons, a metal hoop, bells and spooky adornments. wpbcitylibrary.org or 561-868-7701.
Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Pumpkin Patch – 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 1-8 p.m. Mondays (except 1-4 p.m. Oct. 31) and 1-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays through Oct. 31 at the church, 100 Crestwood Blvd. S, Royal Palm Beach. 561-798-5661.
West Boca High School Pumpkin Patch – 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays at 12811 Glades Road, next to the bus loop. ptsawestboca@gmail.com.
Fright Nights – Oct. 29. Closed Oct. 28. Hours are 6-11 p.m. Thursdays and 6 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Gates open at 6 p.m. The haunted houses open at 7 p.m. South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Three haunts filled with creepy characters, scare zones, carnival rides, live entertainment and food. This year’s haunted houses are: Country Bill’s Meat, Dead of Winter and Sirens’ Revenge, each with their own maze of scares. Frights Nights has been named one of Haunted Attraction Association’s top haunts for 2022. $40. Each ticket includes admission and 30 fright tickets. Each haunt requires 10 tickets. Tickets also may be used on carnival rides (two to five tickets each). Parking: $10 per car. Buy tickets at southfloridafair.com/22fn-advtix. RIP tickets: $10 Thursdays and $15 Fridays and Saturdays. (Enables visitors to go to the front of the line, a private cash bar, lounge and seating). myfrightnights.com.
Batty Manor – at The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. Get into the Halloween spirit when Batty Manor opens in the Grand Court. Gather around the not-so-spooky cottage and wear a costume for an interactive photo op. Halloween stilt walkers will visit Batty Manor from 1 to 4 p.m. on weekends. Boogah & Hoogah’s Haunted HouseParty sing-along-do-along show daily at 1 p.m. Oct. 27-31 in the Grand Court. On Oct. 29, the Kids’ Club Spooky Soiree invites kids to wear a costume to the Grand Court and get offers from participating stores starting at noon. Free.
27th annual Pumpkin Patch Festival – noon-7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, noon-6 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 31 at Cason United Methodist Church, 342 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Special events: 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 22 Family Fun Fest featuring crafts, story time, fire truck and free ice cream. Free. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Trunk or Treat! Come dressed in costume and trick or treat around the decorated cars. Free. For an additional charge, Marco Photo Co. will be onsite to take professional family photos. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable and canned food goods to benefit Eat Better Live Better. All proceeds will benefit Cason UMC’s mission and outreach programs. 561-788-2822 or casonumc.org.
Wrap the Waves – through Nov. 10 – Get into the spirit of sustainability throughout the Halloween season by collecting candy wrappers to be fully recycled. Drop-off locations are Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., and Sugar Sand Park, 300 S, Military Trail, in Boca Raton. 561-544-8605 or marinelife.org/unwrap-the-waves/.
Spookyville – 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30 (admission gates close at 7:30 p.m.) and 5-9 p.m. Oct. 31 at Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Trick or treats, live entertainment and rides for children, kiddie train, costume contest parade, games and more. Recommended for age 10 and under. $10 per person. Kids 2 and under admitted free. bit.ly/3fnxWqK for tickets.
Scream on the Green – 7-9 p.m. Oct. 28 at Wilson Park, 225 NW 12th Ave., Boynton Beach. Watch Disney’s “The Haunted Mansion” on the big screen. Free popcorn while supplies last. Concessions will also be available for purchase. Everyone is invited to bring their own chair, blanket or towel. Free.
Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” – 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Oct. 28, 29 and 30 at Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Rated PG. Tickets $20. sugarsandpark.org/willow-theatre or 561-347-3948.
Trunk or Treat – 6-9 p.m. Oct. 28 at Brightway Insurance, 1630 S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs. Food, music, games, costume contest, face painting, food trucks and candy. Free.
Pumpkinpalooza 2022 – Oct. 28-31 at the Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach. Who will be the cutest pumpkin eater? Lemur, squirrel monkey, capybara, Florida panther, porcupine, alligator or another zoo resident? Find out between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the zoo. Free with admission. palmbeachzoo.org/general-info.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience – 7 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, 201 W. Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Adults 18 and over. For tickets, call 561-347-3948.
Spooky Science Laser Lights & Bites – 6-9 p.m. Oct. 28 at Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. 5-acre Science Trail, science and smashing pumpkins demos, treat giveaway stations, dinosaur exhibit, haunted house, mini golf and mad scientist lab. Halloween-themed laser concert at 7:30 p.m. Free with paid museum admission. coxsciencecenter.org/event/laser-lights-and-bites.
Haunted Hammock – 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Join your guide on a hair-raising walk through the hammock forest. Age 7 and up. Entrance is $10 for residents and members, others $13. 561-544-8605.
Costume Tennis – 5 and 6 p.m. Oct. 28 at Boca Raton Tennis Center, 271 NW Boca Raton Blvd. (561-393-7978), The Racquet Center, 21626 St. Andrews Blvd. (561-544-8540), Patch Reef Tennis Center, 2000 NW 51st St. (561-367-7090), Boca Raton. Put on your favorite costume and enjoy a slice of pizza. Ages 5-12.
Hoot & Howl – 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Daggerwing Nature Center, Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, 11435 Park Access Road, West Boca. Bring the kids in costume and enjoy not-so-scary Halloween games and crafts while learning about nocturnal creatures such as owls, toads, snakes and spiders. Bring a flashlight and bug spray to continue the adventure outside along the boardwalk at night. Free.
Stranger Things Teen Night – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Palm Springs Public Library, 217 Cypress Lane, Palm Springs. Food, music, games and costume contest. 561-584-8350.
Haunted Nature Preserve – 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 28 at Nature Preserve, 440 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana. 561-540-5754.
Topside’s Halloween Party – 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 28 at Topside at The Beacon, 1107 Love St, Jupiter. Party, DJ, costume contest.
Riviera Beach Police Department Trunk or Treat – 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Bicentennial Park, 190 E. 13th St., Riviera Beach. Treats, drinks, games and costumes.
Halloween Drag Bingo – 7-10 p.m. Oct. 28 at Compass Community Center, 201 N. Dixie Highway, Lake Worth. Appearances by Mrs. Doubtfire, Big Momma, Lupita Hollywood, Rexxx and Maleja Storm. Costumes are encouraged. All proceeds go to Transpire Help, a volunteer-led nonprofit serving the LGBTQ+ population in Palm Beach County. $30 includes one bingo card, or $25 in advance. bit.ly/3SU0KGl.
Haunted History of Lake Worth Playhouse: A Spooktober Event – 1:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Auditorium, third floor, Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St. Free. Built in 1924 by Lucien and Clarence Oakley, the Lake Worth Playhouse has hosted entertainment from silent films to modern Broadway musicals. But it has also hosted some spooky, mysterious happenings. A representative of Lake Worth Playhouse will explore its haunted history. No registration required. wpbcitylibrary.org or 561-868-7701.
Kids Club Fall Festival and Costume Party – 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 29 at The Mall at Wellington Green, 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. The Grand Court will transform into a spooktacular setting where kids can enjoy carnival games and family-friendly entertainment. Each child will also receive a holiday goody bag and a free Halloween photo from Tracey Benson Photography. Free.
Fall Festival – 5-7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Village Center Complex, 226 Cypress Lane, Palm Springs. Candy Lane, bounce house, carnival games, pumpkin decorating, hayride and food. 561-584-8200.
Creepy Critters & Crafts – 1-2 p.m. Oct. 29 at Okeeheelee Nature Center, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach. Come dressed up and celebrate Halloween learning about and meeting some of the iconic critters associated with the holiday like bats, owls and arachnids. Make a creepy craft to bring home. All ages. $3 per participant. Register at pbcparks.com.
Halloween Teen Party – 8-11:45 p.m. Oct. 29 at “505? Teen Center and Hobbit Skate Park, 505 SE Fifth Ave., Delray Beach. For middle and high school students. Music by DJ AJ and Bigg Wagon DJs. Free food, games, prices, 360 booth. $5. 561-243-7158.
Downtown Delray Beach Halloween Events – Oct. 29 – 7:30-11:30 a.m. 11th Annual Witches of Delray charity bike ride to benefit Achievement Centers for Children & Families begins at Delray City Hall, 100 NW First Ave., and ends at Old School Square. Over 300 witches featuring their best witch-wear and decorated brooms (bikes) will ride through scenic Downtown Delray Beach, along the ocean on A1A, guided by the Delray Beach Police Department. At the end of the ride, the party will continue on the Old School Square Outdoor Pavilion Stage with music and awards presentation for “Best Costume,” “Best Witch Cackle,” “Best Decorated Broom (Bike)” and “Best Group Theme.” achievementcentersfl.org/witches-of-delray-2022. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Trick-or-Treating on the Avenue along Atlantic Avenue. 1 p.m. 60th Annual Halloween Parade starts at Atlantic Avenue at Northeast Fifth Ave. and will end at Old School Square, right into Kidsfest of Delray. Free ice cream sponsored by the Rotary Club of Delray Beach upon entering. Noon-4 p.m. Kidsfest at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. Food, vendors, arts and crafts, entertainment and more. Free. downtowndelraybeach.com.
Trunk or Treat with Palm Beach County 4-H – 4-7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Parking Lot, 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. All ages. Free admission. Sign up to participate with your own decorated trunks. Learn more about getting involved in local 4-H programs and participate in Halloween-themed games and crafts. Palm Beach County 4-H has partnered with Loggerhead Marinelife Center for its Unwrap the Waves candy wrapper recycling initiative. 4-H will have marked containers to collect wrappers at the Trunk or Treat event and at its office through Friday, Nov. 11. For information or to participate with a decorated trunk, please contact 4-H Agent, Noelle Guay, at NGuay@pbcgov.org or 561-233-1726.
All Hallows’ Eve, A Spooky Affair! – 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Oct. 29 at Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Family-friendly “No Tricks – Just Treats” by day (11 a.m.-4 p.m.). $10 in advance kids 12 and up ($15 at the door). Free for under 12. Scary by night for adults 21 and up with DJs, costume contests, live shows, hunt, food and drinks. $20 advance and $35 at the door. Benefits Children’s Giving Foundation, a Boca Raton nonprofit that helps support other children’s charities in South Florida. bit.ly/3dRCQvO.
Family Fun: Spooky Origami – Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Learn how to make an origami ghost to celebrate Halloween. Free for members or with paid museum admission. No reservation required. morikami.org.
Ghosts, Changelings and Apparitions in Traditional Japanese Tales – Talk by Author William Wilson – 1 p.m. Oct. 29 at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Free with paid museum admission. morikami.org.
Film Screening: Ju-On: “The Grudge” – 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Rated R. $5 (with paid museum admission). morikami.org.
A Wicked Affair Halloween Ball – 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 29 at Blue Heron Ballroom at The Ben, Autograph Collection, 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach. The Ben West Palm, DJ Kristian Caro and Friends will have their first Halloween Ball. High-end costume party and contest with haunted tunes, a dance floor, open bar finger foods and free parking. 21 and up. Must buy tickets in advance. $125. bit.ly/3CVGONG.
Classic Horror Silent Film: “The Phantom of the Opera” – 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Organist Cameron Carpenter will improve to a live screening of Rupert Julian’s 1925 silent horror classic. Tickets start at $15. kravis.org.
“BRK After Dark” Halloween Party – 8 a.m.-midnight Oct. 29 at BRK Republic, 525 Clematis St. All-you-can-drink, dog-friendly, Halloween costume contest. 21 and up. $40. BRKhalloween2022.eventbrite.com.
Film Screening: “A Letter to Momo” – 11 a.m. (dubbed in English) and 2 p.m. (In Japanese, subtitled in English) Oct. 30 at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Non-rated. $5 (with paid museum admission).
Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Extravaganza – 4-8 p.m. Oct. 30 at Riviera Beach Urban Farm and Garden, 1621 W. Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach. Hay rides, arts and crafts, costume contest, games, baked goods and treats. Free.
“Beetlejuice” – 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at The Park at Banyan Square at The Ben Hotel, 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach. During the movie, guests may order from a curated menu by Proper Grit, which features a Proper Cheeseburger with wagyu beef, nachos with brisket or chicken fingers, and assorted Halloween-themed desserts. Popcorn will be for sale, with all proceeds donated to charity. Beer, wine and seltzer will be available for purchase, along with Halloween candy options. $10. bit.ly/3UWRaE5.
The Addison presents Gotham – 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at The Addison, 2 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton. $150-$250. Full open bar, dancing and entertainment alongside the villains you love to hate. Walk through The Addison’s interpretation of the Arkham Asylum. All tickets include entry, food, open bar and entertainment. VIP benefits include a three-course, tableside dinner, champagne bottle service and complimentary valet parking. A percentage of the ticket sales from the event support Boca Helping Hands, an organization that has provided food, medical, and financial assistance to the community for over 20 years. 561-372-0568 or specialevents@theaddison.com. bit.ly/3gGoQG0.
Halloween Party – 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Café Centro, 2409 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Live entertainment by Master Showman Rob Russell and surprise guests, accompanied on the piano by Kim Forman. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume. RSVP at 561-514-4070.
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Horrorland Scream Park – 7-10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays and 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays until Oct. 31 at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami. Haunted walk-through attraction featuring 18 acres with eight haunted houses including outdoor scare zones, blood carnival games, horror art exhibitions, a fearful gift shop and more. The attractions include: Stranger Devil House, Boneyard Farm, Clown Palooza, Voodoo Island, The Vampire Circus Show, Insanity Playground, Apocalypse Maze and The Nun’s Revenge. Recommended for age 13 and up. Waivers must be signed in advance and tickets start at $48.99, to access all attractions. Prices may vary on certain nights. The box office opens at 6 p.m. for ticket purchases. Tickets can also be purchased in advance at TheHorrorland.com where waivers can also be signed in advance. 800-383-6119 or email info@thehorrorland.com.
Drive-Thru Monster Bash – 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Kevin R. Sims Aquatic Center at Victory Park, 1980 NE 171st St., North Miami Beach. Free candy bags will be available while supplies last. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Free.
“Not-So-Scary” Halloween – 6-7 p.m. Oct. 31 at North Miami Beach Discovery Library, 1601 NE 164th St., North Miami Beach. Storytime, free candy, arts and crafts, and a costume contest for children ages 2 to 12.
House of Horror Haunted Carnival – Miami International Mall, 1625 NW 107 Ave., Doral. 6-11 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays, 5:30-11 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 31. Closed Mondays except Halloween night. Haunted house opens at 7 p.m. each night. Four new haunted house experiences — The Silent Mall, DrownTown, Insanitorium and Scare X Studios — and a midway filled with unlimited carnival rides, food, and games and Fireball Rollercoaster. Online tickets are $30 weekday, $40 weekend. Freaky Fright Night (Halloween Ticket) $35. At the door, $35 weekday and $45 weekend. Freaky Fright Night (Halloween Ticket)-$45. All admission is $20 for 6 and under. Free for kids 2 and under. houseofhorrorcarnival.com.
Hay Maze Miami – 4-10 p.m. weekdays and noon-10 p.m. weekends through Nov. 6 at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Feature local vendors with treats harvested for the season, a beer garden, rum sampling, whiskey tastings, live music, Instagram photo opportunities and more. Dog friendly. Free for children 2 and under. $10-$80. bit.ly/3S2CO2h.
Stranger Things: The Official Store – opens Oct. 26 at Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. Walk through an immersive shopping experience set in the Stranger Things universe. Explore Stranger Things’ most iconic locations. Browse through exclusive merchandise only available at the store and integrated into each location. Photo ops, interactive elements and more. Time slots available every half hour. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays–Saturdays (last entry at 8:30 p.m.) and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays (last entry at 7:30 p.m.). Reserve a spot at bit.ly/3S3XCXe.
6th Annual Spooky Science Monster Mash presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 29 at Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Hands-on science experiments, dinosaur exhibit, stage show, underwater pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating. Free with paid museum admission.
Kiddo-Ween – 2-8 p.m. Oct. 29 at CityPlace Doral’s Fountain Plaza, 8300 NW 36th St., Doral. Trick-or-treating, character appearances, a scary faces photo booth and Pumpkin Patch station. Fun zone with balloon artists, arts and crafts, toddler zone, reading corner, costume Runway Fashion Show, magic show, Hula Hoop contest, music and giveaways. Free. Register at eventbrite.com/e/kiddo-ween-party-tickets-401256869097.
Drive-Thru Monster Mash Bash – 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Kevin R. Sims Aquatic Center at Victory Park, 1980 NE 171st St., North Miami Beach. Free candy bags will be available while supplies last. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Free.
Shoma Bazaar Halloween Extravaganza – 7-10 p.m. Oct. 29 Adult Halloween Costume Contest for age 21 and up. The winner with the most creative costume will win a dining credit at Shoma Bazaar, 9420 NW 41st St, Doral. Register at bit.ly/3Cv1xYd. 2-6 p.m. Oct. 30 Family-friendly Halloween Costume Contest with door prizes, a costume contest, Halloween-inspired treats by Sweet Manifesto, and other family-friendly programming.
1920s Masquerade Halloween Party – 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Oct. 29 at Esmé Miami Beach Hotel, 1438 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. The party will take place throughout the property, which once served as a 1920s Bohemian colony. With women in Champagne skirts, servers toting cigar trays and real mermaids in the pool, there will be live entertainment and DJ sessions by Paperwater and special guests until late. $150. bit.ly/3CN9wyN.
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