From picking the perfect pumpkin to walking through the scariest haunted houses, we’ve gathered the best Halloween festivities in Miami!
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The witching hour is close at hand, soon the ghosts will come out to play, cackling witches will soar into the skies and ghoulish creatures will creep out from their lairs.
If you haven’t yet secured your costume, now might be the time to act. Halloween is right around the corner and if you haven’t already started planning for the spookiest nights of them all, we’ve got you covered. From haunting candlelit concerts to historic ghost tours, check out some of the best Halloween events worth booking in Miami this year.
As Halloween arrives, so does the nightlife. There are so many parties going on this year, including EDM festivals, block parties and costumed soirées. No matter what vibe you’re going for, we’ve got some of the best parties to let loose in this year. And the greatest part is you can make it to more than one, since many take place in the days leading up to Halloween or on the big day itself!
There’s nothing quite like a perfectly carved jack-o-lantern or getting the perfect fall photos to get you in the mood for the season! Making your way to a pumpkin patch is a quintessential fall activity and luckily there are plenty around Miami to choose from.
If you’re not into the chills and frights that Halloween brings but still want to get into the holiday spirit, you can treat yourself to a hauntingly beautiful evening under the glow of candles. Let the ominous yet melodic sounds of the violin possess you as you enjoy your favorite Halloween classics, including Thriller by Michael Jackson and the Beetlejuice theme by Danny Elfman.
What’s Halloween without a visit to a spook-filled maze with ghoulish demons? There’s no feeling like the adrenaline rush of a good scare while making your way through a dark space, and Miami has plenty of those — from House of Horror to Sounds of Screams. If you’re ready to let out some screams, check out the best haunted houses in and around the city below.
For a classic Halloween season scare, Deering Estate will offer guided ghost tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1 through October 29. The experience is open to ages nine and up, and allows paranormal equipment with limited on-site devices available. Guests are asked to wear closed-toe shoes and bring a flashlight!
If you’re looking for a Halloween event that goes beyond your typical haunted house, Everglades Alligator Farm is hosting Gatorween: Prison Break — a 90-minute, adults-only Halloween experience featuring live gators, up-close reptile interactions, a pitch-black airboat ride and an immersive guided trail with actors and fog effects.
Step into an eerie, elegant realm of vampires, performances and pulsating techno at the Museum of Sex! The Vampire Ball returns to the museum for one night only on October 31st, transforming it into an adults-only immersive party featuring DJs, a costume contest, themed cocktails and access to exhibition spaces.
The Berry Farm is finally back for the fall season, and it not only features an incredible pumpkin patch setup, but they’re home to the city’s only 5-acre corn maze! This 40-acre farm is the perfect place to enjoy all kinds of autumnal activities, including hayrides, a sunflower field, live music and more.
Treat your pup to a Halloween edition of Paws Patio
On October 28, the InterContinental will host its fourth annual free Howl-O-Ween Doggie Contest as part of a spooky edition of Paws Patio. Humans and dogs alike are encouraged to wear their most elaborate costumes for a shot at winning a luxury hotel stay and supreme bragging rights. The evening also includes free Puppuccinos to keep the canine crowd happy, plus a few unexpected surprises along the way.
Wine and candy pairings, plus a $100 costume contest at Magie Wine Bar
Magie Wine Bar has a whole lineup of Halloween festivities across four nights of wine-fueled events! The week kicks off with an Adult Trick or Treat tasting on October 28, where four glasses of wine are expertly paired with classic childhood candies. The following night shifts gears into a Halloween-themed singles mixer for those looking to flirt over a glass of natural wine.
Friday’s (October 30) costume swap party challenges you to dress up as the person whose life you’d most want to steal for a night. Then, on October 31, the bar throws its signature Slutty Pumpkin bash featuring $35 bottomless wine per person and a cash prize for the most scandalous outfit in the room.
Lace up your running shoes for Pinecrest Zombie Run
It’s time to outrun the undead on a two-mile course through Pinecrest’s Evelyn Greer Park! Powered by Baptist Health, volunteer zombies will hide along the route waiting to chase down anyone who passes. The run is entirely accessible, welcoming families pushing strollers, wheelchairs and dogs on leashes, so the entire household can take part. Survivors who cross the finish line will find a 40-foot maze, live music, games and a photo booth.
See a spooky movie under the stars
With sweeping skyline views, there’s no better place than Rooftop Cinema Club for a horror flick, and luckily, the open-air theater is showcasing the best of the best this Halloween. Beginning October 2, don’t miss out on favorites like Hocus Pocus, Obsession, Practical Magic, American Psycho, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Scream (1996), Twilight and the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Get your grub on at Spookysburg 2026
The massive outdoor food market is swapping the ghosts and goblins for a late-90s alien invasion in Spookysburg 2026: UFO — Unlimited Food Options. Inspired by the golden era of sci-fi nostalgia, the space will be filled with roaming aliens, secret agents and immersive extraterrestrial installations. Be sure to grab themed food and drinks from local vendors while a DJ spins 90s tracks. There will also be an annual dog costume contest, this time challenging owners to dress their pets as astronauts, spaceships or intergalactic creatures.
Don’t miss the return of JohnMartin’s Halloween bar pop-up
All throughout the month, JohnMartin’s is bringing the spooky vibes with over-the-top eerie decor, creative cocktails and just the right amount of fright to get you into the Halloween spirit. Expect skulls, skeletons and gothic furnishings, plus a lineup of drinks including the Frozen Pumpkin Spiked Latte, Bruised Apple Shot, Witches Melon Cauldron and more.
Not everything is sunshine and beautiful beaches in the Magic City; some of its most inconspicuous buildings hide some dark, ghoulish secrets and we’re here to uncover them. Some are evidently creepy, others not so much. So if you dare, check out the following haunted Miami gems to get in the mood for this spooky holiday!
Celebrate Halloween for a cause at this masquerade celebration
Put on a mask and step into an immersive night of theatrical performances and culinary pop-ups from some of Miami’s top eateries. Young Musicians Unite’s third Annual Halloween Moonlight Masquerade at The Sacred Space brings together live music, craft cocktails and high-end entertainment with the goal of raising $75,000. The party serves its larger purpose by raising funds to help put instruments into Miami-Dade students’ hands and bring high-quality music programs into classrooms that otherwise may not have access.
BOOgammon, a Thriller flash mob and more at Huizenga Park
Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s riverfront park is getting into the Halloween spirit with a full month of complimentary events, from a Thriller flash mob to fall sculpt classes. Highlights include a Halloween-themed backgammon night hosted by The Social Point Club on October 29, complete with Trick-or-Treat Cards of Fate and a “Haunted Ladder” tournament structure.
If you prefer dancing, join the free community dance practices to learn the iconic Thriller choreography on October 14 and 28. The month wraps up with a Halloween double feature on the lawn and a full flash mob performance of the Thriller routine on October 30.
Dave & Buster’s — or shall we say Dave and Boo-ster’s — is splitting the Halloween festivities in two. Their morning Boo Bash caters to the early risers with a family-friendly pancake breakfast, hands-on crafts, a scavenger hunt and unlimited drinks to keep the little monsters fueled up. When night falls, the arcade transforms into an adults-only Moonlight Mixer, where you’ll get three hours of unlimited gameplay alongside a full banquet and a costume contest. Trade your game tickets for drinks at the cash bar, which pours cocktails, beer, wine and spirits all night!
Join a Little Havana Halloween costume party at Hoy Como Ayer
Hoy Como Ayer is throwing a 21+ Halloween costume party with salsa, merengue and Latin hits! Costumed guests will collect votes throughout the evening before one winner takes home a $200 gift card. The bar will also pour three limited-edition Manojo Mezcal cocktails throughout the weekend, such as La Llorona with strawberry and Campari, the One Wish Willow with peach and Suze and Sinners, an espresso cocktail with pumpkin syrup.
Celebrate HULAWEEN at the MAI-KAI
Fort Lauderdale’s iconic tiki temple is bringing a tropical take on Halloween with monthlong programming that includes a mysterious speakeasy takeover, themed karaoke, a vendor market and 10 new specialty cocktails poured into custom mugs. The month culminates October 30 with HULAWEEN, where the restaurant cranks up the immersive lighting and decor.
Halloween fun at Fairchild
All October, explore Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden by daylight with The Seven Ravens, a storybook adventure that sends families hunting for hidden letters across the grounds. Collect the clues to solve a final mystery and unlock a prize at the garden shop.
Then, on October 23 and 24, the sun will drop and the Garden of Shadows opens a haunted trail through the property, forcing adults to navigate strange lights and shadowy encounters near the gatehouse. Grab a cocktail flight along the route and enter the costume contest at the end of the trail.
Equal parts thrilling and hilarious, Red Bull Flugtag is the homemade flying-machine competition that’ll be returning to Miami on Saturday, October 31. The free, public event will feature teams launching custom craft off a 22-foot deck to see who can fly the longest distance!
Join Chewy for a Halloween costume contest and Pack Walk
A festive twist to its monthly Pack Walk along The Underline, Chewy invites pet parents and their dogs to hit the trail in full costume, turning the usual evening into a spooky parade. Once the pack returns to the bark park, a costume contest will kick off with judges handing out titles for Most Creative, Funniest, and Best Pet and Parent Duo.
Enter your villain era at R House
Calling all villains! R House is throwing an all-out costume party headlined by RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Mistress Isabelle Brooks. The venue will transform into a red-and-black villain’s lair with fire, smoke and specialty cocktails. FKA Twink, T-Lo Ivy, Patent Pending and King Adonis host the evening, alongside over-the-top performances by Sting Dion and Star Wilderness. Dress as a horror icon or create your own villain look for a chance to win a $500 prize for best-dressed.
Enjoy a free “treat” shot for being in costume
Stormy Monday in Miami Beach is leaning fully into the holiday with a weekend of themed cocktails and an adult trick-or-treat menu. The bar is decking out its moody interior to match the season, and if you show up in a costume on Halloween night, you can claim a complimentary “treat” shot. If you stick around late, take advantage of the reverse happy hour featuring $10 signature cocktails, $12 bites, $8 glasses of wine and $5 beers.
Give your mahjong game a Halloween twist
Bayshore Club is teaming up with Miami Mahj Squad for a Halloween-themed American mahjong night set against a relaxed bayside backdrop. The collaboration kicks off on Tuesday, October 27 from 7 to 9 p.m., and features candy, cocktails and food specials to keep you fueled throughout the matches. You need to know how to play to jump into the games, so brush up on your rules before you arrive!