{"id":11867,"date":"2025-10-20T06:08:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T06:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/11867\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T06:08:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T06:08:11","slug":"get-into-the-holiday-spirit-with-halloween-in-the-city-beautiful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/11867\/","title":{"rendered":"Get into the holiday spirit with Halloween in The City Beautiful"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The City of Coral Gables is casting a festive spell this Halloween season, with wickedly fun events happening now through Saturday, Nov. 1.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe welcome everyone to Coral Gables this October for a season full of Halloween fun,\u201d Mayor Vince Lago said. \u201cWhat I love most about this time of year is seeing our community come together in such a fun and spirited way. Families, neighbors and visitors all get to experience the creativity, joy and tradition that make our city so special. We take a lot of pride in offering events that are festive and inclusive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Event Highlights<\/p>\n<p>Friday, Oct. 24, AAC Halloween Spooktacular 2025, 1-4 p.m.:<br \/>Join the fun at the Adult Activity Center\u2019s (AAC), 2 Andalusia Ave., Spooktacular Halloween Bash with tasty treats, thrilling tunes and some wicked fun. There will be gastronomic creations, bodacious libations and spooky tunes for all to do the monster mash.<br \/>Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/coralgables.com\/spookyaac\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">coralgables.com\/spookyaac<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Oct. 25, Gentle Trick or Treat, 1-3 p.m.:<br \/>A special Halloween event designed for families with children who may have sensory needs, located at Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park. Enjoy Trick-or-Treating, photo ops, storybook walks and more in a calm, quiet setting.<br \/>Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/coralgables.com\/events\/gentle-trick-or-treat\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">coralgables.com\/events\/gentle-trick-or-treat<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Oct. 25, Trick-or-Treat on the Mile, 2-6 p.m.:<br \/>Miracle Mile will transform into a Halloween haven for the city\u2019s \u201cTrick-or-Treat on the Mile\u201d event. Families are encouraged to come in costume and participate in an array of activities, including face painting, balloon artistry, book readings and a magic show. Participating businesses along Miracle Mile will hand out candy to eager trick-or- treaters.<br \/>Schedule (subject to change).<br \/>2 p.m. \u2013 Shrek the Musical at Actors\u2019 Playhouse, 280 Miracle Mile.<br \/>3 p.m. \u2013 Trick-or-Treat at participating businesses marked with balloons, while supplies last.<br \/>3:30 p.m. \u2013 Spooktakular Performance by the Actors\u2019 Playhouse Musical Miracles, 280 Miracle Mile.<br \/>4:30 p.m. \u2013 Actors\u2019 Playhouse Kiddie Costume Parade, 280 Miracle Mile.<br \/>5 p.m. \u2013 Spooky Children\u2019s Story Hour at Books &amp; Books, 265 Aragon Ave.<br \/>Learn more: <a href=\"http:\/\/coralgables.com\/events\/trickortreat\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">coralgables.com\/events\/trickortreat<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Oct. 26, Pumpkin Float at the Country Club, 6-8 p.m.:<br \/>Join in for a family event where creativity takes center stage. Carve pumpkins, enjoy spooky snacks and watch Jack-o-lanterns float in the pool. There will be contests for the scariest, most creative and cutest pumpkin carvings.<br \/>Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/coralgables.com\/events\/pumpkin-float-country-club\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">coralgables.com\/events\/pumpkin-float-country-club<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, Oct. 29, Howl-O-Ween Pawrade, 5:30-8:30 p.m.:<br \/>Coral Gables Woman\u2019s Club invites you to celebrate your furry friends this Halloween. Bring your beloved pups to the inaugural annual dog costume parade or find one to adopt.<br \/>Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/coralgables.com\/events\/howl-o-ween-pawrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">coralgables.com\/events\/howl-o-ween-pawrade<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, Oct. 31: Nightmare on 405 Haunted House, 6:30-9:30 p.m.:<br \/>For those seeking spine-tingling thrills, the Nightmare on 405 at the War Memorial Youth Center is sure to leave you shaking. Navigate through the eerie, haunted gym if you dare. Just remember, this event is not for the faint of heart.<br \/>Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/coralgables.com\/events\/nightmare-on-405\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">coralgables.com\/events\/nightmare-on-405<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Friday, Oct. 31, Drink-or-Treat, 6 p.m.:<br \/>Celebrate Halloween night in Downtown Coral Gables. Participating restaurants across the downtown Gables will be serving spooky cocktails, festive bites and exclusive happy hour specials. Gather your friends, dress in costume and set out on a self-led crawl to discover delicious tricks and treats at each stop.<br \/>Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/coralgables.com\/events\/drink-or-treat\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">coralgables.com\/events\/drink-or-treat<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Nov. 1, Di\u0301a de los Muertos\/Day of the Dead, 5-10 p.m.:<br \/>For a dash of cultural magic, join the Day of the Dead Celebration at Ponce Circle Park, presented by the Consulate of Mexico. 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