{"id":408214,"date":"2026-09-23T13:06:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T13:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/408214\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T13:06:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T13:06:18","slug":"the-weekend-top-10-negroni-week-tlc-salt-n-pepa-the-horrorland-scream-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/408214\/","title":{"rendered":"The Weekend Top 10: Negroni Week, TLC & Salt-N-Pepa, The Horrorland Scream Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s officially fall, South Florida.<\/p>\n

Even if we can\u2019t tell by the weather, we\u2019re quickly creeping into spooky season with two horror-themed attractions ready to get your adrenaline pumping. Explore fog-covered, high-production haunted houses that prey on your worst fears, step into spine-chilling scare zones, and brave eerie entertainment \u2014 all designed to test the nerves. (But beware: Don\u2019t lose your voice screaming because there are also opportunities this weekend to sing along to the nostalgic hits of 1990s acts.)<\/p>\n

So make your plans, grab your bravest friends, and let\u2019s boo this!<\/p>\n

Thursday<\/p>\n

Sounds of Screams: Those ear-piercing shrieks you hear coming from the Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center (10901 SW 24th St., Miami) on Thursday signal opening night for Sounds of Screams, a 13-acre, Halloween-themed amusement park. Enter the gates from 6 to 11 p.m. on select nights through Nov. 1, if you dare, and experience five immersive haunted houses. Themes are The Infected, Witch Trials of 1692, Mitos y Leyendas (Myths and Legends), Dead End and \u2014 for guests 18 and older only \u2014 The SOS House. You can also expect a scare zone, a midway with carnival rides and horror-themed treats, street foods, draft beer and signature craft cocktails. General admission starts at $49.99 and includes unlimited access to the haunted houses and carnival rides. Visit soundsofscreams.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Salt-N-PepaSalt-N-Pepa co-headlines with TLC for the It’s Iconic tour stopping at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Thursday. (Armando L. Sanchez\/Chicago Tribune)<\/p>\n

TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue: Sorry, \u201cNo Scrubs\u201d allowed at this show. R&B girl group TLC co-headlines with hip-hop\u2019s Salt-N-Pepa, joined by opening act En Vogue, for the It\u2019s Iconic tour. We can guess that hits from the 1980s and \u201990s will include \u201cWaterfalls,\u201d \u201cPush It\u201d and \u201cMy Lovin\u2019 (You\u2019re Never Gonna Get It).\u201d Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood). Tickets start at $82.50. Visit casino.hardrock.com\/hollywood<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friday<\/p>\n

West Palm Beach Asian Food Festival: Saigon Night Market is bringing authentic Asian flavors to downtown West Palm Beach for a three-day festival. In addition to culinary offerings, enjoy shopping, music, karaoke, entertainment and cultural experiences from 2 to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Centennial Square (100 N. Clematis St.). Free admission. Visit Instagram.com\/saigonnightmarket.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Miamibloco'sMiamibloco’s Bateria Saideira is set to have its first theater performance at The Parker on Saturday. (Miamibloco\/Courtesy)(Miamibloco\/Courtesy)
\nSaturday<\/p>\n

Miamibloco\u2019s Bateria Saideira: This nonprofit, intergenerational community percussion orchestra will have its first-ever theater performance, as part of the Broward Center\u2019s Amplify Arts initiative. \u201cFrom the Streets to the Stage\u201d will blend the sounds of Carnaval, samba and Afro-Brazilian percussion during an immersive musical journey set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Parker\u2019s Wells Hall (707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale). The group\u2019s members learn the music and how to perform through classes, rehearsals, community events and street parades. Tickets start at $29.50. For a 20% discount, click \u201cunlock offers\u201d and enter code MB20. Visit miamibloco.org\/parker.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"AnimalAnimal encounters are a highlight of the Palm Beach Zoo’s Wild Night Out for age 21 and up. (Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Wild Night Out: \u201cDecades After Dark, a Throwback to Jams of the Past\u201d is the theme for the second-to-last, adults-only night of the season from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach). Guests age 21 and older can party after dark with animal encounters, zoologist chats, photo ops and music. Cocktails, craft beer and food will be available for purchase. Admission is $25, with funds supporting the zoo\u2019s wildlife conservation and animal care efforts. Visit palmbeachzoo.org\/wildnightout<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lyrics & Laughs: \u201990s Edition: If you grew up in the 1990s (or just wish you did!), this installment of Lauderhill Live\u2019s entertainment series<\/a> is for you \u2014 featuring big comedic and musical acts of the era. Hosted by Marvin Dixon, the throwback night will feature headliner Mark Curry, the comedian, actor and host best known for the TV sitcom \u201cHangin\u2019 with Mr. Cooper.\u201d Also in the house will be hip-hop stars Chubb Rock, Special Ed, Monie Love, JT Money, Kwam\u00e9 and DJ Chill Will. Showtime is set for 8 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (3800 NW 11th Place). For guests age 21 and older. Tickets start at $50. Visit lpacfl.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"TheThe Sunshine Cathedral in Fort Lauderdale will host “A Love Letter to Dolly Parton” on Sunday. (Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel file)
\nSunday<\/p>\n

\u201cA Love Letter to Dolly Parton\u201d: South Florida is continuing to honor the life, music and legacy of Dolly Parton a month after her death. Next up is a performance by musician Christopher Hamblin, an East Tennessee native and creator of \u201cThe Night of 1,000 Dollies,\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts (1480 SW Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale). The show comes to South Florida after a successful debut in Provincetown, Massachusetts, according to the venue. Proceeds benefit the Sunshine Pride House<\/a>, a haven for homeless LGBTQ+ youth in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are $25. Visit sunshinecathedral.org\/arts.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"ArtistArtist Sean Kenney captured a Times Square moment in Lego form. It is one of about 30 sculptures made from the plastic toy bricks on display in “Sean Kenney’s Brick Planet” at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach. (Imagine\/Courtesy)
\nAll weekend<\/p>\n

\u201cSean Kenney\u2019s Brick Planet\u201d: Want to see every detail of New York City\u2019s Times Square, or take an underwater journey with seahorses all replicated with Legos? This weekend is your last chance to view 30 Lego masterpieces of engineering created by New York City-based artist Sean Kenney. His \u201cBrick Planet\u201d exhibit<\/a>, which opened in May, is on display through Sunday at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach). Brick by brick, immersive, themed galleries tell a story about the natural world, its animals and ecosystems, using large-scale sculptures, activities and building stations. While you\u2019re at the science center, don\u2019t miss the Innovation Station and \u201cFlight Deck\u201d simulator<\/a>, as well as \u201cGiants of the Ice Age,\u201d among other exhibits. \u201cSean Kenney\u2019s Brick Planet\u201d is included with general admission: $26 for adults, $24 for teens 13 to 17 and guests age 60 and older, $22 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for those younger than 3. Visit coxsciencecenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"LPMLPM Restaurant & Bar in Miami is offering specialty cocktails as part of Negroni Week. (LPM Restaurant & Bar Miami\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Negroni Week: Imbibe Magazine and Campari have been putting the classic Italian cocktail in the spotlight for one week every year since 2013. This year\u2019s celebration<\/a> was set for Sept. 21 to 27 with bars and restaurants around the world helping to raise funds for Slow Food<\/a>, a global movement to \u201censure everyone has access to good, clean and fair food.\u201d What\u2019s in a Negroni? Equal parts gin, sweet red vermouth and Campari. Support the cause by ordering signature versions at South Florida spots including Felice<\/a> in West Palm Beach and Miami; American Social<\/a> in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Miami; and Sexy Fish<\/a> and LPM Restaurant & Bar<\/a>, both in Miami. Visit negroniweek.com<\/a> for a full list of participating locations.<\/p>\n

\"Cirque-styleCirque-style shows and fire performances entertain attendees at The Horrorland Scream Park in Miami’s Jungle Island (Horrorland\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

The Horrorland Scream Park: Fright this way \u2026 In its seventh year, this spooky-season attraction has six haunted houses (Honky Tonk, The Orphanage, Seven Sins, Nyctophobia, The Covent, and Dr. Malice: Abomination Project), four immersive scare zones, a Circus of Terror show, fire dancers, music, themed bars, a Monster Parade, the Frankenstein Bar cocktail experience and food spread across 18 acres. The \u201cfull sensory nightmare,\u201d as organizers describe it, is now scaring visitors from 7 to 10 p.m. on select nights through Nov. 1 at Miami\u2019s Jungle Island (1111 Parrot Jungle Trail). Tickets start at $39.99. Parking is $20. Visit thehorrorland.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

Hosting a must-attend event? Get it on our radar! Send the details to kabarnett@sunsentinel.com<\/a> at least two weeks in advance to be considered for The Weekend Top 10.<\/p>\n

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