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Scare actors await the brave at Nightmare Village at Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale. (Scott Luxor\/Contributor)\nWHERE TO GO FOR SCARES<\/p>\n
Spooky season has rolled into South Florida like fog in a graveyard.<\/p>\n
Listen closely, you can hear faint screams in the air as haunted attractions do their best to scare the living daylights out of anyone who dares enter.<\/p>\n
Frighteningly fun festivals prepare to take over main streets where revelers will strut in their trendy, traditional and sometimes downright outrageous costumes.<\/p>\n
Horror flicks take over a cinema screen, a murderous musical comes to the stage, and concerts by candlelight tackle \u201cThriller\u201d and macabre movie themes.<\/p>\n
This is Halloween in South Florida, and it\u2019s not just for the kids. Adults, we know you\u2019re ready to eat, drink and be scary.\u00a0So we\u2019ve rounded up eerie events that will get you into the spirit \u2014 from a twisted 3D funhouse, masquerade and bar crawl to a moonlit cemetery tour and plenty of Halloween night bashes.<\/p>\n
Below, get details on ghastly gatherings creeping into Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties through Oct. 31 and beyond. Be sure to check each attraction\u2019s website for information about waivers, age restrictions and other cautions before attending.<\/p>\n
Scare actors await the brave at Nightmare Village at Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale. (Scott Luxor\/Contributor)
\nWHERE TO GO FOR SCARES<\/p>\n
Nightmare Village at Xtreme Action Park, 5300 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale, has three new haunted house experiences inside its Ravenswood Haunted Theater on select days through Nov. 1. Meet a demented doll maker in The Final Stitch and a cannibalistic family in The Cellar, or visit the vampire-infested Dead and Breakfast. Tickets are $30 to $40. Visit xtremeactionpark.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Now in its 23rd year, Fright Nights returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, through Nov. 1. The attraction \u2014 with four haunted houses, carnival rides, music, food and other entertainment \u2014 is open Thursdays to Saturdays. This year\u2019s themes: The Autumn Terror Returns, Nuclear Beats: Frenzy in the Fallout, Watery Grave and The Return of the Cuckoo\u2019s Nest. Scare zones are Scary Christmas and Coven of the Scorned. Cost is $48.50 for general admission, $150 for VIP. Visit myfrightnights.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Catskill Haunts, the family owned and operated haunted attraction, has taken over Palm Beach Acres, 16651 Rembrandt Road, Loxahatchee, from 7 to 11 p.m. on select days through Oct. 25. Look for a scare farm, pumpkin maze and three haunted houses: The Haunted Barn, The Slaughterhouse and The Old Farmhouse.\u00a0 Other activities include bounce houses, hayrides, food trucks, axe throwing and a petting zoo. Tickets are $15; add-ons are available. Visit catskillhaunts.com.<\/a><\/p>\n The Horrorland Scream Park has transformed Miami\u2019s Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, into 18 acres of scares from Thursdays to Sundays through Oct. 31 (with one bonus Wednesday, Oct. 29). There are five new haunted houses (Cannibal Creek, Nosferatu, Wasteland Road, The Last Wave Hotel and Grinners Hospital), along with immersive scare zones, cirque-style horror shows and fire performances. Belly up to The Coffin Bar & Ghostly Beer Garden and roam Cemetery Food Village for drinks and snacks. Tickets are $49.99 to $100. Visit thehorrorland.com.<\/a><\/p>\n The House of Horror Haunted Carnival takes over 500,000 square feet at Miami International Mall, 1625 NW 107th Ave., Doral, in the shuttered Sears every day through Nov. 2. There are five new haunted attractions \u2014 Blood Moon Bayou, Howie\u2019s 3D Playground, Base 13: Undead Frontier, Fear in the Dedlands and Midway Mayhem scare zone \u2014 and a carnival with a Scarecoaster, unlimited rides and games, and food and drink options. Tickets are $39 for general admission online and $49 at the door, $20 for age 6 and younger online and $29 at the door. Visit houseofhorrorcarnival.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Hear tales of Davie\u2019s past during Spirited History: Halloween Spook-Easy from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Old Davie School Museum, 6650 Griffin Road. Take a tour, drink signature cocktails, savor hors d\u2019oeuvres and listen to the Moonshyne Players. For guests age 21 and older. Tickets are $25-$30 and must be purchased in advance at olddavieschool.org\/event\/3015.<\/a><\/p>\n Get wild at the Monster Masquerade from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 18 at Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St., with a tiger feeding, animal appearances, dance party, costume contest, open bars, food and photo opportunities. For guests age 21 and older. Tickets are $150. Visit zoomiami.org\/monster.<\/a><\/p>\n Zombie Bar Crawl 2025 is set to begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at LIT bar, 2440 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. A fundraiser for the nonprofit Lantera, which raises awareness and resources for mental health, the event also includes three other bars offering food and drink discounts. For a $20 donation, attendees receive a Zombie Survival Kit, which includes a crawl map and a VIP Lantera bracelet that unlocks food and drink specials throughout the night and perks at future Lantera events. Visit givebutter.com\/ZombieCrawlWM2025.<\/a><\/p>\n Adults can trick-or-treat during Costumes & Cocktails from 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 18 at Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. One signature cocktail, axe throwing and a costume contest also are included with the price of admission: $35 in advance and $40 at the gate. For guests age 21 and older. Visit southfloridafair.com.<\/a><\/p>\n The fifth annual Haunting History tour returns to Woodlawn Cemetery, 1301 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 and Oct. 24. Historian Ginger Pedersen and Historical Society of Palm Beach County museum docents tell the stories of pioneers buried there, including some tales of murder and mayhem. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a flashlight, bug repellent and water. Cost is $40; tickets not sold at the gate. Visit pbchistory.org.<\/a><\/p>\n The Hollyweird Halloween Festival offers over $10,000 in prizes for its adult costume contest, which is the highlight of the event taking place from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Oct. 25 along Hollywood Boulevard, between 19th and 20th avenues. There will be multiple stages with DJs and bands. Free admission. Visit hollyweirdfestival.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Shakes Fear, a presentation of William Shakespeare\u2019s readings by the Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida, will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 29 at the 1926 Historic Bungalow, 3 NE First St., Delray Beach. Presented by the Delray Beach Historical Society. Tickets are $12. Refreshments will be served. Visit delraybeachhistory.org.<\/a><\/p>\n Loxen Entertainment\u2019s production of Mel Brooks\u2019 \u201cYoung Frankenstein: The Monster Musical\u201d comes alive from through Oct. 19 at the Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Tickets are $35 to $83. Visit loxen.org.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cLittle Shop of Horrors\u201d has one weekend of performances left at the Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. Shows are set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 2 p.m. Oct. 19. Tickets are $40; dinner\/show: $66 to $116. Visit lakeworthplayhouse.org.<\/a><\/p>\n Entr\u2019Acte Theatrix presents \u201cThe Rocky Horror Show\u201d through Oct. 26 at CAST Theatre Co., 7429 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth. The cult classic stage musical has performances at 7 and 11 p.m. on select days. Advance value seating is $25 ($30 at the door), $35 standard ($40) and $50 VIP ($55). Visit linktr.ee\/entractetheatrix.<\/a><\/p>\n Thinking Cap Theatre\u2019s \u201cLizzie, The Musical\u201d is a musical exploration of the 1892 trial of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her parents with an axe. Performances will take place on select days and times from Oct. 18 to Nov. 1 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe St. Tickets start at $45. Visit thinkingcaptheatre.org.<\/a><\/p>\n Ginger Minj, Jujubee and Sapphira Crist\u00e1l star in \u201cHokus Pokus Live!\u201d, a fully scripted theatrical experience, at 8 p.m. Oct. 19 at The Parker, 707 NE Eighth St, Fort Lauderdale. The Sanderson Sisters, along with Landon Cider as Billy, come to life on stage with comedy and music. For guests age 18 and older. Tickets start at $70.21. Visit parkerplayhouse.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Step into the immersive atmosphere of Candlelight concert experiences, with a string quartet performing spooky songs surrounded by a sea of candles:<\/p>\n A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics will be Oct. 24 at The Sanctuary Church FTL, 1400 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, and Saturday, Oct. 25, at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest; Hope Community Church, 1700 NW 98th Ave., Pembroke Pines, and First Presbyterian Church of WPB, 301 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Times and costs vary. Visit candlelightexperience.com.<\/a> See Haunted Illusions created before your eyes by master illusionist David Caserta at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. Audience participation, moving lights, themed music soundtrack and pyro-smoke effects are part of the show. Tickets are $61 to $93. Visit thecentercs.com.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cSomething Wicked,\u201d a Halloween-themed concert presented by South Florida Pride Bands and the Bears of South Florida, will showcase three concert bands and a full percussion section at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at The Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. It will feature songs from \u201cWicked,\u201d \u201cThe Witches of Eastwick,\u201d \u201cPhantom of the Opera,\u201d \u201cA Nightmare Before Christmas\u201d and \u201cThe Sorcerer\u2019s Apprentice,\u201d among others. Tickets are $53.10. Visit parkerplayhouse.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Performances of \u201cMisery,\u201d the stage adaptation of the Stephen King novel, are coming to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter, on select dates from Oct. 26 to Nov. 9. Tickets are $45 to $103. Get to the theater early for the Creature Features pre-show experience with clips from classic horror films and themed vignettes (free with admission). Visit jupitertheatre.org.<\/a><\/p>\n Mary Lou\u2019s Presents: Dead Sirens Society Halloween Warehouse Party, with Snakehips as the DJ headliner, will be Nov. 1 at the Northwood Art & Music Warehouse, 933 28th St., West Palm Beach. From 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., the event will feature a \u201cDrowned Decadence\u201d theme with partygoers encouraged to dress as a mermaid, siren, pirate or other nautical muse with a Halloween twist. Tickets are $83.49 for general admission and $165.99 for VIP. Visit posh.vip\/e\/dead-sirens-society<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Vampire Circus extends the spooky season at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at The Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. The show combines circus, cabaret and theater in a 90-minute journey through Dracula\u2019s world \u2014 all created by Cirque du Soleil veteran Francisco Santos. Tickets are $53.10 to $88.50. Visit parkerplayhouse.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Produced by The Pride Center at Equality Park in Wilton Manors, the Wicked Manors block party will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Oct. 31, taking over Wilton Drive from Northeast 21st Court to North Dixie Highway. Costumed revelers party and enjoy music from two stages. General admission is $12 advance, $15 at the gate, premium general admission tickets are $36 (advance-purchase-only) and VIP tickets are $125 advance and $150 at the gate. Visit wickedmanors.org.<\/a><\/p>\n Watch classic horror movies during the Halloween Spooktacular starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at Savor Cinema, 503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale. There will be music and dancing in the courtyard, and an open bar and snacks. Attire is Halloween chic. Cost is $60. Visit fliff.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Proceeds from the Night of the Giving Dead Halloween costume party \u2014 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at The Addison, 2 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton \u2014 will benefit student scholarships. The event is put on by Florida Atlantic University\u2019s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and the FAU Alumni Association. Tickets are $150 and include food, a full open bar, and a band and DJ. For guests age 21 and older. Visit fauf.fau.edu\/givingdead<\/a>.<\/p>\n A costume contest with cash and prizes is part of the 11th Annual Halloween Bash starting at 9 p.m. Oct. 31 at Bokamper\u2019s Sports Bar & Grill, 3115 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale. For guests age 21 and older. Cover is $10 (includes one drink ticket). Visit bokampers.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Enjoy A Perfectly Wicked Evening, a concert featuring stars of \u201cWicked\u201d and other Broadway favorites, at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31, and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Performers include Carrie St. Louis (Glinda), Christine Dwyer (Elphaba) and Matt DeAngelis (\u201cWaitress,\u201d \u201cSwept Away\u201d and \u201cHair\u201d). Tickets start at $31.70. Costumes are encouraged for the Halloween night show. Visit thestudioatmiznerpark.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rock out at The Skullapalooza Party from 3 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Galuppi\u2019s, 1103 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, with a costume contest and two music stages. The headliner is The Railz, a Randy Rhoads\/Ozzy Osbourne tribute band. Presented by Big 105.9 FM and Galuppi\u2019s. Free general admission (upgrades are $25-$75). Visit galuppis.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Spooky season has rolled into South Florida like fog in a graveyard. 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A scare actor surprises people as they tour Nuclear Beats, one of the four haunted houses at this year’s Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds. (Kari Barnett\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n![\"Cirque-style](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tfl-l-halloween-for-adults-02.jpg\")
Cirque-style shows and fire performances await those who dare enter The Horrorland Scream Park at Jungle Island in Miami. (Horrorland\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n![\"Costumes](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tfl-l-halloween-for-adults-01.jpg\")
Costumes are a must at the Monster Masquerade at Zoo Miami, an adults-only Halloween celebration. (Zoo Miami Foundation\/Courtesy)
\nSPOOKY THINGS TO DO<\/p>\n![\"Loxen](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tfl-l-halloween-for-adults-03.jpg\")
Loxen Entertainment presents “Young Frankenstein” at the Colony Theatre in Miami Beach. (Loxen Entertainment\/Courtesy)
\nSHOWS<\/p>\n
\nWarner Bros. Horror Classics will feature themes from \u201cThe Lost Boys,\u201d \u201cThe Shining,\u201d \u201cDoctor Sleep,\u201d \u201cFinal Destination: Bloodlines,\u201d \u201cThe Conjuring Universe,\u201d \u201cA Nightmare on Elm Street,\u201d \u201cFriday the 13th\u201d and \u201cThe Exorcist.\u201d The concert takes place at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18, at The Sanctuary Church FTL, 1400 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are $24-$64. Visit candlelightexperience.com.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Party](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tfl-l-wicked-manors-2023-09.jpg\")
Partygoers light up a previous edition of Wicked Manors, which benefits programs and services of The Pride Center at Equality Park in Wilton Manors. (Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel file)
\nHAPPENINGS ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT<\/p>\n