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. Halloween is finally here 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 Miami has to offer this year:
1. Lose yourself in a corn maze at this Redland farm
The Berry Farm is finally back for the fall season , and it not only will feature an incredible pumpkin patch setup, but they have a pretty spectacular 5-acre maze! This farm is the perfect place to enjoy all kinds of autumnal activities, including hayrides, a sunflower field, live music and more.
2. Pick the perfect pumpkin
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. Check them out here.
3. Enjoy hauntingly beautiful concerts by Candlelight
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 warm 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. Here are just a few concerts coming up for the season, and you can book your tickets here:
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Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
4. Go on the hunt for Miami’s most haunted spots
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 these haunted Miami gems to get in the mood for this spooky holiday!
5. Face your fears at a haunted house
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 Davie’s The Haunt. If you’re ready to let out some screams, check out the best haunted houses in and around the city here.
6. Head to the wickedly fun Hocus Pocus festival
Hocus Pocus is back at Factory Town this October 31 through November 2, and we can’t wait for the party to get started! This epic Halloween rave will feature a monstrous lineup of house and techno artists across five stages, from sunset to sunrise. DJs are still TBA.
7. Dance the night away at Wynwood’s official Halloween block party
HalloWYN is descending on Wynwood Marketplace for its 12th year, where you can join thousands of revelers for the ultimate ghoulish holiday experience. Taking place Halloween night, dance to the beat of Miami’s best DJs, enjoy spooky spirited concoctions and snap pics beside hauntingly creative backdrops. Oh, and make sure to put on your best costume of course!
8. Go trick-or-treating around Lincoln Road
Bourbon Street has Mardi Gras, Duval Street has Fantasy Fest and, for Halloween, there is no better place to get your party on than Lincoln Road! Every year, on October 31st, children can dig in to scrumptious candy and treats handed out by shops along the Road. Then, as the sun sets, the district will light up with DJs and costumed partygoers dancing the night away.
9. Take a weekend trip to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights
With the return of spooky season also comes our favorite time of year — Halloween Horror Nights! Every October, Universal Orlando transforms into a haunted haven with 10 terrifying haunted houses, four sinister scare zones and live entertainment. The many houses taking over this year include Terrifier, Fallout and Five Nights at Freddy’s.
10. Head to any of these wickedly fun parties this Halloween
As Halloween arrives, so does the nightlife. There are so many parties going on this year, including EDM festivals and circus 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!
11. Snap a photo at CityPlace Doral’s annual Día de Los Muertos celebration
CityPlace Doral’s annual Day of The Dead celebration is set to return this year, and the shopping center will be vibrantly ornamented with calaveras, colorful papel picado, marigolds and more! The month-long activation, running through Nov. 3, recognizes the Latin American tradition and brings the community together through a variety of activities like food sampling, face painting, performances by folkloric dancers and mariachis.
12. Venture into this Haunted Tavern pop-up in Boca Raton
Get ready to experience this bewitching immersive cocktail experience run by the descendants of Ichabod Crane. You’ll visit one of the city’s most haunted locations as a tavern keeper guides you through the journey and tells you of the chilling tales that haunt the venue. Prepare for spooky surprises if you’re feeling brave enough (or filled with enough liquid courage)! Grab tickets to Haunted Tavern now.
13. Watch Coconut Grove transform into Alice in WonderGrove
This Oct. 31st, Downtown Coconut Grove is set to become an immersive Halloween experience inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The free and open-to-the-public “WonderGrove” will be filled with roaming performances, trick-or-treating and themed entertainment for families like a special theatrical show written by Brandon Urrutia, Miami New Times’ Local Playwright of 2025, and a K-Pop dance performance by the 4Eva Dance Group.
14. Swap the Halloween candy for drinks on a haunted pub crawl
Prepare yourself for a spine-chilling journey through Miami Beach’s most haunted pubs and bars, all in a single evening! On this one hour and 45 minute walking tour, you’ll be treated to enticing libations from several legendary drinking spots, from craft producers to local haunts, with a side of ghostly tales. Get tickets to Miami Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl here.
Miami Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
15. Putt like your life depends on it at Monster Mini Golf
With locations in Pembroke Pines and Coral Springs, this spooky, glow-in-the-dark mini golf course is ideal for ghouls young and old! Monster Mini Golf features an 18-hole putt-putt course populated with illuminated creations like a clown head, talking skull and even a neon orange dinosaur…
16. 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. On October 28th, they’ll host a marathon of Brooklyn Nine-Nine Halloween Heist episodes with all the chaos, candy and Jake/Amy tension you can handle. Then on October 30th, they’re taking visitors to Forks, Washington with a Girl’s Night Out-themed screening of Twilight.
The Silence of the Lambs and Hocus Pocus are also in the mix, all leading up to Halloween (1978) on Halloween night. Bet you already hear the piano, don’t you?
17. Taste the terror at Howl-O-Scream Orlando
Catch the fifth, and most hair-raising, run of Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando before it closes its doors! Well worth the trip, the thrilling Halloween experience is celebrating spooky season with haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, themed bars, and more! Snag tickets here for the ultimate fright fest.
18. Giddy up for Rosa Sky’s Rodeo Halloween Party
The beloved Brickell rooftop is saddlin’ up for one last ride of the spooky season. On Halloween night, Rosa Sky will transform rodeo pink for The Rosa Rodeo under the stars. Guests 21+ can expect western-meets-glam décor and plenty of great photo ops with those skyline views. Arrive in your best themed attire, kick up your boots and dance the night away to yee-EDM beats while sipping special cocktails like the Pink Pony and Lasso Lady!
19. Don’t miss JohnMartin’s haunted bar pop-up
Now through November 2, JohnMartin’s is bringing the spooky vibes with eerie decor, creative cocktails and just the right amount of fright to get you into the Halloween spirit. Sip on the pub’s signature line-up of drinks, including the Witches Melon Cauldron, the sparkling Skeleton Spritz and the indulgent BOOzing White Peanut along with wicked specials all season long. Whether stopping in for a casual pint or a full night of scares, this haunted pub pop-up is the perfect place to celebrate the season.
20. Arrr… check out this pirate-themed party sailing into the city
Get ready for a swashbuckling Halloween at Pier 5 with Ship-Wrecked, a pirate-themed celebration full of adventure on the waterfront. Encounter pirates, sailors and mermaids as you bask in their decorations, themed cocktails and immersive entertainment. Whether you’re hunting treasure, mingling with the crew or soaking in the views, this is the ultimate Halloween escape.
From spine-chilling houses to pumpkin patches and late night parties, there’s something for every kind of ghost and ghoul in the city. So mark down all the best things to do this Halloween in your calendar now!