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 almost upon us and we’ve already started planning for the spookiest nights of them all. From haunting candlelit concerts to historic ghost tours, here are 67 frighteningly fun things to do this Halloween in Miami:
1. Grab the perfect costume at the rad Stranger Things store coming to Aventura Mall
If you’re a diehard fan of Stranger Things, then you’re probably very aware that Netflix’s first official Stranger Things pop-up store lands in Miami on Wednesday, October 26! It will transport you right into an ’80s kinda world where demogorgons and vines wander—and become part of the gang! It’s the perfect place to explore and even get an iconic costume from the series to wear this Halloween. In case you’re looking for ideas, dress up as Eleven or a Hawkins High cheerleader. Reserve your spot in line here!
2-4. Get spooky with these hauntingly beautiful concerts by Candlelight
The wildly popular Candlelight concert series is back just in time for the spooky season. This October, let the ominous yet melodic sounds of the violin possess you as you enjoy your favorite Halloween classics surrounded by flickering candles. Book your tickets here!
- If you’re a fan of seasonal tunes, you might want to check out A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics in Coral Gables and Halloween Classics in Key Biscayne.
- Candlelight is also hosting a special Día de los Muertos concert at Coral Gables Congregational Church that is the perfect end to the spooky season.
5. Enjoy a hauntingly sexy cabaret show where Halloween meets burlesque
There’s a cabaret-style show coming to Wynwood’s Savage Labs just in time for Halloween, bringing an eerie night of erotic and dark fantasties that will blow your mind and heart away while exploring the darkest corners of thought. While you sip on unique cocktails, Nocturna’s talented and sensual performers will take you on a journey of dance, acrobatics, music, and more ghoulish fun! So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets here.
6-15. Pick the perfect pumpkin
Is there something more autumnal than pumpkins? Probably not. They’re in our lattes, pies, cookies and even donuts sometimes. Nor is there something quite like a perfectly carved jack-o-lantern to get you into the mood for the spooky season. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the best pumpkin patches in the area so you can pick out the perfect gourd:
- The Berry Farms
- Tinez Farms
- The Little Farm Fall Festival
- Pinto’s Farm
- Carousel Club’s Carousel of Pumpkins
- Boca Raton Festival
16. A group of ghouls and monsters will be taking over The Museum of Illusions for a rather spooky experience!
The Museum of Illusions and its many mind-boggling installations are getting a scary new makeover for the Halloween season! After dark, the eye-popping spot will be haunted by ghouls, ghosts, monsters and other things that go bump in the night. If you’re brave enough to face it all, we suggest you bring a friend or your whole crew, just so you’re not alone. A waiver must be signed to enter.Get your tickets here!
17. Lose yourself in a fantastical new hay maze
If you thought you’d never see an explosion of fall foliage and haystacks in sunny Miami, then you might want to think again. We’re getting a taste of Autumn magic this month through an immersive pop-up known as Hay Maze Miami, a whopping 7,000-square-foot maze set to open on October 21 in Bayfront Park. Read more here!
18-27. Scream your head off at one of these terrifying haunted houses!
You might as well add a haunted house to your list of things to do this season because what is Halloween without a visit to a spook-filled maze? There’s nothing scarier than walking through a dark space and facing ghoulish demons, and Miami has some great options for you. So if you’re ready to let out some screams, we rounded up the 10 best haunted houses in and around the city.
- The Horrorland at Jungle Island
- The Berry Farm’s Nightmare in the Redland
- No Way Out: The Cabin at Dolphin Mall
- Cortez Manor at Curtiss Mansion
- House of Horror at Miami International Mall
- Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds
28. Take a trip up to Orlando and check out Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights
Save your tears and face your fears because the iconic Halloween experience has brought back old favorites and new, terrifying experiences such as The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare and The Horrors of Blumhouse. The iconic Orlando experience has gone all out this year, with 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, 2 live shows and of course, their most thrilling rides for you to face.
29-36. Catch a spook-tactular movie or have a full marathon at one of these outdoor screenings!
Now’s the perfect time to enjoy a creepy flick, but instead of staying in, watch it on the big screen! Whether you want to bring the little ones to an animated classic or you want to catch a dark showing for yourself, there’s a spooky movie showing this month that does the trick and serves as a treat:
- Oct. 19 – Ghostbusters: Afterlife at SoundScape Park for SoundScape’s Cinema Series
- Oct. 20 – The Conjuring for Movie Under the Stars at at Novotel Miami Brickell
- Oct. 21 – Coco Movie Night in Downtown Doral Park
- Oct. 21 – Movie Night with Your Pup: Nightmare Before Christmas at The Barnacle
- Oct. 29 – Moonlight Halloween Screening: Hocus Pocus at Nikki Beach
- Oct. 30 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Miami Beach Bandshell
Click here to see the full list!
37. Embrace your inner siren at the HallowFINS Festival
If you’re looking for a fun-filled weekend out with the family or a night of spooky festivities, the Fort Lauderdale resort’s FINtastic Halloween celebration is perfect for the season. The ‘underwater’ festival will include an action-packed weekend (Oct. 21-Oct. 23) of mermaid shows, photoshoots and haunted movies. If that’s not enough, there’ll be a variety of vendors (local artisans and pop-up shops), live music, games, prizes and so much more.
38. See an awesome laser show at the Frost Planetarium
Take a seat, lean back and enjoy a fun ride at the Frost Museum of Science Planetarium’s 67-foot dome for their epic Laser Evenings. On October 21, a spooktacular lineup of laser light visuals include something for everyone, like enjoying their ‘Halloween Spooktacular’ with friends and family, moving to the beat of Michael Jackson or rocking out to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. The first show starts at 7 p.m. and the last starts at 11 p.m. (each show is an hour!). Click here to visit their website for more information.
39-56. Dress up and drink up at the hottest Halloween parties this year
If there’s one thing we like to do and we do it well, is party. Halloween may fall on a Monday, but who’s to say we can’t have our fun all weekend long? Whether you’re looking for a block party or a costumed affair, we’ve got you covered with the best 18 parties going down in Miami for Halloween weekend, which include:
- Oct. 28-29: BleauLive Maxim Halloween Party with Snoop Dogg and Travis Scott
- Oct. 31: HalloWYN Block Party in Wynwood Marketplace
- Oct 28-31: The World of Wizards at Villa Azur Miami Beach
- Oct. 27-31: Sexy Fish turns into Scary Fish
- Oct. 29: Halloween Bash on the Poseidon Ferry
- Oct. 29: Halloween Bash & Costume Contest at Negroni Midtown
Don’t miss out and click here for the full list!
57-65. Go on the hunt for Miami’s most haunted spots
There’s something strange in the 305 and it’s these nine spots in which people have reported inexplicable temperature drops (a rather unusual happening for Miami, no doubt). And no, it wasn’t the AC, but the chilling result of paranormal activity! Not everything is sunshine and beautiful beaches in the Magical City, some of its most inconspicuous buildings hide some dark, ghoulish secrets and we’re here to uncover them. So if you dare, check these haunted Miami spots to get in the mood for the upcoming spooky season!
66. Watch cute pups dress up at Howl-O-Ween (and bring your own!)
Get your cuteness fix at this epic Howl-O-Ween pawty at SHOTS in Wynwood on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. Whether you’re dressing up your pooch or want to stop by and get a load of the adorableness yourself, this is the place to be! Pups will strut their stuff and win the best prizes in the costume contest and there will be Yappy Hour drink specials for the humans (plus, you get a free drink bucket for bringing your dressed-up dog). You can even get a picture taken of your best friend in their doggie photo booth!
67. Dance your costume off at Ball & Chain
This Halloween, the Calle Ocho restaurant will transform into a ’50s gangster’s lounge — so grab your friends and dress up accordingly because there will be a costume themed party on October 29th! In addition to all the dancing you’ll be doing, and all the bites you’ll be having as you take breaks, Ball & Chain will offer a new ‘La Bruja’ cocktail over the weekend of Oct. 28-31. It’s a citrusy drink with raspberry liquor, lemon, and cranberry juice you can’t have any other time of year.