The spookiest day of the year is finally here, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween in Miami. Whether it’s haunted houses, ghost tours, or even just some good old-fashioned pumpkin carving, Halloween in Miami 2023 promises to be bigger and spookier than ever.
So, dust off your cauldron and bring out the spider webs because here are some of the best things to do in Miami for Halloween 2023.
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Go to a Halloween Carnival in Miami: Haunted Circus Miami
Tropical Park, Miami, transformed into an unnerving Haunted Circus for October. A grim mystery drives the plot for the circus, and visitors get the chance to sink their teeth into the puzzling disappearance of the ringmaster.
Once you have solved the mystery, reward yourself with some delectable circus treats, show off your pumpkin carving skills, pet a fuzzy animal in the petting zoo, or have your tarot cards read to see what the future holds.
Let’s not give away all the best parts, though. Check out the Haunted Circus for yourself to see all the weird and wacky things to do this Halloween in Miami.
Best Haunted House in Miami: House of Horror Haunted Carnival
Do you love horror? Searching for a scare? Then the House of Horror Haunted Carnival is the ultimate destination to get your scream on. The carnival has three haunted houses and one bone-chilling scare experience.
In “Mall Mayhem,” manic clerks and mannequins will start you off with some mild frights. If you can still handle the scare, move on to the “Toxic Apocalypse,” a scary look into our immediate future after a nuclear disaster.
Only the brave will prevail and attempt to enter “1455 Asylum”, where deranged patients will have their way with the last of your nerves, hanging by a thread. “Scare-X” is the last stop, an immersive experience that will send you crying to your mother.
Come down from all the frightening action with a trip down trick-or-treat lane or unlimited carnival rides that will have you feeling like a kid again in no time, until you run into a monstrous clown roaming the fairground!
Social Distanced Halloween: The Horrorland Drive-Thru Haunted Attraction
The Horrorland drive-thru haunted attraction is the first of its kind in South Florida, allowing families to have a safe, socially distanced Halloween experience. You get to experience six sinister haunted houses from the comfort of your car.
The Aventura Mall’s exterior lot has been transformed into a spooky affair that will take around 30 minutes. That is plenty of time to get your socks scared off!
Get Your Scream On: No Way Out Haunted City
Terrifying haunted houses blur the lines between fantasy and reality, and No Way Out Haunted City has done just that in Miami.
Step into a dream world where you can’t escape your worst nightmares. The houses of “Sleep Paralysis” and “Insomnia” will quite literally give you sleepless nights, as will the AirSoft Simulated Hunting Experience, “Infected.”
But the folks at No Way Out Haunted City have not forgotten about the kids! The “Not So Haunted” kid-friendly maze is the perfect Halloween treat for them.
Speaking of treats, dig into some spooky-themed food and snacks and enjoy various fun indoor activities at Westland Mall.
Family Fun Day for Halloween: Zoo Miami Zoo Boo
Halloween in Miami is not all about scares and gore. There are multiple family-friendly outdoor activities to take advantage of the beautiful weather and Miami’s Fall events.
At Zoo Miami’s Zoo Boo event on Halloween weekend, kids under are invited to trick-or-treat and participate in costume contests. There will also be tons of Halloween crafts to make, but the best part is undoubtedly seeing the animals get into the Halloween spirit.
There was will be plenty of animals on display for the Halloween festivities, including African Elephants, bats, birds, hippos, and crocodiles.
Watch the giant River Otters bob for pumpkins, raccoons in search of treats in the graveyard, while kangaroos and wombat explore (and destroy) the Halloween decorations.
Best Halloween Party in Miami: HalloWYN – Wynwood’s Halloween Block Party
If you are searching for free things to do in Miami on Halloween weekend, look no further!
The Wynwood Marketplace will transform into a giant two-day block party with DJs, food trucks, costume contests, and more.
The first 500 partygoers to RSVP online will also get a free drink upon arrival between 12 pm and 9 pm. The event is open to all ages, and even pets are welcome to join in the festivities.
Eerie Ghost Tour in Miami: Deering Estate Ghost Tours
The Deering Estate is an iconic part of Miami’s history, with parts of the estate dating back to the late 1800s. Visitors and staff have described the tails of paranormal encounters.
During the month of October, the estate grounds are opened to visitors after dark for the Deering Estate Ghost Tours, and chance encounters with early inhabitants.
Guides take guests to the scene of some of these mystical meetings — not unlike the terrifying and adrenaline-fueled Key West ghost tours.
Guests are encouraged to bring along any apparatus to detect paranormal activity like pendulums, EMF sensors, and infrared thermometers.
Get Active for Halloween 2023: Halloween Half-Marathon Series
If you’re one of the freakishly fit people that enjoy a casual marathon, the Miami Beach Halloween Half-Marathon is the event for you.
Get dressed up, enjoy a scenic run along the Miami Beach waterfront, and earn yourself one of the coveted Halloween-themed medals this event has become known.
For a shorter but equally rewarding run, enter the freaky four-miler event.
Participants are welcome to walk, but there is a four-hour time limit, so move as if zombies are chasing you if you want to make it across the finish line!
Haunted House for the Whole Family: Curtiss Mansion
By day, the Curtiss Mansion is one of Miami’s historically preserved buildings and education center. By night, it’s the Cortez Manor, a freakish asylum where everyone is welcome, but no one ever leaves.
Get the fright of your life as patients wander the halls, and Dr. Cortez and his staff try to cure you by scaring your problems away.
All ages are welcome but beware; you will be in for a scare, so only the bravest should enter! You can dine at the Manor Market and the legendary Tuto’s Cuisine if you make it out alive.
Visit a Miami Graveyard for Halloween: History Museum Miami City Cemetery Walking Tour
If movies have taught us anything, it is to stay away from cemeteries on Halloween! Could it be why this walking tour was scheduled for October 29th?
HistoryMiami Museum’s resident historian will take guests on tour through the 19th-century Miami City Cemetery that has become a monument in its own right.
Many Miami heavyweights have been laid to rest in this graveyard, and Dr. Paul George and Museum Educator Ingrid E. Argueta will take you back in time to meet these prominent figures.
Along the way, you will learn about Reverend Theodore Gibson; a prominent civil rights leader, Julia Tuttle, the “Mother of Miami, and Carrie B. Miller; the woman entombed in cement.
Best Halloween Event in Miami for Pets: Pinecrest Garden Howl-O-Ween
Halloween is not only for humans; our four-legged friends want to take part in the action too!
Join Paws4You, a prominent animal rescue organization, as they host a Halloween day for dogs at Pinecrest Garden Howl-O-Ween.
Dogs and owners get dressed up and participate in trick-or-treat activities, costume contests, agility courses, and more. There is also a spooky pumpkin patch, lots of food and drinks, and live entertainment, making it an all-around good time for the whole family.
Get Dressed Up for Halloween Harvest Night at Berry Farms
A great Miami date night idea for Halloween is a trip to Berry Farms’ Halloween Harvest night.
On Halloween weekend, you can visit the farm in your best costume and go trick-or-treating in the corn maze. Hayrides remain a fall favorite for young and old, especially if you add the spooky factor!
There will be food, candy, and ice cream, and DJs entertaining all night. Dress up in your Halloween best if you want to stand a chance at the costume contest or simply have a grand ol’ time.
Best Halloween Event for Kids in Miami: Halloween on the Mile
Miracle Mile in Coral Gables is the perfect spot for Miami family-friendly Halloween activities. Here are just some of the Halloween fun taking place on the Mile:
- Trick-or-treating at participating stores
- Get your hands dirty at an assortment of spooky craft stations
- Sidewalk magic show will leave kids baffled in amazement
- Live performances throughout the day, including a version of Little Show of Horrors, Storytime in their Spooky Trolley, South Florida Youth Symphony Jack-O’-Lantern Jubilee, jugglers, and more!
- And the annual doggy costume contest, a firm favorite amongst attendees
Mark your calendar for October 30th and get the whole family dressed up for this action-packed free event on Miracle Mile.
Best Halloween party for Adults in Miami Beach: Halloween on Lincoln Road
Lincoln Road is one of the best places to celebrate Halloween in South Beach.
From 5 pm- 7 pm, kids trick or treat along the promenade, and after 8 pm, the eight-block pedestrian promenade turns into a playground exhibiting all the wacky, sexy, and bizarre costumes.
People watch while enjoying an outdoor dining experience at one of the restaurants along the promenade or check it all out from one of the bars along Lincoln Road.
Best Free Halloween Event in Miami: Not So Spooky Halloween at Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park Village hosts a series of Halloween events starting with an elaborate station trick-or-treat setup. It is one of Miami’s best free Halloween events and a great alternative to traditional neighborhood trick-or-treating.
Kids will love the masked live performers, lights, special effects, and candy at the five-themed stations starting at 6:30 pm.
Gulfstream Park’s Walking Ring then becomes an adult Halloween party after 8 pm with food trucks, bars, music, and a costume contest for adults with massive prizes up for grabs.
Best Outdoor Event for Kids for Halloween 2023: Kiddo-ween CityPlace Doral
Kiddos Magazine is bringing families in Miami a Halloween experience at CityPlace Doral. They are offering safe trick-or-treating along with magical character appearances and a pumpkin patch station.
The scary faces photo boo-th is a firm family favorite along with arts and craft stations for the kids.
The toddler zone will keep the youngest Halloweeners occupied, and everyone can take part in the costume runway show.
The atmosphere will be electric with live music, magic shows, giveaways, and more!
Entrance is free, but registration is imperative to book your spot in one of the three 2-hour slots
Halloween in Miami is so much more than just trick or treating! There are plenty of free Halloween events, adult parties, kids costume contests, and even Halloween events for your pets.
With so many events in Miami, what are you most looking forward to this Halloween?
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