Just because college students may be too old to put on costumes and go door-to-door asking for candy doesn’t mean the Halloween celebrations have to end. From family-friendly events to adult costume parties, there are plenty of fall festivities in South Florida for the entire season.
HalloWYN Block Party
Miami
Oct. 31
hallowynblockparty.com
Celebrate the night of Halloween in the hippest way possible at the Wynwood Art District annual HalloWYN Block Party. On Oct. 31 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., you can wander around the Wynwood art murals with your friends, listen to live music and watch a showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” as you enjoy food from any of the 20 food trucks in attendance. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. Don’t forget your costume; there will be a costume contest offering the chance to win cash prizes.
Haunted Nights at Flamingo Gardens
Davie
Oct. 23-24
flamingogardens.org/Events.html
On Oct. 23 and Oct. 24 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Flamingo Gardens will host an outdoor event with two spooky haunted houses, featuring live actors and animatronic props. The event is not recommended for children under age 10, and admission is $8 per person.
House of Horror Amusement Park at the International Mall
Doral
Through Nov. 2
houseofhorrorpark.com
The House of Horror Amusement Park will have its annual spooky two-acre-large haunted house. Not interested in scary stuff? The amusement park also includes carnival comfort food, several different fair rides, circus acts and live musical performances, including Calvin Harris on Oct. 30. Admission is $20 for adults $15 for children. Fairgrounds will be open on Mondays through Thursdays from 6 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sunday from 5:30 to 11 p.m.
Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds
West Palm Beach
Through Oct. 31
myfrightnights.com
It’s your classic fall fair with a wicked twist. This ultimate Halloween event is full of haunted houses, scare zones, theme park rides, live music, food and entertainment. There are four new haunted houses this year, featuring themes ranging from creepy carnivals and evil clowns to insane asylums and graveyards. General admission is $25, and on Oct. 25, they will also host a “Monster Bash Costume Party” with $10 general admission.
Miami Cemetery Tour
Miami
Oct. 30
www.historymiami.org
Nothing screams Halloween quite like an eerie stroll through a cemetery, learning about unsolved murders and mysterious deaths. If you’re feeling brave, join HistoryMiami on a tour through Miami’s oldest cemetery on Halloween eve from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $30.
Enigma Haunted House
Boca Raton
Through Nov. 1
enigmahaunt.com
This unique haunted attraction is the haunted house reinvented. From themed rooms to creepy narrow passages, the two-floor, 17,000 square foot house is an intense haunted experience. There are two areas, called “The Abyss” and “Realms of Terror,” in addition to an outdoor stage called “The Pit.” The experience is not recommended for children under age 12, and admission prices are $20 to $45.
Halloween Half Marathon
Miami Beach
Oct. 24
halloweenhalfmarathon.com/events/miami-beach
Grab a costume and your running shoes, and participate in a race with a festive twist. Run a half marathon at 6:30 a.m. or a freaky 4-miler at 6:50 a.m. dressed as your favorite monster, celebrity or character. You can choose to be categorized by age or, for fun, costume theme, including body paint, super heroes, villains, funny, scary, animals and much more. Registration for the half-marathon is $100 and $45 for the 4-miler.
