The time has come upon us when — unless you’re already singing Christmas carols — everyone is wearing their skeletons on the outside, spiders are our friends, pumpkins are our favorite plants and there’s never a shortage of fun to be had no matter where we are. For those looking for a good time, look no further than what we’ve gathered together here, and get ready to be terrified — in the best way.
Halloween Party at Davie Ranch ($10)
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 26, come down to the Davie Ranch for an eerie good time! With a slew of activities, featuring unlimited horse and pony rides, hayrides, free entry to a petting zoo, a treehouse playground and a bounce-house, there’s never a dull moment. If you need a little kick to get you into the spooky-spirit, this is the place to be no matter what age you are. Price is $15 for children and $10 for adults over 18.
Ghosts in the Garden
If you’re looking for some fresh, freaky fun for people of all ages, head on over to Miami Beach Botanical Gardens on Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for some fall fun. While you browse the beautiful flowers and plants on display, make sure to hit up the pumpkin carving station to carve out your own Jack-O-Lantern, which is only available with the purchase of a pumpkin. There will also be several spooky craft stations for those with a creative spirit, so be sure to attend and assemble your own barrage of creepy crafts. Along with open trick-or-treating for all ages, there will also be a costume parade, so come dressed to impress! This event is free for everyone and is family-friendly.
9th Annual Howl-O-Ween ($5)
Everyone, especially students, needs a good fur-fix from time to time, and what’s a better time to see some dogs than at a Halloween parade for pups? On Oct. 27 from 12 to 5 p.m., you can find endless furry-fun in Pinecrest Gardens, Miami, with an adorable assortment of costumed canines making their way through the gardens and searching for treats. Featuring a doggie fun-zone, pumpkin patch photos, a costume contest and more, you’ll enjoy yourself as well as the dogs amongst the gardens’ gorgeous foliage. There will also be adoptable dogs at the event, and you are welcome to bring your own dogs. Admission is $5.
Trunk or Treat
Fun for everyone regardless of who you are or how old you are, trick-or-treating out of people’s decorated cars right here on NSU’s main campus is sure to spark your fancy. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 30, stroll around the North Circle – located directly next to the Alvin Sherman Library – to gather free candy from members of the NSU community who’ve decorated spooktacular cars or tables. If you’re looking for some old-fashioned and timeless Halloween fun, you’ve found it. This event is free for everyone and also family-friendly.
HalloWYN 2019
Without fail, Wynwood Marketplace is almost always the place to be on the true night of Halloween, and they haven’t disappointed this year. For those looking to go wild this fright night, look no further than the HalloWYN Block party at the Wynwood Marketplace on Oct. 31. This event begins at 7 p.m. and ends on Nov. 1 at 3 a.m. and is the perfect opportunity to party with ghosts and ghoulies while the witching hour approaches. Some of Miami’s best DJ’s will be at the event and the party will also have a costume contest with cash prizes, fire spinners, LED shows and a few other eye-catching activities and presentations that you won’t want to miss. Twenty different food trucks will be on the scene to cater every hungry need, and for those 21 and over, Fireball Whisky will be giving away free shots. This event is free for all ages.
Photo: E. Jeffrey
Written: Laurel Gallaudet
