Halloween in Miami has room for everyone. We put together the Halloween list we’d actually send a friend: the free block party worth showing up early for, the museum event that wraps before bedtime, and the restaurant parties worth paying the cover for. Everything is organized by what you’re actually looking for, and we’ll keep updating it through October as more 2026 details come in.
Miami Guide Take
Halloween in Miami centers on Wynwood’s HalloWYN block party and the Miami Beach Halloween Half Marathon as the two biggest confirmed free/ticketed events for 2026, both on October 31 and October 24 respectively. Restaurants and nightclubs across Brickell, Miami Beach, and Wynwood run their own ticketed or reservation-only parties the same weekend, typically announced in late September. Families have the most options: museum bashes, trunk-or-treats, and daytime festivals run the two weekends before Halloween itself.
Free Block Parties & Trick-or-Treating
Lincoln Road Halloween Block Party
Lincoln Road, Miami Beach · Free
Lincoln Road gets a little ridiculous on Halloween, in the best way. More than 50,000 people typically turn out for the annual party, now in its 31st year, and by 7 p.m., all eight blocks become one giant costume parade.
Bring the kids early. From 5:30–7:30 p.m., there’s family-friendly trick-or-treating along the road, with candy stations, crafts, and face painting at the Euclid Oval and 1100 Block. After that, the adults take over. Expect zombies, superheroes, vampires and enough creative costumes to make Lincoln Road feel like one very long catwalk.
Grab a table outside at one of the restaurants or bars along the promenade and settle in. After dark, live music, performers, and DJs — including the Wonderama Band — keep the party moving until 2 a.m. while the crowds pass by, making this one of those nights where people-watching is half the point.
October 31 | 5:30 p.m.–2 a.m.Lincoln Road (Miami Beach)5:30–7:30 p.m.: Kids’ trick-or-treating7:30 p.m.–2 a.m.: Main Halloween block partyCost: Free
HalloWYN 2026
Wynwood Marketplace · Free · Neighborhood: Wynwood
Wynwood Marketplace turns into Miami’s biggest free Halloween night on Saturday, October 31, 7 PM to 3 AM — HalloWYN’s 13th year, with Miami DJs, drink specials, and a costume-ready crowd filling the open-air market. RSVP on Eventbrite and your first drink is free; VIP open-bar packages are the alternative if you want to skip the lines.
Safe Streets Halloween Circus Block Party
Downtown South Miami closes Sunset Drive from US 1 to SW 57 Avenue on Saturday, October 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. for a free, family-friendly circus block party. Bring the whole family for trick-or-treating, candy giveaways, games, music, and haunted houses.
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Family-Friendly Events
Ghostbusters in Concert: A Halloween Night at the Arsht
Knight Concert Hall · Ticketed · Neighborhood: Downtown Miami
Ghostbusters hits the big screen for one night, Friday, October 30, with the full film synced to a live orchestra performing Elmer Bernstein’s Academy Award-winning score. It’s part of the Arsht’s Live at Knight series, running 130 minutes with tickets ranging from $40.95 to $115.83. Ages 7+, so it’s an easy pick for families looking for something a little different this Halloween weekend.
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10th Annual Spooky Science Monster Mash at Frost Science
Frost Science, Downtown Miami · Free with museum admission · Neighborhood: Downtown
Halloween gets a science lesson at Frost Science. On October 31, the museum’s annual Spooky Science Monster Mash turns the Knight Learning Center into a Mad Science Lab, where you can get hands-on with eerie experiments, radical chemistry reactions and plenty of things that bubble, fizz and look slightly suspicious.
Scientists from local universities and professional organizations will be on hand as Frost celebrates National Chemistry Week. The programming is free with museum admission, so you can make a full day of the museum around it.
Members get an early start, with exclusive access to the Mad Science Lab from 10–11 a.m., plus a complimentary family-friendly laser show in the Frost Planetarium at 3 p.m. Both are first-come, first-served, with limited capacity for the lab.
October 31, 2026 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Frost Science
Programming is free with paid museum admission.
Members: Early access 10–11 a.m.; complimentary planetarium laser show at 3 p.m.
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
More than a museum, Frost Science is where you spend an afternoon exploring sharks, black holes, and the Everglades without ever leaving Downtown Miami.
NightLAB: Weird Science at Frost Science
Frost Science’s after-hours nightLAB: Weird Science series goes full mad scientist on Thursday, October 15: hands-on experiments, eerie demos, a costume contest, and planetarium programming — all 21+, with cocktails in hand. 7–11 PM.
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Miami Children’s Museum: Not So Scary Halloween Bash
1380 MacArthur Causeway, Miami · Museum admission · Neighborhood: Watson Island
Miami Children’s Museum‘s 16th annual Halloween bash on October 4 has passed, but the Not-So-Scary Halloween fun runs every weekend of October. Weekend trick-or-treating lands October 17 & 24, the not-so-spooky haunted house stays open daily, and costumes are welcome all month — all included with museum admission. Then on Saturday, October 31, MiChi-Boo! takes over for an all-day Halloween event with a Mad Scientist Lab, haunted house, mini pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating through the galleries, theater performances, a live DJ, and a costume contest.
Pinecrest Zombie Run
Evelyn Greer Park, Pinecrest · $20–$30 · Neighborhood: Pinecrest
Saturday, October 17, 2026, this family-friendly two-mile run sends costumed participants dodging zombies through Pinecrest’s streets, with a 40-foot zombie maze and photo booth at the finish. Check-in starts at 4:30 p.m., the run begins at 6, and early-bird pricing ($20) holds through September 8 before stepping up to $25, then $30 on race day. It’s one of the few Halloween events on this list that’s both a real workout and genuinely kid-friendly.
House of Little Horrors
Tropical Park · Included with admission · Neighborhood: West Miami-Dade
New for 2026, House of Horror carved out a low-scare zone under a 50,000-square-foot roof for kids who want the carnival without the nightmares — dedicated kid rides, a haunted maze dialed down from the main event, and no age restriction. It runs on the same Tropical Park grounds and hours as the full haunted carnival, so parents can trade off between the scary version and this one. Entry is included with regular House of Horror admission — no separate ticket needed.
Hialeah Cares: Community Halloween Party & Haunted House
MDC Hialeah Campus · Free · Neighborhood: Hialeah
Thursday, October 29, from 4–8 p.m., MDC’s Hialeah Campus runs its fourth annual free community Halloween party with a haunted house, performances, trick-or-treating, and giveaways. Access and giveaways are first-come-first-served — an Eventbrite ticket doesn’t guarantee entry, so plan to arrive early if you want the full run of activities. It’s one of the few Halloween events on this list with zero cost and zero door.
Where: Miami Dade College Hialeah Campus, 1780 W. 49 St, Hialeah, FL 33012
When: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4–8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Deering Estate Ghost Tours
Deering Estate, Palmetto Bay · Ticketed · Neighborhood: Palmetto Bay
The Deering Estate leans into its haunted history with ghost tours on select nights through October. Guides walk the historic grounds sharing stories of past inhabitants and the paranormal activity reported by visitors and staff over the years.
Select nights, October 1–29, 2026
Moss Center Spook-tacular
Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, Cutler Bay · Free · Neighborhood: Cutler Bay
The Moss Center goes the other direction from haunted houses with a free Spook-tacular built around Spooky Symphony, featuring the Alhambra Orchestra and the Greater Miami Youth Symphony. Two 45-minute performances take the stage at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., alongside a Children’s Museum dance party, eerie music, festive treats, and surprises around every corner. It’s a family-friendly night of spooky fun for all ages.
Friday, October 23, 2026 | starts at 6 p.m.
Cost: Free (tickets available Oct 9)
Zoo Miami Halloween Weekend
Zoo Miami, South Miami-Dade · Included with zoo admission · Neighborhood: South Dade
Zoo Miami closes out the family Halloween circuit with trick-or-treating through the zoo, a costume contest, inflatables, a live DJ, magic shows — and the animals getting their own Halloween treats.
October 24–25, 2026
Plastic is Scary: Beach Cleanup, Guided Eco Walk, & Halloween Costume Swap
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park · Free · Neighborhood: Virginia Key
Debris Free Oceans, MORAES, and Earth Breeze team up for a free afternoon that’s part of Florida Climate Week: swap gently used Halloween costumes and accessories, join a volunteer beach cleanup (service hours provided), and take a guided eco walk through the park’s wildlife, native and invasive plants, coastal habitats, and seasonal sea turtle activity. Free and open to all ages.
Where: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park — Concession Stand, 4020 Virginia Beach Dr, Miami, FL 33149
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 3–6 p.m.
The Seven Ravens: A Garden Halloween Storybook Adventure
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden · Included with Garden admission · Neighborhood: Coral Gables
Daily, October 1–31, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. — a garden-wide Halloween storybook adventure for families, included with Garden admission.
Spookysburg 2026: UFO at Smorgasburg
Smorgasburg South Florida, Fort Lauderdale · Free · Neighborhood: Flagler Village
Smorgasburg’s Halloween edition goes intergalactic for 2026 with an alien-invasion UFO theme. It’s free and family-friendly, with a dog costume contest — so costumes are encouraged for kids, adults and pups alike.
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Smorgasburg South Florida, 536 NE 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale · Cost: Free
The Doral Yard Halloween Events
The Doral Yard, Downtown Doral · Free · Neighborhood: Doral
The Doral Yard’s Halloween programming is built around character meet & greets for kids: Mickey & Minnie from 5:30–6:15 PM, Hello Kitty & Stitch from 7–7:45 PM, and Woody & Buzz from 8–8:45 PM. A beverage purchase is required for photo ops.
There’s also a candy giveaway on Main Street from 5–7 PM, with four candy stations at Mister 01, Barra Vieja, Pisco y Nazca and Limoncello. Admission is free.
Homestead Fall Spook-Tacular
Head to Losner Park (104 N. Krome Ave., Homestead) on Saturday, October 17, from 5 to 9 p.m. for a free evening of Halloween fun. Families can explore a haunted house and a spooky kids zone, go trick-or-treating, enjoy music and food vendors, and enter the pumpkin decorating contest.
Track or Treat in Pinecrest
Evelyn Greer Park (8200 SW 124 St., Pinecrest) hosts this free trick-or-treating event on Friday, October 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. Stick around for bounce houses, photo ops, music, and balloon artists, then catch an outdoor movie at 7:30 p.m.
Edgewater Trunk or Treat
Margaret Pace Park in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood hosts a free trunk-or-treat on Friday, October 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. Costumes are encouraged, and the evening wraps up with a Halloween movie under the stars.
Monster Mash at Emma Lou Olson Civic Center
This free, inclusive Halloween celebration welcomes kids of all abilities, ages 13 and under, on Friday, October 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center in Pompano Beach. Expect dancing, costumes, and a welcoming, sensory-friendly atmosphere.
North Miami Haunted Trails: Kids Zone
Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park (1725 NE 135 St., North Miami) opens its Haunted Trails on Friday, October 23, from 7 to 10 p.m., with entry at $7. Alongside the trails, the Kids Fun Zone offers a costume parade, hayrides, pony rides, music, and games.
Kiddo-Ween Festival at Coral Gables Museum
The Coral Gables Museum (285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables) hosts its Kiddo-Ween Festival on Saturday, October 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free admission and a wristband available for rides and activities. Kids can go trick-or-treating, visit the pumpkin patch, jump in the bounce house, decorate pumpkins, get their faces painted, meet characters, and score giveaways.
Little Lighthouse Foundation Children’s Halloween Party
Jungle Plaza in the Miami Design District hosts this annual children’s Halloween party on Saturday, October 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Costumes, treats, and games make it an easy daytime stop for families in the Design District.
Cutler Bay Halloween Spooktacular
Cutler Bay celebrates Halloween on Saturday, October 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. with a free Spooktacular. The night includes costume contests, trunk-or-treat, a golf cart parade, a movie night, inflatables, food trucks, and a live DJ.
Kiki on the River: Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party
Kiki on the River on the Miami River marks National Pumpkin Day on Monday, October 26, with a family pumpkin carving party. Pumpkins and supplies are provided, and the day includes Halloween decor, themed activities, and photo ops, with admission including a set menu.
BrightStar Credit Union Trunk-or-Treat
BrightStar Credit Union hosts a free Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 23, 5:30–7:30PM at its HQ in Cooper City (3400 N. University Drive). Expect an evening of trick-or-treating with prizes for best costume and best trunk.
Tidal Cove (JW Marriott Turnberry)
Tidal Cove at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa goes superhero for Tidalween, October 31–November 1. The superhero-themed waterpark weekend includes all activities complimentary with waterpark admission. 19999 W Country Club Drive.
Miami Springs Boo Bash
Miami Springs Boo Bash at Miami Springs Pool, 1401 Westward Dr. · Friday, October 16, 6–9 p.m. · Free. Spooky music, dancing, candy, games, and prizes, plus a costume contest at 7:30 p.m.
Haunted Houses & Horror Attractions
The Horrorland at Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami · Ticketed · Neighborhood: Watson Island
Jungle Island swaps its daytime boardwalks for a full-scale scream park starting September 10, when The Horrorland returns for its seventh season. Running Thursdays through Sundays (7:00 PM to 10:00 PM) through November 1, the Watson Island grounds feature six haunted houses—spanning total-blackout mazes, sinister roadside bars, and ritual covens—alongside three outdoor scare zones and a plaza serving themed cocktails. The real centerpiece is the Circus of Terror, a high-stunt fire and aerial show created by a Cirque du Soleil veteran. If you’re looking for high-production scares off the MacArthur Causeway without driving all the way to Orlando, this is the move.
Where: Jungle Island (1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132 — Watson Island off the MacArthur Causeway)
When: September 10 – November 1, 2026 (Weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Hours: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
House of Horror Haunted Carnival
Tropical Park · $39.99+ · Ticketed
House of Horror moves to Tropical Park for 2026 after 25 years at Miami International Mall, bringing five haunted attractions — Howie’s Blind Terror (a pitch-black dark-ride coaster), The Warden’s Game, Camp Dead-End Trails, The Abduction: Facility 31, and Isla de las Muñecas — plus a full carnival midway. New this year is House of Little Horrors, a low-scare, no-age-limit zone included with admission if you’ve got kids who aren’t ready for the real thing. General admission is $39.99+, kids 6-and-under are $19.99+, and a $20–$40 Bye-Pass skips the haunt lines if you don’t want to wait.
September 24 – November 1, 2026
Tropical Park – 7900 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155
Mon–Thu & Sun: 6–11 p.m.
Fri–Sat: 6 p.m.–midnight
Closed: September 28 & October 5
Admission: $39.99+ (GA), $19.99+ (kids 6 & under) — includes unlimited houses, rides, and parking
Hocus Pocus: Miami’s Halloween Weekend
Factory Town · Ticketed · Neighborhood: Doral
Factory Town’s Halloween weekend returns Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1, 2026 – three nights, five stages and 100+ artists including Eric Prydz, Chase & Status and Jamie Jones. 18+.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens · Ticketed · Neighborhood: Pinecrest
Friday, October 2 at 8 p.m., City Theatre Miami brings a live cast to perform alongside the film under the stars, from Frank-N-Furter’s entrance through the Time Warp. It’s R-rated — anyone under 17 needs an adult with them, no exceptions — and there’s a costume contest with cash prizes plus a VIP add-on with a cast meet-and-greet and reserved seating. No outside food, drinks, or chairs, but parking’s free on-site.
Runs & Fitness
Miami Beach Halloween Half Marathon, Freaky 4-Miler & Trick-or-Treat Kids Dash
Miami Beach · Registration required · Neighborhood: Miami Beach
Halloween costumes and a morning run make a surprisingly good combination. The annual Miami Beach Halloween Half Marathon gives you a 13.1-mile course along with a Freaky 4-Miler for runners and walkers, plus a Trick or Treat Kids Dash for the little ones.
Costumes are part of the deal, with runners showing up as superheroes, villains, zombies, vampires, animals and whatever else they’ve pulled together. Every finisher gets a Halloween-themed medal, which has become one of the event’s signatures.
The Half Marathon starts at 6:30 a.m., followed by the Freaky 4-Miler at 6:45 a.m. The Kids Dash gets its own 10 a.m. start. If you’re running the longer races, get there early — organizers recommend arriving by 5:45 a.m. to allow time for parking.
October 24, 2026
Start & Finish: 7th St. & Ocean Dr., Miami Beach
Half Marathon: 6:30 a.m.
Freaky 4-Miler: 6:45 a.m.
Trick or Treat Kids Dash: 10 a.m.
Parking: Carpooling is recommended.
Restaurant & Nightlife Parties
Brickell + Downtown
Marion Miami
Brickell’s supper club has run a themed Halloween dinner party the Thursday before Halloween for several years running.
E11EVEN Miami
E11EVEN goes all in for Halloween week with Sweet Temptation, a five-night celebration running October 28–November 1. Renn Mateos opens the run on Wednesday, October 28, followed by Damaged Goods on Thursday, Gordo on Friday, and DJ Diesel (aka Shaquille O’Neal) headlining Halloween night on Saturday, October 31. 29 NE 11th St, Miami. 21+.
American Social
American Social in Brickell is pouring Halloween-themed cocktails all October, starting with the Pink Pony Negroni — a playful twist on the classic with Sarti Spritz — on October 1, followed by the Te-Kill-Ya Zombie during Halloween week. On Halloween
night itself, the bar’s past “graveyard cocktails” return alongside select menu favorites. No cover — just order at the bar.
400 Vinyl Room
Downtown’s 400 Vinyl Room goes full Halloween with two themed nights. Wednesday, October 28 brings a “Thriller”-inspired Vinilo Night (9PM–2AM) spinning Latin hits alongside Michael Jackson, while Saturday, October 31 turns into a Saturday Night Fever party (7PM–2AM) with funk, soul, Bee Gees, and specialty cocktails. 159 NE 6th St, fl 9, Downtown Miami. 21+. Reservations on OpenTable.
InterContinental Miami
Downtown’s InterContinental Miami leans into fall with the Harvest Hideaway Cabana, a limited-time Daylife booking for up to six guests. Each guest is welcomed with a DirtyBrew — a Belvedere Vodka Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini. Book the cabana at icmiamihotel.com/daylife.
InterContinental Miami
The Downtown Miami classic that puts you steps from the bay, Brickell, and everything in between.
Website →Seia
Seia turns Halloween into One Night in Venice on Saturday, October 31, 8PM–2AM, taking over the 54th and 55th floors of 830 Brickell for a Venetian-inspired escape. Guests can book a four-course Italian prix-fixe dinner ($250 per guest) or go à la carte with a $250 minimum spend, with a welcome cocktail, festive cocktails, DJs, and live entertainment including an electronic violinist. Venetian Masquerade attire is encouraged — and masks are provided if you arrive without one.
Rosa Sky Rooftop
Rosa Sky Rooftop goes Rosa Obscura on October 30 and 31 — a circus after dark on the 22nd floor at 115 SW 8th St, with Halloween cocktails including The Vanishing Act ($17), Halloween bites, live DJs, and circus-themed décor and entertainment. Costumes encouraged.
Elia on the River
Elia on the River hosts a Venetian Masquerade on Saturday, October 31 from 6PM — an enchanting evening of Venetian-inspired décor, ornate masks, and live entertainment and music on the Miami River. Expect coastal Italian cuisine with panoramic waterfront views.
Elia on the River
Perfect dining hotspot to savor Italian dishes while taking in the stunning views of the Miami River
Website →Miami Beach
Queen Miami Beach
Queen Miami Beach leans into Sinful Desire on Wednesday, October 28, pairing its signature dinner-and-performance format with aerial acts and Nico Bernardini on the decks. Specials run from the Unagi Prawn Uramaki to the 40 oz. Prime Whiskey Dry-Aged Tomahawk, finishing with a Dark Candy Apple with Caramel Miso. Two seatings at 7PM and 9PM, with a table minimum on the second seating. 550 Washington Ave, Miami Beach. Reservations on OpenTable.
Faena Miami Beach
Faena runs a multi-venue Halloween weekend across The Living Room, Faena Theater, Los Fuegos, and Pao. On Saturday, October 31 at 11PM, Faena Theater transforms for Memento Mori, an immersive Halloween celebration featuring theatrical intrigue and late-night dancing. A standing, nightlife-style experience inside the theater, with general admission tickets and VIP seating options available for groups. The celebration extends across Faena Miami Beach: begin the evening with dinner at Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, Pao by Paul Qui or El Secreto Omakase, then continue to The Living Room or Tree of Life for music and cocktails before heading to Faena Theater. Halloween details and reservations
Live at Faena: Fright Night with Michael Corcoran and The Slippery Babies
Faena’s live music programming gets a Halloween twist on Saturday, October 31 at 9 PM, with a Fright Night set from Michael Corcoran and The Slippery Babies. Tickets are available in advance — an easy add if you’re already spending the weekend at Faena.
Watr at the 1 Rooftop: Spirits Above the City
1 Hotel South Beach’s rooftop goes haunted on Halloween night, Saturday, October 31, 9 PM–2 AM, with Spirits Above the City — a yōkai-inspired takeover drawn from Japanese folklore, with performers, DJ Cardi, handcrafted cocktails, and Japanese-inspired cuisine 18 stories above Miami Beach.
Tala Beach Halloween Weekend
1 Hotel South Beach’s beachfront Tala Beach doubles up for Halloween weekend: a pet-friendly Howl-O-Ween happy hour on Thursday, October 29 (5–7 PM) with a dog costume contest and specialty cocktails, followed by Talaween: Into the Wild on Friday, October 30 (6–11 PM) — an immersive, nature-after-dark celebration with beachside sets from Simone Vitullo.
1 Hotel South Beach
1 Hotel South Beach turns Halloween into a full weekend. Thursday’s Howl-O-Ween at Tala Beach is dog-friendly, with cocktails, pup cups, and dog artist portraits; Friday brings Talaween: Into the Wild with music by DJ Simone Vitullo. Drift hosts Tarot & Tonics (tarot readings and cocktails), and Saturday’s Spirits Above the City at Watr pairs yokai-inspired decor and performers with Japanese-inspired cuisine, cocktails, and DJ Cardi.
The Betsy + Books & Books
Literary Halloween comes to Miami Beach as NYT bestselling author Madeline Martin celebrates A Time of Witches on Sunday, October 25 at 4PM in B Bar at The Betsy. The free event requires RSVP via Eventbrite, and books will be available for $19.99.
Delano Miami Beach
Delano Miami Beach goes full Queen of the Jungle on Saturday, October 31, 8PM–12AM, with an immersive after-dark takeover of the hotel’s iconic ground floor hosted by Ladyfag and Rigo Lora. General admission includes four hours of open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, and live performances — costumes encouraged. Tickets via SevenRooms.
Delano Miami Beach
South Beach's most legendary hotel is back—and it finally feels like Delano again.
Website →The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
The Standard Spa’s adults-only Halloween House Party takes over the waterfront hotel Saturday, October 31, 8PM–12AM, with multiple DJs and mezcal plus Bacardí, Rosaluna, Mijenta, Rémy Martin, and Ketel One behind the bar. The pool glows red for the occasion, and costumes are encouraged. Members, hotel guests, and VIP cabanas get early entry at 7PM; tickets via Eventbrite.
Olazul Beach House
Olazul Beach House at Andaz Miami Beach hosts the Halloween Knightcap Chess Club on Thursday, October 29, 7PM–11PM — a festive social chess night for all skill levels, with boards provided and costumes encouraged. It’s chess with an oceanfront breeze. Tickets via Luma.
Serena Rooftop
Serena Rooftop at Moxy South Beach does Halloween all day Saturday, October 31: show up in costume and your first specialty cocktail is on the house — the Green Terror or the Sangre de Toro. Without a costume, both run $18. It’s the easiest costume deal on South Beach.
Tropicale
Tropicale at the Miami Beach EDITION screens the cult classic Practical Magic poolside on Saturday, October 31, 7PM–9PM, with festive food and beverage offerings under the stars. It’s Halloween with a vintage witchy twist. Tickets via Eventbrite.
Clevelander South Beach
Clevelander South Beach brings a 90s slasher nightmare to Ocean Drive with Scream at the Cleve on Saturday, October 31 — killer beats, dancing, spooky surprises, and Halloween cocktails like the Kiss My Peach, Espresso Martini, and Famous Frozens ($15 each). The costume contest pays $500 in gift cards for first place, a $250 bar tab for second, and a $100 bar tab for third, plus a late-night raffle.
Wynwood + Design District
Mayami Wynwood
Mayami has run a multi-night themed Halloween lineup in past years.
R House Wynwood
R House Wynwood throws its R House of Villains costume party on Saturday, October 31, headlined by RuPaul’s Drag Race villain Mistress Isabelle Brooks. Doors at 8PM, 21+, with early-bird tickets from $15 via SevenRooms, a $500 prize for best-dressed villain, and a $25 meet-and-greet add-on at 9PM.
Upside Wynwood
Wynwood’s newest nightlife venue brings nightlife to the afterlife with Dead Disco on Saturday, October 31, 8PM–3AM — live performances, nonstop music, and surprise guests. Specialty cocktails include the Soul Reaper (Casamigos Blanco, Union Mezcal, Cocchi Rosa, Maraschino, agave, lime, crème de violette) and the Midnight Soul (Hennessy VS, Cocchi Sweet Vermouth, Aperol, Drambuie). Entry is free before 11PM; tickets via dice.fm.
Coconut Grove + Coral Gables
Monster Masquerade
Zoo Miami’s adults-only Halloween fundraiser returns Saturday, October 17, 7-11 PM. Open bars, food from more than 20 local restaurants, DJ Kaos, a costume contest, animal appearances and tiger feedings. Tickets are $125 early bird, $150 general admission. Info:
Glass & Vine: Howl-O-Ween Costume Brunch
Glass & Vine in Coconut Grove’s Peacock Park throws its Howl-O-Ween Costume Brunch on Saturday, October 31, 10 AM–4 PM, with bottomless bubbles, elevated brunch fare, a DJ, and a dog-friendly costume contest — categories include Best Costume, Best Dog + Human Duo, and Most Creative, with a $100 gift card for the winners. Bring the pup.
LIV Nightclub Halloween Week
LIV goes big for Halloween week at Fontainebleau: DJ Khaled on Friday, October 23 and Lost Frequencies on Halloween night, Saturday, October 31.
Garden of Shadows
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden turns after-dark for two nights, Friday and Saturday, October 23-24, 7-10:30 PM. The Shadow Trail winds through six haunted encounters,
plus hidden cocktail bars, DJ sets, aerialist and contortionist performances, a costume contest and a glow-stick dance party. Tickets from $35.95. Info:
Solei Beach Club: Murder Mystery Dinners
Solei Beach Club at the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel leans into Halloween with three murder mystery dinners on October 10, 17 and 24. Each night is $150++ per person: a three-course menu, two cocktails, and an interactive crime to solve under the palms.
Solei Beach Club: Halloween Movie Nights
The palms become an open-air cinema for three Halloween movie nights at Solei Beach Club: Ghostbusters on October 16, Beetlejuice on October 23, and Hocus Pocus on October 30. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids.
Magie Wine Bar Halloween Week
Magie Wine Bar · Little River + Coconut Grove · October 28–31, 2026
Magie runs four straight nights of Halloween programming, October 28–31, at its Little River and Coconut Grove wine bars. Wednesday, October 28 is Adult Trick or Treat — $30 gets you four wines paired with candy. Thursday, October 29 is Halloween Singles Night. Friday, October 30 is Freaky Friday, a dress-as-someone-else night. And Saturday, October 31 is the 2nd Annual Slutty Pumpkin, with $35 bottomless wine, a $100 costume prize and happy hour all night.
Club Space Halloweek: CamelPhat & Volkoder
Club Space’s Halloweek kicks off Friday, October 30 at 11 PM with CamelPhat and Volkoder. 21+. Tickets:
Halloween Eve Bar Crawl
Wynwood’s Halloween Eve bar crawl runs Friday, October 30, 5 PM-midnight, with mandatory check-in at Bar Tulio’s between 5 and 8 PM. Five welcome shots, drink specials, free cover at participating bars and a costume contest. Early-bird tickets available. Tickets:
Cursed Pirates Halloween Party
A pirate-themed Latin dance party Friday, October 30, 9:30 PM-2 AM at El Rancho Miami in Hialeah Gardens. Salsa, bachata and reparto with Dame Salsa and DJ Vila, an open bar and free parking. Tickets from $25. Tickets:
BLOND:ISH Halloween
A daytime Halloween dance party on the bay: BLOND:ISH takes over Palm Tree Club Miami in North Bay Village on Saturday, October 31 at 4 PM. Info:
Daft Disko Halloween: Miami
A French house and disco night inspired by Daft Punk, Justice, Breakbot and friends hits Edge Miami in Edgewater on Saturday, October 31, 7 PM-midnight. 21+, costumes encouraged. Tickets:
Layton Giordani at Factory Town
Techno heavyweight Layton Giordani headlines Factory Town in Doral on Halloween night, Saturday, October 31 at 7 PM. Info:
Wonderland Halloween
National Hotel on Miami Beach hosts Wonderland Halloween on Saturday, October 31 at 9 PM with DJs Vtech and Yissel. 21+. Tickets:
Haunted W Miami Rooftop Halloween Party
W Miami’s 15th-floor rooftop throws a Halloween party Saturday, October 31, 9 PM-2 AM with two DJ areas. 21+.
Sexy Fish Miami: Vampire Tide
Sexy Fish Miami dives into the dark side on Saturday, October 31 with Vampire Tide, transforming the Brickell restaurant into a world of gothic glamour — immersive installations, striking costumes, and theatrical entertainment, presented in partnership with Don Julio 1942. Dinner runs on the signature à la carte menu before headlining DJ Pablo Fierro takes over the decks, with immersive performances, cocktails, and a late-night food menu carrying the night into the early hours.
Seating begins at 9:30 PM. A $300 per person deposit secures a table and is applied toward food and beverage (tax and service not included). 21+.
Salt & Straw Halloween Series
Salt & Straw’s Halloween series brings five spooky flavors to all of its local scoop shops through November 1. And on October 30–31, trick-or-treaters get a free Halloween scoop upgrade — sprinkles, whipped cream and a sticker.
Hoy Como Ayer
Little Havana’s Hoy Como Ayer throws a no-cover Halloween costume party on Friday, October 30. The costume contest awards a $200 gift card (winner crowned at 11:30PM), with salsa, merengue, and Latin hits plus live percussion. Thursday through Saturday, sip three limited Manojo Mezcal cocktails — La Llorona ($15), One Wish Willow ($15), and Sinners ($15). Doors at 8PM, 21+ with ID.
Sufrat Mediterranean Grill
Sufrat Mediterranean Grill gets spooky all October with The Evil Eye ($15) — a pomegranate rose cosmopolitan with a bleeding sugar rim and lychee eyeball garnish.
Bakey
Bakey brings its Halloween fall menu to its first South Florida location in Hallandale Beach. Try the Apple Babka, Pumpkin Babka, Honey Bliss Latte, Sweet Rise, and Pretty in Matcha. 668 West Hallandale Beach Boulevard; open Sun–Thu 7:30AM–6PM, Fri 7:30AM–4PM.
Día de los Muertos
Toro Toro Día de los Muertos
InterContinental Miami, Downtown · À la carte · Neighborhood: Downtown
Chef Richard Sandoval’s Toro Toro celebrates Día de los Muertos with El Sol, running October 6–November 3: the Luz de Mar Tiradito ($26), the SOL cocktail, and DDLM Sangria ($18 each). Don’t miss the one-night Pairing Dinner hosted by Sandoval himself on Thursday, October 8 at 6:30PM in the El Matador Room — $175++ per person.
FAQ
When is Halloween in Miami 2026?
Halloween itself is Saturday, October 31, 2026. Most restaurant and nightlife parties run that Friday and Saturday, while family and free events are spread across the two weekends before.
What’s free to do for Halloween in Miami?
HalloWYN in Wynwood is the largest confirmed free event, plus most family-oriented events (museum bashes, trunk-or-treats) charge only standard admission or nothing at all. See our Free Block Parties and Family-Friendly Events sections above.
Do I need a reservation for restaurant Halloween parties?
Yes — most restaurant Halloween parties in Miami are reservation-only or ticketed, and popular spots (Queen, Marion, Faena) sell out their seatings in advance. Book directly through the venue once 2026 details are confirmed.
Is Halloween on Lincoln Road still happening?
Yes — the 31st annual Halloween Block Party runs Saturday, October 31, 2026, with trick-or-treating from 5–7 p.m. and the main party through 1 a.m. It’s free and open to the public.
What about Día de los Muertos events?
Several venues, including Toro Toro, run Día de los Muertos programming that extends into early November, separate from Halloween weekend proper. See our Día de los Muertos section.
What’s the weather like in Miami in October?
October in Miami runs warm and humid — expect highs in the mid-to-upper 80s°F and lows around 75°F, with water temps still in the low 80s. It’s technically still hurricane season and the tail end of the rainy season, so afternoon storms are common; check the forecast the week of any outdoor event like HalloWYN or the Half Marathon. Costumes with layers are a bad idea — plan for heat, not chill.
Is this list complete?
We update this guide every year with the full citywide list as venues confirm 2026 Halloween details. Bookmark this page — we’ll keep it current through the season.
Have an event to add or a correction? Contact The Miami Guide.
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