Tricks, treats and just plain terror: Here are the best Halloween events in Miami
Halloween is on the way, Miami — but it’s up to you whether or not you want to be scared.
There are a variety of events around town, some for kids, many with candy — and a few that are only for brave souls unfazed by terrifying chainsaw-wielding maniacs, creepy things jumping out of the shadows or evil clowns seeking entry into your nightmares.
A couple of attractions are already open; others focus on late October. Either way, here are a few of Miami’s best Halloween events.
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The Horrorland
A drive-through experience in Aventura for 2020 and 2021, The Horrorland Miami Scream Park is now a walk-through event at Jungle Island, bringing you closer to eight haunted houses and scare zones. Recommended for those 13 and above. Price of admission includes a visit to Vampire Circus and all its acrobats and illusions.
7-10 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23-Oct 31; Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami; tickets start at $48.99; www.thehorrorland.com
House of Horror Haunted Carnival
This haunted has been scaring Miami for 20 yars, and 2022 will be no exception. Expect three haunted houses plus Scare X Studios, where you can take Halloween selfies to your heart’s content. The carnival also includes food, games and rides, including the new Fireball Rollercoaster. As always, it’s cheaper to buy advance tickets online than at the door.
Tuesday-Sunday Sept. 29-Oct. 31; Miami International Mall, 1625 NW 107 Ave., Doral; adults $30 weekday online, $35 at door; $40 on weekend, $45 at door; six and under $20; under 2 free; Halloween ticket $45; houseofhorrorcarnival.com
Cortez Manor: The Revenge
Welcome to Part 2 of the wild events at “Cortez Manor,” the haunted house set in a historic house (Curtiss Mansion in Miami Springs). The story involves a creepy sanitarium, a monstrous doctor with a penchant for dismemberment and his lovely wife, who is actually not all that lovely and has a gift for poisons. All ages are welcome, but know this event is meant to be scary.
Oct. 13-31, Curtiss Mansion, 500 Deer Run, Miami Springs; $15 general admission, $35 fast pass, $50 family four-pack; eventbrite.com
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street comes to life at Area Stage, just in time for the scariest time of year. The production won eight Tonys, including best musical, when it debuted on Broadway in 1979.
7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 14-Oct. 30; Area Stage Company’s Black Box Theatre, 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 286; $65 adults, $35 students; recommended for 12 and up; www.simpletix.com
Not So Scary Halloween Bash
Kids can wear their costumes and trick or treat through the museum’s 17 galleries and participate in pumpkin decorating and other arts and crafts activities. There’s a not-so-scary haunted house, too.
1-5 p.m. Oct. 16, Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami; $50-$60 (kids under 2 don’t need a ticket); eventbrite.com
Museum of Horror
After dark for two weekends in October, the optical mystery spot Museum of Illusions turns into the Museum of Horror just in time for Halloween. Expect photo opps with scary clowns, zombies, even a headless horseman. Waiver must be signed before entering.
Oct. 22-24 and Oct. 29-31; Museum of Illusions, 536 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; pre-sale tickets $15; tickets $30; miaillusions.com/museum-of-horror/
Terrifying Tales: Vizcaya Late
Enid Casablanca of RAW Storytelling hosts three storytellers who will share true tales of the supernatural in the courtyard of the main house at Vizcaya; seating on ground floor first come, first served. Strong language will be used so may be inappropriate for young children. Miami jazz artist Marcus Magellan will perform on the east terrace, and guests can also take a guided walking tour of Vizcaya’s most isolated areas.
6-9 p.m. Oct. 26, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 South Miami Ave.; $10 13 and up; $5 ages 6-12; under 5 free; eventbrite; 305-250-9133
Zoo Boo
Kids can wear costumes, trick or treat and watch hippos and crocodiles bob for pumpkins, spider monkeys trick or treating and sloth bears open goody bags, among other Halloween animal fun. There will be a costume contest and spooky crafts, too.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 29-30, Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami; included with zoo admission ($22.95 for 13 and up; $18.95 age 3-12; under 3 free; www.zoomiami.org
Spooky Science Monster Mash
This hands-on adventure is more scientific than scary, with fun in the chemistry lab and other eerie experiments.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 29, Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami; free with museum admission (adults $32.95, kids $24.95, three and under free)
Howl-O-Ween
Bring your best four-legged friend in costume as Paws 4 You Rescue celebrates spooky season with tricks and treats, a costume contest, a spooky kids’ zone, pumpkin patch and a dog agility course. Food, drinks and entertainment, too.
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 29; Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57th Ave, Pinecrest; $10 in advance, $12 at the gate; kids under 2 free; eventbrite.com
Kiddo-Ween
This free event for families, presented by Kiddos Magazine, features trick or treating, arts and crafts, a pumpkin patch station plus magic shows, music, costume runway show and giveaways.
2-8 p.m. Oct. 29; CityPlace Doral, 8300 NW 36th St., Doral; free with Eventbrite ticket; cityplacedoral.com
Spooky Symphony
The Alhambra Orchestra and Greater Miami Youth Symphony join forces for a show highlighting creepy classics and scary movie themes with Halloween visuals projected on a screen.
4 p.m. Oct. 30, Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler St.; free with RSVP at Ticketmaster
