Fall is here and the ghouls, goblins and ghosts of Halloween are near! Check out the list of festivities and fun below and go relax and spend some time with your friends and family.
Coconut Creek
Ghosts and Goblins Family Fun Night
Location : Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Rd. S.
Details : Friday October 26th from 6-8pm. Bring the little ones to enjoy this indoor party with trick-or-treating, costume contest, arts and crafts and other activities and a movie in the park. For kids 2-11.
Cost: $2/resident $5/non-resident
For more information visit : www.promenadeatcoconutcreek.com
Trick-or-Treat at Promenade at Coconut Creek
Location : Promenade at 443 Lyons Rd.
Details : Wednesday October 31st, from 4:-6:00pm. Kids can trick or treat at participating stores and restaurants.
Cost: FREE
For more information visit : www.promenadeatcoconutcreek.com
Coral Springs
Haunted House
Location: Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Dr.
Details: Friday, October 26th from 5-7:30pm & October 27th from 2-7pm. Dress up the kids and come down to the Coral Springs Gymnasium to enjoy a haunted house, slides, and bounce houses. Candy will be given away. For ages 10 and under.
Cost: $5/child, $2/adult
For more information visit: www.coralsprings.org
Dania Beach
A Creature’s Trick-or-Treat
Location: Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Rd. 84
Details: Sunday, October 28th from 5-7:30pm. Trick-or-treating for children 2 years and up. Pre-registration required.
Cost: $5/person
For more information visit: www.broward.org/parks
Davie
Fall Harvest Festival and Pumpkin PatchLocation: Flamingo Road Nursery, 1655 Flamingo Rd.
Details: Through November 4th. Wander through the pumpkin patch, and enjoy activities for kids including crafting, pumpkin painting, hayrides and a harvest market for the big kids.
Cost: FREE
For more information visit: www.flamingoroadnursery.com
Halloween Happenings
Location: Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Rd.
Details: Saturday October 27th, from 1-5pm. The Town of Davie hosts a Halloween party packed with spooky games, a costume contest, haunted house, hayrides, pumpkin patch, a petting farm and activities for kids.
Cost: Contact The Town of Davie for more information.
For more information visit: www.davie-fl.gov
Harvest Festival
Location: Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd.
Details: Every Saturday and Sunday through October from 9:30am-4pm. Enjoy hayrides, character meet and greets, live entertainment, scarecrow competition, character meet and greets, decorating station, live entertainment and much more. Come by on Halloween weekend for trick-or-treating fun.
Cost: $19.95 per person, $12.95 per child
For more information visit: www.flamingogardens.org
YAAHalloween Party
Location: Young at Art Museum, 751 SE 121st Ave.
Details: Friday October 26th from 3-8pm. Bring the whole family to enjoy this artfully frightful museum-wide party at the Young at Art Museum. Enjoy Halloween-themed art activities, monster mash music time, colorful costume parade, family costume contest and much more. All free with admission.
Cost: $12 for Broward Residents
For more information visit: www.youngatartmuseum.org
Deerfield Beach
Fall Festival
Location: Pioneer Park, 501 NE Eller St.
Details: Saturday October 20th from 3-7pm. Enjoy a hay maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, treats and live entertainment and this old-fashioned fun Fall gathering.
Cost: Contact The City of Deerfield Beach for more information.
For more information visit: www.deerfield-beach.com
Fort Lauderdale
Croissant Park Annual Halloween Party
Location: Croissant Park, 245 W. Park Dr.
Details: Saturday October 27th, 4-6pm. Bring the whole family to enjoy activities, games, contests, prizes, and food.
Cost: Free
For more information visit: www.fortlauderdale.gov
Day of the Dead Celebration
Location: Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Details: Friday November 2, from 4-10pm. Processional begins at 6:30pm at Huizenga Plaza 32 E. Las Olas Blvd. Celebrate this Mexican tradition in the heart of Fort Lauderdale with family activities, workshops, a craft crypt, music, dance performances, food, and an outdoor processional complete with a mariachi band, giant puppets, dreadful costumes and miniature floats.
Cost: Free
For more information visit: www.dayofthedeadflorida.com
Fiesta Fall Carnival
Location: Lauderdale Manors Park, 1340 Chateau Park Dr.
Details: Saturday October 27th, 11am-4pm. Enjoy this fall celebration with a day of games, food, music, and dancing.
Cost: Contact The City of Fort Lauderdale for more information.
For more information visit: www.fortlauderdale.gov
Riverland Halloween Party
Location: Riverland Park, 950 SW 27th Ave.
Details: Wednesday October 24th from 6-8pm. Come one, come all to Riverland Park for a spooky night of fun, games, arts, crafts, cooking, decorating and much more.
Cost: Contact The City of Fort Lauderdale for more information.
For more information visit: www.fortlauderdale.gov
Spirits of Stranahan House
Location: Stranahan House, 335 SE 6th Ave.
Details: October 25, 26, 29 & 30, the fun starts at 7pm. Tour Fort Lauderdale’s historic Victorian home as guides share stories of spirits and legends that reside in this historic haunt.
Cost: $25/per person
For more information visit: www.stranahanhouse.org
Spooky Halloween Dance Party
Location: Bass Park, 2750 NW 19th St.
Details: Thursday October 25th from 6:30-8:30pm. Come show off your dance moves at this spooky dance party. Enjoy crafts, food, games and lots of great music.
Cost: Free
For more information visit: www.fortlauderdale.gov
Trick-or-Treat on Second Street
Location: Bass Park, 2750 NW 19th St.
Details: Saturday October 27th from 1-5pm. Enjoy this fun and spooktacular family event with bounce houses, carnival games, face painting, trick-or-treating fun, a kid costume parade, a pet costume parade and much more!
Cost: Contact The City of Fort Lauderdale for more information.
For more information visit: www.fortlauderdale.gov
Hallandale Beach
Halloween Festival
Location : OB Johnson Park, 1000 NW 8th Ave,
Details : Wednesday October 31 starting at 7pm. Enjoy fun for the whole family including games, music, entertainment, refreshments, candy and more. Don’t forget to show off your favorite costume to participate in the costume contest.
Cost: Free
For more information visit: www.hallandalebeachfl.gov
Hollywood
ArtsPark Movie Night
Location : ArtsPark at Young Circle
Details : Friday October 19th, from 8-10pm. Be prepared to scared out of your wits at this open air screening of the Poltergeist. Don’t forget to bring you blankets and chairs.
Cost: Free
For more information call: 954-321-3500
Hollyweird Halloween Block Party
Location: The festivities will be held just west of ArtsPark on Hollywood Boulevard.
Details: Saturday October 27th, from 6-9pm. The fun includes entertainment, music, candy, prizes, balloon twisters, face painting, costume contest and much more.
Cost: Free
For more information visit: www.floridashollywood.org/hollyweird
Spooktacular Road Race
Location: TY Park, 3300 N. Park Rd.
Details: Sunday October 28th. The run starts at 8am. All ages 5k run. Run off all that candy and have a great time while you are at it!
Cost: Contact the Greater Fort Lauderdale Road Runners Club.
For more information visit: www.gflrrc.org
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Boo By The Sea
Location: Sea Fan, Green Turtle, Eagle Ray, and Parrot Fish Plaza on E. Commercial Blvd, west of N. Ocean Drive.
Details: Saturday October 27th, from 3-6pm. For kids ages 3-11. Enjoy old-fashioned door-to-door trick-or-treating, activities and games.
Cost: Free
For more information visit: www.lbtsevents.com
Oakland Park
Halloween Bash
Location: Oakland Park City Hall, 3650 NE 12th Ave.
Details: Friday October 26th, from 6-10pm. Enjoy trick-or-treating, music, entertainment, costume contest and more.
Cost: Free
For more information visit: www.oaklandparkfl.org
Parkland
Halloween Festival
Location:
Details: Friday October 26th, from 5-8pm. Enjoy trunk-or-treating, music, a pumpkin patch and other fun activities.
Cost: Free
For more information visit: www.cityofparkland.org/halloween
Pembroke Pines
Boo-ville
Location: Charles F. Dodge City Center Way, 601 City Center Way
Details: Tuesday October 30th, from 6-9pm. Come and enjoy the costume contests, pumpkin patch with prizes, trick-or-treating, activities, food trucks and much more.
Cost: Free
For more information visit: www.ppines.com
Plantation
Ghastly Boo Bash
Location: West Regional Library, 8601 Broward Blvd.
Details: Saturday October 27th, from 2-4pm. Ages 12-18. Made for teens this party has activities, Halloween treats, raffles, prizes, the Dancing Pumpkin Man and a movie. Teens are encouraged to come in costume and to enjoy the fun.
Cost: Free
For more information visit: www.broward.org/library
Pompano Beach
Halloween Boo Bash
Location: Pompano Citi Centre, 1955 N. Federal Hwy.
Details: Wednesday October 31, from 5-7pm. Enjoy Halloween activities, crafts, activities, giveaways and more. Children under 10 can enjoy the Mad Scientist Magician Show at 6pm. Adult supervision required.
Cost: Free
For more information visit: www.pompanociticentre.com
Halloween Dance & Costume Party
Location: Pompano Beach Library, 1213 E. Atlantic Blvd.
Details: Monday October 29th, the dancing starts at 6:30pm. Bring your dancing shoes to this monstrous all ages dance party. Snacks provided.
Cost: Free
For more information visit: www.broward.org/library
Sunrise
Trick or Trot
Location: Markham Park, 16001 W. State Rd. 84
Details: Saturday October 27th. The run starts at 7:30am. Come run, come all to this 5k run made for families. There will be a Kids Dash for children under 10 and the best costumes will receive special recognition at the end of the race. Participants receive a T-shirt and commemorative medal.
Cost: $30/adult, $10/child
For more information visit: www.sunrisefl.gov/5k
Fire Station Trick or Treating
Location: Fire Station #72, 10490 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Details: Wednesday October 31, from 5-8pm. Kids preschool age through 10 years old are invited to visit the City of Sunrise’s five fire stations for friendly and safe Halloween trick-or-treating. Transportation between fire stations will be provided by a shuttle service.
Cost: Free
For more information visit: www.sunrisefl.gov
Weston
Halloween Spooktacular
Location: Weston Town Center, 1675 Market St., from 5-9pm.
Details: Enjoy a kids’ costume parade, music, games, dances, trick-or-treating, entertainment and bounce houses.
Cost: FREE
For more information visit: Not available, just show up!
Wilton Manors
Wicked Manors Block Party hosted by the Pride Center
Location: Equality Park
Details: Festivities begin at 6:00pm on October 31, 2018
Cost: $5 suggested donation
For more information visit: www.wickedmanors.org
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