Halloween 2026: The Best Haunted, Spooky, and Festive Events Across South Florida

October in South Florida means more than pumpkin spice. This year's Halloween season runs from late September through the 31st, with a lineup that spans free family concerts, immersive horror parks, ghost tours, zombie runs, candlelight concerts, and one of the best block parties on Miami Beach. Here's everything worth knowing.

Sounds of Screams — Miami's First Full-Scale Halloween Amusement Park
Open now through October 31. Miami's first full-scale Halloween amusement park brings multiple haunted attractions, scare zones, and immersive experiences to one location. Not a haunted house — a full park. Details at soundsofscreams.com.

Deering Estate Ghost Tours — All October
Walk the grounds of one of South Florida's most historically atmospheric estates after dark. Ghost tours run throughout October. The Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Miami. Details at deeringestate.org.

Black Lagoon Halloween Pop-Up — The Sylvester, Ongoing
The immersive horror cocktail pop-up haunts The Sylvester in Miami with a full atmospheric transformation, themed cocktails, and a dark, moody experience for adults. Details at thesylvestermiami.com.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics — Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Candlelight brings its signature candlelit concert format to the Fontainebleau for a Halloween-themed evening of classical music. Tickets at feverup.com.

Pinecrest Zombie Run — October 17, Evelyn Greer Park
The Pinecrest Zombie Run returns to Evelyn Greer Park on October 17. Runners navigate a course while "zombies" attempt to steal their flag tags. Family-friendly and open to all fitness levels. Details at pinecrest-fl.gov.

Hocus Pocus 2026: Dystopia — Factory Town Miami
The annual Halloween festival at Factory Town returns with 100+ artists, multiple stages, immersive environments, and a full dystopian Halloween theme. Details at factorytown.com.

Gulfstream Park Halloween Celebration — Hallandale Beach
Gulfstream Park's October events calendar includes a Halloween celebration with themed programming, food, and entertainment. Details at gulfstreampark.com.

BrightStar Credit Union Trunk-or-Treat — October 23
BrightStar Credit Union's annual Trunk-or-Treat returns with decorated vehicles, candy, and family activities. Free and open to the community. Details at brightstarcu.com.

Spooky Symphony at the Moss Center — October 23, Free
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center presents the Alhambra Orchestra and Greater Miami Youth Symphony in two 45-minute Halloween concerts at 7 PM and 8:30 PM, plus a costume parade, DJ dance party, and outdoor screening of Monsters, Inc. Everything is free. Tickets available at MossCenter.org starting October 9.

Lincoln Road Halloween Block Party — October 31
Lincoln Road closes to traffic on Halloween night for a full block party with costumes, music, and the full pedestrian mall in celebration mode. Free and open to the public. Details at lincolnroad.com.

Pinecrest Gardens: Rocky Horror, Parents Night Out, Symphonic Band Halloween Concert
Pinecrest Gardens has a full slate of Halloween-inspired programming this October. On Friday, October 2 at 8 PM, the Banyan Bowl hosts an outdoor screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live shadow cast, costume contest with cash prizes, and a VIP upgrade option (cast meet-and-greet, signature drink, preferred seating). R-rated; under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. On Friday, October 23 at 6 PM, Parents Night Out: Halloween offers a drop-off program for ages 4–9 — nocturnal animals, flashlight walk, bioluminescence, and Halloween art with Discovery Lab. On Sunday, October 25 at 4 PM, the Greater Miami Symphonic Band kicks off its 47th season with a Halloween concert of powerful symphonic works and band favorites. Tickets and details at pinecrestgardens.org.

Uncorked! Wine Tasting + Hazmat Modine Sound Session — October 24, Pinecrest Gardens
On Saturday, October 24, Pinecrest Gardens presents Uncorked! — a wine tasting through 12 California wines curated by Marchelle Wines with bites at each pour, followed by a Sound Session in the Banyan Bowl featuring Hazmat Modine. The New York band draws on Delta blues, gypsy jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and global folk, driven by harmonicas, tuba, horns, banjo, and drums. This is their first-ever Florida appearance. Hospitality sponsors include Bulla Gastrobar, Old Lisbon, Charisma, Ana Capris, Marchelle, and Pierrick Harang Wine. Tickets at pinecrestgardens.org.