Spooky Symphony at the Moss Center Is Free, Family-Friendly, and Actually Good — October 23

On Friday, October 23 , the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center in Cutler Bay hosts its annual Halloween night — and it is free. The centerpiece is the Spooky Symphony , a side-by-side performance combining the Alhambra Orchestra with a live DJ, playing Halloween classics and orchestral arrangements in the main hall. It is the kind of event that works for adults and kids simultaneously, which is harder to pull off than it sounds.

In the Black Box Theater, Miami Children's Museum hosts a Halloween Dance Party with interactive activities, crafts, and costume fun for younger kids. On the Back Lawn, families can settle in for an outdoor screening of Monsters, Inc. starting at 7:15 PM — bring a blanket, arrive early for a good spot.

All admission is general, first-come, first-served. Free tickets become available on October 9 at mosscenter.org . Costumes are encouraged. The Moss Center is one of the most underrated cultural venues in South Florida — a full-scale performing arts center in Cutler Bay that consistently programs at a level well above what the address might suggest.