♿ Inclusive Weekend Activities 🧩 Friday October 23


♿ Miami-Dade Disability & Autism Newsletter 🧩

Good morning, my fellow Miamians 🦩

Halloween takes over the whole weekend, with trick-or-treat nights in nearly every corner of the County and the calm sensory mornings holding their usual spots. My pick is Saturday’s Bill Baggs Haunted Hike on Key Biscayne, where a Superhero Hour opens the gates to kids with unique abilities before everyone else, so for 1 hour the shortest line in Miami is at a haunted house. The view from the Rickenbacker on the drive home is free, and this dad counts that as part of the ticket.

Have a Magic Miami weekend 🏖️

Victor Antunez | 305.401.6224

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Today's Edition Includes

  1. Happening This Weekend
  2. Limited Time Only Events

Happening This Weekend 🍿

FRIDAY

​Employment Pathways for Adults with IDD, 9am - noon: Connecting businesses with employers that create job opportunities for adults with IDD. Meet employment-service organizations, learn about job coaching and supports, explore federal and state tax incentives, and access paid training programs. 2801 Salzedo Street

Edgewater Trunk or Treat at Margaret Pace Park, 5pm - 8pm: The City of Miami, Mayor Eileen Higgins and Commissioner Damian Pardo host a night of candy, popcorn, and a kid-friendly Halloween movie under the stars. 1745 N Bayshore Dr

​Moon Viewing at Deering Estate, 5pm - 8pm: Bring binoculars or a telescope, a picnic, chairs and blankets; battery-operated lanterns welcome, no flames. Ticketed via Miami-Dade County Park Link. 16701 SW 72nd Ave

​FREE, Track or Treat & Movie Night at Evelyn Greer Park, 5pm - 9pm: Trick-or-treating around the track 5pm - 7pm, bounce houses, photos, music balloon artists, and outdoor movie at 7:30pm. Overflow parking at Suniland Park with shuttle. 8200 SW 124th St

​FREE, Halloween at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, 6pm - 9pm: Spook-tacular treats for all ages, with the Alhambra Orchestra & Greater Miami Youth Symphony performing in costume at 7pm & 8:30pm; free tickets through the Moss Center. 10950 SW 211th St

​Spooky Adventures: Monsters Unleashed at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 6pm - 10pm: Haunted train ride, entertainment, food, a kid’s zone and a costume contest; ticketed, with event add-ons available. 12450 SW 152nd St

​Parents Night Out: Pumpkins & Potions at Pinecrest Gardens, 6pm - 10pm: Halloween-themed drop-off evening of science and art activities for junior scientists ages 4 to 9, dinner included; Ticketed. 11000 Red Rd

​Not-So-Scary PJ Party at the Miami Children’s Museum, 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Pajama party with black lights and take-home bites: dance, make glow-in-the-dark goo in the Mad Scientist Lab, play ghoulish games, tour the haunted house and catch a spooky theater performance; wear your coziest Halloween PJs, ticketed. 980 MacArthur Causeway

Trunk or Treat at Westwind Lakes Park, 6:30pm - 9pm: Free candy, games and activities, costumes welcome, hosted by Commissioner Roberto J. González. 6805 SW 152nd Ave


SATURDAY

​Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, 7am: Walk celebrating survivors and raising funds for breast cancer research and patient services. Registration required . loanDepot park West Plaza, 501 Marlins Way

​We Can Sail at Shake-A-Leg Miami, 10am - 1pm: Ages 7-22, inclusive sailing and waterfront activities. No experience needed. Ticketed. 2620 S Bayshore Dr

Fall Into Community at Naranja Community Resource Center, 10am - 2pm: Job training, medical & mental health, legal, parental, substance abuse and emergency resources, plus music, food, children’s entertainment, and barber services. Info: 786-469-4640. 13955 SW 264th St

​Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami, 10am - 3pm: Kid-friendly trick-or-treating, costume contest, inflatables, and magic shows. Included with Zoo admission. 12400 SW 152nd Street

​Fall Festival at The Shops at Merrick Park, 11am - 2pm: Family day from Miami Mom Collective with a photo booth, DJ, face painting, and treats; a Branches food drive runs alongside with donations accepted at the venue. 4310 Ponce de Leon Blvd

​Pumpkin Decorating Workshop on Lincoln Road, 11am - 2pm: The first 300 kids get a FREE pumpkin to decorate, plus face painting, and family activities. 660 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach

​Children’s Halloween Party at Miami Design District’s Jungle Plaza, 11am - 3pm: The Little Lighthouse Foundation's Halloween party for underserved children. Sponsor a child or volunteer: thelittlelighthouse.org. 3801 NE 1st Ave

​FREE, Kiddo-Ween Festival at Coral Gables Museum, 11am - 4pm: Kiddos Magazine & the Coral Gables Museum trick-or-treating, character appearances, pumpkin patch, exhibitor booths, giveaways, and a kids' fun zone. Some activities require a ticket. 285 Aragon Ave

​Gentle Trick-or-Treat at Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 1pm - 3pm: Sensory-friendly Halloween with trick-or-treating. Nothing scary, no masked adults. Registration required. 3940 Granada Blvd

​Halloween Spooktacular in Cutler Bay, 5pm - 9pm: Halloween celebration. West soccer field at Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200 Street

Howl-O-Springs in Miami Springs, 5pm - 9pm: Music, rides, and trick-or-treating; wristbands sold at the Community Center. 1401 Westward Dr

​Pumpkin Float at the Coral Gables Country Club, 6pm - 8pm: Carve a pumpkin, enjoy spooky snacks and watch the jack-o'-lanterns float in the pool; one ticket covers a family of 4 and includes a carving kit. 997 N Greenway Dr

​Halloween Trick or Treat & Movie Night at Coral Reef Park, 6pm - 9pm: Trick-or-treating at 6pm and 7pm screening of Minions & Monsters. 7895 SW 152nd St

​Bill Baggs Haunted Hike at Cape Florida State Park, 6pm - 10pm: Haunted hike, carnival rides, tram rides, face painting, light show, food trucks, and Superhero Hour before doors open so guests with unique abilities can enjoy the event without the crowds. Ticketed. 1200 Crandon Blvd

​Spooky Adventures: Monsters Unleashed at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 6pm - 10pm: Haunted train ride, entertainment, food, a kid’s zone and a costume contest; ticketed, with event add-ons available. 12450 SW 152nd St

​Halloween Spooktacular Concert at the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts, doors open 6:30pm, concert 7:30pm: Pianist Zach Bartholomew and band play spooky favorites, with a costume contest; Ticketed. 12770 SW 125th Ave

​Stargazing Night - Hunter's Moon at Fruit & Spice Park, 7:30pm - 10:30pm: Under the moon & stars in the Garden by a bonfire. Children 5 and under free, members free. 24801 SW 187 Ave

​AMC Sensory-Friendly Screenings: At participating locations


SUNDAY

​Dog Dates at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 8am - 10am: Bring your dog to explore the garden's tropical grounds. Enter through the Lowlands gate. Ticketed. 10901 Old Cutler Road

​Sensory Sensitive Halloween at Chuck E. Cheese Kendall, 9am - 11am: Opens 2 hours early, with dimmed lighting, reduced noise and staff trained for children with sensory sensitivities. Kids in costume get 500 bonus e-tickets. 8701 SW 124th Ave

​Sensory Friendly Play at Urban Air Adventure Park, 9am - 11am: Calmer atmosphere for children with autism and sensory processing difficulty. 15625 SW 88th Street

​Social Program at Shake-A-Leg Miami, 10am - 2pm: Water activities, socialization, and professional training for students & young adults with IDD in a safe and supportive environment. 2620 S Bayshore Dr

​Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami, 10am - 3pm: Kid-friendly trick-or-treating, costume contest, inflatables, and magic shows. Included with zoo admission. 12400 SW 152nd St

​Puptoberfest at Tropical Park, 10am - 5pm: Miami-Dade Animal Services family fall festival with FREE pet adoptions. 7900 SW 40th St

​Fall Festival at Key Biscayne Civic Center, 12pm - 5pm: Bouncers, petting zoo, food, face painting, pumpkin decorating, and jewelry making. A 12 - 1pm Superhero Hour is reserved for families of children with disabilities before doors open to the public at 1pm. 530 Crandon Blvd

​FREE, The Bass Museum Family Day: Masked Marvels & Miami City Ballet, 12-5pm: Art making from 2-4pm with Miami City Ballet. 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

​Boo Bash at the Scott Rakow Youth Center, 5pm - 8pm: Halloween, carnival, rides, and treats. Free shuttle parking available from the Miami Beach Senior High School parking lot. No masks allowed. 2700 Sheridan Ave, Miami Beach


Days & Times May Change 🔦 Confirm Before Going

📌 Do you know of inclusive, sensory-friendly, or family events in Miami-Dade that belong here? Hit reply and I'll add them ✏️

⏳ Limited Time Only Events

​Daily through Saturday October 31st, Pumpkin Patch at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 9am - 9pm: Pumpkins, baked goods, weekend entertainment, obstacle course, and corn maze; kids 12 and under free with a paying adult. 14800 NW 67th Ave

​Now through Saturday October 31st, Raven’s Quest at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: Follow Seven Ravens through the garden, solve the final mystery, and claim a prize from The Raven’s Chest. 10901 Old Cutler Road

​Now through October 31st, Bugtopia at Zoo Miami: Giant animatronic insects, with bug-detective microscope stations where kids earn a junior entomologist certificate. Included with zoo admission. 12400 SW 152 St, Miami

​Now through Sunday November 8th, Pinto's Farm Pumpkin Patch: Pumpkin patch with animal encounters. Rides close at 7pm. 14890 SW 216th St

​Now through November 15th, Harvest Festival at The Berry Farm, 10am: Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, and farm animals. 13720 SW 216th St

​Now through November 29th, Fall at the Farm at Tinez Farms: Pony rides, horse rides, train rides, and animal feeding. Live music every weekend, wild animal adventure show. Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 6pm. 16405 SW 177th Ave


Days & Times May Change 🔦 Confirm Before Going

📌 Do you know of inclusive, sensory-friendly, or family events in Miami-Dade that belong here? Hit reply and I'll add them ✏️

Have a great Miami weekend 🦩 I’ll see you out there

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