CARD Just for Dads Support Group, 6:30pm: For Dads parenting children with autism and related disabilities. RSVP Dr. Alessandri at malessandri@miami.edu. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502
βGhost Tour at Deering Estate, 7:30pm - 9:30pm: Night tour of the estate's history and the paranormal activity reported by visitors and staff. Ghost-hunting equipment welcome. Ticketed. 16701 SW 72nd Ave (SOLD OUT)
WEDNESDAY
βFriendship Circle Band, 4pm - 6pm: Music program for people with special needs at Friendship Circle Miami: children and teens 4pm - 5pm, adults 5pm - 6pm. Chabad Friendship Campus, 8700 SW 112th St
βMy Squad, 6-9pm: Social gathering for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism. Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd
Domestic Violence Awareness Walk at Hialeah City Hall, 9:30am: Walk to raise awareness about domestic violence and support survivors, with a resource fair. Starts 9:30am, walk begins 10:30am; wear purple. Park at the garage at 20 E 6th St. 501 Palm Ave, Hialeah
βGhost Tour at Deering Estate, 7:30pm - 9:30pm: Guided night tour of the estate's history and the paranormal activity reported by visitors and staff. Ghost-hunting equipment welcome. Ticketed. 16701 SW 72nd Ave (SOLD OUT)
βEmployment 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, Omni CRA, 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
βFREE, Track or Treat & Movie Night at Evelyn Greer Park, 5pm - 9pm: Pinecrest Parks hosts trick-or-treating around the track 5pm - 7pm with bounce houses, photos, music and balloon artists, followed by an outdoor movie at 7:30pm. Bring a candy bag. Overflow parking at Suniland Park with shuttle. 8200 SW 124th St
βMoon Viewing at Deering Estate, 5pm - 8pm: After-hours on the front lawn overlooking Biscayne Bay. 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
βFREE, Halloween at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, 6pm - 9pm: Spook-tacular evening of festive treats for all ages, with the Alhambra Orchestra & Greater Miami Youth Symphony performing the Spooky Symphony in costume at 7pm & 8:30pm; free tickets through the Moss Center. 10950 SW 211th St
Fall Into Community at Naranja Community Resource Center, 10am - 2pm: Resource fair with job training, medical and mental health, legal, literacy, parental, substance abuse and emergency resources, plus music, food, childrenβs entertainment and barber services. Info: 786-469-4640. 13955 SW 264th St
βZoo Boo at Zoo Miami, 10am - 3pm: Kid-friendly trick-or-treating, costume contest, inflatables, DJ, and magic shows. Included with zoo admission. 12400 SW 152nd Street
βFall Festival at The Shops at Merrick Park, 11am - 2pm: Fall family day from Miami Mom Collective with a DJ, photo booth, sensory station, face painting, and treats; a Branches food drive runs alongside with donations accepted at the venue. 4310 Ponce de Leon Blvd
βFREE, Kiddo-Ween Festival at Coral Gables Museum, 11am - 4pm: Kiddos Magazine & the Coral Gables Museum host trick-or-treating, character appearances, pumpkin patch, exhibitor booths, giveaways and a kids' fun zone with arts & crafts. Some children's activities require a wristband or ticket. 285 Aragon Ave
Howl-O-Springs in Miami Springs, 5pm - 9pm: Music, rides and trick-or-treating; wristbands sold at the Community Center. 1401 Westward Dr
βBill Baggs Haunted Hike at Cape Florida State Park, 6pm - 10pm: Haunted hike, carnival rides, spooky 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
βSensory Sensitive Halloween at Chuck E. Cheese Kendall, 9am - 11am: Opens 2 hours early for a Halloween-themed Sensory Sensitive Sunday, 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
βZoo Boo at Zoo Miami, 10am - 3pm: Kid-friendly trick-or-treating, costume contest, inflatables, live DJ, and magic shows. Included with zoo admission. 12400 SW 152nd St
βFall Festival at Key Biscayne Civic Center, 12pm - 5pm: Bouncers, petting zoo, food, face painting, pumpkin decorating and jewelry making (1 pumpkin per child). A 12 - 1pm Superhero Hour is reserved for families of children with disabilities before doors open to the public at 1pm. Contact Richard: rperez@keybiscayne.fl.gov. 530 Crandon Blvd
βBoo Bash at the Scott Rakow Youth Center, 5pm - 8pm: An evening of Halloween Activities with carnival games, rides, and treats. Free shuttle parking available from the Miami Beach Senior High School parking lot. No masks allowed. 2700 Sheridan Ave, Miami Beach
βSocial 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
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βNow 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
βFREE, Saturday October 31st, Trick-or-Treat on the Mile, 3pm - 6pm: Businesses along Miracle Mile hand out treats, with face painting and balloon art from 3:30pm, a 2pm Wizard of Oz performance and 4:30pm kiddie costume parade at the Actors' Playhouse Miracle Theatre, and a magic show at 5pm. Miracle Mile
Saturday October 31st, Pucho and Pals Halloween Party at Dancing in XS, 7pm - 9pm: Pucho and Pals annual Halloween party. Ticketed. 3750 NW 114th Ave #8, Doral
βFriendship Circle Band, 4pm - 6pm: Music program for people with special needs at Friendship Circle Miami: children and teens 4pm - 5pm, adults 5pm - 6pm. Chabad Friendship Campus, 8700 SW 112th St
βMy Squad, 6-9pm: Social gathering for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism. Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd
ββSocial 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
1st SUNDAY
βChuck E. Cheese, 9-11am: Opens early exclusively for Sensory Sensitive Sunday (Kendall, Hialeah, Aventura)
βLEGO Club, 10am: All supplies provided. Designed for people with disabilities, all welcome. Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd
3rd SUNDAY
βGables Bike Tours from the Coral Gables Museum, 10am: Guided, themed two-hour rides through Coral Gables with a different route each month, bring your own bike, helmets required for kids under 16, museum admission included. Ticketed, kids under 12 half price. Call (305) 603-8067 or RSVP. 285 Aragon Ave
βMiami-Dade Public Library Inclusive Programs: For kids & teens with IDD; movies, crafts, and gaming in an environment where jumping, dancing, singing, and shouting are welcome, plus inclusive social meetup groups for special needs children and teens with their families.
βThe Social Cog: Social club that helps independently functioning adults with autism and other developmental and social challenges build friendships through an accepting peer group, one-on-one coaching from trained clinicians, and monthly group outings. 305-501-2333
βSunday November 1st, Spooky Symphony at New World Center, 11:30am: Family concert of Halloween classics by the New World Symphony for ages 4 - 9. Come in costume and arrive early for hands-on activities and a spooky soiree. Ticketed. 500 17th Street, Miami Beach
βWednesday November 4th, Ability Allies: Fun Without Limits, 5-6pm: Social meetup for special needs teens 16+ and their families, with sensory-friendly activities and creative play. Caregiver participation encouraged. Coral Reef Branch Library, 9211 Coral Reef Dr
βSaturday November 7th, Amigos Night 2026, 8pm-1am: Empowering families through after-school enrichment, parent education, and wrap-around support. The Hangar at Regatta Harbour, 3385 Pan American Dr
Tuesday November 10th, CARD Just for Moms Support Group, 6:30pm: For Moms parenting children with autism and related disabilities. RSVP Daniela at dchaparro@miami.edu. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502
Tuesday November 17th, CARD Just for Dads Support Group, 6:30pm: For Dads parenting children with autism and related disabilities. RSVP Dr. Alessandri at malessandri@miami.edu. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502
βWednesday November 18th, Ability Allies: Fun Without Limits, 5-6pm: Social meetup for special needs teens 16+ and their families, with sensory-friendly activities and creative play. Caregiver participation encouraged. Coral Reef Branch Library, 9211 Coral Reef Dr
βThursday November 19th, Give Miami Day: The Miami Foundation's largest annual initiative, a 24-hour online fundraising event powering over 1,400 nonprofits across Miami-Dade. Early Giving opens November 14.
βWednesday December 2nd, Ability Allies: Fun Without Limits, 5-6pm: Social meetup for special needs teens 16+ and their families, with sensory-friendly activities and creative play. Caregiver participation encouraged. Coral Reef Branch Library, 9211 Coral Reef Dr
Tuesday December 8th, CARD Just for Moms Support Group, 6:30pm: For Moms parenting children with autism and related disabilities. RSVP Daniela at dchaparro@miami.edu. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502
βWednesday December 9th, Ability Allies: Fun Without Limits, 5-6pm: Social meetup for special needs teens 16+ and their families, with sensory-friendly activities and creative play. Caregiver participation encouraged. Coral Reef Branch Library, 9211 Coral Reef Dr
Tuesday December 15th, CARD Just for Dads Support Group, 6:30pm: For Dads parenting children with autism and related disabilities. RSVP Dr. Alessandri at malessandri@miami.edu. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502