β™Ώ Miami-Dade Inclusive Halloween Activities 🧩 Friday October 30


Good morning, my fellow Miamians 🦩

Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and the whole county shows up for it, morning to night. My pick is Sunday’s Autism Society of Miami-Dade 5K Run/Walk at Zoo Miami, where the only scary part left is the 8am start. The zoo lot at 6:30am is the emptiest parking in Miami, and this dad plans accordingly.

Have a Magic Miami weekend πŸ–οΈ

Victor Antunez | 305.401.6224

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  1. Shake-A-Leg Miami has been named a finalist for the 2026 World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Impact Award
  2. Happening This Weekend
  3. Limited Time Only Events

For those who don't know, Shake-A-Leg Miami runs Miami's most inclusive sailing program, right in Coconut Grove 🫢🏼

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Happening This Weekend 🍿

FRIDAY

Trunk or Treat at the KBK8 Center, 6pm - 8pm: KBK8 PTSA hosts decorated trunks, candy for kids, music, and food and treats for purchase. Ticketed; children must be with an adult. KBK8 Field, Key Biscayne

​Spooktacular Miami City Cemetery Walking Tour, 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Family-friendly flashlight tour of Miami’s oldest cemetery. Recommended for ages 7+. Ticketed. 1800 NE 2nd Ave

​Nightmare at the War Memorial Youth Center, 6:30pm - 9:30pm: The gym becomes a haunted house. Ticketed; not suitable for kids under 5. 405 University Dr, Coral Gables

​Halloween Party at No Limits Coffee Shop, 7pm - 10pm: Halloween party for the neurodivergent community ages 15+, DJ, dancing, and food. Ticketed. 13920 SW 47th St

​Ghostbusters in Concert at the Arsht Center, 8pm: The 1984 film plays on a big screen while a live orchestra performs the score in sync; costumes invited. Ages 7+. Ticketed. Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd

​The Crimson Mask Halloween Party, 9pm - 1am: Masquerade night for adults 21+; complimentary bites, DJ, prizes, costume contest, and a cash bar; a portion of proceeds benefit the Creating Abilities Foundation for children and adults with autism. Ticketed. Five Iron at The Plaza, 3009 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables


FRIDAY - SATURDAY

​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

​Raven’s Quest at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10am - 5pm: Follow Seven Ravens through the garden, solve the final mystery, and claim a prize from The Raven’s Chest. 10901 Old Cutler Road

​Bugtopia at Zoo Miami, 10am - 5pm: Giant animatronic insects, with bug-detective microscope stations where kids earn a junior entomologist certificate. Included with zoo admission. 12400 SW 152 St


SATURDAY

​FREE, Moving Day Miami at Tropical Park, 9am - 12pm: 1-mile walk for the Parkinson's Foundation. Activities start at 9am and the walk begins at 10:30am. 7900 SW 40th St

​FREE, Halloween at Miami-Dade Public Libraries, 9:30am - 5:30pm: 13 branches run Halloween programs all day: storytimes, slime labs, crafts, cupcake and pumpkin decorating, costume parties, a magic show, and a Jaws screening. 1 link shows every program, time, and location.

​Boo in Bloom at Fruit & Spice Park, 10am - 5pm: Halloween. Come in costume & receive a free seed pack; costume contest at 2pm. Children 5 & under free, members free. 24801 SW 187 Ave, Homestead

​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

​FREE, Red Bull Flugtag at Bayfront Park, 11am: Teams launch homemade flying machines over Biscayne Bay, with Halloween costumes and pre-flight skits; site opens 11am, opening ceremony at 12pm, final flight around 3:30pm. 301 N Biscayne Blvd

​Spooky Science Monster Mash at Frost Museum of Science, 11am - 3pm: Halloween science day with chemistry experiments in the Mad Science Lab, celebrating National Chemistry Week. Included with regular admission. 1101 Biscayne Blvd

​Little Monster Tales at the Sandrell Rivers Theater, 11:30am: Live, not-too-spooky monster performance for all ages from Fantasy Theatre Factory; costumes encouraged. Ticketed. 6103 NW 7th Ave

​Halloween Spooktacular at Miami International Mall, 1pm - 3pm: Mall-wide trick-or-treating, activities and surprises, presented with Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez. 1455 NW 107th Ave

​Halloween Dog Costume Contest at the Coral Gables Museum, 2pm: Bring your 4-legged friend in costume for the city's Halloween dog contest. 285 Aragon Ave

​FREE, Trick-or-Treat on the Mile, 3pm - 6pm: Businesses along Miracle Mile hand out treats, face painting and balloon art from 3:30pm, 2pm Wizard of Oz performance, 4:30pm kiddie costume parade at the Actors' Playhouse Miracle Theatre, magic show at 5pm. Miracle Mile, Coral Gables

​Safe Streets Halloween Circus on Sunset Drive, 4pm - 7pm: The City of South Miami & Miami Kids Magazine present a circus streets Halloween with games, prizes, music, food, and allergy-friendly candy station. All ages. Sunset Dr (72nd St) from US-1 to SW 57 Ave

​City of Miami Gardens Fall Festival at Rolling Oaks Park, 5pm - 9pm: Rides, carnival attractions, and family activities. 18701 NW 17th Ave

​West Miami Halloween Spooktacular at Cooper Park, 5pm - 10pm: The city invites families in costume for Halloween fun and spooky surprises. 5751 SW 16th St

​FREE, Hialeah Trunk-or-Treat at Milander Park, 6pm: Decorated cars, free candy, food trucks, a kids' zone and music; register your vehicle in advance if you want to participate. 4700 Palm Ave

​FREE, Halloween in Coconut Grove, 6pm - 8pm: Trick-or-treating at participating businesses, Halloween storytelling at Books & Books at 6pm, Little Monster Tales from Fantasy Theatre Factory on Fuller Street at 6:30pm, and a costume contest at 7:30pm. Fuller Street, Coconut Grove

​Nightmare at Veterans Park, 6pm - 10pm: Miami Lakes' family Halloween tradition with a haunted house, trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating and a costume contest. 15151 NW 82nd Ave, Miami Lakes

​Pucho & Pals Halloween Party at Dancing in XS, 7pm - 9pm: Halloween party from Pucho and Pals Developmental Services; ticketed. 3750 NW 114th Ave #8, Doral


SUNDAY

​Autism Society of Miami-Dade 5K Run/Walk at Zoo Miami, 8am: Check-in opens at 6:30am, race begins at 8am. 12400 SW 152nd St

​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

​Chuck E. Cheese, 9am - 11am: Opens early exclusively for Sensory Sensitive Sunday (Kendall, Hialeah, Aventura)

​FREE, LEGO Club at Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 10am - 12pm: Build with Lego bricks, open to Lego fans of all ages and abilities. Registration required. 3940 Granada Blvd, Coral Gables

​Community Cooking at Mitzvah Kitchen, 10am - 12pm: Prepare meals for local families facing food insecurity; volunteers of all ages welcome. 305-234-5654. 8700 SW 112th St

​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

​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


Days & Times May Change πŸ”¦ Confirm Before Going

πŸ“Œ 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

​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 πŸ”¦ Confirm Before Going

πŸ“Œ 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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