I’m pretty sure Halloween is the best content creator holiday EVER. We get to write about the best Halloween events in South Florida and Boca Raton, decorating, cooking (PUMPKINS!), costumes and showcase adorable photos of our kids dressed up as all sorts of cute things.
But now that we’re parents, our focus is on Fall & Halloween Events in South Florida and Boca Raton!
I can’t wait to take my daughter (and my nephew) to so many of the great, local Halloween events in South Florida and Boca Raton coming up. Here are just a few to get your October calendars going…and we’ll continuously update this post as we find more!
2026’s BEST Fall & Halloween Events in South Florida and Boca Raton for Kiddos and Adults
Bonnet House Ft. Lauderdale Halloween Party
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DATE: Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 900 N. Birch Rd., Ft. Lauderdale
COST: Admission to Halloween Fest at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is $25 for adults, $8 for children ages 6–17 and free for children 5 and younger.
Families can celebrate Halloween at one of Fort Lauderdale’s most beautiful historic estates during Bonnet House Museum & Gardens’ Halloween Fest on Saturday, October. 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids and parents (and even your pet) are invited to dress up and enjoy a day of family-friendly fun featuring a trick-or-treat trail, face painting, live DJ entertainment, a photo booth, costume runways for children, adults and pets, food trucks, snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn and more.
Costume runway participants will also have the chance to win prizes, including hotel stays and gift cards. Families can also take a break from the Halloween festivities to watch “Bonnet House Museum & Gardens: Hidden In Plain Sight,” a new 27-minute documentary exploring the fascinating history, art and legacy of Bonnet House. The film will be shown in the Caretakers Cottage during the event.
Event details and tickets are available at Bonnet House Halloween Fest!
SOMething Scary at Space of Mind Delray Beach
DATE: Friday, October 30, 2026 from 6:00-10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: At the corner of Space of Mind and DADA @102 N. Swinton Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33444
COST: Free live music | Click here to purchase wristbands for the haunted house and activities.
Delray Beach’s most frightfully fun night is back—and what makes it truly special is that it’s dreamed up, designed, and run entirely by students. Join them for their annual Halloween fundraiser! This year’s theme is Error 404: Humanity Not Found.
Halloween in Downtown Delray Beach
DATE: Saturday, October 24th
WHERE: Halloween Events in South Florida in Downtown Delray Beach
- Rime: 7:00 -11:00 a.m. at Old School Square
Watch hundreds of costumed witches take over downtown for the 15th Annual Witches of Delray Bike Ride, benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children & Families.
Trick-or-Treating on the Avenue
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach
- Brought to you by the Downtown Development Authority. Have fun trick-or-treating with the merchants along the Avenue and Pineapple Grove.
Annual Halloween Parade
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Location: SE/NE 5th Ave to Old School Square
You ARE the parade! Show off your costume as you make your way to Old School Square for Kidsfest.
Kidsfest
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach
- Featuring food, vendors, arts & crafts, entertainment, and more!
All events are FREE and appropriate for all ages!
More Information Here!
Halloween at the Y
DATE/TIME: October 16 & 24th; 6:30-8:30pm (2 different locations- please note)
LOCATION: 6631 Palmetto Circle S, Boca Raton and 9600 S Military Trail, Boynton Beach
COST: Prior to event day: ONE BAG of candy per person
Day of event: $15 per child, $5 per adult OR 1 bag of candy per person
Break out those fun and spooky costumes and join for Halloween at the Y! The Boca Raton and Boynton Y will be hosting a trunk or treat, contests, food trucks and MORE! Generously sponsored by Publix Supermarkets Charities.
More Information Here!
Pumpkin Palooza at Boca Center
DATE: Saturday, October 24; 2:00-5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: The Shops at Boca Center at 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton
– Kid’s pumpkin decorating station
– Fall crafts
– Cookie decorating
– Photo opportunities
– Sunflower truck selling fresh sun flowers
Annual Halloween Event Series: Boo-ca Boo Days! 
DATE: All October long!
LOCATION: All Locations Of Events Boca Raton
Prepare for a spine-tingling adventure as the City of Boca Raton’s Recreation Services Department rolls out its fang-tastic annual Halloween event series: Boo-ca Boo Days! This October, the whole community is invited to enjoy a month filled with spooky stories, creepy crafts, hauntingly fun activities, and eerie entertainment for all ages. Join…if you dare!
artNEST Delray Haunted House Takeover
DATE: Saturday, October 31 | 10 AM–1 PM | Ages 5+
Get ready for a spooktacular art adventure! Kids will work together to transform the Boca Raton artNEST studio into a one-of-a-kind haunted house, taking on the roles of artists, builders, and designers as they create, decorate, and bring their spooky ideas to life. Pizza included!
Pop-Up Admission includes 2 Haunted House Tickets. Additional tickets are $5 each.
Registration Link (Kids’ Haunted House Creation)
Ticket Link (Attending the Haunted House)
The Girls Safari Pumpkin Patch
DATE: September 25- November 1st
LOCATION: 14466 S. Military Trail, Delray Beach
Fall is back at The Girls Strawberry Patch and this year, they’re bringing even MORE to the Pumpkin Patch!
Spend the day picking pumpkins, meeting live animals, exploring safari statues, playing games, painting pumpkins, taking fall photos and making memories with the whole family.
Little Flockers Halloween Event at Throw Social
DATE: October 24th
LOCATION: 29 SE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach
Bedner’s Annual Fall Festival in Boynton Beach
DATES: October 3rd- November 1st
LOCATION: 10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach
More Information Here!
Oktoberfest of the Palm Beaches
DATES: October 9-11 & 16-18
LOCATION: 5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth
One of the largest in the country. 2 bands over the course of two weekends and one band brought in from Munich! They offer authentic German cooking, domestic wine and imported beer, a carnival and much more. Mark your calendars for the annual Oktoberfest the second and third weekends of every October. We hope to see you there!
Purchase Tickets Here!
Spookyville at Yesteryear Village at South Florida Fairgrounds
DATES: October 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31
LOCATION: 9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach
Spookyville, an old-fashioned Halloween for families and children, offers a full array of safe trick-or-treating, costume parade*, live entertainment**, and more! It’s a throwback to the traditional days of family Halloweens in a fun, secure, and family-friendly environment. Don’t forget to stop by the food trucks and vendors on site!
*Costume parades take place on Sundays at scheduled time.
**Entertainment varies by day.
Skip the lines and buy your tickets online! Note: Admission gates close 1/2 hour before announced event closing time.
Purchase Tickets Here!
Fall Fest at CityPlace West Palm Beach
DATES: October 24 from 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and October 25 from 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach
Celebrate the season at CityPlace Fall Fest presented by Florida Power & Light, October 24–25. The weekend brings two days of fall fun to The Lawn with a festive pumpkin patch, Pooch Parade, trick-or-treating throughout the neighborhood and Boo-vie Night under the stars.
More Details Here!
Wellington Fall Festival
DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 17 from 3:00-10:00pm
LOCATION: Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington
COST: Admission is free; however, Unlimited all-access bracelets to Halloween events in South Florida are required for all activities. More information to come!
More Information Here!
Coral Springs Thrills and Chills
DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 17 from 12:00-2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Coral Springs Gymnasium – 2501 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs
COST: $5 (pre-purchase) $8 (day of event)
- Pre-purchase online (tickets go on sale, 9/14!): $5 per person per session (ages 2 and up)
- Day of event purchase online: $8 per person per session (ages 2 and up) Available for purchase at the door.
- Tickets will be on sale starting September 22.
With a bit of hocus pocus and community spirit, the Coral Springs Gymnasium will transform into a carnival featuring themed spaces and activities for all ages!
Activities
- Games
- Crafts
- DJ Music
- Candy bags will be given as you exit
- Sensory friendly area
- Glow in the dark disco dance room
More Information Here!
Fall & Halloween Brunches at Galuppi’s
DATE: Sunday, October 18, 2026
TIME : 10:00am – 1:30pm
DEPOSIT: $50.00
Celebrate the season with a magical morning of fall fun at Galuppi’s! Bring the whole family for our Mickey & Friends Fall Brunch on Saturday, October 18, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, featuring an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet, live theatrical entertainment, and interactive activities the kids will love.
Enjoy a festive day filled with meet & greets, story time, a harvest parade, pumpkin decorating, face painting, temporary tattoos, a coloring station, a 360° photo booth, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, a candy corn guessing game, and so much more! Plus, browse our vendor market while the little ones make unforgettable fall memories.
Doors Open: 9:30 AM
Buffet: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Theatrical Show: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Character Meet & Greet: 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Reserve Here
DATE: Saturday, October 31, 2026
TIME: 9:00am – 1:00pm
DEPOSIT: $50.00
Get ready for a frightfully fun morning at Galuppi’s in Pompano Beach! The Kids Spooktacular Halloween Brunch is the ultimate family-friendly Halloween event in South Florida, featuring an all-you-can-eat brunch, live DJ entertainment, and nonstop activities for kids of all ages.
This year, families can also enjoy a special Wednesday Addams & Beetlejuice Character Experience + Meet & Greet, perfect for photos and a little extra spooky fun. Plus, enjoy sweet treats like cotton candy, snow cones, and popcorn, along with a bounce house, Halloween craft table, trick-or-treat station, face painting, photo ops, and a monster freeze dance party.
Costumes are encouraged, so bring the whole family and celebrate Halloween with great food, live entertainment, favorite characters, and unforgettable memories.
Please note: This event will be held outdoors.
Reserve Here
Halloween Festival at The Motherhood Village
DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 25 from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 2902 N University Dr. Coral Springs
More Information Here!
Autumn at Whitehall
DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 24th; 10:00 a.m. – Noon
LOCATION: Flagler Museum, Palm Beach
Celebrate the season at the 2nd annual Autumn at Whitehall, a festive day filled with fall fun for the whole family. Enjoy delicious seasonal treats, a cozy cup of coffee from Driftwood Mobile Coffee Cafe, live music, art activities, family games, and outdoor fun—all surrounded by the beauty of the Flagler Museum.
At 2:00 p.m., step inside Whitehall for a special presentation with Benjamin Blythe of Hyde Park Mouldings. Discover the artistry and craftsmanship behind the Museum’s extraordinary plaster reliefs and architectural columns and learn why preserving these remarkable details is an important part of the historic estate.
Come celebrate fall, enjoy the grounds, and discover the artistry that makes Whitehall truly extraordinary. You may purchase admission tickets on arrival at the Museum or in advance HERE.
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary: Feathers, Fangs, Fur & Fun
DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 25, 2026 from
LOCATION:
Celebrate Halloween at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary! Trick-or-treat along their nature trails while supplies last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and join for special education programs. The Halloween event is very popular! Please know that parking and entry may take a little time. Thank you for your understanding and for helping make this a fun, safe, and spirited event for all!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
- 10:45 am. Spooky Tales Storytime, in the educational amphitheater
- 11 a.m. Costume Parade, in the picnic & playground area
- 11:30 a.m. Creepy Conservation Conversation, in the educational amphitheater
- 12:15 p.m. Costume Parade, in the picnic & playground area
- 12:45 p.m. Spooky Tales Storytime, in the educational amphitheater
- 1:30 p.m. Creepy Conservation Conversation, in the educational amphitheater
Admission to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is by donation.
More Information Here!
Clematis By Fright in West Palm Beach
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 29th from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 100 N. Clematis St, West Palm Beach
A frightful twist on the weekly Clematis by Night series, Clematis by Fright is a FREE, family-friendly event that will offer fun for everyone. The evening will feature a variety of activities, including “Trick-or-Truck,” where kids can safely get candy from first responders and public works vehicles, hayrides, games, and more.
Attendees can look forward to a vibrant performance by Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream a 10-piece R&B / Soul / Rock cover band out of Gainesville, Florida that plays throughout the Southeast. The band specializes in feel-good party music with intricate, four-part harmonies punctuated by the popping sounds of a full horn section. Their set lists include hits from contemporary artists like Bruno Mars, Teddy Swims, Harry Styles and Meghan Trainor along with hits from Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind, and Fire, The Doobie Brothers and Michael Jackson.
While Clematis by FRIGHT is not a standalone Halloween event, it is a themed twist on the weekly Clematis by Night concert series, often featuring a “fright” or spooky twist in the lineup or activities. Past Clematis by FRIGHT events have included ’80s cover bands, games, and costume-related fun. This October 2026 edition will focus on Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream’s upbeat, cover-heavy set.
More Information Here!
Trick-or-Treat With the Turtles at Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Annual HallowMarine Celebration
DATES: Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 14200 U.S. Rte. 1, Juno Beach
Join for the fifth annual HallowMarine event at Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Bring the whole family for a day of fun-filled activities, including sustainable trick-or-treating, animal enrichment and feeding talks, discovery shows, and visits with the sea turtle patients! Guests are also invited to participate in LMC’s Unwrap the Waves monthlong candy wrapper recycling program.
Shell-ebrate at the Center with multiple trick-or-treat locations and ecosystem habitats decorated with 100% recycled materials. This year, the Center will have recycled Halloween crafts and veterinary-themed photo opportunities. The event will also feature a spooky, marine creature-themed discovery show. The 10-to-15-minute presentation will give guests the opportunity to see and learn about their favorite sea creatures up close – such as turtles and sharks!
Timeline: TBA
More Information Here!
A “Batty” Good Time: Join Halloween Festivities at The Gardens Mall’s Batty Manor
DATES: Starting October 10th
LOCATION: 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens
Coming this October to The Gardens Mall…Batty Manor! A silly-spooky (not so) haunted house will magically appear in Grand Court. Everyone is encouraged to come check out the house in their Halloween costume and enjoy an interactive photo booth, retailer and restaurant pop-ups, arts and crafts and more.
More Information Here!
House of Horror Haunted Carnival in Miami
DATES: Select dates from September 24-November 2
LOCATION: Tropical Park 7900 SW 40th St. Miami, FL
It’s a not-too-scary space set apart from the rest of the event, built for the kids who aren’t ready for the big houses (and the grown-ups who aren’t either). Inside:
· Kid-scale rides
· A low-scare haunted maze — the fun kind of spooky
· Photo ops built for family pictures
· Family-friendly food and vendors
There’s no age restriction, and entry is included with admission — it isn’t an upcharge or a separate ticket.
Beyond House of Little Horrors, the whole midway is a genuine family night out: unlimited carnival rides included with the ticket, classic carnival food, new scare zones and photo ops for kids who want a little thrill without walking through a haunted house, and free parking throughout Tropical Park. Gates open at 6 p.m., which makes the early hours the sweet spot for younger families before the crowds build.
More Information Here!
Black Lagoon Returns to Miami
DATES: October 1-31
LOCATION: The Sylvester 3456 N. Miami Avenue Miami, FL
The creepy-as-hell cocktail experience, Black Lagoon, created by industry veterans Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage, returns this fall to transform 34 acclaimed bars across North America into eerie Halloween destinations. Beginning in select cities in late September and rolling out throughout the season, each multi-week activation invites participating venues to trade their everyday identities to become captivating Halloween wonderlands—blending immersive decor, cinematic lighting, chilling soundscapes, collectible glassware, and an all-new cocktail menu.
More Information Here!
Nights of Fright Haunted House in Davie
Peppa’s Halloween Party
DATES: October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 and 31
Looking for a Halloween experience designed just for little ones? This October, Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida is inviting families to Peppa’s Halloween Party, a preschool-friendly celebration filled with trick-or-treating, seasonal fun and opportunities to meet the Pig family.
Peppa’s Halloween Party offers oink-tastic Halloween fun designed specifically for families with toddlers and preschoolers including:
- Trick-or-Treating with the Pig Family: Visit candy stations throughout the park for a variety of treats. A candy bag will be included with admission.
- Halloween-Themed Character Meet-and-Greets: Meet and take photos with Peppa Pig and George Pig in their Halloween costumes.
- Peppa Pig Halloween in the Cinema: Relax and unwind indoors while watching Halloween episodes of Peppa Pig on the big screen.
Peppa’s Halloween Party is included with general park admission, giving families plenty of opportunities to enjoy Halloween fun together throughout the season. And, for families planning more than one visit, now through Sept. 30 – purchase an Annual Pass and get the rest of 2026 FREE as well as all of 2027. Passes start at just $179.
Keep the fun going with a sleepover filled with playful surprises, themed activities, and adventures for the whole family. Kids’ tickets are as low as $39 per day with a hotel stay, plus an extra 20% off stays for Florida and Georgia residents.
More Information Here!
Fall & Halloween Events in South Florida & Boca Raton: Pin for Later!
