Halloween

Haven’t come up with a plan for Halloween yet? Don’t worry. We’ve got you. We have rounded up all the best free and cheap Halloween events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. That includes not-so-scary fun for kids as well as Halloween events for adults. We have found discounts on some of the more …

The multi-day holiday known as Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died. Ancestral celebrations The tradition originated in Mexico and other pre-Columbian societies. Cultural traditions of Mesoamerica connected with the holiday include honoring the deceased with food, …

The first Downtown Day of the Dead celebration will take place Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale. The free event will be 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with the Day of the Dead stroll at 6 p.m. at Esplanade Park on the Riverwalk. The festival and parade are family-friendly, followed by a block party …

Despite its name, Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a festive celebration in South American and Central America to honor deceased relatives, satirize the living, and entice the spirits to visit flower-laden altars with food “offerings.” It is considered a cheerful celebration rather than one of mourning. Admission is free; vendor …

CityPlace Doral is hosting another monthlong celebration of Dias de Los Muertos in 2025 and the public is invited to take part in the festivities. Ancestral celebrations While this seasonal celebration originated in Mexico and other pre-Columbian societies, Day of the Dead cultural traditions from Mesoamerica have been popularized here at home, as well. Festivities …

Back in 2000, Chipotle celebrated its very first Boorito giveaway with a burrito-themed costume contest on Halloween night. In the following years, customers who showed up dressed in any costume on Oct. 31 received a discounted entrée. Over the years, the giveaway has evolved with various changes.  It has become one of the most popular …

Spice up Halloween at QDOBA! Characters of all kinds can fill their belly on Halloween at the popular Mexican fast-casual restaurant. Image: QDOBA On Oct. 31, 2025, QDOBA is offering a FREE entrée with the purchase of an entrée and drink at participating locations.   Choose from burritos, bowls, salads, tacos or nachos. Quesadillas are excluded …

Halloween is all about ghosts, goblins and frights but Fantasy Theatre Factory turns the scary night into a fun, belly full of laughs, educational and interactive affair with their Little Monster Tales show. It’s happening Friday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. Admission is free but RSVP is required. Bring the kids for a fun night …

Trick or Treating. Pumpkins. Hayrides. Lots of parks and plazas in Broward are offering fall festivities and Halloween fun. Many events are free, though some charge for activities. You will find fall festivals, Oktoberfest events, Halloween parties and more from Coral Springs to Hallandale Beach, from Pompano Beach to Miramar, through Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Fort …

For the youngsters, Gulfstream Park Village plaza is a site for Halloween trick or treating. For adults, the festivities feature bars, food trucks and performers.  Ghouls and Goblins Halloween in 2025 is 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, October 31, at Gulfstream Park Village, a shopping, entertainment and dining plaza in Hallandale Beach. Entry is …

Every parent knows that dining out with the family can be frightfully expensive. And that’s just for an entrée and beverage for each person — even more so, if you add in appetizers or desserts. That’s why families are always on the lookout for any opportunity to save money at restaurants. Thanks to Applebee’s, frugal …