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October is full of fall fun things to do, from Octoberfest through Halloween. South Florida has myriad activities, festivals and celebrations and many are free or cheap for families to attend. And, of course, we hope you and your kids not only enjoy these events but also that everyone stays safe, whether it’s picking out …

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Lively Halloween festivities for kids and adults are featured in a popular street party on Wilton Drive. Wicked Manors  is 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, October 31 in Wilton Manors. Tickets are $14.52 with fees online.  At the event, tickets are $18.23 including fees. Premium tickets that include drink vouchers are $40.08 online, including …

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Are you afraid of the dark? Face your fears this October with 31 Screams on Screen at Regal Cinemas. The theater chain will show a different classic horror movie on the big screen each day, so fans can relive the thrills of their favorites or experience new scares they haven’t encountered before. Plus, Regal Crown …

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For Halloween on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, the Lincoln Road pedestrian promenade will transform into a spooktacular event, with trick-or-treating for kids from 5 to 7 p.m.; and then a Halloween block party from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.  There will be strategically placed candy stations, while outdoor bars and local shops and eateries participate …

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Halloween for grownups is featured at Hollyweird. The festive outdoor block party is on Hollywood Boulevard at 19th and 20th Avenues in downtown Hollywood. The event in 2025 is 8 p.m. Saturday, October 25 and goes until about 2 a.m., and entry is free. The fest is typically a spectacle, usually drawing participants in innovative …

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Raise your cup for Halloween at Raising Cane’s! The popular restaurant is summoning the spooky spirit with its first-ever, glow-in-the-dark specialty cup — perfect for Halloween fans.  Plus, customers can enjoy a haunted virtual reality experience with a chance to win a spooky treat, including FREE food and drinks.  Photo: Raising Cane’s Limited-Edition Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween …

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BOO! This Halloween offer from Wendy’s will definitely leave trick-or-treaters “in the cold”, but in the sweetest way possible. Rather than handing out candy on Halloween night, give the “little monsters” a lesson in saving money by dropping a sweet deal in their bag — a coupon they can redeem for a sweet treat.  Photo: …

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Can Halloween be any sweeter? Krispy Kreme is doing just that with lots of spooky treats in October for doughnut lovers.  Krispy Kreme just introduced an all-new Trick-or-Treat Collection of doughnuts — perfect for a Halloween party at home, school or work.  Plus, the popular doughnut shop is treating customers to two FREE doughnuts in …

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Fall festivals and pumpkin patches, Halloween fun, Oktoberfest festivities and outdoor movies on Miami Beach are just some of the events you can enjoy around Miami-Dade in October 2024. Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Patches Yes, we live in Miami where it never really feels like fall but we’ve still rounded up a great list of …

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House of Horror Amusement Park is back at Miami International Mall from Sept. 25 to Nov. 2, 2025. South Florida’s Halloween Amusement Park bills itself as the largest haunted house in South Florida, with more than 30 rooms spread over two acres. From the attraction description: Explore a giant abandoned department store that has been …

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Here’s a deal for a haunted house: The Horrorland, which opens Sept. 12, 2025, at Jungle Island, near downtown Miami. The attraction includes multiple “scare zones,” “terror-tories,” and haunts, plus mazes in which you can encounter eerie creatures. The attraction is recommended for residents 10 and older. Hours are 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thursday …

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