Boo Bash in Pompano

Trick or Treating. Pumpkins. Hayrides. Lots of parks, shopping plazas and farms 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 Lauderdale, Sunrise and all the cities of Broward County.

We have found Halloween events for kids and for adults, plus many Halloween festivities the entire family can enjoy together.

We have also listed South Florida's major haunted house attractions, even though most are not free or cheap. We have found discounts for some of your favorites.

Check back as Halloween gets closer because we are adding new events every day.

If you know of a free or cheap Halloween event or fall festival we should cover, please email the details to news@southfloridaonthecheap.com. You can also enter your events of any price range at our community calendar.

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Halloween events in 2025 in Broward

Outdoor film in Deerfield

Film in Deerfield

7 p.m. Friday, October 17 “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” at Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4111 NW Sixth Street, Deerfield Beach

Halloween Festival in Parkland

Parkland is throwing a Halloween festival 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Friday October 24 with trunk or treat and Halloween entertainment. The pumpkin patch offers pumpkins for sale.

The venue is the Equestrian center

8350 Ranch Road, Parkland 33067

Halloween Hoopla, Tamarac

Halloween Hoopla is 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 24, at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive. Entry is free. Free goody bags are distributed while supplies last. The event includes entertainment, food trucks, bounce houses and games.

Face painting is included in the festivities. Parking is free.

Boo Bash in Hollywood

Boo Bash at ArtsPark in Hollywood is 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday, October 24, with free entry. At 8 p.m. is a free outdoor movie in the park. ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway. Street parking is $1.50 per hour. Garage Parking is $1 per hour.

Halloween Bash in Oakland Park

Inflatable bounce houses and trunk or treat are included at Halloween Bash, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, October 24 at Wimberly Field, 4000 NE Third Ave., Oakland Park 33334. The event includes DJ entertainment and costume contests. Entry is free. Parking with free shuttles is at Oakland Park City Hall, 3650 NE 12th Avenue, Oakland Park.

Boo Bash in Pompano

Boo Bash

4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, October 25 with free entry

Amphitheater, 1801 NE Sixth Street, Pompano Beach

Includes

performances
pumpkin patch
pie eating event
lumberjack show
public safety representatives
DJ
rides and hayrides
vendors
8 p.m. costume contest

Hollyweird in Hollywood

The event for adults in Hollywood draws lots of people including participants in elaborate outfits entering events that offer prizes totaling about $10,000.

Hollyweird on Hollywood Boulevard at 19th and 20th Avenues in downtown Hollywood is 9 p.m. Saturday, October 25 until 2 a.m., and entry is free.

Trunk or Treat & Vehicle Show at Plantation Walk

Trunk or Treat featuring decorated vehicles is 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, October 25, with treats handed out while supplies last.

The event at Plantation Walk shopping and dining plaza includes live entertainment. Show vehicles are able to set up at 2 p.m., and entry and parking are free.

Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation 33324.

Pumpkin Splash in Tamarac, $5

Pumpkin Splash offers floating pumpkins. pumpkin decorating, and balloon art. Entertainment includes magic.

The event is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, October 25, with an entry fee of $5 and registration online is required.

The venue is Caporella Aquatic center, 9300 NW 58th St., Tamarac. Parking is free.

Halloween in Davie

Halloween Festivities in Davie are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. October 25 at Bergeron Rodeo, 4201 Rodeo Way, Davie. Entry and parking are free.

Pumpkins and Palm Trees in Fort Lauderdale

The Pumpkins and Palm Trees event includes a trick or treat trail 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, October 25 at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316. Fees apply for some of the activities. Parking, including Las Olas Beach parking garage, 200 SW 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, is usually $4 an hour. Other features include games, vendors, DJ, photo ops, and a pie baking event. Feel free to wear costumes. Pets are permitted.

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Trunk or Treat

Decorated vehicles are featured at Trunk or Treat 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m October 24 in Southwest Broward.

The event is hosted by Bright Star Credit Union, 3400 N. University Drive, Cooper City 33024.

Trunk or Treat in Davie

Hot Rods Halloween and T runk or treat are featured 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday, October 26 at Old Davie School. The historical venue is at 6650 Griffin Road, Davie 33314. Entry is free for spectators. Register a vehicle prior to the show for $15 and at the show if space permits for a fee of $20.

Horse & Hound Halloween in Pompano

Horse and Hound event is 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. October 26 at Sand and Spurs Equestrian Park, 1600 NE 5th Avenue, Pompano Beach 33060.

The event includes

hayrides
photo booth
food trucks
bounce house
costume contest for horses and for dogs

Trick or Treat in Miramar

Halloween Trick or Treat event offers food trucks, treats and entertainment 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. October 31 at Ansin Sports. Entry is free. The address is 10801 Miramar Boulevard, Miramar 33025.

Halloween events at Broward libraries

Free Halloween events at Broward libraries

Wicked Manors in Wilton Manors

The popular street festival for Halloween is 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. October 31 on Wilton Drive. Tickets are $14.52 with fees if purchased prior to the event online. At the event, tickets are $15 and fees are extra. Premium tickets that include drink vouchers are $40.08 online, including fees. VIP tickets are about $135 before the event, including fees. At the event, tickets are $13. Parking is $20.

Costume contests are featured for grownups.

Halloween event for adults in Plantation

Halloween event 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday, October 31 features a costume contest for ages 18 and older. Entry and registration are free. Information is on the website

Halloween event in Pompano

Treats and entertainment are included at a Halloween event McNair recreation 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. October 31, 951 NW 27th Avenue, Pompano Beach. The event is free.