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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Here are some of the best free and inexpensive Halloween events in 2024 in Broward.
Halloween events at Broward libraries
Free Halloween events at Broward libraries
Bow Wow Ween
Bow Wow Ween is 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 5 at the dog park, 9751 Johnson Street, Pembroke Pines.
The event includes games and pet vendors. Entry is free and parking is free.
Costume contests for dogs include:
- 10 a.m. Mr. and Miss Bow Wow Ween
- 10:30 Funniest costume
- 11 a.m. cutest costume
- 11:30 most original
- 12 p.m best family
Register by October 2 if you want to participate
Howl-o-Ween events for dogs & people
Howl-o-Ween is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 12, hosted by Hollywood branch library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 33020. The venue is outside at the Old Library Building Field.
The event features a costume contest for dogs. Entry and parking are free for participants and spectators.
Halloween costume event at library in Hollywood
Dress up for a Halloween party 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 13, at Stirling Road branch library, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood 33312. The event is free.
Music, prizes, food and drinks are part of the festivities.
Halloween Hoopla, Tamarac
Halloween Hoopla is 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 18, at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive. Entry is free. The first 500 kids receive free treats. The event includes entertainment, bounce houses and games.
Face painting is included in the festivities.
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Halloween film ‘Hocus Pocus' in Deerfield
Tote along your portable seats for a free outdoor Halloween flick. “Hocus Pocus” is featured 7 p.m. Friday, October 18, at Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4111 NW Sixth Street, Deerfield Beach.
Halloween film in Davie
7 p.m. October 18 outdoor event featuring “Hocus Pocus 2” with food trucks. The films are at Pine Island Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie 33328. Parking is free.
Halloween movie in Wilton Manors
The film “Five Nights at Freddy's” is featured outdoors at 7 p.m. Friday, October 18, with activities at 5:30 p.m., and entry is free. Bring seats or blankets. The event is at Mikel Park, 2675 NW 7th Ave., Wilton Manors 33305.
Trunk or Treat in Fort Lauderdale
Trunk or treat, bounce houses and games are included at a Halloween event 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 19, in Fort Lauderdale and entry is free.
The event is at Christ Church Field, 4845 NE 25th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33308. Parking is free.
‘Haunted' House Halloween attraction in Davie
The ‘haunted' house is October 24, October 25 & October 26 at Pine Island recreation facilities, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie. The event includes vendors, food for purchase, and DJ. Tickets are $30 for October 24 and for October 25-26, tickets are $35. South Florida Cloggers dance troupe is the organizer.
House of Poe's Horrors
The haunted house October 24-26 is described as immersive based on tales such as “The Pit and The Pendulum” and “The Oval Portrait.”
The venue is Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano.
Tickets are $13 online.
Halloween Festival in Parkland
Parkland is throwing a Halloween festival 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Friday October 25 with trunk or treat, DJ and Halloween entertainment. The festival is at Pine Trails Park, 10561 Trails End, Parkland 33067. The pumpkin patch offers pumpkins for sale.
The festival is at Pine Trails Park, 10561 Trails End, Parkland 33067
Boo Bash in Hollywood
Boo Bash in Hollywood is 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, October 25 with free entry. At 8 p.m. is a free movie.
The event includes at 7 p.m. costume fashion show and food for purchase.
ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway, Hollywood
Lauderhill
Lauderhill officials are featuring Halloween Safety festivities 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, October 25, with free entry. The event includes
Safety tips
Police officers and firefighters demonstrations
games
Halloween goody bags
haunted house
The event is at the recreation facilities at 1176 NW 42 Way, Lauderhill 33313. Entry is free.
Halloween Bash in Oakland Park
Bounce houses and trunk or treat are included at Halloween Bash, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. October 25 at Wimberly Field, 4000 NE Third Ave. Oakland Park. The event includes games, DJ entertainment and costume contest. Entry is free.
Parking with free shuttles
- Oakland Park City Hall, 3650 NE 12th Ave, Oakland Park
- Collins Community Center, next to event, 3900 NE 3rd Ave., Oakland Park
Halloween in Davie
Halloween Festivities in Davie are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. October 26, at Bergeron Rodeo, 4201 Rodeo Way, Davie. Entry and parking are free.
Hollyweird. Photo/city of Hollywood
Hollyweird
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 26 until 2 a.m., and entry is free.
Halloween Family Fest at plaza in Pembroke Pines
Trick or treating, pumpkin decorating and vendors are featured at the Halloween fest 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, October 26, and entry is free. The event is at Shops at Pembroke Gardens, 527 Southwest 145th Terrace, Pembroke Pines 33027. For a costume contest, register by 2 p.m. with South Florida Life Magazine.
Fall Festival in Miramar
Fall Festival in Miramar includes trick or treating and other Halloween features. The festival includes pony rides, pumpkin patch, train rides, face painting and other features. 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, October 26 and entry is free. The venue is Silver Shores clubhouse, 15601 Silver Shores Boulevard 33027. Parking and shuttles are at Silver Shores Elementary School, 1701 SW 160th Avenue.
Feel free to dress in your favorite Halloween attire. The event includes a parade and costume contests.
Halloween at Gulfstream Park Village in Hallandale Beach
Halloween festivities are 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, October 26 at Gulfstream Park Village, 954-454-7000, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale . Entry and parking are free.
The event includes
- 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Trick or Treat stations are featured
- food trucks and bars
- strolling performers & DJ
Feel free to wear costumes.
Fall Festival in Margate
Fall Festival in Margate is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. October 26 and entry is free. The event includes pony rides, petting zoo, and haunted house. Food and artisan vendors are featured. The venue is the sports facilities at 1695 Banks Road, Margate 33063.
Trunk or Treat & auto show in Plantation
Plantation Walk dining and shopping plaza is featuring Trunk or Treat for kids 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, October 26 with entertainment and treats. The event includes a car show with decorated vehicles. Entry and parking are free. The venue is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation.
Boo's & Brews Halloween Bash in Fort Lauderdale
Tarpon River Brewing is featuring Boo's & Brew's Halloween Bash with trunk or treat. The event is 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, October 26 and entry is free.
The venue is at 280 SW Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale.
The event includes
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. trunk or treat
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. School of Rock band
costume contest for ages 13 and younger
$15 for pumpkin carving
Music of the Night
Performance is 5 p.m. October 27 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 954-467-6496, 333 Tarpon Drive, Fort Lauderdale. Donations are accepted, with a suggested donation of $20. The performance features
soloists and instrumentalists
All Saints Parish choir
The Girl Choir of South Florida
Wicked Manors in Wilton Manors
The popular street festival for Halloween is 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. October 31 on Wilton Drive. Tickets are $10 online. At the event, tickets are $13. Parking is $20.
For youngsters and families, Trick-or-Treating is offered 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Wilton Drive at participating vendors,
Costume contests are featured for grownups.
Trunk or Treat & Halloween festivities
Plantation Parks and Recreation is featuring Trunk or Treat 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, October 31 with free entry.
The event includes haunted selfie room, music, and treats.
It's at Pine Island Park, 320 S. Pine Island Road, Plantation 33324. Parking is free.
Dress up for a costume contest.
Halloween event in Pompano
Trick or treating at vendor booths is featured at a Halloween event 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 31 at McNair recreation, 954-786-7882, 951 NW 27th Avenue, Pompano 33069. Free entry. Free parking. Bounce houses are featured. The event includes photo booth, game truck, Halloween display, and treat bags.
Trunk or Treat in Hollywood
Trunk or treat, bounce houses, haunted house, food trucks, games and entertainment is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. October 31 at MLK Jr. recreation facilities. The venue is at 2400 Charleston Street, Hollywood 33020, 954-921-3412
Halloween Spooktacular for Toddlers
The Toddler Halloween Spooktacular for ages 1 – 3 and parents is 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. October 31, and fees are $20 and $30.
The event is at the Coconut Creek recreation complex and registration is required.
Fees are $30 for non-residents and $20 for Coconut Creek residents.
Register online, at the recreation complex or at the community center, Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road.
Halloween event in Hollywood
A Halloween event is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. October 31 at Driftwood recreation, 954-967-4241, 3000 N. 69th Avenue, Hollywood 33024. Entry and parking are free.
The event includes
haunted house
games
snowcones and other treats
game truck
entertainment
Trick or Treat at Hammerstein House in Hollywood
Trick or treating is offered 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday October 31 at the historical house, 1520 Polk St., Hollywood,
Entry is free. The event is presented by Historical Society of Hollywood.
Halloween Events in Broward
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Fall festivals in Broward County
Haunted Houses in South Florida
Visiting a haunted house can be expensive, but we have negotiated discounts and found deals for some of the best.
- House of Horror Amusement Park weekday discount
- Horrorland Scream Park at Jungle Island discount
- The Haunt Halloween attraction at Tree Tops Park in Davie
- Free Royal Palm Beach Fall Festival for kids and adults
Pumpkin patches, fall festivals, Oktoberfests and Halloween events in South Florida
- Pumpkin Patches in Broward
- Pumpkin Patches in Miami-Dade
- Free and cheap Halloween events in South Florida
- Halloween events in Miami-Dade
- Halloween and fall events in Palm Beach County
- Oktoberfest events in South Florida
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