Free and cheap Halloween events in South Florida 2026

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 expensive haunted house events, but we also have created a day-by-day calendar of free and cheap Halloween fun for all ages.

South Florida celebrates Halloween in a big way, from big street parties on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, downtown Hollywood and Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors to haunted houses to trunk-or-treat events to family festivals. And we don't wait until October 31 to get started.

Ghosts, goblins, witches and ghouls ... read on to find our most current list of Halloween events for children and adults

Halloween 2026 in South Florida

Pumpkin Fest at Harbourside Place in Jupiter, Oct. 10 - Grab your costumes and get ready to celebrate fall with all the trimmings! Harbourside Place in Jupiter is once again hosting its annual Pumpkin Fest to support the Chasin A… Read more »
Free Cars & Coffee Spooktacular, Boca Raton, Oct. 11 - Cars, coffee and spooky stuff, what more could you want? This is a family friendly automotive festival. Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Spooktacular When: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon.… Read more »
Mystery at the Museum, Boca History, Oct. 16 - The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum offers a special interactive adventure for kids to explore history to find clues and solve the mystery. Cost: $10-$20. This program is designed for… Read more »
Nights of Fright Indoor Haunted House in Davie offers deal opportunity - The Nights of Fright Haunted House attraction at Pine Island Park in Davie is indoors and recommended for ages 12 and older. It's expensive, but we found a few discounts,… Read more »
Regal Cinemas hosts ’31 Screams on Screen’ series with $7.99 tickets every day in October - 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… Read more »
October means it's time for 'Boca Boo Days' - The folks in Boca Raton take October seriously! Here's a sample list of some of the planned activities and fall events you'll want to check out. Boo-ca Boo Days! Events… Read more »
Free: Fall Festival, Boynton Beach, Oct. 17 - This is a signature event by City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department and it's free for families and kids of all ages. Fall Festival When: Oct. 17, 2026,… Read more »
Fall Festival in Wellington, Saturday, Oct. 17 - Wellington families are in for a treat at this year's Fall Festival, a one-night-only event. There will be live music and special performances on the sound stage, food vendors and lots… Read more »
Halloween events in Delray Beach, Oct. 24 - Be on the lookout for witches on bikes, broomsticks and punkin' heads on the streets of Delray Beach, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Trick-or-Treating on… Read more »
Free: Haunted Nature Preserve, Lantana, Oct. 23 - The public is invited to attend a very special and spooky Halloween event to frolic among the Florida flora and fauna at this natural setting in Lantana. Take your little… Read more »
Free entry to Boynton Beach Pirate Fest, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, fall festivals, pumpkin patches - Ahoy Matey! Here's an annual signature event put on by the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency that you won't want to miss. Admission is Free for this two-day event. The… Read more »
Free: Scream on the Green, Boynton Beach, Oct. 30 - Grab your blankets and chairs for a spooktacular outdoor film. This is a free, family-friendly spooky movie night. Scream on the Green When: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, starting at 7… Read more »
Spookyville Halloween, West Palm Beach, Oct. 17-31 - The Spookyville attraction at the South Florida Fairgrounds features safe trick or treating, a train and other rides for kids age 10 and under, vendors, food for purchase, activities and live… Read more »
Free: Spooky Springs family fun event, Oct. 24 - Whether you've got a princess, pirate, superhero, ghost, or goblin, everyone can get dressed in their favorite costume and enjoy one of Palm Springs' favorite fall traditions. Join your neighbors… Read more »
Free Royal Palm Beach 'Rock n' Fall Festival' for kids and adults, Oct. 23-24 - Grab your costumed kids and pets and head over to Commons Park for a two-day blast of fun and entertainment because it's fall festival time! Take your lawn chairs or… Read more »
Halloween events in Palm Beach County 2026 - Let the ghosts and goblins come out to play - it's time for some fun Halloween activities to take place throughout Palm Beach County. Read more »
Top things to do in October in Palm Beach County - 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… Read more »
Pumpkin Patches in Palm Beach County 2026 - While the autumn air in South Florida can't compare to being up North, the spirit of the season is just as vibrant and that means that no matter what the… Read more »
Decorated vehicles: Little Scream Trunk or Treat, Lake Worth, Oct. 30 - The Little Scream Trunk or Treat, presented by The City of Lake Worth Beach, promises a fang-tastic time for kids and adults, too. This event will not only be a safe… Read more »
Free with RSVP: Trick-or-Treat Library Adventure, Palm Springs, Oct. 27 - Gather up your little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses and grab their trick-or-treat bags! Get ready for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun at the Palm Springs Public Library. Trick-or-Treat Adventure… Read more »
Pumpkin Patch on The Lawn at CityPlace, West Palm Beach, Oct. 24-25 - It's not too late, there's still time to pick out the best jack-o-lantern. Pick your perfect pumpkin and capture the spirit of fall in the heart of West Palm Beach.… Read more »
Free: HallowMarine event at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Oct. 17-18 - Get ready for the annual HallowMarine event at Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Activities include sustainable trick-or-treating, interactive displays, discovery shows, a junior vet lab, a costume contest and parade, plus visits… Read more »
EDventures, Spooky Safari & Fall Festival, Boynton Beach, through Nov. 1, - Bedner's Farm in Boynton Beach is not just a local attraction that hosts seasonal events that include a pumpkin patch, farmers market, fall festival, and hayrides on a private farm.… Read more »
'Not so Scary' Trunk or Treat in Greenacres, Oct. 22 - Get your costumes and goody bags ready for some safe, spooky fun with decorated car trunks and treats and games for the little ones. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Trunk or… Read more »
House of Horror Amusement Park daily discounts - House of Horror Amusement Park is back at it's new home in Tropical Park from Sept. 24 to Nov. 1, 2026 (closed on Sept. 28 and Oct. 5. South Florida’s… Read more »
Free and cheap kids' Halloween events in Miami 2026 - Trick or treating, costumes, candy and plenty of ghosts and goblins must mean we're talking about Halloween! Halloween is on a Saturday night this year, but there are still events… Read more »
Best things to do in October in Miami-Dade - 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. Halloween… Read more »
Entry is free for LauderBOO in Fort Lauderdale - Trick or treat stations at Snyder Park are part of the LauderBOO event. LauderBoo in 2026 is 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, October 24, at Snyder Park, 954-828-4585, 3299… Read more »
Wicked Manors Halloween festival on Wilton Drive offers discount opportunity - 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. Saturday, October 31, 2026 in… Read more »
Horse & Hound Halloween event in Pompano Beach with free entry & hayrides - Horsing around is OK at this Halloween event in Pompano Beach. Dogs are included in the festivities. Horse and Hound Halloween event is 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, October… Read more »