Best Halloween Events and Activities in Miami 2025: Spooky, Stylish, and Family-Friendly Fun

Halloween in Miami 2025 brings together creativity, culture, and coastal energy in a way only this city can. Luxury hotels, museums, and waterfront venues are reimagining the holiday with experiences that range from mezcal-and-clay workshops to rooftop Pilates parties and family trick-or-treat festivals. The city’s most anticipated Halloween events invite locals and visitors alike to sip, sculpt, dance, and celebrate in true Miami fashion, surrounded by skyline views and seaside charm.

October 16

Halloween begins early at Frost Science, where adults can explore their inner mad scientist during nightLAB: Weird Science. This exclusive 21+ after-hours experience spans four levels of the museum and includes a spectacular planetarium show under the 67-foot dome. Guests will enjoy themed bites and drinks by Constellation Culinary Group, including a Create-Your-Own Pasta Bar, Caesar salad, and the indulgent Deadly Delight dessert. The night’s standout sips include the Vampire’s Venom cocktail and Frankenstein’s Brain mocktail, setting the tone for an evening of intelligent indulgence.

October 29

At Cleo, creativity flows as freely as the Mezcal Amarás. The Potions & Pottery workshop begins with a mezcal tasting reception before guests roll up their sleeves for a hands-on ceramics class led by Ocisly Ceramics. Between shaping clay and sipping mini Halloween-themed cocktails, guests can enjoy Mediterranean bites and an atmosphere that blurs the line between art class and cocktail hour. Tickets are $40, and all materials are provided for an evening that’s as tactile as it is tasteful.

October 25

Miami’s artsy Wynwood district gets a furry twist at Arlo’s Howl-o-Ween Dog Costume Contest. Set in Higher Ground’s tropical courtyard, this Saturday celebration invites pups and their owners to strut their style. Local vendors, photo ops, and curated giveaways add to the mix, while a $5 contest fee secures both entry and an automatic raffle ticket. It’s an event that fuses Miami’s creative spirit with canine charm—because Halloween isn’t just for humans.

October 29–30

The National Hotel transforms into an Art Deco dream for two nights of spirited celebration. The Yappy Hour Halloween Edition brings together costumed pups, craft cocktails, and tapas for a cause—benefiting PAWS4YOU. The next night, guests can recline poolside for Movie Night Under the Stars, a screening of Practical Magic complete with themed cocktails, gourmet bites, and that classic Miami Beach ambiance.

November 1

A dose of nostalgia meets wellness at The Gates Hotel’s Pilates & Lattes event. The rooftop turns into a neon playground with Pilates sessions, a ‘90s-inspired dance class, and a pop-up market spotlighting local vendors. Guests dressed in their best retro glam—think spandex and scrunchies—can compete for prizes while refueling with coffee, post-class bites, and poolside lounging. The event is complimentary, making it one of the most spirited (and sweat-friendly) ways to cap off Halloween weekend.

October 25

Families can trade haunted houses for waterfront fun at Bayside Marketplace’s Kiddo-Ween Festival. The free event features safe trick-or-treating, pumpkin patches, themed characters, live entertainment, and a host of kid-approved activities like bounce houses, face painting, and cooking demos. With fall-themed photo ops and giveaways throughout the day, it’s an ideal afternoon for little ones to enjoy Halloween in a lively, open-air setting.

October 24

Pups take over paradise at 1 Hotel South Beach’s Howl-O-Ween Celebration at Tala Beach. Guests and their four-legged friends can enjoy dog costume contests, puppachinos, and specialty cocktails for humans, all set against the Atlantic. The event benefits the Humane Society of Greater Miami, blending philanthropy, fun, and a bit of sandy sophistication.

October 31

Zuma’s sleek interior trades sushi for sweat with an exclusive collaboration with [solidcore]. The restaurant transforms into a fitness hub where guests can participate in a mat Pilates class led by [solidcore] trainers while a live DJ spins. Open to the public, this one-night event merges Zuma’s signature energy with Miami’s wellness-forward scene, proving that balance and indulgence can coexist—especially on Halloween.

October 5–31

Halloween gets an educational twist at the Miami Children’s Museum with three kid-friendly experiences. The Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash features trick-or-treating through 17 galleries and mini pumpkin decorating. Mini Monster Monday keeps the fun going for toddlers with live performances and costumed playtime. The grand finale, Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night, extends museum hours for families to explore, collect candy, and enjoy a safe, indoor haunted house experience.

All October & October 18

Regatta Grove welcomes fall with a month-long pumpkin patch along Coconut Grove’s waterfront, complete with tropical cocktails and sunset photo stations. On October 18, the Howl-O-Ween Doggie Market & Adoption Meetup arrives, uniting local pet vendors, rescue organizations, and animal lovers for an afternoon of tail wags and good vibes.

October 24

A suburban staple gets a Miami twist at BrightStar Credit Union’s Trunk-or-Treat. The free, family-friendly event transforms the credit union’s headquarters into a festive gathering spot with decorated car trunks, candy giveaways, and prizes for best costumes. It’s community-driven fun at its most wholesome—perfect for those looking for a lighter, laid-back Halloween outing.

All October

Fall meets Florida at The Wharf Fort Lauderdale’s annual pumpkin patch. Guests can choose their ideal pumpkin, pose at seasonal photo moments, and unwind with 2-for-1 martinis while enjoying river views. It’s equal parts festive and relaxed, a riverside ritual that captures the coastal side of autumn.

October 29

High above Brickell, W Miami’s Howl-o-Ween Pawrty brings fashion to the four-legged. The rooftop event features a pet-friendly fashion show, dog costume contest, and themed bites like buffalo chicken empanadas and mahi mahi quesadillas. Sip on cocktails such as the Espresso Barkitini or Canine Conundrum while mingling with Miami’s most stylish pet owners.

October 25

The family-friendly side of Frost Science returns for its 9th Annual Spooky Science Monster Mash. Guests can watch chemical reactions, hands-on experiments, and eye-catching demos inside the Mad Science Lab. The celebration also connects guests with scientists from local universities and professional organizations, turning Halloween into a day of curiosity, color, and discovery.

Across the city, creativity thrives in unexpected places: rooftops become fitness studios, beaches host costumed pets, and museums double as playgrounds for science and imagination. Each event captures a different side of the city’s spirit, proving that Miami doesn’t simply celebrate Halloween; it reinvents it with every sip, step, and spooky surprise.