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Where to Celebrate Halloween in Miami

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Miami’s nightlife needs no excuse for a party, but when Halloween arrives, the city transforms into a hub of costumed celebrations, spooky cocktails, and themed events. Though Halloween falls on a Thursday this year, in true Miami fashion, the festivities stretch beyond just one night, with everything from family-friendly pumpkin patches to horror-themed cocktail experiences and celebrity DJ-led costume parties. Here’s where to celebrate Halloween in Miami all October long.

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HalloWYN

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On Thursday, October 31, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., the streets of Wynwood will transform into a mega Halloween party with live DJs, food trucks, sponsored drinks, and more. The party is free to attend, and costumes are encouraged. RSVP for a free drink at hallowynblockparty.com.

Brother's Keeper

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Wes Anderson fans will want to come out to the A Life Aquatic-themed Halloween Party on October 31. Tickets cost $50 per person and include a hosted bar from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite Wes Anderson character for a chance to win prizes in the costume contest.

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila (Multiple locations)

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On Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26, each South Florida Bodega will celebrate Halloween with a different theme. In South Beach, Gotham City’s villains (the Joker, the Penguin, and more) are the inspiration for a weekend of drink specials and entertainment. The Ghost with the Most (Beetlejuice) takes over the Coconut Grove location with DJ sets, drink specials, and spooky entertainment. In Fort Lauderdale, be prepared to float with Pennywise from It. Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf await those who dare to party at the West Palm Beach location, and on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, prepare to meet the Evil Queen at this Snow White-themed weekend.

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami

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From noon until midnight every day until Halloween, Rumbar transforms into the House of Spells pop-up with cocktails created by Chat Chow’s Gio Gutierrez. Sip on spooky creations such as the Flantasma, a Halloween Old Fashioned with Angels Envy bourbon, bitters, and flan syrup; Terror on the Screen, a Cuba Libre inspired by the King of Pop with Havana Club Añejo rum, popcorn, Mexican Coca-Cola, and bitters; The Friendly Ghost, an espresso martini made using Patron Reposado, tonka bean, Cazadores Café, cafecito, and orange bitters; Dracula’s Sangria with vodka, amontillado, manzanilla, Pedro Ximenez, oloroso, pimento dram, lemon, pineapple, and blackberry jam. Snack down on monster meatball sliders, deviled eggs, a ghost white pizza, mummy bites, and Day of the Living Veg (a hummus platter with crudites).

Sixty Vines

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Each day in October, experience a wine flight and candy pairing. Each week, the wines and candies will rotate weekly.

The Clevelander

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On October 31, Clevelander hosts a Monster Mash party with a live DJ, spooky cocktails, and a costume contest with a $500 cash first prize (the second prize winner will receive a $25 bar tab, and the third place winner will receive a $100 bar tab).

Biscayne Bay Brewing

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On October 31, Biscayne Bay Brewing turns into the Haunted Mansion. Experience the twists and turns of the first-floor Haunted Mansion before entering the fully decorated third-floor taproom. Come in costume to win a $50 bar tab. Arrive early for the spooky happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with $4 beers, $8 wines, $10 cocktails, and $8 bites.

Lost Boy

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On Thursday, October 31, Lost Boy celebrates Halloween with spooky decor, cocktails, magic, and more from 9 p.m. on.

Toro Toro

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Celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at Toro Toro now through Sunday, November 3, with a special a la carte menu. Specialty dishes on offer include empanadas de langosta — lobster, sweet corn, squid ink masa, black bean purée and chile de árbol sauce ($26); and filete en salsa negra — beef tenderloin, tres chilis gastrique, heirloom carrot, butternut squash, and agave purple mashed potato ($75); and churros — crispy fried cinnamon waffles with chocolate salsa ($15). $18 specialty cocktails include the Papel Picado Paloma with tequila, crème de violette, agave syrup, lime juice, red wine, and grapefruit soda with a hibiscus salt rim; and a Marigold Margarita with reposado tequila, tonic, marigold simple syrup, and fresh lime juice with a tajin rim.

InterContinental Miami

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Starting Friday, October 18, the InterContinental Miami’s Bayside Terrace will transform into a pumpkin patch for the hotel’s Fall Festival & Pumpkin House. This family-friendly event includes pumpkin decorating, cornhole, pumpkin bowling, and plenty of photo ops. A General Admission ticket ($20) includes one small pumpkin to take home. The All-Inclusive ticket ($40) includes one medium-sized pumpkin and a Sam Adams Octoberfest beer on draft. Each ticket grants a 90-minute time slot at the festival. Purchase tickets at bucketlisters.com. On Wednesday, October 23, the InterContinental Hotel hosts a Howl-O-Ween Doggie Contest from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dress your pooch in costume for the chance to win prizes. The evening includes free Puppaccinos and more.

Rosa Sky Rooftop

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Celebrate Halloween on Thursday, October 31, and Friday, November 1 with a “Glow in the Sky” theme. Enjoy two themed cocktails: the Pumpkin Potion ($16), made with marshmallow and vanilla-infused vodka, dry ginger-infused vermouth, and a pumpkin foam topping; and the Apple Alchemy ($16) with gin, green apple soda, citrus, and green apple boba.

Cafe La Trova

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Join the undead at the Vampiros en la Habana celebration at Cafe La Trova, starting at 8 p.m. on October 31. Dress in vampire attire for a free cocktail and step into a world of vampires and Bacardi cocktails. DJ Funktual will spin beats so you can dance until you’re undead.

The Dead Flamingo Pop-Up at Casa Tiki

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The Dead Flamingo pops up at Casa Tiki with a slew of spooky events. From now through Halloween, sip on a special spirited Halloween cocktail menu. On Mondays, get ready to tax your brain (instead of eating it) at Halloween Trivia. On Tuesdays, scream out your favorite jams like Monster Mash and Thriller at Halloween Karaoke, and on Thursdays, cuddle with your “boo” on one of the oversized sofas to watch a scary movie with complimentary popcorn. On Monday, October 28, things ramp up with a double feature of Halloween trivia followed by Halloween karaoke. On Tuesday, October 29, ladies can get their favorite witches together for a “Hocus Pocus” screening. On Wednesday, October 30, your favorite Miami bar will be revived for the “Beaker - Back from the Dead” party featuring Beaker and Gray’s staff. October 31, Calle Ocho turns into “Nightmare on 8th Street”. Friday, November 1, celebrate Dia de los Muertos and on Saturday, November 2, don your favorite onesie for the Monster Mash Onesie Party.

Balan's

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On October 26, Balan’s hosts Villains and Vixens night with a live DJ, fire performers, cocktail specials, and bottomless martinis ($45 per person for 90 minutes of martinis until 10 p.m.). Enjoy a Halloween prix fixe dinner ($60 per person) that includes bang bang shrimp, cheese empanadas, thick-cut bacon, and tuna tartare for starters before you choose a main dish (truffle carbonara, pan-seared branzino, or coconut curry).

Batch Gastropub

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Enjoy a Halloween brunch on Saturday, October 26, featuring $2 pumpkin bombs, bottomless drinks, and more scary specials. On Thursday, October 31, pre-game your Halloween by showing up wearing a costume from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a free drink.

Night Owl Cookies (Multiple locations)

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This Halloween, Night Owl Cookies is baking a delicious Halloween treat for a cause. Devin’d Dark Dream is a chocolate cookie mixed with chocolate chips, coated with Oreo cookie crumbs, gold luster, and a spider ring. The cookie is named after Night Owl team member Devin, who passed away earlier this year. In their honor, proceeds from the cookie will be donated to Equality Florida, a nonprofit that advocates for civil rights and protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer residents of Florida.

Copper29 Bar

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Your fantasies become reality at this three-day Alice in Wonderland-themed party. From October 31 to November 2, Copper 29 will transform into Wonderland with themed cocktails such as the “Ghostly Bubbles” made with gin, lime juice, St. Germain, lychee puree, and prosecco, garnished with lychee eyeballs; and “The Lady Devil,” with reposado tequila, passion fruit puree, lime juice, simple syrup, grenadine, and blackberry liqueur, garnished with red chili pepper horns.

Bulla Gastrobar

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Bulla Gastrobar is hosting a Masquerade Murder Mystery dinner on Wednesday, October 30, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For $100 per person, guests can play a role in solving the deadly mystery about to unfold. Dinner includes appetizers, including tabla mixta featuring tantilla, manchego, Serrano ham, chorizo, walnuts, and olives, alongside a classic ensalada César. The main course is a paella mixta, with calamari, clams, shrimp, chicken, chorizo, sofrito, and saffron. Enjoy churros con chocolate for dessert. For an additional $20, guests can have the chance to sip sangrias all night long.

Amelia's 1931

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On Tuesday, October 29 at 7 p.m., hang with mobsters and molls at this interactive murder mystery. This immersive evening ($125 per person) includes a three-course dinner. Purchase tickets in advance online.

Sweet Melody Ice Cream (Multiple locations)

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Celebrate Halloween with two sweet and spooky flavors. Pumpkin Pie starts with a pumpkin ice cream base with cinnamon pie crust and pumpkin spiced marshmallow fluff mixed in. Witches Brew is a green vanilla ice cream with dye-free Halloween sprinkles, chocolate sandwich cookies, and chocolate cake chunks. Both flavors are available through the month of October. Pints cost $12 each and buy three get the fourth free.

HalloWYN

On Thursday, October 31, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., the streets of Wynwood will transform into a mega Halloween party with live DJs, food trucks, sponsored drinks, and more. The party is free to attend, and costumes are encouraged. RSVP for a free drink at hallowynblockparty.com.

Brother's Keeper

Wes Anderson fans will want to come out to the A Life Aquatic-themed Halloween Party on October 31. Tickets cost $50 per person and include a hosted bar from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite Wes Anderson character for a chance to win prizes in the costume contest.

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila (Multiple locations)

On Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26, each South Florida Bodega will celebrate Halloween with a different theme. In South Beach, Gotham City’s villains (the Joker, the Penguin, and more) are the inspiration for a weekend of drink specials and entertainment. The Ghost with the Most (Beetlejuice) takes over the Coconut Grove location with DJ sets, drink specials, and spooky entertainment. In Fort Lauderdale, be prepared to float with Pennywise from It. Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf await those who dare to party at the West Palm Beach location, and on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, prepare to meet the Evil Queen at this Snow White-themed weekend.

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami

From noon until midnight every day until Halloween, Rumbar transforms into the House of Spells pop-up with cocktails created by Chat Chow’s Gio Gutierrez. Sip on spooky creations such as the Flantasma, a Halloween Old Fashioned with Angels Envy bourbon, bitters, and flan syrup; Terror on the Screen, a Cuba Libre inspired by the King of Pop with Havana Club Añejo rum, popcorn, Mexican Coca-Cola, and bitters; The Friendly Ghost, an espresso martini made using Patron Reposado, tonka bean, Cazadores Café, cafecito, and orange bitters; Dracula’s Sangria with vodka, amontillado, manzanilla, Pedro Ximenez, oloroso, pimento dram, lemon, pineapple, and blackberry jam. Snack down on monster meatball sliders, deviled eggs, a ghost white pizza, mummy bites, and Day of the Living Veg (a hummus platter with crudites).

Sixty Vines

Each day in October, experience a wine flight and candy pairing. Each week, the wines and candies will rotate weekly.

The Clevelander

On October 31, Clevelander hosts a Monster Mash party with a live DJ, spooky cocktails, and a costume contest with a $500 cash first prize (the second prize winner will receive a $25 bar tab, and the third place winner will receive a $100 bar tab).

Biscayne Bay Brewing

On October 31, Biscayne Bay Brewing turns into the Haunted Mansion. Experience the twists and turns of the first-floor Haunted Mansion before entering the fully decorated third-floor taproom. Come in costume to win a $50 bar tab. Arrive early for the spooky happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with $4 beers, $8 wines, $10 cocktails, and $8 bites.

Lost Boy

On Thursday, October 31, Lost Boy celebrates Halloween with spooky decor, cocktails, magic, and more from 9 p.m. on.

Toro Toro

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at Toro Toro now through Sunday, November 3, with a special a la carte menu. Specialty dishes on offer include empanadas de langosta — lobster, sweet corn, squid ink masa, black bean purée and chile de árbol sauce ($26); and filete en salsa negra — beef tenderloin, tres chilis gastrique, heirloom carrot, butternut squash, and agave purple mashed potato ($75); and churros — crispy fried cinnamon waffles with chocolate salsa ($15). $18 specialty cocktails include the Papel Picado Paloma with tequila, crème de violette, agave syrup, lime juice, red wine, and grapefruit soda with a hibiscus salt rim; and a Marigold Margarita with reposado tequila, tonic, marigold simple syrup, and fresh lime juice with a tajin rim.

InterContinental Miami

Starting Friday, October 18, the InterContinental Miami’s Bayside Terrace will transform into a pumpkin patch for the hotel’s Fall Festival & Pumpkin House. This family-friendly event includes pumpkin decorating, cornhole, pumpkin bowling, and plenty of photo ops. A General Admission ticket ($20) includes one small pumpkin to take home. The All-Inclusive ticket ($40) includes one medium-sized pumpkin and a Sam Adams Octoberfest beer on draft. Each ticket grants a 90-minute time slot at the festival. Purchase tickets at bucketlisters.com. On Wednesday, October 23, the InterContinental Hotel hosts a Howl-O-Ween Doggie Contest from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dress your pooch in costume for the chance to win prizes. The evening includes free Puppaccinos and more.

Rosa Sky Rooftop

Celebrate Halloween on Thursday, October 31, and Friday, November 1 with a “Glow in the Sky” theme. Enjoy two themed cocktails: the Pumpkin Potion ($16), made with marshmallow and vanilla-infused vodka, dry ginger-infused vermouth, and a pumpkin foam topping; and the Apple Alchemy ($16) with gin, green apple soda, citrus, and green apple boba.

Cafe La Trova

Join the undead at the Vampiros en la Habana celebration at Cafe La Trova, starting at 8 p.m. on October 31. Dress in vampire attire for a free cocktail and step into a world of vampires and Bacardi cocktails. DJ Funktual will spin beats so you can dance until you’re undead.

The Dead Flamingo Pop-Up at Casa Tiki

The Dead Flamingo pops up at Casa Tiki with a slew of spooky events. From now through Halloween, sip on a special spirited Halloween cocktail menu. On Mondays, get ready to tax your brain (instead of eating it) at Halloween Trivia. On Tuesdays, scream out your favorite jams like Monster Mash and Thriller at Halloween Karaoke, and on Thursdays, cuddle with your “boo” on one of the oversized sofas to watch a scary movie with complimentary popcorn. On Monday, October 28, things ramp up with a double feature of Halloween trivia followed by Halloween karaoke. On Tuesday, October 29, ladies can get their favorite witches together for a “Hocus Pocus” screening. On Wednesday, October 30, your favorite Miami bar will be revived for the “Beaker - Back from the Dead” party featuring Beaker and Gray’s staff. October 31, Calle Ocho turns into “Nightmare on 8th Street”. Friday, November 1, celebrate Dia de los Muertos and on Saturday, November 2, don your favorite onesie for the Monster Mash Onesie Party.

Balan's

On October 26, Balan’s hosts Villains and Vixens night with a live DJ, fire performers, cocktail specials, and bottomless martinis ($45 per person for 90 minutes of martinis until 10 p.m.). Enjoy a Halloween prix fixe dinner ($60 per person) that includes bang bang shrimp, cheese empanadas, thick-cut bacon, and tuna tartare for starters before you choose a main dish (truffle carbonara, pan-seared branzino, or coconut curry).

Batch Gastropub

Enjoy a Halloween brunch on Saturday, October 26, featuring $2 pumpkin bombs, bottomless drinks, and more scary specials. On Thursday, October 31, pre-game your Halloween by showing up wearing a costume from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a free drink.

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Night Owl Cookies (Multiple locations)

This Halloween, Night Owl Cookies is baking a delicious Halloween treat for a cause. Devin’d Dark Dream is a chocolate cookie mixed with chocolate chips, coated with Oreo cookie crumbs, gold luster, and a spider ring. The cookie is named after Night Owl team member Devin, who passed away earlier this year. In their honor, proceeds from the cookie will be donated to Equality Florida, a nonprofit that advocates for civil rights and protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer residents of Florida.

Copper29 Bar

Your fantasies become reality at this three-day Alice in Wonderland-themed party. From October 31 to November 2, Copper 29 will transform into Wonderland with themed cocktails such as the “Ghostly Bubbles” made with gin, lime juice, St. Germain, lychee puree, and prosecco, garnished with lychee eyeballs; and “The Lady Devil,” with reposado tequila, passion fruit puree, lime juice, simple syrup, grenadine, and blackberry liqueur, garnished with red chili pepper horns.

Bulla Gastrobar

Bulla Gastrobar is hosting a Masquerade Murder Mystery dinner on Wednesday, October 30, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For $100 per person, guests can play a role in solving the deadly mystery about to unfold. Dinner includes appetizers, including tabla mixta featuring tantilla, manchego, Serrano ham, chorizo, walnuts, and olives, alongside a classic ensalada César. The main course is a paella mixta, with calamari, clams, shrimp, chicken, chorizo, sofrito, and saffron. Enjoy churros con chocolate for dessert. For an additional $20, guests can have the chance to sip sangrias all night long.

Amelia's 1931

On Tuesday, October 29 at 7 p.m., hang with mobsters and molls at this interactive murder mystery. This immersive evening ($125 per person) includes a three-course dinner. Purchase tickets in advance online.

Sweet Melody Ice Cream (Multiple locations)

Celebrate Halloween with two sweet and spooky flavors. Pumpkin Pie starts with a pumpkin ice cream base with cinnamon pie crust and pumpkin spiced marshmallow fluff mixed in. Witches Brew is a green vanilla ice cream with dye-free Halloween sprinkles, chocolate sandwich cookies, and chocolate cake chunks. Both flavors are available through the month of October. Pints cost $12 each and buy three get the fourth free.

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