Photo Courtesy of Enigma Haunt
Get in the spirit for the holiday all month long at Enigma Haunt, a haunted house in Boca Raton with three hair-raising haunted attractions in one indoor location. Each of the attractions, including Cursed, Twisted Mayhem, and Realms of Terror, provides endless thrills and excitement. Pick your poison — or opt for all three — at Enigma Haunt, open on weekends throughout the month of October. While you may not be able to avoid the inevitable fear induced at Enigma Haunt, you can avoid standing in line by purchasing your tickets online in advance. Tickets are valid on any one day of the event, from 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and 7 to 10:30 p.m. on select Thursdays, Sundays, and Tuesday, October 30.Photo Courtesy of Naomi Phelps of Sweet Memories Photography via Sugar Sand Park
The beloved Sugar Sand Park turns into a spooky destination in the days leading up to Halloween. Each year, the park's Shriek Week offers several days of spooky events and activities for all ages, such as haunted houses, carnival games, LED shows, train rides, magic shows, trick-or-treating, and a scary film festival. Get a sneak peek at the many activities happening throughout Shriek Week this year! Admission prices and dates/times vary depending on activity. Shriek Week is open on Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20, and again on Thursday, October 25, Friday, October 26, and Saturday, October 27. This family-friendly festival is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday in advance with your little ones!Photo Courtesy of Muñoz Photography via The Addison
Get decked out in your finest costume and head to the Addison for a spectacular event benefiting Slow Burn Theatre Company at the Broward Center. Complementing the Addison's historic property, this year's theme pays homage to the 1930s classic horror icons with a foodie-approved fare, an open bar, live entertainment, and a haunted walk-through. This over-the-top Halloween event is open to the public. General admission tickets are $125 per person, which includes entry, food, an open bar, and entertainment. Reserve a VIP table for up to 10 guests for $2,500, which includes complimentary valet parking, access to the indoor VIP area with a private table, table-side food and beverage service, and champagne bottle service, in addition to general admission benefits.Photo Courtesy of Flamingo Gardens
Throughout the month of October, Flamingo Gardens is hosting their Harvest Festival each weekend with a different fall-focused theme. On the last two weekends, this 60-acre botanical garden and everglade wildlife sanctuary has so much in store for little ones. Superheroes Weekend is October 21 and 22; meet Ironman and other superhero character favorites, and participate in superhero games and contests! On October 28 and 29, enjoy Halloween Story Time Weekend, featuring story times, a haunted house, trick-or-treating, meet-and-greets with costumed friends, and more. Admission is $19.95 for those 12 and over, and $12.95 for kids ages 3–11. Admission is free for children under 2 and Flamingo Gardens members.Photo Courtesy of Oakland Park
Head to Main Street near Oakland Park City Hall for a fun night of Halloween happenings, including live music, food trucks, trunk-or-treating, a costume contest, spooky crafts and more. Don't miss this free community event from 6–10 p.m. to kick off the weekend before Halloween!Photo Courtesy of Gulfstream Park
If you'd rather go trick-or-treating on Halloween night, Gulfstream Park is offering the ultimate one-stop destination! From 5–8 p.m., kids in costumes can trick-or-treat throughout the village at participating shops. Entertainment includes a DJ, face painter, photo booth, magic show and more. Plus, you can enjoy dinner at any of the many dining establishments at Gulfstream during the event!