Fort Lauderdale Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

40 family-friendly fall activities in Fort Lauderdale and nearby.

Halloween in Fort Lauderdale offers a mix of daytime family gatherings and evening adult celebrations across Broward and beyond. From trunk-or-treats in Plantation to larger festivals like LauderBOO right here in Fort Lauderdale, there are many ways to celebrate. Consider events in nearby cities like Hallandale Beach or Hollywood for bigger spectacles, or local parks for community gatherings. Some events are ticketed, while others are free to attend.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 20 Fort Lauderdale Halloween Bar Crawl Fort Lauderdale

Self-guided costume pub crawl with drink vouchers and an after party.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 10 Fort Lauderdale Ghost Tour Fort Lauderdale

One-mile guided walking tour exploring Fort Lauderdale's haunted history and paranormal legends.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 6 Candlelight: Halloween Classics Fort Lauderdale

Spooky classic tunes performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 18 Plantation Walk Halloween Costume Contest Plantation

Compete for cash prizes with live music by DJ Dead Ringer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which weekend is best for family Halloween events in Fort Lauderdale?

The first weekend of October has full activities and the thinnest crowds; the two weekends before Halloween are wall-to-wall wagons. If you want the buzz, go peak; if you want photos without strangers in them, go early. Late September often means opening deals. For trunk-or-treats and costume parades, the weekend before Halloween is usually the only option, so book patches around it.

Are hayrides at Fort Lauderdale farms okay for babies and toddlers?

Daytime, non-spooky hayrides are generally fine from infancy if a lap adult holds the child the whole ride; wagons bounce hard over field ruts. Sit toward the center, away from wheel edges, and skip rides where kids sit on loose hay bales without sides. Evening "haunted" versions with actors are a different product, so check which one you're queueing for.

How do we make Halloween costumes work in cold or wet Fort Lauderdale weather?

Build the costume a size up over a thermal base layer, and choose designs where a coat reads as part of the look, capes, robes, and animal onesies win October. Face paint beats masks in drizzle, and clear ponchos exist for downpour parades. For evening events, add reflective tape and glow bracelets. Test the full layered outfit at home once before the night.

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