Headless Horseman Halloween Extravaganza
Headless Horseman parade and thousands of pounds of candy.
32 family-friendly fall activities in Hallandale Beach and nearby.
Hallandale Beach and nearby towns host Halloween events at diverse locations, from outdoor festivals to indoor celebrations. Consider the family-focused Headless Horseman Halloween Extravaganza right here in town, or ventures a bit further afield for other experiences.
Includes five complimentary welcome shots and an Instagram costume contest.
Directed by a Cirque du Soleil veteran at Jungle Island.
Spooky classic tunes performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.
Costume-themed half marathon, 4-miler, and kids dash with signature Halloween medals.
See all trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, and kid-friendly events nearby.
Most farms let tweens 10-12 run the family maze solo if adults wait at the exit; give them a phone, a photo of the maze map, and a 30-minute check-in rule. Under-10s stay with adults, since identical corn rows disorient fast. Flagship mazes with bridges and checkpoints are better for solo tweens than flat mazes, because staff can spot and redirect wanderers.
Prep beats rescue: preview photos of the event beforehand, name what might feel spooky, and agree on a squeeze-hand signal. On site, enter behind a confident friend, and treat any exit request as instantly honored, no bribing kids deeper. Staff at family events will happily unmask a character or wave from distance if asked. One good retreat preserves next year's willingness.
Wagons are the farm MVP, hauling both tired kids and pumpkins over gravel and grass where umbrella strollers stall. Most farms allow both, but hayrides and some maze paths won't take them, so plan a park-and-carry moment. Bring a bike lock if you'll leave it outside an attraction, and check whether the farm rents wagons before hauling yours.