Miami Beach Halloween Half Marathon & Freaky 4-Miler
Costume-themed half marathon, 4-miler, and kids dash with signature Halloween medals.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Sunny Isles Beach 2026
20 unique & unusual Halloween events near Sunny Isles Beach.
Sunny Isles Beach area Halloween events include the Wicked Wild Frightnight 5K in Plantation and the free Halloween Costume Contest at Plantation Walk. For those seeking artistic endeavors, Painting with a Twist in Davie offers a blacklight canvas event.
Additional local happenings include car shows and historic walking tours in Davie, alongside sparkling fall craft workshops in Miami.
All Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Around Sunny Isles Beach
Plantation Walk Halloween Costume Contest
Compete for cash prizes with live music by DJ Dead Ringer.
Wicked Wild Frightnight 5K
Nighttime 5K run through Plantation ending in a post-race Halloween bash.
Autumn Night Out *Public Event*
Guided step-by-step canvas painting in a lively BYOB studio setting.
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Headless Horseman Halloween Extravaganza
Hallandale Beach
Headless Horseman parade and thousands of pounds of candy.
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Ghouls Gone Wild Halloween Bar Crawl
Miami
Includes five complimentary welcome shots and an Instagram costume contest.
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The Horrorland Scream Park
Miami
Directed by a Cirque du Soleil veteran at Jungle Island.
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Candlelight: Halloween Classics
Fort Lauderdale
Spooky classic tunes performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should we wear on a ghost tour in Sunny Isles Beach?
Ghost tours are night walking tours, so dress for 60-90 minutes outdoors in October: real walking shoes for cobblestones and uneven sidewalks, a warm layer you'd want an hour after sunset, and rain gear when the sky is ambiguous, since most tours run in drizzle. Skip the flip-flops and the costume; hands-free is best for the dark stretches between stops.
How do we build a full Halloween day itinerary in Sunny Isles Beach?
Stack by energy curve: daytime farm or market while everyone's fresh, a late-afternoon rest and food stop, then the evening event, tour, show, or haunt, as the finale. Keep drive legs under 30 minutes between stops, book only the evening portion as a timed ticket so the day can flex, and end the night close to home, not across town.
What is an ofrenda, and what will we see at Día de los Muertos events in Sunny Isles Beach?
An ofrenda is an altar honoring deceased loved ones, layered with photos, marigolds, candles, food, and personal objects that welcome spirits home. Community events often display many, some public and celebratory, some deeply personal. Look closely and read the dedications, but never touch, move, or take items, and ask before photographing. Some events invite visitors to add a name or flower; join if moved.