CBS4.com staffers show off events in South Florida
Oct 14, 2009 11:54 am US/Eastern
Halloween Happenings 2009
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Miami Dade
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL
Come in costume for the Halloween Sundowner -- and with your $125 ticket -- for the fancy soiree at the palatial estate on October 24, from 8 p.m. until midnight.
MetroBoo
Miami Metrozoo
12400 SW 152nd St, Miami
South Florida's cageless zoo greets young trick-or-treaters with candy stations, craft workshops, and themed animal performances. Free with admission on October 30-31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Also, check out
Dr.Wilde's Screamatorium haunted house from now through October 31st. Tickets are $5.
Monster Splash
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne
This Halloween, Miami Seaquarium will unveil it's newest and biggest haunted attraction, 'Buried Alive!' for the Monster Splash Nighttime Bash, the biggest, scariest, nighttime Halloween extravaganza in Miami. The event features six nights of ghoulish fun and frights from Saturday, October 24th through Saturday, October 31st, excluding Monday and Tuesday, October 26th and 27th.
Spooky Halloween Adventures
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
12450 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL
Young train lovers are invited for a ride through Spooky Forest, capped off with rail-related crafts and Halloween storytelling. Hit the rails on October 25-26, 6-9 p.m.
The Halls of Terror
Super Wheels Skating Center
12265 SW 112th Street, Kendall
(In The Crystal Plaza Shopping Center)
Journey thru grave yards where a real helicopter crashes, travel through a Laser Vortex, see an alien's womb and a terrifying Area 51, Burning Forest and Butcher Shop. 27+ NIGHTMARES TO REMEMBER!
Friday, October 9th, 6:30-11:30pm & Saturday, October 10th, 7:30-10:30pm
Friday, October 16th, 7:30-11:30pm, Saturday, October 17th 7:30-10:30pm
Thursday, October 22nd, 7:30-10pm, Friday, October 23rd, 7:30-11:30pm,
Saturday, October 24th, 7:30-10:30pm, Sunday, October 25th, 5-7pm
Thursday, October 29th, 7:30-10pm, Friday, October 30th. 7:30-11:30pm
Saturday, October 31st, 2009 7:30-11pm
Broward
The Ft. Lauderdale Ghost Tour
Fort Lauderdale
Take a guided tour through downtown Fort Lauderdale's haunted attractions, relishing the creepy tales at every turn.
Davieween
Pine Island Multipurpose Center, Davie
The October 25th family fun event features a horse costume contest and parade by the South Florida Trail Riders. Free bounce houses, a climbing wall, Halloween magic show, hayrides and a petting farm. The event runs from 1-4 p.m.
Ghost and Goblins Family Fun Night
Fern Forest Nature Center
201 Lyons Rd, Pompano Beach
The event, which will be held on Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m., includes games, a costume contest, and arts and crafts. More information: 954-970-0150
Wicked Manors Block Party
Wilton Dr, Fort Lauderdale
The them of this year's party is "A Trip Down the Rabbit Hole" works off the theme of Alice in Wonderland which will be a major motion picture to be released next year. Guest are encouraged to come as the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat or maybe Alice herself. The event features food, music, female impersonators and lots of fun. The event will be held from 6 p.m.to midnight along Wilton Drive between 6th Avenue and Five-Points.
Monroe County
Fantasy Fest 2009
Key West
The annual Halloween celebration, this year's theme is "Villians, Vixens, Vampire." Fantasy Fest will run from Oct. 23rd to Oct. 31st.
Palm Beach
Fright Nights 2009
South Florida Fairgrounds
West Palm Beach
This annual event is the largest "haunted" attraction in South Florida. This year there are three brand new haunted houses plus a midway of food, rides and games. Fright Nights are open Thursday, October 15 through Saturday, October 17; October 22-24 & 29-30 with The Grand Frightening Finale – Sat., Oct. 31.
If you've got a Halloween event coming up - let us know.
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