Things To Do In South Florida in The Fall for 2019
Do you get excited about fall events like I do?
Last year, I saw a friend on Instagram go to the cutest place for fall pictures. I asked her where it was and planned to head there the following Sunday. I got dolled up in my fall attire and wore my favorite brown hat. The boys were not as thrilled but the hubs had promised to take me so I got them dressed nicely as I wanted to grab some photos.
Long and behold, the place was great but it was like almost 90 people. DUH! I live in South Florida after all and my make up was melting. So lesson learned and it will be shorts this year for my family fall outings but here are the top things to do in South Florida in the fall
Flamingo Nursery
This is where I went last year and I loved it. They had cute photo prop setups and many activities for small kids. My boys are older but it was still fun to walk around, check the pumpkins and have some great food. I didn’t get to ride the hayride because that line was way too full and remember it was so hot, but I hope to get on it this year.
The Brightline Event for Kids
I am so excited for all the events the Brightline has lined up for the fall and winter. First up, kids 12 and under will be able to ride free starting 10/14.
Guests will be greeted at the Fort Lauderdale station by costumed characters and will enjoy a costume dress-up photo opp and character interaction, and be directed to board the train. While on the train, children will enjoy a hilarious interactive show with performers from the Florida Children’s Theater.
Secondly, they are having a cool Trick-Train Halloween Spooktacular event. As per their website:
Included with the purchase of a Brightline ticket, on October 19, 20, 26, and 27, guests can travel from the Fort Lauderdale on the Halloween Trick-or-Train heading south to Transylvania (a.k.a. Miami!)
Upon arrival to Virgin MiamiCentral, guests will be guided by the performers to a play area in Central Fare marketplace that will be transformed into Trainsylvania where families can explore and participate in a range of activities centered around art, music, and all things Halloween including crafts, games, LEGO challenges, and other fun surprises! The experience also includes a complimentary kids meal by HOUSE OF MAC.
West Palm Beach families are invited to ride the Trick-or-Train and will begin the experience at the Fort Lauderdale station.
Last but not least, they are bringing back the Polar Express experience. It will depart from Fort Lauderdale and Miami. This year will be double the fun as we added a second departure to the North Pole from South Florida:
– Miami departures on select weekdays beginning Nov. 19.
– Fort Lauderdale departures will return weekends and select holiday dates beginning Nov. 16
Harvest Festival Weekends at Flamingo Gardens
Flaming Gardens has themed events for kids during the weekends in October. I attended last year with the boys but it definitely was geared
Check out all the fall-themed events on their website.
South Florida Seafood Festival
The South Florida Seafood Festival is back and it has a great line up this year. This is a two-day event taking place on October 19 and October 20, where you can taste an array of seafood and yummy food. You can also spot celebrity chefs and guests.
South Beach Seafood Festival
Because fall and seafood go together, well in Florida it does. South Beach also hosts its own Seafood Festival called SoBe Seafood Festival. It consists of Five Days of curated culinary expertise celebrating South Florida’s top chefs and masterminds with the leading seafood restaurants in the area! It will take place from October 22 – October 27, 2019. You can grab your tickets here and my friend Eveline from Trend Me Up has a 20% discount coupon for a VIP experience.
Check their website for full details.
Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival
I didn’t get to go to this event last year and this year I will be away due to my son’s soccer tournament, but this event looks like a whole lot of fun.
The festival will feature a variety of fun activities for the whole family, including a pumpkin patch with 2,500 pumpkins to pick from! Plus, carnival rides for ALL AGES!
Included in the entrance fee are unlimited carnival rides, a cornstalk maze, a dress-your-own scarecrow village, and tons of beautiful photo vignettes to capture that perfect Autumn photo.
Attendees can also decorate their pumpkins right on-site, as well as enjoy savory & sweet pumpkin delights (and delicious fair food) in our Pumpkin Food Court!
For more information about this event, please check our Facebook page, or visit our website at www.CoconutGrovePumpkinPatch.com
BCC Fall Festival
If it’s raining, you may want to head over to Brickell City Centre for their fall festival. It will occur on October 26, 2019, and kids are encouraged to dress up and enjoy interactive music and sweets. This is a free event but space is limited so they encourage you to RSVP here.
8th Brazilian Festival Pompano Beach
This is a great
- Pompano Beach Community Park
- 820 NE 18th Ave
- Pompano Beach, FL 33060
- 305-803-0338
- Time: Sat 11 am-10 pm and Sun 11 am-8 pm
- Price: General Admission: $5/day, $8/weekend pass; VIP: $45/day, $80/weekend pass. Free for children under the age of 13
Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival
The festival will feature a variety of fun activities for the whole family, including a pumpkin patch with 2,500 pumpkins to pick from! Plus, carnival rides for ALL AGES!
Included in the entrance fee are unlimited carnival rides, a cornstalk maze, a dress-your-own scarecrow village, and tons of beautiful photo vignettes to capture that perfect Autumn photo.
For more information about this event, please check their Facebook page, or visit our website at http://www.bocapumpkinpatch.com/
Event Dates & Times:
- Saturday, October 19: 10am-6pm
- Sunday, October 20: 10am-6pm
Event Location: Mizner Park Amphitheater – 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Miami’s Children’s Museum Not So Scary Halloween
This is the 10th year that Miami’s Children Museum hosts the Not So Scary Halloween event. It will occur on October 20, 2019 from 1-5pm.
This family-friendly costume party features a toddler room, theater performances, mini pumpkin decorating, lunch by Outback Steakhouse, character meet & greet and more! Plus brave our infamous Haunted House!
All funds raised for the event will directly support the Museum’s educational programs, ensuring the highest quality educational and arts programming for all children.
Tickets must be purchased through Eventbrite. Any tickets purchased outside of Evenbrite are INVALID.
For sponsorship opportunities contact dcabezas@miamichildrensmuseum.org
Miami Zoo Boo
Your kids can visit the Miami Zoo while dressed in their favorite costume plus they can participate in costume contests! This will occur on October 26 and 27. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day and is included with Zoo admission.
Chocolate Class Halloween Event by Garcia Nevett. Another great event we will not be in town for as it will be held on October 26th, 2019 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Paint your very own chocolate pumpkin and fill them with candies, marshmallows, chocolate spiders and more! Decorate a basket to take your pumpkin creations home.
Activity lasts 45 mins and a parent or guardian must be present. For kids 5 and up. Grab your ticket here.
Halloween Events South Florida
Potential Church Trunk or Treat
Potential Church is hosting a trunk or treat event once again. It starts at 6:30 pm and they are set to hand out 1 million pieces of candy. This activity is a great alternative (or addition) to the traditional trick or
Halloween Spooktacular – Weston
The Town Center at Weston hosts a Halloween event every year. Store owners are given candy that they can hand out and there are lots of vendors and music. The candy is limited so this is a great place for little kids but not for bigger kids or teens. The event occurs from 5:30-9:00 pm.
Halloween on the Mile
Coral Gables is a great place for shopping and exploring so I am pretty pumped that they have trick or treating. The Business Improvement District of Coral Gables is hosting its annual “Halloween on the Mile,” featuring an afternoon of trick-or-treating at more than 70 stores along Miracle Mile and special events for the whole family to enjoy. There will even be a dog costume contest. Visit their website for the Halloween details.
Westfield Broward Halloween Event
Calling all ghosts and goblins! Join us for our annual family-friendly Trick-or-Treat tradition at Westfield Broward! On Thursday, October 31st from 5 PM-7 PM, Trick-or-Treat at Westfield Broward with participating retailers and have a wicked good time!
South Florida Fall Events for Adults
If you think only the kids have all the fun this fall, you are wrong. South Florida has many fall events for adults including October Fest events.
HalloWYN Block Party at the Wynwood Marketplace
According to Rove: HalloWYN Block Party held at the Wynwood Marketplace on 2nd Ave in Downtown Miami. Taking place in the coolest Miami neighborhood,
The Wharf Miami
The Wharf Miami always hosts great themed events on the weekends. This year they have a few things lined up for the fall and also they are opening a new location in Fort Lauderdale.
October 25, 2019 Frankestein Friday
Come spend the evening with your favorite movie monsters against a backdrop of classic monster flicks & free popcorn on the iconic Miami River! Wharf drink specials from 4-7 pm, $1 Wharf lager pints & $3 Wine by the glass. Full details on their events page.
October 26, 2019 – Pirates of the Wharf
As per their website: This Halloween Weekend put on your best costume, & join us for an evening of pillaging and plundering as The Wharf transforms into a pirate fortress! A real pirate ship has sailed into The Wharf & the moon is high, are you ready for what’s inside? Come drink like pirates & dance like mermaids as we celebrate Halloween on the Miami River! Grab tickets here.
Limited (before 10 pm) Complimentary Admission Available! RSVP NOW & secure your spot to one of the biggest Halloween Weekend costumed parties in Miami.
October 31 – Stranger Wharf
Take a trip to the town of Hawkins.
• STRANGER THINGS INSPIRED COCKTAILS
• LIVE ACTIVATIONS
• CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATURES FROM THE UPSIDE DOWN
FREE ADMISSION & STRANGER WHARF HAT WITH ONLINE RSVP!
November 1, 2019 – Dia De Los Muertos
RSVP and receive a free taco or tequila shot.
On Friday November 1st, & Saturday November 2nd, Mi Campo tequila & Indulge Magazine presents a very special “Día de los Muertos” celebration alongside the historic Miami River! Buy a shot of Mi Campo Tequila, Get a Free Corona during this weekend fiesta, while enjoying live entertainment, music, tacos & more!
RSVP NOW, FOR A COMPLIMENTARY SHOT! (*Must Arrive Before 5:00 pm, to claim free shot or taco)
Halloween Bar Crawl
I have never joined a bar crawl but have always wondered how fun it would be to join a themed one. Well get your costumes on and join this fab bar crawl. Crawl With Us is hosting a $1,000 Costume Contest so check out their website for full details and join FTL Township for their Bar Crawl event.
