Signature Halloween Festivals & Block Parties
Halloween in Broward County is anything but ordinary. From Hollywood to Wilton Manors, massive block parties shut down the streets and turn the night into a festival of music, dancing and outrageous costumes. These are South Florida’s most iconic Halloween celebrations, the ones everyone will be talking about.
Hollyweird Halloween Festival – Hollywood
Downtown Hollywood shuts down the streets for one of the county’s biggest Halloween parties. Expect a $10,000 costume contest, incredible live music, DJs spinning all night and a vibrant mix of food, drinks and entertainment.
Hollywood Blvd, between 19th & 20th Ave
Saturday, October 25 | 8 PM – 2 AM
Free admission
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Wicked Manors – Wilton Manors
Celebrate Halloween at South Florida’s largest LGBTQ+ block party. This year’s theme is “Eden After Dark”, inviting creative, sensual and tempting costumes. The Pride Center at Equality Park hosts this fundraiser, with two stages, food, drinks and plenty of surprises.
Wilton Drive (between NE 21st Ct. and N. Dixie Hwy)
Friday, October 31 | 5 PM – 11 PM
$12 pre-sale / $15 at gate; VIP $125 pre-sale / $150 day of
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Terrifying Haunted Houses & Attractions
For those who prefer their Halloween with screams and jump scares, Broward County’s haunted houses deliver. Packed with immersive sets, live actors and eerie storylines, these attractions bring South Florida’s spooky season to life. Whether you’re braving haunted prisons, clown mazes or multi-room nightmares, there’s no shortage of thrills.
Nightmare Village – Fort Lauderdale
Nightmare Village returns with a new twist for 2025. Two of last year’s haunted houses have merged into one massive, horror filled experience. Guests will face The Final Stitch, The Cellar, and Dead and Breakfast, each packed with cinematic sets, terrifying characters, and jump scares at every turn. Recommended for ages 13+.
Xtreme Action Park
Multiple dates in October – November 1
7 PM start
$30–$40
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Nights of Fright Haunted House – Davie
Step into 20+ rooms of sheer terror at Nights of Fright, one of Broward County’s biggest haunted attractions. This air-conditioned facility in Davie is more than just a haunted house, it’s a full Halloween experience. Enjoy live DJs, spooky shopping with local vendors, concessions from the “Kreepy Kitchen,” and a killer raffle & silent auction with prizes you won’t want to miss.
Pine Island Multipurpose Center
When: Thursday, October 23 – Sunday, October 26
Starting at $32
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Ghost Tours & Haunted History
Ready to see the darker side of Fort Lauderdale? Take a break from the beach and step into the shadows with a spine-tingling Fort Lauderdale ghost tour. Led by expert storytellers, these tours peel back the city’s sunny surface to reveal tales of murder, mystery and haunted history. From the eerie canals of the Riverwalk to legendary sites like the King-Cromartie House and Esplanade Park, you’ll explore real locations where spirits are said to linger. Starts at $26
Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a history buff, this is a hauntingly fun way to experience Fort Lauderdale after dark. Go all-in with a tour by Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours. Their chilling guides dig deep into the city’s blood-soaked past and spine-chilling legends. Tours run year-round, rain or shine. Starts at $26
Creepy Crawls & Spooky Pub Nights
Costumes, cocktails and crowds, Broward’s bar crawls are the perfect grown up way to celebrate Halloween. From Las Olas to Downtown Hollywood, these spooky crawls serve up drink specials, DJs and plenty of mischief. Whether you join one night or hop through the whole weekend, it’s South Florida nightlife at its most festive.
Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl – Fort Lauderdale
A haunted mix of storytelling and spirits. Visit bars along Las Olas while learning eerie ghost tales.
Starts at Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Select evenings, year-round
Approx. 2 hours
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Downtown Crawlers Halloween Bar Crawl – Fort Lauderdale
A multi-venue crawl through Downtown & Flagler Village featuring welcome shots, drink specials, costume contests and an after party.
Starts at Booze Garden
Saturday, October 25 | 7 PM – 12 AM
Halloween Pub Crawl – Fort Lauderdale
The ultimate Halloween night crawl with waived cover, 2 – 3 included drinks/shots, costume contests and a digital map of participating venues.
Multiple downtown venues
Saturday, October 25 | 4pm
Friday, October 31 | 6pm
Saturday, November 1 | Time TBD
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Las Olas Halloween Bar Crawl – Fort Lauderdale
Before Halloween, enjoy a spooky night out on the town with no covers, at least five drinks, tons of photo-ops and a costume contest!
Starts at Flagler Village
Saturday, October 25
5 PM – 12 AM
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Halloween Bar Crawl – Fort Lauderdale
A two night crawl with multiple venues, drinks, food specials and a big after party.
Starts at Munchie’s Pizza Club
Friday, October 31 & Saturday, November 1
4 PM – Late
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Boos Fest Halloween Bar Crawl – Fort Lauderdale
Check into Tin Roof and hit multiple bars with live DJs, giveaways and a $750 costume contest.
Starts at Tin Roof
Saturday, November 1
Check-in 5 PM – Crawl until 10 PM + After party
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Hollywood Zombie Crawl – Hollywood
Dance your way through 10+ bars and nightclubs in Downtown Hollywood. Expect drink specials, DJs and hundreds of costumed crawlers.
Multiple venues in Downtown Hollywood
Friday, October 31 & Saturday, November 1
Tickets from $15
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Late-Night Halloween Parties & Nightlife
When the sun sets, Broward County’s nightlife scene transforms into a Halloween playground. Think high energy nightclubs, casino bashes and costume contests that keep the party going until dawn. If you’re looking for South Florida’s hottest after dark celebrations, these events deliver the ultimate Halloween vibe.
11th Annual Halloween Bash – Fort Lauderdale
A fan favorite bash with costume contests, drink specials and live music.
Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill
Friday, October 31
9 PM start
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Broward Halloween Costume Party – Sunrise
Two nights of costumes, DJs and dancing. Costumes required!
R & D Sports Pub
Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26
10 PM – 3 AM
From $16
DAER Nightclub Halloween Party – Hollywood
Hard Rock’s massive Halloween bash with big-name DJs, themed décor and a $10,000 costume contest.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood
Friday, October 31
10 PM start
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Halloween Contest & Party – Hallandale Beach
Costume contest, food and drink specials and DJ entertainment.
The Big Easy Casino
Friday, October 24
7 PM – 1 AM
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Final Thoughts
Halloween in Broward County just keeps getting bigger, from block parties and haunted houses to ghost tours and bar crawls. Whether you want jump scares, cocktails or all night dancing, South Florida has you covered. Keep checking back as we update this guide with new events and let us know if there’s one we should add.
Here’s to a spine tingling, fun filled and safe Halloween!
