The City of Coral Gables is casting a festive spell this Halloween season, with wickedly fun events happening through Saturday, Oct. 31.
Event Highlights:
Friday, Oct. 30
Nightmare on 405 Haunted House
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The gym at the War Memorial Youth Center becomes a haunted house for visitors seeking Halloween thrills, 405 University Drive.
Nightmare on 405 Haunted House
Glow in the Dark Zombie Golf
7 p.m. Tee up for a frightening fun time at the Granada Golf Course, 2001 Granada Blvd., benefitting the Coral Gables Woman’s Club philanthropic efforts.
Learn more at Halloween Glow in the Dark Zombie Golf
Saturday, Oct. 31
Halloween brings a full day of events downtown:
- 10 a.m.: Catch the Coral Gables Museum's first altar honoring Octavio Paz, along with traditional food tastings and a calaveras decorating workshop for families until 2 p.m. ALTAR DE MUERTOS: Una ofrenda a la memoria de Octavio Paz - Coral Gables Museum
- 1 p.m.: Maiz y Agave will also host a three-day celebration from Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 until 10 p.m. including mariachis, a Mexican food cart and crafts.
- 2 p.m.: The Wizard of Oz at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile. Learn more at www.actorsplayhouse.org.
- 2 p.m.: Halloween dog costume contest at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave.
- 3 to 6 p.m.: Trick-or-Treat on the Mile. Local, designated businesses along Miracle Mile will have treats for eager trick-or-treaters. Face painting and balloon art takes place at 3:30 p.m. and a magic show at 5 p.m.
- 3:45 p.m.: Spooktacular Performance by the Actors’ Playhouse Musical Miracles at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile.
- 4:30 p.m.: Actors’ Playhouse Kiddie Costume Parade at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile.
- 4 to 9 p.m.: Day of the Dead celebration at Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd., presented by the Consulate of Mexico, with traditional performances, music, dance and food.
- 6 p.m.: Y2K Halloween party with music and costumes at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave. Rock your favorite 2000s look for the 9:15 p.m. costume contest. Ticket required. Learn more at www.booksandbooks.com.
- 6 p.m.: Drink-or-Treat, a self-guided happy hour crawl for adults 21 and older at participating Miracle Mile businesses featuring Halloween-themed drink specials.
The Coral Gables Trolley will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., making it easy to get around, and Freebee service will also be available for extra convenience. For more information on parking, visit coralgables.com/department/parking-and-mobility-services.
Get ready for a spooktacular time all month long in the City Beautiful!
