Halloween is just around the corner, and whether you’re dressing up or just looking to hangout with your friends, we’ve got you covered. Here are a few local events happening this Thursday and throughout the weekend.
- HalloWYN Block Party
On October 31st, The Wynwood Marketplace will be having its annual HalloWYN block party. It’s free and open to all ages. From 7pm-3am you can enjoy food trucks, DJs, costume contests, artsy vendors, and good vibes. No costume is too much. In Wynwood, you can let your creativity unleash. The costume contest begins at 8pm and first place takes home (or to the bar) $100 cash. Make sure to email info@swarminc.com to ensure entry into the contest! This year, Wynwood promises “[i]lluminated in red, the Dragon’s Den will showcase eye-catching LED activations, fire spinners, and a hauntingly intriguing marketplace… Rain or Shine. Naughty or Nice. Alive or Dead. Come one, come all.”
2. Halloween on Lincoln Road
If you’re looking for something a bit calmer, or to have a spooky dinner at one of your favorite Lincoln Road restaurants, this is the event for you. Open to all ages, Lincoln Road will be having its annual Halloween parade-like event. Expect all things “ghoulish, glamorous, and everything in between.” The fun begins as early as 5pm and runs to 1am. Tip: arrive as early as possible for you if you plan on parking in any of the garages.
3. Miami Lakes Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch
If you haven’t picked out and carved pumpkins yet, it’s not too late! Miami Lakes Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch is open on Halloween, from 10am-9pm. Entrance is $3 per person. Children 12 years old and younger enter for free, with a paying adult. Whether you wear a costume or a cute Fall outfit, the pumpkin patch is perfect for a photo-op. Idea: trick-or-treat a bit after the pumpkin patch, or have a carving and spooky movies night!
4. Monster Bar Crawl in Brickell
If you’re 21+, this free roam bar crawl might be the choice for you. Tickets cost $15-$20 and costumes aren’t required but they sure are encouraged (what better way to stay on theme?!) a ticket gets you five free drinks, Halloween swag, and no cover at any of the participating bars.
The Bar Crawl starts at Blue Martini Brickell, from 7pm-9pm and deals end at midnight. All other participating venues are in walking distance:
– Baru LatinBar: 1 FREE Drink + $5 Heineken, $8 Black Label, & $8 Tito’s Vodka.
– RedBar Brickell: 1 FREE Drink + $5 Heineken, $8 Tromba Tequila, $8 Smirnoff, & $8 Jameson Shots
– Batch Gastropub: 1 FREE Drink + $6 Coconut Cartel Rum Cocktails & Shots
– Blackbird Ordinary: 1 FREE Drink + $11 Beer & Shot Specials – El Tesoro & Heineken Light OR Jim Beam Peach & Bells Two Hearted IPA
– American Social: 1 FREE Drink + $7 Scary Pink Lemonade Cocktail, $9 Blue Poison, $10 Heineken, & $10 Tullamore Dew
5. Club Space – Space Invaders Halloween Costume Party
If you don’t believe in aliens, you just might after attending. Bring out your best out of this world costumes and get ready to dance all night long- until 1pm on Friday if you’re up for it (or don’t have an 8am class to get to). The party starts at 11pm and you have to be 21+.
Whatever you decide to do, whether you stay in or go out, have fun and be safe! If you’re stuck studying, don’t feel too bad, that’s still pretty scary! #ontheme #spookyseason