The Ten Best Kid-Friendly Halloween Events in Miami

With the spine-chilling scares and sexy costumes, it's easy to forget that Halloween is really supposed to be a kid-friendly holiday. For kids, it's just an excuse to knock on doors and receive candy from houses in their neighborhood. But in Miami, it can seem like Halloween is squarely for adults. So, if you're wondering, What can I do with my kids on Halloween? you have options.

Halloween events in South Florida include an all-out street festival on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, a maze in North Bay Village, and mad science experiments at Frost Science Museum. Here are ten of the best kid-friendly Halloween events in Miami this year.

North Bay Village Spooktacular Halloween

If you want to beat the weekend rush, prepare to be a-mazed at this North Bay Village happening. From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., the village's principal park morphs into a Halloween utopia with a Halloween-themed maze, face painting, a magic show, and free candy and popcorn. Bring your costume A-game, as there's a contest with prizes to be awarded at 7:45 p.m. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, at Dr. Paul Vogel Community Park, 7920 West Dr., North Bay Village; northbayvillage-fl.gov. Admission is free.

Halloween Haunted Trails and Kids Zone at Enchanted Forest Park

What ghoulish characters will you and yours find along the themed trails at Enchanted Forest Park? Beyond a spooky stroll, there will be a family fun zone with hayrides, a costume parade, and pony rides. Pro-tips: For families of five, family-pack tickets are available at a discounted rate ($20 for five tickets). Entry on the day of is $7, so save a couple of bucks and buy early. 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, October 27, at Enchanted Forest at Elaine Gordon Park, 1725 NE 135th St., North Miami. Tickets cost $5 via eventbrite.com.

Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami

The zoo and a massive trick-or-treat spectacular in one fell swoop? Yup. Throw on your best costumes and count on Halloween craft activities, characters in costume, and perhaps your favorite zoo animal — like a sloth bear, horses, goats, and a zebu cow — noshing on a pumpkin or ten. Kids 12 and under are invited to go trick-or-treating around the park during the event. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 28, and Sunday, October 29, at Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami; zoomiami.org. Tickets cost $18.95 to $22.95.

Haunted Gingerbread House Workshop at Taste Buds Kitchen

Decorating a gingerbread house doesn't have to be reserved for Christmas. Case in point: this workshop at Taste Buds Kitchen in Kendall. For the event, eerie tunes will play, and orange hot cocoa will be served. All gingerbread house decorating elements — from green and orange icing to spooky add-ons — will be provided. 11 a.m. Saturday, October 28, at Taste Buds Kitchen, 14740 SW 26th St., Miami; tastebudskitchen.com. Tickets cost $45.

Spooky Science Monster Mash at Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science

For the seventh year, Frost Science Museum is getting a little spooky for Halloween. Its Spooky Science Monster Mash features several cool happenings in the Mad Science Lab, from wacky science experiments to exploring wild chemical reactions. Scientists from the South Florida Chapter of the American Chemical Society, among others, will be onsite to explain it all. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 28, at the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; frostscience.org. Tickets cost $24.95 to $32.95; free for children 3 and under and members.

Kiddo-Ween at CityPlace Doral

In conjunction with Kiddos Magazine, CityPlace Doral transforms into a Halloween-lover's dream on Saturday, October 27. Components include a Barbie-themed play area, pumpkin patch, spooky inflatables, art station, magic show, petting zoo, and costume runway show. Best of all, it's free and open to the public. 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 28, at CityPlace Doral, 8300 NW 36th St., Doral; cityplacedoral.com. Admission is free.

Sleepy Hollow Halloween at Gulfstream Park Village

From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, more than 2,000 pounds of candy will be up for grabs for kiddos at Gulfstream Park Village. Rounding out the atmosphere will be "Carn-Evil Performers" dressed in themed groups, including zombies, vampires, and mummies — oh my! Starting at 8 p.m., kids and adults can compete in the costume contest with up to $1,000 in cash prizes. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, October 28, at Gulfstream Park Village, 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach; gulfstreampark.com. Admission is free.

Spooky Sunday at Shoma Bazaar

Shoma Bazaar is morphing into a themed, pop-up marketplace on the final Sunday of the month. There will be local artisans with spooky art and eats and, for kids, a trick-or-treat experience from 1 to 5 p.m. For adults, there will be a free yoga class (bring your own mat) from 10 to 11 a.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 29, at Shoma Bazaar, 9420 NW 41st St., Doral; shomabazaar.com. Admission is free.

Wonka-land - The World of Pure Imagination at Julia & Henry's

Miami's buzziest new food hall is getting in on the Halloween action. It's all taking a Wonka theme as an immersive performer, the Candy Man, will be onsite to guide folks through the grounds. Other touches include trick-or-treating, with all 26 culinary concepts onsite having a special Wonka-themed treat. Golden tickets will be awarded for best costumes and exchangeable for Julia & Henry's gift cards. 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday, October 2,9 at Julia & Henry’s, 200 E. Flagler St., Miami; juliaandhenrys.com. Admission is free.

Halloween on Lincoln Road

Arguably, it's the biggest Halloween street party — and the kids are invited, too. From 5 to 7 p.m., there will be trick-or-treating at Lincoln Road shops as well as candy stations at the Euclid Oval and along the 1100 block. Also worth noting, Lincoln Road will have its first pumpkin patch at the Euclid Oval. On October 29, the first 300 kids to visit the patch will get free access to the onsite pumpkin decorating event. 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, at Lincoln Road between Alton Road and Drexel Avenue, Miami Beach; lincolnroad.com. Admission is free.