Friday, October 28
On Friday, talk a walk through one of the historic Miami City Cemetery, where the remains of some of the city's most prominent trailblazers are interred. But this won't just be a spooky stroll. Hosted by HistoryMiami Museum, the walk will be led by Ingrid E. Argueta, the museum's coordinator of education programs and community engagement, and resident historian Paul S. George. You'll hear about notable residents like civil rights leader Reverend Theodore Gibson, city founder Julia Tuttle, and musician Bernard Mackey. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, at Miami City Cemetery, 1800 NE Second Ave., Miami; historymiami.org. Tickets cost $35. Ashley-Anna AboredenCorpses will rise from the dead on Friday A.D. Barnes Park on Friday. Miami EcoAdventures hosts Zombie Outbreak at the suburban park, where you can experience the spookiest walk of your life as you join detectives and disease-control experts along the way. The haunted experience features horrifying props, power tools, uneven flooring, and more. The whole family is invited to join, but the experience may well be a little too on-point for your youngest kids. 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, at A.D. Barnes Park, 3401 SW 72nd Ave., Miami; 305-666-5883; miamidadeparks.com. Tickets cost $12. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
Starting on Friday, Link Miami Rebels hosts Miami's biggest Halloween party, Hocus Pocus, to bring tricks and treats to all who dare to attend. The three-day event at Factory Town invites all witches, ghouls, and vampires to celebrate until sunrise with the sounds of house and techno. The lineup features a who's who of dance music, including Claptone, Fisher, Gorgon City, Jamie Jones, Loco Dice, and the Martinez Brothers. Beware: These music acts may cast a spell that'll never let you leave. 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Friday through Sunday, at Factory Town, 4800 NW 37th Ave., Miami. Tickets cost $26.45 to $336.14 via dice.fm. Sophia Medina
Stevie Nicks at iThink Financial Amphitheatre: See Friday
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Fleetwood Mac member and solo singer in her own right Stevie Nicks heads to West Palm Beach on Friday. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is best known for hits like 'Landslide" and "Edge of Seventeen." She's also an icon thanks to her witchy fashion style — which is all the more appropriate during this time of year. The show at iThink Financial Amphitheatre marks the end of her 2022 tour, which also sees Vanessa Carlton as the opener. 8 p.m. Friday at iThink Financial Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 561-795-8883. Tickets cost $49.50 to $1,010 via livenation.com. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
Saturday, October 29
Come one, come all to Zoo Miami's epic trick-or-treating event, Zoo Boo. Organizers invite all families and kids to dress up in their scariest costumes and grab sweet treats with the zoo's wildest animals. Attendees are in for fun activities, including making Halloween crafts, participating in a Halloween costume contest, and watching the animals receive their own goodies in honor of the spooky holiday. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami, 305-251-0400; zoomiami.org. Tickets cost $12.99 to $39.75. Sophia MedinaGet away from the Halloween festivities and enjoy Mexican delicacies at LoanDepot Park's Taco and Margarita Festival. The ballpark hosts a series of taco stands serving delicious hearty dishes paired with wild cocktails, including a jalapeño-infused margarita and an espresso margarita. Enjoy live entertainment, including live pro wrestling, music, and beer games. And warm up those tastebuds, as there will be a hot chili pepper and a taco-eating contest. 11 a.m. Saturday, at LoanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami; 305-480-1300; mlb.com/marlins. Tickets cost $15 to $79. Sophia Medina
Dust off those roller skates and Roller Boo-gie on down to the Design District for a night of skating and fun. Dress to impress with your best costume and join other skaters of all levels to celebrate Halloween and All Skates Eve. Prepare for a night of fun and excitement, as you may find yourself mingling with all manner of fellow partiers, including angels, devils, ghosts, and fairies. 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, at Jungle Plaza, 3801 NE First Ave., Miami; 305-722-7100; miamidesigndistrict.net. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. Sophia Medina
Some of the best horror films were released as 1970s B-movies. Experience one of the era's most popular Blaxploitation horror films on Saturday when Coral Gables Art Cinema hosts a screening of Blacula. Released in 1972 to mixed reviews, the film follows an 18th-century African prince who's turned into a vampire by Dracula. The movie stars William Marshall as the titular character. 10 p.m. Saturday, at Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 786-472-2249; gablescinema.com. Tickets cost $8 to $11.75. Jose D. Duran
Sunday, October 30
Whether you're a virgin of The Rocky Horror Picture Show or a diehard fan, it's the perfect not-so-scary Halloween event for weirdos. Audience participation is key at any screening, making it an enduring cult classic after premiering in 1975 to negative reviews. O Cinema will host a screening at the Miami Beach Bandshell on Sunday, with the Transylvanians that arrive early receiving a "Virgin Kit Prop Bag" (but feel free to bring your own as well). Local drag performer Yoko Oso serves as mistress of ceremonies. 7 p.m. Sunday, at Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; o-cinema.org. Tickets cost $30.90 via dice.fm. Ashley-Anna AboredenAfter a four-year hiatus, pop singer and songwriter Demi Lovato is back on the road in support of her eighth studio album, Holy Fvck. She'll stop at Hard Hard Rock at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Sunday with special guest Dead Sara. Since the release of her debut album Don't Forget in 2008, the singer has sold more than 24 million records in the U.S. and received numerous accolades, including 14 Teen Choice Awards and five People's Choice Awards. You can expect Lovato to perform hits like "Sorry Not Sorry," "Heart Attack," and "Cool for the Summer." 7 p.m. Sunday, at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; myhrl.com. Tickets cost $66 to $135 via ticketmaster.com. Sophia Medina
