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Dear Hive,

Our Halloween issue is so good, it’s scary! We’ve rounded up Miami pumpkin patches, places to trick-or-treat, and helpful tips for a safe, fun night. You’ll also find good-neighbor etiquette, easy Halloween treats, ideas for leftover candy and costumes, and a free scavenger hunt to keep little ghouls entertained.
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And for the grown-ups, Rosy Rodriguez is back with her delightfully funny take on Halloween candy and wine. Consider this your guide to a little more magic and a little less mayhem in the 305.
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Happy haunting!

~Samantha and Team 305 Hive 🐝

NOT-SO-SCARY AT MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Get ready for a Not So Scary Halloween at Miami Children’s Museum! Perform spooky experiments at the Mad Scientist Lab, decorate your own pumpkin, enjoy live performances, enter their Haunted House… if you dare, and so much more fun and surprises every weekend! Buy your tickets today and enjoy a little spooky and a lot of play!

CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN AT FROST SCIENCE!

Celebrate Halloween on Saturday, October 31, during the 10th Annual Spooky Science Monster Mash at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. Catch a live science stage show, explore the immersive Gruesome Garden Experience, meet local scientists, and enjoy spooktacular treats as we celebrate National Chemistry Week. Spooky Science programming is included with museum admission, along with access to the Aquarium, Frost Planetarium, all permanent and special exhibitions, including The Science Behind Pixar. Presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority. Sponsored by Royal Caribbean. Media sponsor: Kiddos Magazine. Get tickets here if you dare!

WHERE TO GO TRICK-OR-TREATING IN MIAMI

Looking for a little Halloween magic beyond your front porch? Miami has community celebrations where costumes, candy, and family fun take center stage. From Miracle Mile to South Miami, we’ve gathered confirmed 2026 options, including a gentler sensory-friendly event for families who prefer fewer frights. Click HERE to plan your trick-or-treating adventure.

MIAMI PUMPKIN PATCHES TO VISIT IN 2026

Who says Miami can’t do fall? From pumpkin picking and hayrides to corn mazes and picture-perfect photo opportunities, South Florida has plenty of ways to celebrate the season, even if we’re still wearing shorts. We’ve rounded up pumpkin patches around Miami, including Redland farms and neighborhood celebrations closer to home. Click HERE to find your perfect pumpkin.

GIVE HALLOWEEN COSTUMES A SECOND LIFE

That adorable costume got one big night. Now what? Before you squeeze another superhero cape into an already crowded closet, consider a costume swap, a dress-up box, or a donation that gives it another chance to shine. Click HERE for easy ways to reuse Halloween costumes after October 31.

FUN HALLOWEEN TREATS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Halloween treats don’t have to be complicated to be a hit. Think banana ghosts, clementine pumpkins, and mummy pizzas that are almost too cute to eat. We’ve gathered easy, festive ideas for classroom parties, after-school snacks, and a little fun in the kitchen. Click HERE for Halloween treats the whole family can make together.

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR MIAMI FAMILIES

Costumes? Check. Candy buckets? Check. A little safety planning? Also a must. Between busy intersections, excited kids, and Miami’s unpredictable October weather, a few simple precautions can make the evening smoother for everyone. Click HERE for our Halloween safety checklist before you head out.

TRICK-OR-TREATING ETIQUETTE

Good manners never go out of style, even when you’re dressed as a monster. Halloween is more fun when everyone remembers a few simple rules, from respecting porch lights to making sure the candy bowl lasts for the next group. Click HERE for our friendly trick-or-treating etiquette refresher.

HALLOWEEN CANDY AND WINE, ROSY-STYLE

The candy is for the kids. The wine pairing advice? That’s for you. Rosy Rodriguez’s hilarious Halloween take returns with a little grown-up perspective on the sweetest night of the year. Click HERE to read her original article.

WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVER HALLOWEEN CANDY

When the costumes come off, the candy mountain remains. Before you resign yourself to finding chocolate in the pantry until December, consider a few smarter ways to sort, share, or save the extras. Click HERE for ideas that make the post-Halloween sugar situation a little less scary.

HAVE A WILDLIFE-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN

Halloween decorations should give the neighbors a fright, not the local wildlife. A few small changes, like skipping loose fake spiderwebs and securing lightweight decorations, can help keep Miami’s birds and other animals out of trouble. Click HERE for a greener way to celebrate spooky season.

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SPREADING HALLOWEEN MAGIC FOR ALL

Halloween should be fun for every little ghost and goblin. The Teal Pumpkin Project encourages families to offer non-food treats for children with food allergies and others who cannot enjoy traditional candy. Put a teal pumpkin outside, offer stickers or small toys, and help more children join the fun. Click HERE to learn more.

SCAVENGER HUNT FREEBIE

Looking for a fun Halloween activity? DOWNLOAD our Scavenger Hunt list and you can check off items you see while trick-or-treating, or use it as an activity on your next car ride.

MORE HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS IN THE 305

Still filling your October calendar? From neighborhood celebrations to seasonal attractions, there’s plenty happening around Miami. Check the 305 Hive calendar for more local ways to get into the Halloween spirit. Click HERE to explore events.

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: SHARE THE SEASON WITH MIAMI

When Miami families start planning their holidays, they turn to Holiday Happenings, our special edition with tree lightings, the best ways to celebrate in the 305, and our popular Gift Guide. Put your business right where those plans are being made. Our two holiday editions reach local subscribers and stay searchable on 305hive.com long after the lights come down. Premier and Gold sponsorships are limited, with one Premier spot per edition. Features and banners are available too. Reach out HERE to save your spot.