Fall in The City Beautiful | | |
The City of Coral Gables is the ultimate autumn setting, with fun events happening from Saturday, Oct. 17, through Saturday, Oct. 31.
“Halloween is a special time of year in Coral Gables, with so many ways to celebrate,” Mayor Vince Lago said. “From cultural celebrations to costumes, pumpkins and family fun, our events offer something for all ages. No matter how you celebrate, The City Beautiful is the perfect backdrop for making lasting memories.”
The Coral Gables Pumpkin Patch returns to Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd., this Saturday, Oct. 17, from 2 to 6 p.m., featuring fall scenery, live music, tasty food and countless pumpkins. Then, Miracle Mile comes alive in the Halloween spirit when trick-or-treaters take over the city's downtown on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Visitors can travel through The City Beautiful with ease using the Coral Gables Trolley, which runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Freebee ride-share services.
| | Join Bike Walk Coral Gables for a ghoulish bike tour of Pinewood Cemetery this Sunday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m. Pinewood is the oldest cemetery south of the Miami River and the final resting place of many of Miami-Dade County's earliest pioneers. Participants will kick off the tour at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave. Costumes are encouraged! Registration is required. | | |
The Consulate General of Mexico invites the community to the Day of the Dead celebration on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Enjoy an evening of authentic Mexican traditions, including performances, music and food.
| | Families with children who may have sensory needs can enjoy trick-or-treating, photos and a storybook walk in a calm setting on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd. | | |
Carve a pumpkin, enjoy snacks and watch jack-o’-lanterns float on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Coral Gables
Country Club pool, 990 Alhambra Circle. Prizes will recognize the scariest, most creative and cutest carvings.
| | Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., features a variety of films in October to celebrate the spookiest night of the year at your comfort level. From Freddy vs. Jason on Oct. 17, Wicked on Oct. 27 and the first ever Art House of Horror Halloween marathon on midnight Oct. 31, there's something for everyone. | | Nightmare on 405 returns for its scariest year yet. On Friday, Oct. 30, the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center transforms into a haunted house of epic proportions from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Those who enter will trek through a variety of scare zones and be rewarded with a sweet treat. This event is not suitable for children under 5. | | Tee up for a frightening fun time on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Granada Golf Course, 2001 Granada Blvd., benefitting the Coral Gables Woman’s Club philanthropic efforts. Enjoy a spooky evening on the course complete with a bountiful buffet, glowing golf, and plenty of Halloween atmosphere. | | Break out the butterfly clips and your best early-2000s look for a Y2K-themed Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m., at the Books & Books courtyard at 265 Aragon Ave. The event will feature music, costumes and endless 2000s nostalgia. | | Trick-or-Treat on the Mile | | |
Trick-or-Treat on the Mile turns The City Beautiful into the City "Boo-tiful" on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. Families are encouraged to come in costume and participate in an array of free activities, such as face painting and balloon artistry at 3:30 p.m., and a magic show at 5 p.m. Businesses on the Mile marked with festive Halloween balloons will distribute candy to trick-or-treaters.
Also, on Oct. 31. at 6 p.m. Drink-or-Treat begins at participating restaurants in Downtown Coral Gables, Giralda and nearby streets featuring Halloween-themed drink specials.
| | Actors’ Playhouse sets the stage for Halloween fun on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile. Enjoy a production of The Wizard of Oz at 2 p.m., a performance by the Actors’ Playhouse Musical Miracles at 3:45 p.m., the Kiddie Costume Parade at 4:30 p.m and Jekyll & Hyde at 8 p.m. It’s a day of music, costumes and family fun. | | The Halloween Doggie Costume Contest features a festive stage where dogs strut their fun-loving costumes and compete for prizes. Bring your costumed pup to the Coral Gables Museum Plaza, 285 Aragon Ave., on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. | | Celebrate the folkloric Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead from Oct. 30 until Nov. 1, from 1 to 10 p.m. at Maiz y Agave, 375 Miracle Mile. The three-day celebration will include mariachis, a Mexican food cart and Mexican crafts for sale. | | |
Adults 21 and over can enjoy Drink-or-Treat, a self-guided happy hour crawl at participating Miracle Mile, Giralda and nearby streets featuring Halloween-themed drink specials, starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Enjoy holiday-themed drinks and promotions at more than 20 participating restaurants in Downtown Coral Gables.
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| | The inaugural Morocco Days event brings a Moroccan cultural experience to Coral Gables. The community is invited to connect through culture, creativity and shared experiences at Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd., on Friday, Oct. 23 from 4 to 11 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. | | | | | |
