Perfect weather and a variety of fun events make October a fantastic time to visit Miami

October Events

October in Greater Miami and Miami Beach kicks off the fall festival season with a calendar full of things to do.

Celebrate Halloween with costume parties, haunted attractions and family-friendly events. Then welcome the start of stone crab season at the South Beach Seafood Festival, Oct. 21-24.

Miami Spice Restaurant Months has been extended through Oct. 31, giving you one more month to try prix-fixe menus at participating restaurants.

Explore our guide to October events in Miami, from concerts and performances to outdoor festivals, and start planning unforgettable experiences.

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Things To Do For Families

Ferris wheel and shops at Bayside Marketplace

Discover the best family-friendly spots in Downtown Miami from fun activities to tasty eats everyone will love.

Father and son taking a break from swimming at Venetian Pool

Find out what makes Coral Gables in Greater Miami & Miami Beach perfect for families, from its inviting pools and beaches to convivial restaurants and legendary bookstore.

Plan an unforgettable family adventure in Miami with airboat rides, animal encounters, pirate cruises, arcades and more kid-friendly fun.

Family walking the Peacock Park Boardwalk

Coconut Grove offers families a wide variety of attractions in Miami’s most historic neighborhood.

Father and son in the lazy river at Tidal Cove

From immersive museums to beach days and water parks, Miami has families covered for a great vacation.

Children feeding a rhinoceros at Zoo Miami

No limitations: Visitors of all abilities will find many accessible attractions in Miami.

Fish swimming above family at Frost Science Museum Miami

Explore Miami’s best indoor attractions, from world-class museums to immersive art, family fun and shopping.

Family on the sands of Miami Beach

South Beach goes beyond nightlife – it’s a family-friendly vacation destination for all ages.

Thriller Hurricane speedboat passing the Downtown Miami skyline

Ready for some family adventure? Race, climb, bounce and make a splash at Miami attractions packed with thrills for kids and teens.

Cars on the track at Homestead Miami Speedway

Discover family-friendly adventures in Homestead and Florida City, from hands-on animal encounters and exotic fruit farms to outdoor fun and NASCAR thrills.

Jet skier making waves on the waters of South Beach

Miami is loaded with great activities for teens that will make a family vacation memorable.

Fall in Miami

Explore the top things to do in Miami

Indulge in seasonal delights. From pumpkin-spiced treats to strolling along the beach, fall in Miami promises unforgettable moments and endless discoveries.