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Make your way through a terrifying cabin, a mansion where evil lurks and a spooky carnival this Halloween
A Halloween without at least one terrifying Miami haunted house experience is like a Halloween without candy. And who wants that? Not us, which is why we’re starting our search for creepy mazes and spooky mansions early this year. This year’s haunted house contenders include a freaky carnival and an Alice in Wonderland-themed affair. No matter the set-up, expect blood-splattered actors, terrifying characters and well-timed scares to turn you into a squealing little baby. So after you’ve taken your pick from the best pumpkin patch, Miami, and planned out which Halloween parties in Miami you’ll be attending, head on down to these spooky haunts—if you dare.
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Celebrating 30 years, this huge haunted experience is one of the biggest of its kind in South Florida. This year, four attractions—Silent Mall, Drown Town, Insanitorium and Scare Studios—promise to scare the crap out of you. Tour abandoned houses and explore the supernatural if you’re brave enough. Liquid courage is available for the 21-and-over crowd.
When is it? Sep 29–Oct 31. Where is it? Miami International Mall. Tickets are available online.
A lot of walking around dark places goes on in Wynwood but no jaunt is as terrifying as what you’ll experience at Paranoia’s black-out horror maze. It’s a terrifying experience that changes often so there’s really not much else we can say but a) it’s scary and b) it opens year-round—the perfect excuse to turn your Halloween into Groundhog’s Day. Well, sorta.
When is it? Daily. Sun–Thu 5pm–2am; Fri, Sat 5pm–3am. Where is it? 2602 NW Fifth Ave. Tickets are available online.
Come meet Ofelia, Dr. Alfred Cortez's psychotic wife, and the evil force at the helm of what's in store at the Curtiss Mansion’s Cortez Manor, the Revenge. You’ll make your way through the historical landmark encountering all kinds of creatures of the night, many of whom were flayed by Ofelia herself. Come if you dare!
When is it? Select dates through Oct 31, 8–10pm. Where is it? Curtiss Mansion in Miami Springs. Tickets are $10–$50 online.
NWO Haunt takes you inside the creepy Monroe family cabin to find out what could have happened to young Richard Monroe. Spoiler alert: the cabin is cursed, and possibly a portal to hell. Good luck finding your way out. After all, this is a NO WAY OUT production. It's a terrifying adventure but all the spooky characters promise to keep their hands to themselves.
When is it? Select nights through Oct 31. Where is it? Dolphin Mall in Hialeah. Tickets are available online.
From the company that brought us last year's Haunted Circus Festival—a traveling sideshow and carnival filled with all kinds of freakish characters—comes this Alice in Wonderland-themed Halloween spectacular. More kooky than bone-chilling, the whimsical story follows Alice down the rabbit hole to meet a host of well-known characters, including the Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, White Rabbit and other familiar faces.
When is it? Sep 15–Oct 30 at various times. Where is it? Tropical Park. Tickets are $39.90 online.
You can’t expect an estate steeped in so much history to be without ghosts, right? See what skeletons and creates from the past lurk in Deering’s proverbial closet as you make your way through the home and the eerie grounds in the dead of night. You’ll walk the same steps taken by Native Americans, Miami’s earliest settlers and Charles Deering himself. If you hear something strange or feel a cool breeze that no one else experiences, well, it’s likely a ghost. Lots of paranormal activity has been reported at the Deering Estate so consider yourself...lucky? Go if you dare, and be sure to wear a mask and closed-toe shoes.
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