Updated Miami Halloween 2018 Events: Be Very Afraid

MIAMI, FL — With Halloween upon us, a new report ranks the magic city as one of the top 20 cities in America to celebrate the ghoulish holiday. Personal finance website WalletHub looked at 20 key metrics. They range from candy and chocolate stores per person to average price per Halloween party ticket.

"To help Americans decide where to spend the most spooktacular time of year without frightening their bank accounts, WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 20 key metrics," the website penned. "This year, the average U.S. household is expected to spend $86.79 on Halloween expenses, from decorations to treats to costumes. Collectively, that’s over $9 billion. And if you’re counting on getting more free treats in return for your investment, you’ll definitely want to be in a place with the most activities."

Miami ranked 18th overall in the WalletHub rankings. Top honors went to New York City, Jersey City and Los Angeles. The worst place to spend Halloween is apparently Albuquerque, New Mexico. Don't laugh if you're from Baton Rouge or Memphis. They finished right behind Albuguerque.

Click here to read the full report.

Here now is Patch's Halloween roundup for spooky events around Miami. We'll keep updating this list right up until the Wednesday's witching hour. Refresh your browser for the latest information:

MIAMI BEACH

Scott Rakow Youth Center
October 31 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2700 Sheridan Avenue. Enjoy a night of carnival games, treats for tots and a haunted house. Admission is $5 but free for children three and under with a paying adult. Refreshments are additional. There will be free shuttle parking available at Miami Beach Senior High School, 2231 Prairie Ave between 5:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. No masks will be allowed for anyone 11 and over.

Miami Beach Fire Stations
Check out Miami Beach fire stations 1,2,3 and 4 on Halloween night for treats without tricks from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. You can also take a photo with a Miami Beach firefighter and a firetruck.

Alice in 1Derland Yelloween
1 Hotel Rooftop starting at 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Description: Who hasn’t dreamed of what it’d be like to live in Alice in Wonderland’s world? This year, on Halloween, 1 Hotel South Beach is allowing you to fulfill this fantasy and with Veuve Clicquot sponsoring this mad tea party, nothing will be left to the imagination. On Halloween night, the Rooftop at 1 Hotel will be transformed into a mystical Alice in 1Derland environment through décor, entertainment and sounds by Yissel. Highlights will include enlarged mushrooms, cards and chess games, a photo booth with props to capture your group’s Halloween costumes, cages for dancers and guests to get in, birdcage chairs and all of the decorations that made Alice in Wonderland an iconic film. Costumes are encouraged, and the event is 21+, free and open to the public with RSVP to 1SBevents@1hotels.com. Reserve table service in advance to guarantee entry at VIPRooftop@1hotels.com – table minimums are between $400 and $1,000 based on party size.

BurgerFi (including Miami Beach and Coral Gables locations)
Trick-or-Treat, Salty or Sweet? BurgerFi is celebrating the spookiest day of the year by offering a FREE small custard or FREE small fries to anyone who visits the restaurant in costume on Wednesday, October 31 at participating BurgerFi restaurants nationwide (limit one per guest, no substitutions. One free small custard or one free small fries per guest in costume. Cannot be combined with any other offer or special, in-store orders only. No phone online or delivery orders. No Purchase necessary.

Lakeview Neighborhood Trick-Or-Treating
This popular haunt for young Miami Beach ghosts and goblins will have a special Halloween traffic plan in place in effect to deal with the influx of traffic.

• Vehicles will be restricted from entering, leaving or driving within the neighborhood on Wednesday, October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Lakeview residents, who must leave their homes between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., will have to request a Miami Beach police escort by calling 786.512.6967.
• All other Miami Beach residents who plan to partake in the neighborhood festivities are encouraged to use ride-sharing services.

Lolo’s Surf Cantina
Keep the party going on Nov. 2 when Lolo's offers a Day of the Dead at this authentic beachside Mexican restaurant. Facepainting will be from 5 to 10 p.m. The event features $10 drink specials in partnership with Espolon Tequila and Sombra Mezcal. Try La Ofrenda – featuring Espolon Resposado Tequila, Velvet Falernum, Chicha Morada, Egg Whites, Bitters; Del Rio Mezcalita – featuring Sombra Mezcal, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, and Black Salt. Food specials (for $56) include Diablo Fajitas for 2 – Marinated Skirt Steak, Grilled Chicken Breast, Chipotle BBQ Grilled Shrimp, Anaheim Pepper, Roasted Baby Green Onion, House Salsas, Corn Tortilla.

MIAMI

'Beetle Juice' Movie Under the Stars
Atton Brickell Miami will be hosting a Movie Under the Stars event featuring "Beetle Juice." The event starts at 8:30 p.m.

E11EVEN Apocalypse
Visit the downtown Miami ultra club to celebrate Halloween with HE11EVEN Apocalypse. On Halloween night, guests can expect a real treat with Laid back Luke behind the DJ booth. Tickets start at $20 but may increase closer to the event.

Pubbelly Sushi Dadeland
This Halloween, Pubbelly Sushi Dadeland is embracing the cultural craze with a free Japanese anime-themed party on Oct. 31. Everyone gets to dress up as their favorite anime character for the night, and still save money by not having to travel to an actual anime convention. Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy delicious house favorites such as the butter crab roll, warm edamame, and traditional Japanese miso soup, themed drinks and a live DJ. The restaurant is helmed by five-time James Beard Nominee Chef Jose Mendin who is revolutionizing the culinary scene in Miami with unique, inventive food that strives to bend the rules. The event is open to public, but reservations are highly recommended.

Bonefish Grill (including Miami and Aventura locations)
Trick or Treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat … and drink! Only on October 31, Bonefish Grill is serving up its famous Bang Bang Shrimp – crispy shrimp, tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce for just $6 as well as $6 martinis including the new Pumpkin Spice Martini – vodka, Bailey’s Irish Cream, RumChata, pumpkin puree and garnished with an edible leaf.

The Wynwood Yard
Kick off your Halloween week with a magical photo opp--a striking mini-pumpkin patch through Halloween. Bring the kiddoes or your crew for that quintessential fall photo. Admission is free. On Tuesday, October 30th, families, bring your picnic blankets and your best costumes. Choose between a screening on an outdoor projector ever of Disney Pixar’s "Coco" from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. for $6 per person or the kid-friendly spooky flick, "Hocus Pocus" from 8:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. (also $6 per person) or go with both for just $10. Then on Halloween night, starting at 5 p.m., come decked out in your best costume and fall into the night with a DJ-driven party featuring opening sets by EDMIAMI and Beta Rebels followed by two-time Grammy-nominated producer, MC, and DJ Scram Jones! This event is all-ages and admission is free!

Trick-Or-Treat Party
Join Miami-Dade police and Miami-Dade Corrections officers for a trick-or-treat party from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Northside Station, 799 NW 81st St. There will be treats, games and a costume contest.

DORAL

KINGS Dining & Entertainment Doral
Celebrate Halloween all week long at KINGS Dining & Entertainment Doral, an expansive dining, cocktail and entertainment venue that visitors can’t get enough of. While parents can enjoy KINGS’ multiple happy hours, the kids can stay busy painting bowling pins and indulging in Halloween treats for free. Reserve bowling lanes for your family, go head-to-head in the multiple gaming amenities on-site and take advantage of all that the Halloween-decored-out venue offers.

CORAL GABLES

21st Annual Halloween on the Mile
This event takes place in downtown Coral Gables on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Children of all ages and their families are invited to downtown Coral Gables to celebrate Halloween with four spooktacular events:

• 3:30 p.m. Looney Tunes Halloween: Watch film shorts at the Coral Gables Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave. You'll see Bugs Bunny’s hilarious encounters with Witch Hazel in “Bewitched Bunny” and “A Witch’s Tangled Hare.”

• 4 p.m. Candy and Story Time: Trick or Treat along Miracle Mile and on the way, drop in for story time at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave.

• 5 p.m. Kiddie Costume Contest: Stop by the Actors’ Playhouse, located on 280 Miracle Mile, for a children’s costume contest. Contest is limited to 100 participants.

• 6 p.m. Doggie Costume Contest: Head on over to the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., to show off your dog’s amazing costume. There is a $5 registration fee per each furry ghost to benefit the Humane Society.

At night, head over to the 405 Haunted House from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The 405 Haunted House is located at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive. Prepare to be scared! Stop by this frightful haunted house this Halloween at the Youth Center - if you dare. Gather your courage and step inside to find creepy crawlies, ghouls, and goblins, but be warned. This haunted house is not suitable for children under the age of 5. Tickets are $5.

KENDALL

Haunted House
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 at the Miami-Dade Police Department Kendall Station, 7707 SW 117 Ave. Take a stroll through the pumpkin patch. Say hi to a police K-9. Check out the Miami-Dade police helicopter and DARE vehicle. McGruff the crime dog will also be on hand. Candy and other treats will be provided.

HALLANDALE BEACH

Halloween “Yappy” Hour and Canine Companions Costume Contest
The fun at The Diplomat Beach Resort begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Portico, a waterfront beer and wine garden serving shareable, light-Italian favorites with an exclusively on-tap beer and wine program. Bark your calendars because on Oct. 31, Portico will be hosting a “Yappy Hour” for all dogs, pet owners and friends to enjoy. Slip a costume on your precious pup and enter them in the Canine and Companions Costume Contest – most creative wins! As dogs explore the Diplomat Landing area, guests can enjoy $5 food, drinks and well liquor cocktails.

ETARU Hallandale
ETARU Hallandale will be hosting a family-friendly, open to the public Halloween celebration at their Beach Bar on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Beginning at 4 p.m. ETARU will have a Haunted House open to locals and visitors alike, free of charge. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the Beach Bar, which will have extended hours until 8 p.m.

FORT LAUDERDALE

Lona
This Fort Lauderdale eatery cranks up Halloween with music by DJ Diego, $10 hickory smoked margaritas and a costume competition. The winner gets a weekend stay at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach and dinner for two at Lona.

BOCA RATON

Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar
All Rocco's locations, including Delray Beach, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, will celebrate the Day of the Dead on Nov. 2 from open to close with drink specials, face painting and more. Rocco’s team of talented chefs will be serving their classic Mexican cuisine, including Rocco’s famous tacos and other signature menu items. Enjoy $6 House Margaritas and $4 Mexican draft beers from open to close. Makeup artists will be onsite transforming guests with custom designed sugar skull creations (based on availability) from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The party will continue into the evening with DJs and other “Day of the Dead” surprises!

Photo courtesy city of Miami Beach