A lagoon will again turn haunted, the Florida Bay will see witches and warlocks, and Founders Park and Key Largo School will welcome kids in all sorts of costumes this Halloween season in the Upper Keys. This spooky time of year brings all sorts of activities for the family to enjoy. Be sure to bring those buckets, and don’t forget that many of these events also hold a costume contest.
Key Largo School PTA Halloween Spooktacular
Kids can visit vehicle trunks for candy and other treats during the annual Halloween Spooktacular on Friday, Oct. 23 from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. at Key Largo School. Community members can host a trunk or treat spot by clicking here.
Trunk or Treat
The biggest family-friendly Halloween event in Islamorada will bring a variety of decorated trunks and tons of treats. Set for Saturday, Oct. 24, the annual Trunk or Treat on the Founders Park lawn will go from 6 to 8:30 p.m. There will also be an inflatable course and bounce house for the kids, as well as a pumpkin decorating station, face painting, music, food and soft drinks. The event also brings a costume parade and contest. Register a trunk by clicking here.
Zombie Pub Crawl
The Island of the Dead Zombie Pub Crawl on Saturday, Oct. 24 will begin at 6:45 from the Islamorada Moose Lodge and end with a party at Florida Keys Brewing Co. The suggested donation is $25. Proceeds benefit Upper Keys Humane Society and MARC House. There will be a costume contest for best duo, scariest, best ground and best decorated bike or cart.
Haunted Lagoon
Enjoy ghoulish games, spooky science and treats for the whole family during MarineLab’s Undersea Park on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Heed the siren’s call and let MarineLab’s staff guide you through the cursed waters of the lagoon. Don’t feel like snorkeling? There will be plenty of land activities for kids of all ages. Admission is free.
Treasure Treat Night
Trick-or-treat through the History of Diving Museum’s haunted exhibit on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The event begins at 5;30 p.m. Take part in a costume contest and go home with candy, activity guides, and other goodies. The costume contest is at 6 p.m.
Owl-O-Ween
Stop in to the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center’s Laura Quinn sanctuary in Tavernier for a Halloween celebration from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. The spooky fun will certainly be a hoot with games and new activities for families and kids. The event will also host its first costume contest, which begins at 6 p.m. Best costume awards will go to those ages 0-4, 5-10 and 11 and older. There will also be prizes for Best Group Costume, Best Nature-Inspired and Spookiest. Admission is free, although donations are appreciated to support an organization that assists injured birds.
Underwater Critter Costume Party
The sixth annual Underwater Critter Costume Party returns to the Florida Keys Brewing Co. on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. Open and free to the public, the spooky evening will bring raffles, music, brews and more. Show off your creativity and win some prizes. Proceeds support the coral reefs.
