Miami may not have orange and red leaves or cold temperatures, but we still have amazing pumpkin patches, festivals, and a variety of local events to celebrate with family and friends, Miami style. Here are your top 10 activities.

1. South Beach Seafood Festival 

Like seafood? If you’re in South Florida, you don’t have much of a choice. And even if your taste buds rest more upon land, South Beach Seafood weekend might convert you thanks to a week’s worth of showcases featuring dozens of our city’s tastiest seafood restaurants such as Joe’s Stone Crab and RED South Beach. It all culminates with the giant 10th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival’s main event October 22. Bring an appetite and possibly a bib.

2. Haunted Circus Festival: Spooky Wonderland

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.

3. Halloween Horror Nights

Summon your scream squad to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, The World’s Premier Halloween Event#. Face 10 haunted houses, five scare zones, two live shows and some of Universal Studios Florida’s most exciting attractions. Whether you’re a superfan, here for the snacks or selfies, scared of everything or skeptical of everyone, never go alone. 

4. Miami Book Fair

How’s this for a reality check: The Miami Book Fair celebrates its 39th edition this year! Expect the regular mix of riveting author presentations, mind-expanding conversations, and even more innovative ways to honor the written word. The annual street festival is slated to take place November 19 and 20 along the Miami-Dade College downtown campus. Check back for a preview of the best-selling authors scheduled to be in attendance.

5. North Beach Music Festival

Get ready to jam out to some of the biggest names in improvisational rock and funk at the breezy North Beach Bandshell. The second annual North Beach Music Festival features a packed lineup, including headliners Lotus and Lettuce, as well as Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Dopapod, Antibalas, Trouble No More, Keller Williams, and others. As you’re grooving by the beach, make sure to hit up the yummy local food vendors that will be there to nourish your body and soul.

6. Vibra Urbana Festival

Release your inner reggaeton star at the Second Annual Vibra Urbana Festival, held at the Miami-Dade Fair & Expo. With a lineup of the biggest names in the genre, including Maluma, Don Omar, J Balvin, Nicky Jam, and more, this weekend-long event calls for some serious perreo. Enjoy food and drink on-site plus more than 40 performances at one of the country’s largest reggaeton music festivals.

7. Pinto’s Farm

Take a fun paddleboat ride through this scenic farm and scavenge the patch for the best pumpkin to carve. Then, walk around and meet the animals on site, take Instagram-worthy pics with their festive photo ops, ride a tractor and more!

8. HalloWYNWOOD

Wynwood invites all spook and horror lovers to one of the most thrilling Fall events in Miami this year. If you’re ready for an unforgettable night of activities and fun, add Wynwood’s Halloween bash to your list of things to do in Miami for fall. It’s a fun-filled gathering perfect for those who want something more than just a pumpkin carving contest or ghost story hour with cocoa treats after dark again.

9. Luminosa

Fall in Miami can’t get more beautiful than Luminosa, a unique festival of lights where countless artistic lanterns illuminate Jungle Island at dusk. As the sun sets on this breathtaking metropolis, its spirit comes alive with the stunning lanterns lighting among the lush jungle with music playing throughout it all! Miami’s Jungle Island “Luminosas” event takes place every night during the fall season. You’ll also find food, live music performances, acrobatic shows, and other fun activities.

10. Berry Farms 

My personal favorite:

• SUNFLOWER FIELDS
• STRAWBERRY FIELDS
• HAYRIDE
• SHADED KANGAROO JUMPING FLOOR
• SHADED WOOD PLAYGROUND 
• HAYBARREL STACKS AND TUNNELS
• 15K SQ FT TURF FIELD
• 24-PIECE OBSTACLE COURSE 
• FARMERS MARKET
• JUICE & SMOOTHIE BAR 
• BBQ & TACO EATERY

Make this Miami fall a memorable one.