What’s going on in Miami in October? Film festivals, beer festivals and lots of Halloween fun

Raise your bier stein at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus’ annual Coral Gables Oktoberfest and party on the daily with music, yodeling and lots and lots of beer.

It’s a month-long fright fest with a Haunted Carnival that features areas like Freak Emporium, 1455 Asylum and Gates of Phobia. There are also plenty of carnival rides and the Phantasma Music Festival with the “Despacito” singer himself Luis Fonsi, Dillon Francis, DJ Flosstradamus and the group Cheat Codes.

Three-day celebration of German culture, history and beer with food, live music and Bavarian entertainment. The Sam Adams “Brewlympics” include a Giant Beer Dunk Tank, Jenga and Beer Pong plus corn hole as well as a Raise the Stein and Miss Octoberfest competitions.

The world of Anime converges on Miami with three days of cosplay contests, celebrity guest appearances of everyone from the anime and cosplay world, wrestling matches, round-the-clock anime viewing and plenty of video game contests.

Check out the best in short films, documentaries, and feature-length film from Italy along with tributes at Colony Theatre, along with dinners and cocktail receptions in venues throughout the city.

This exciting festival celebrates the culture, traditions, art and heritage of the Caribbean with a parade, musical performances, Caribbean food and the crowning of the Carnival King and Queen.

The indie rock, Grammy-nominated group who have opened for the likes of Pearl Jam and Neil Young, perform music from their four studio albums including songs from “Infinite Arms” and “Mirage Rock.”

Miami International Film Festival’s four-day mid-season mini festival returns with a look at the season’s finest new cinematic works.

Headlining the three-day music festival are the rarely seen live in concert Gorillaz best known for the their hits “Clint Eastwood” and “Feel Good Inc.” Headlining the other two days are Nicolas Jaar and The xx. Each day features a line-up of DJs, EDM artists, singer/songwriters, girl groups, R&B performers and hip hop groups, culminating in more than 85 performers taking the stage. Tech talks, lectures, labs and gallery showcases are also part of the festival.

Celebrate brews from around the world and across the nation with tastings of more than 300 varieties, cooking demos, a home-brew contest, live music and more.

Seafood lovers reel in some of the tastiest dishes in South Florida at this festival that brings out some of the area’s finest dining establishments to offer their most inspired recipes starring the ocean’s bounty.

Pick out the perfect pumpkin for Halloween at this pumpkin patch in the middle of Coconut Grove. Kids can enjoy a variety of activities like a corn stalk maze, fun zone, rides, inflatables, shows at the main stage, scarecrow-making plus more than 5,000 pumpkins.

This event showcases Hispanic song, dance, folklore and art, and includes family fun at the Children’s Pavilion, the Artists Boulevard, vendors, live music and a dominoes tournament.

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The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s annual Halloween extravaganza is one of the places to see and be seen in full Halloween regalia. The fun includes live entertainment, plenty of cocktails, over-the-top decor and a fun chance to support The Little Lighthouse Foundation.

This family-friendly event gives the kids a chance to parade through the zoo in search of candy, enter a costume contest, watch special performances, make Halloween crafts and see the wild animals while they get their Halloween goodies.

One of Miami’s premiere Halloween event where locals don their most creative Halloween costumes and party at the historic Vizcaya estate to raise funds for its preservation and protection.