Here a few Halloween events in and around Miami where you can drink, dress up and play
So, you’re too old to trick or treat door to door, and candy’s not exactly one of your major food groups anymore. But grownups can still manage to have some fun on Halloween, and even dress up — just not in an outfit from Party City. Herewith, a roundup of events for a festively hip, Instagrammable Thursday night out on the town:
EVENTS/PARTIES
HalloYWN
“Dressing up wildly and outlandishly is encouraged” at HalloWYN, returning for the 11th year. The 10,000 square foot Wynwood Marketplace will be turned into one massive block party, with DJs, food trucks, booze stations and serious people watching, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Info: Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW 2nd Ave., Miami; 305-461-2700; www.wynwood-marketplace.com. RSVP for one free drink at HalloWYNBlockParty.com
Monster Mash
SoBe icon The Clevelander is throwing a Monster Mash, starting at 8 p.m. until, well, your Uber arrives. Beside general debauchery, twerking and alcohol, the shindig features a costume contest with the first place winner snagging a $500 cash prize. Second place is a $250 bar tab, so you’re guaranteed to make friends.
Info: Clevelander, 1020 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; 305-532-4006; www.clevelander.com
MAXIM Halloween
MAXIM magazine’s fourth annual Halloween blowout takes over Hyde Beach club at the SLS South Beach, with a lineup of top DJs, a mini concert by “The Voice” singer Felsmere, cirque performances, go-go dancers, models everywhere, not to mention an A-list crowd. Pro tip: You may want to alert your manager you’ll be taking Friday off. Doors open at 10 p.m.
Info: SLS South Beach, 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; tickets from $69 at EventBrite
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EVERAFTER Tales from the Crypt
Grab a cortadito or dos and head to the Faena Theater’s “EVERAFTER Tales From the Crypt.” Clock in at 11 p.m. for the over the top affair that features live tunes, craft cocktails, burlesque acts, aerial acrobats, fire artists and more. If you need to know when this thing ends, it’s not for you.
Info: Faena Theater, 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 786-655-5742. Tickets from $90 at www.faena.com
BARS, RESTAURANTS, CLUBS
Issabella’s
Lincoln Road mainstay Issabella’s is offering up a cryptic sounding Whispers of the Cursed Sea dinner. The four-course, family-style prix fixe menu is “inspired by the haunting tales of ghostly sailors and seductive sirens.” Among the highlights: the Shipwrecked Spicy Rigatoni, Creepy Chicken Skewers and Sea of Shadows Scallops. $110 a person.
Info: Issabella’s, 1022 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; 305-397-8040; www.issabellas.com
Rosa Sky
Feeling above it all? At Rosa Sky, you can watch the Halloween madness from 22 floors up. The rooftop bar will be party central, with an LED light show, cool music and potent cocktails like the Pumpkin Potion, a martini-like concoction topped with orange foam that’s nothing like your Starbucks frappuccino.
Info: Rosa Sky Rooftop, 115 SW Eighth, Miami; 786-745-7486; rosaskyrooftop.com
Copper 29
More selfie-worthy cocktails to match your freak await at Copper 29, in the heart of Miracle Mile. The specialties are Ghostly Bubbles with gin, lime juice and St. Germain garnished with lychee “eyeballs” and The Lady Devil, a tequila tongue tingler topped with chili peppers shaped like horns. They’re cute and $18 a pop.
Info: Copper 29, 206 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 786-830-9640, www.copper29bar.com
Giselle
Sizzling hotspot Giselle, located on the roof above 24/7 adult megaclub E11EVEN, promises an evening of “mystery, glamour and seduction.” Speaking from experience, we don’t think that’s hyperbole. The Unmask Her Mystery fête will feature two fashion shows (with the very real possibility of lingerie) set to live music, at both 11 p.m. and midnight. If you want to stick with the downstairs fun at E11EVEN, rapper du jour Sexxy Red is on the ticket.
Info: Giselle at E11EVEN, 15 NE Eleventh St., Miami; 305-358-9848; www.gisellemiami.com
Biscayne Bay Brewing
Fancy a few jump scares with your beer? Biscayne Bay Brewing will be transformed into a haunted mansion for the night. Housed in downtown Miami’s first brick-and-mortar post office, the taproom was granted historical landmark status in 1989, and already had eerie vibes from the get-go. Win a costume contest and snag $50 off your tab. Doors open at 4 p.m.
Info: Biscayne Bay Brewing, 100 NE First Ave., Miami; www.biscaynebaybrewing.com
Level 6
Level 6 in the Grove is inviting you to a “Nightmare on Level 6,” where guests can expect dark, moody lighting; fog machines; skeletons everywhere; and groovy house beats. Nosh on bites like morcilla (aka blood sausage, get it?) washed down with a jalapeño-infused adult beverage appropriately called Beso de la Muerte, aka Death’s Kiss. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Info: Level 6, 3480 Main Hwy., 6th floor, Coconut Grove; 786-800-2080, level6miami.com
This story was originally published October 28, 2024 at 4:30 AM.
