South Florida · Week of Oct 10
October in South Florida is still summer, and the calendar is already dressing for carnival. The Must See is Fantasy Fest, ten days across the streets of Old Town in Key West, October 16 through October 25.
The other Editor’s picks are the Miami Broward Carnival j’ouvert and parade in Lauderhill on October 10 and 11, and III Points at Mana Wynwood on October 16 and 17.
From there the paper runs down to the Keys and up through Fort Lauderdale: Goombay, the boat show, and Hamilton later in the fall.
Editor’s pick · This week
EVENTS FROM October 15 – November 22
House of Horror Haunted Carnival
A haunted carnival, moved for 2026 to Tropical Park, open nightly through November 1.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Oct 14–Sun Nov 1, 2026 · Nightly through Nov 1 · Sun–Thu 6–11 PM, Fri–Sat 6 PM–midnight; Halloween Sat Oct 31 6 PM–midnight
WhereTropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St, Miami
CostGeneral admission $39.99; kids 6 & under $19.99 (online); Bye-Pass $20–$40
REEF Fest 2026
Seminars and the welcome sit at the Ocean Exploration Center. Sunday the center is closed and a Pennekamp nature walk is listed.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15, 2026, ocean center 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (welcome 4:00 p.m.); Fri Oct 16, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (happy hour 4:00 p.m.); Sat Oct 17, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., For the Love of the Sea 5:00–8:30 p.m.; Sun Oct 18, ocean center closed, Pennekamp nature walk 10:00 a.m.
WhereREEF Ocean Exploration Center, 98380 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037.
CostMost events free. For the Love of the Sea $125 after 8/15/26 (early bird was $95).
The Horrorland
Six haunted houses at Jungle Island, Thursday through Sunday nights.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15–Sun Nov 1, 2026 · Thu–Sun through Nov 1 · 7–10 PM
WhereJungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami
CostSee organizer website for details
Bahama Village Goombay Festival
The main stage is at Petronia and Emma, with reggae through soca on a family street party.
WHO Family
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026, noon–midnight
WhereBahama Village, corner of Petronia Street and Emma Street, Key West, FL.
CostFree
III Points 2026
Two nights across five city blocks and 13 stages at Mana Wynwood.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16–Sat Oct 17, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereMana Wynwood, 2217 NW 5th Avenue, Miami, FL 33127.
Cost2-day GA $299 all-in; Friday GA starting at $159 all-in; Saturday GA starting at $175 all-in
Fantasy Fest
Ten days across the streets of Old Town.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16–Sun Oct 25, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereOld Town, Duval Street, Key West, FL.
CostSee organizer website for details
Chayanne – Bailemos Otra Vez Tour
Bailemos Otra Vez Tour, one night at the arena.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026, 8:00 p.m. (doors 7:00 p.m.)
WhereKaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132.
CostSee organizer website for details
Deep Eddy Vodka Fantasy Fest Parade
Floats and walking groups run Duval from the Gulf side to the Atlantic.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
WhereDuval Street, Key West, FL (Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean).
CostSee organizer website for details
Zoo Boo
Kid-friendly trick-or-treating around Zoo Miami.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 24–Sun Oct 25, 2026 · Sat–Sun Oct 24–25 · 10 AM–3 PM
WhereZoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., Miami
CostIncluded with Zoo Miami admission
Diwali Celebration
Live music, dance, and vendors for the Festival of Lights.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 25, 2026, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
WhereLas Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.
CostFree
Young Miko – Late Checkout Tour
Late Checkout Tour, one Wednesday night at the arena.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Oct 28, 2026, 8:00 p.m. (doors 7:00 p.m.)
WhereKaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132.
CostSee organizer website for details
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Six show sites. The convention center is the transportation hub, with a kids corner inside.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Oct 28, 2026, noon–7:00 p.m.; Thu Oct 29–Sat Oct 31, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sun Nov 1, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
WhereBroward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.
CostAdult 1-day general admission $48 (Thursday–Sunday); adult 2-day general admission $80 (Thursday–Sunday); Wednesday preview $73. Child 6–12 $19; under 6 free with an adult.
Ed Sheeran
LOOP Tour, two nights, built around the album Play plus older songs.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 29 and Fri Oct 30, 2026, 8:00 p.m.
WhereHard Rock Live, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314.
CostTickets starting at $185
Daniel Sloss: BITTER
Stand-up set BITTER on the Truist Comedy Series. Recommended for ages 16 and up.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Nov 3, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
WhereBroward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.
CostSee organizer website for details
RUSH
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, touring as RUSH — not a tribute bill — on two nights.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 5 and Sat Nov 7, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
WhereHard Rock Live, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314.
CostTickets starting at $205
Miami Gun Show
Public show both days, with concealed-weapons classes in the afternoon blocks.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sun Nov 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
WhereMiami-Dade County Fairgrounds & Exposition, 10901 SW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33165.
Cost$17
Hamilton
The Broadway run in the Au-Rene Theater. Recommended 10 and up; runtime 2 hours 45 minutes with one intermission.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 10–22, 2026. Tue Nov 10–Fri Nov 13, 7:30 p.m.; Sat Nov 14, 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sun Nov 15, 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Tue Nov 17–Fri Nov 20, 7:30 p.m.; Sat Nov 21, 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sun Nov 22, 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. No performance Mon Nov 16.
WhereAu-Rene Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.
CostSee organizer website for details
Doja Cat – Ma Vie World Tour
Ma Vie World Tour with Latto.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.)
WhereKaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132.
CostSee organizer website for details
The Neighbourhood – The Wourld Tour
The Wourld Tour stop with Nessa Barrett.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (doors 6:00 p.m.)
WhereKaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132.
CostSee organizer website for details
Miami Book Fair
Author conversations in three languages, then the Street Fair across the Wolfson campus for the last three days.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 15–22, 2026. Street Fair: Fri Nov 20, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (gates 9:00 a.m.); Sat Nov 21, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (gates 9:00 a.m.); Sun Nov 22, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (gates 9:00 a.m.).
WhereMiami Dade College Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave, Miami, FL 33132.
CostFriday Street Fair free. Single-day: adult $12, senior $7, teen $5. Multiday: adult $18, senior $12, teen $8. Kids 12 and under free. MDC students, faculty, and staff free with valid MDC ID.
John Summit – CTRL Escape Tour
CTRL Escape, Friday and Saturday. The page says 18 and over is recommended and all ages are welcome.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 20 and Sat Nov 21, 2026, 8:00 p.m. (doors 7:00 p.m.)
WhereKaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132.
CostSee organizer website for details
