Halloween can quickly become the most overrated holiday of the year, when overpriced tickets and elbow-to-elbow crowds of intoxicated bunnies and lumberjacks take over the nightlife scene. It’s a rite of passage for some, and Miami surely delivers with its time-honored set of traditions like people-watching, err, costume-watching at the Lincoln Road block party or Hallo-weekending at E11even or LIV’s mega events. If variation is what your heart desires this spooky season, we’ve got the Halloween party roster you’ll appreciate, featuring celebrations hosted by some of the most beloved restaurants and hotels in the 305.
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Deck out in your most innovative costume to be crowned the winner of Negroni’s costume contest and the lucky recipient of a bottle of Claze Azul Tequila. The spook-tastic night is presented by Negroni Midtown and Alterego X Late Groove, with four international DJs taking over as Fever Tree, JAJA Tequila and Tito’s Handmade Vodka drink specials flow all night long. The haunted night starts at 8 p.m. and goes on until 3 a.m.
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Come dressed as a majestic mermaid to fit the seductive haunted cove theme of Sirens of the Sea, where alluring potions and mystical seafood bites await. The Deck at Island Gardens is the premier waterfront venue for decadent outdoor entertainment Miami-style, and Halloween this year is bound to be no exception. Swim to the shores at 8 p.m. to experience this lavish underwater world.
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Oct. 31 / Website
Swan's weekly Monday night dinner party is taking a sinister turn with its Black Swan Halloween edition, hosted by Dilo, J ROC and Justin Hensley. DJ Don Hot and Mario Duran will be killing the soundtrack on this eerie Halloween evening.
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Join Japanese-Peruvian dining spot Chotto Matte in celebrating the Day of the Dead with chilling rituals that involve a specially-curated menu, holiday-themed decor and enchanting live entertainment. This dinner party is destined to be a frighteningly good time.
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The French Rivieria dining concept Villa Azur is welcoming all sorcerers and witches to its four-night-long Halloween extravaganza in the dining room and courtyard, with sexy elegance at the forefront in all of its mystifying themed decor and festivities. Resident DJ Stephan M will be leading the musical acts of the night, accompanied by live entertainment, bewitched shows and joie de vivre.
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Tumble down the rabbit hole at the Clevelander's Alice In Horrorland Halloween rendition, where your senses will be tingled by themed cocktails such as the Mad Hatter Tea, Queen of Hearts, Smoking Hot Caterpillar and the Chasing Rabbit. If your costume is deemed worthy of first place in the Mad Hatters Contest, you'll be gifted a two-night stay in wonderland at the Clevelander South Beach.
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Oct. 30 / Website
Get lost at sea at the only island you'd want to be stranded on. Joia Beach is joining forces with Brugal Rum to throw an epic party for all the pirates and sea-dwellers who wash ashore, occurring all week long and culiminating in the grand finale on Sunday. A chocolate skull shell filled with Valrhona white chocolate mousse and edible gold coins may be involved.
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Show up to SLS Hyde Beach's FORBIDDEN Halloween in your most mischievous attire; no level of daring is off limits. Scary spirits will be poured all night long, as DJs turn up the heat. Doors open at 10 p.m.
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Oct. 27 / Website
Sexy Fish is unleashing its scariest aquatic creaures from the depths of the sea to celebrate an underwater-themed Halloween that's set to be the talk of the town in Brickell. The grandiose dining venue is already known for its over-the-top after dark entertainment, so guests can expect the real deal. The main event is on Thursday with guest DJ Ameme aboard ship, but the scary sirens and elevated energy won't stop until the early hours of Monday.
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Oct. 28 / Website
For a classier take on Halloween, you might be wise to attend the annual masquerade ball at The Biltmore where you'll be treated to a full buffet and open bar in the spirit of the dead. The best dressed will be discerned in multiple categories by a celebrity panel of judges.
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Get spooky in the Brickell sky at W Miami's Haunted Rooftop party, which will feature two areas of music and dancing, live DJs playing a top 40 club mix, LED walls and light-up party favors.
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Rosa Sky is throwing its first ever Halloween party, and the theme is Black Rose/Victorian Goth. It's time to bust out the lace-up corsets and smoky eyeliner.
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On the night of Halloween, Wynwood Marketplace will see thousands of trick-or-treaters decked out in crazy costumes for the 10th annual HalloWYN Block Party. Come for the world-class DJs and stay for the spirited craft cocktails and food trucks. You might even get the chance to win a free E11EVEN vodka cocktail if you're within the first 500 to register for a free ticket. The bloodcurdling excitement continues until 3 a.m., so make sure you take PTO the next day.
Photography by: ALotOfPeople/Getty Images; Courtesy of Negroni; Courtesy of The Deck at Island Gardens; Courtesy of Swan; Courtesy of 1 Hotel South Beach; Courtesy of Chotto Matte; Courtesy of Villa Azur; Courtesy of Clevelander South Beach; Courtesy of SLS Hyde Beach; Courtesy of W Miami; Courtesy of Swarm
