Halloween Guide 08

All dressed up and want to get your freaky on? We got some ideas for you.

Wynwood's Ghost Stories opened with a scare. Photo: Jipsy

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By Fred Gonzalez

It’s Friday night, Oct. 31.
You’re all dressed up, but wondering where to get your Freak and Ghoul on.
Not to worry. Here’s a Trick or Treat guide for Halloween Night that’s sure to please.

Coconut Grove
Nothing invites the Halloween crowd much like CocoWalk smack in the heart of Coconut Grove. There you will see plenty of Rainbow Brites, Strawberry Shortcakes and the requisite sexy cop, sexy nurse and sexy fireman. While most will congregate around the courtyard of CocoWalk, the big party is a few blocks down at Christabelle’s Quarter. There will be four-levels of music and dancing, and a $3,000 costume contest.

South Beach
Sure, there always seems to be plenty of freaks walking around Lincoln Road on a daily basis, making you wonder if they think Halloween is every day of the year. But the best people-watching spot in Miami is even better on Halloween when you can sit back watch costume after costume pass by. Most will be headed to SushiSamba, for their Spooky Kabuki party, complete with a costume contest. Top prize: a weekend in Las Vegas and dinner at the restaurant group’s newest location on the strip.

Coral Gables
Good, old-fashioned street parties are hard to come by these days, but the good people at John Martin’s pub on Miracle Mile know how to throw one. Legends for their work on St. Patty’s Day, this Halloween they’ll be at it again, blocking off the corner behind their building and providing plenty to eat, drink and listen to with live music. There will also be a costume contest.

Brickell-Downtown
You want to see some really involved, hi-tech, out-of-this-world costumes? Then head to the Anime SuperCon hosted this year at the Hilton Miami Downtown. Attendees already wear costumes of their favorite anime characters, but this year they are hosting a Halloween Town Halloween Party complete with a DJ, candy, games and Anime and Cosplay costume contests. More info at www.animesupercon.com

MiMo
The businesses and restaurants of this historic district are throwing MiMo-Ween, with a little for the kids (trick or treating at shops from 4 – 8 p.m.) and plenty for the adults (Monster Mash party at Uva 69 after 9 p.m.) Head to www.MiMoBoulevard.org for more details.

Midtown
This Halloween party is more like taking a trip back in time. "Return to New Years Eve, 1967" is a toast to the avant garde, free love and mystery candy. For $25 you get complimentary cocktails all night, but you need to be dressed in your best Sixties-Style attire when you arrive at the CIFO Gallery. Go to www.supermarketcreative.ticketleap.com to purchase tickets, or for more info email info@iheartsupermarket.com.

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elicarotta

Posted on Wed, 10.29.2008 @ 16:55

Thursday, Oct 30, Boteco, a Brazilian style restaurant/bar will host a Halloween Party with free cachaca shots 'til 8pm! Best costumes will get free caipirinhas! Lots of fun & Dj from 8:30pm. Boteco - 916 NE 79th Street, Miami, Fl 33138... Read more

gsabrin22

Posted on Mon, 10.27.2008 @ 19:02

I've read the Vagabond is having "The Most interesting show in the world" for Halloween. From Japanese robotic dancers, fire jugglers to French burlesque girls. Entrance is $10. On Saturday Nov 1 there's the DIA de Los Muertos at PopLife, drink specials all night and no cover bf midnight. ... Read more

glitterati

Posted on Mon, 10.27.2008 @ 12:24

I'm going to check out the NYE party as well. It looks like so much fun and it's a really good deal. The Forge's SWOON Clown party also looks like a great spooktacular time!... Read more

reefgoddess

Posted on Mon, 10.27.2008 @ 12:14

There is also Nightmare Ghost Stories which is a huge, haunted house in the design district area thats supposed to be really good. It has a $25 entrance. Coconut Grove also has turned the top 2 floors of Mayfair into a haunted house for $20. A lot of different clubs like Mansion and Space will be doing Halloween parties on Saturday night. And there's the Versace Mansion party on Thursday. ... Read more