Miami Gardens is gearing up for its annual Fall Festival on October 31, a free-feeling, family-friendly Halloween bash packed with rides, games, a pumpkin patch and a haunted trail. The event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. and invites families across the city to attend.
The City of Miami Gardens announced the celebration in a promotional post, describing it as the city's “Annual Fall Festival” and inviting residents to “bring the whole family out for a fun-filled event featuring activities and festive fall vibes with friends and neighbors,” according to the City of Miami Gardens
. Beyond the pumpkin patch and haunted trail, the lineup includes live entertainment, contests, food trucks and local vendors, per the city's announcement.
Where Exactly Is the Festival?
Here's where things get a little murky. State Senator Oscar Braynon II Park at Rolling Oaks is at 1317 NW 183rd Street in Miami Gardens. But a separate listing for the festival on miamiandbeaches.com gives a different address: 18701 NW 17th Ct. Families planning to attend may want to confirm the location before heading out on Halloween night.
Adding to the mix, last year's festival was held at Rolling Oaks Park, the same 1317 NW 183rd Street address the city lists for this year's event, according to a 2025 roundup from CBS News Miami. That 2025 event ran on the same general timeline and featured the same core attractions families can expect this year.
Rules for Getting In
Festivalgoers should plan ahead when it comes to bags and costumes. Clear bags are required and face coverings are not permitted at the entrance, the city's announcement notes. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event, a rule that mirrors the policy in place for last year's festival as well.
Last year's festival required attendees to sign up through Eventbrite ahead of time, as noted in the CBS News Miami report.
A Returning Tradition
The 2025 edition featured entertainment, rides, food trucks, vendors, games, a pumpkin patch and a haunted trail — essentially the same formula organizers are bringing back this year. An Eventbrite listing gives the date as Friday, October 31, 2025.
With the holiday falling on a Saturday this year, the city appears to be sticking with its established format: a few hours of rides, games and spooky fun designed for families rather than late-night partygoers. Whichever address turns out to be correct, organizers are clearly aiming to make this Halloween a community gathering point for Miami Gardens residents.
