Coral Gables in October: pumpkin patch Oct. 17, Morocco Days and Shadow Trail Oct. 23-24, Trick-or-Treat on the Mile Oct. 31 and Gallery Night Nov. 6.
Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. This page is rebuilt at the start of each month and refreshed through it. Sources: the City of Coral Gables events calendar and “Halloween in the Gables” announcement, the Coral Gables Museum, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Actors’ Playhouse, GableStage, the Coral Gables Art Cinema and Bike Walk Coral Gables. City events questions: specialevents@coralgables.com or City Hall, 305-446-6800.
The second half of October in Coral Gables belongs to the city’s Halloween series, from the Ponce Circle Park pumpkin patch on Oct. 17 to Trick-or-Treat on the Mile on Oct. 31. November opens with Gallery Night on Nov. 6 and NightGarden at Fairchild from Nov. 7. Confirm times with the organizer before you go; tickets for several city events are limited.
Everything on this coming Friday to Sunday is on our things to do this weekend page, and shows, exhibitions and concerts are on arts and exhibitions this month.
This week
Spanish-Language Children’s Literature Festival, Wednesday, Oct. 14, to Sunday, Oct. 18. Readings and activities at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., each day; times vary by day. Details
Coral Gables Pumpkin Patch, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 to 6 p.m. Hundreds of pumpkins, live music, face painting and a harvest market at Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Resident presale $15 for one pumpkin and entry for up to four guests; a limited number of general admission tickets are sold at the gate. Details
Family Day, Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Coral Gables Museum’s monthly family day, held on the third Saturday. Details
Bike to Pinewood Cemetery, Sunday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to noon. Bike Walk Coral Gables’ costume bike tour of the pioneer cemetery starts at the Coral Gables Museum. $10, $5 for museum members and children under 12; bring a bike, and children under 16 need a helmet. Details
“Weather Girl,” final weekend through Sunday, Oct. 18, at GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave. Tickets
“The Wizard of Oz,” sensory-inclusive performance, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m., at Actors’ Playhouse, 280 Miracle Mile. Details
Next week
| Date | Event | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., Oct. 23, 1 to 4 p.m. | Halloween Spooktacular | Adult Activity Center, 2 Andalusia Ave. | Two tickets per person; 305-461-6765 |
| Oct. 23-24 | Morocco Days in Miami | Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd. | First-year festival of Moroccan artisans and food; 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday |
| Oct. 23-24 | Halloween Shadow Trail | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | Six haunted encounters; tickets |
| Sat., Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Kiddo-Ween Festival | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave. | Trick-or-treating, characters, pumpkin patch |
| Sat., Oct. 24, 1 to 3 p.m. | Gentle Trick-or-Treat | Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd. | Sensory-friendly; free, registration required; 305-441-5650 |
| Sat., Oct. 24, 6 to 8 p.m. | Pumpkin Float at the Country Club | Coral Gables Country Club, 997 N. Greenway Drive | Carving contest; one ticket per family of up to four |
Later in October
| Date | Event | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun., Oct. 25, 2:30 p.m. | “Terra Femme,” a live film lecture-performance | Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave. | Special presentation |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 3 p.m. | Cuba en la Memoria | Coral Gables Museum | Music, art and poetry |
| Tue., Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. | “Wicked” screening | Coral Gables Art Cinema | Part of the city’s Halloween series |
| Wed., Oct. 28, 5 to 7 p.m. | Greeks, Ghouls and Goblins | 5200 University Drive | University of Miami Greek Life trick-or-treat with food and games |
| Fri., Oct. 30, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Nightmare on 405 | War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive | Haunted house; $6.50; not for children under 5 |
| Fri., Oct. 30, 7 p.m. | Glow in the Dark Zombie Golf | Granada Golf Course, 2001 Granada Blvd. | For the Coral Gables Woman’s Club; listed in the city’s Halloween announcement |
| Sat., Oct. 31, 2 p.m. | Halloween Doggie Costume Contest | Coral Gables Museum | |
| Sat., Oct. 31, 3 to 6 p.m. | Trick-or-Treat on the Mile | Miracle Mile | Free; RSVP requested; face painting, a magic show and a costume parade |
| Sat., Oct. 31, 4 to 9 p.m. | Day of the Dead celebration | Ponce Circle Park | Presented by the Consulate General of Mexico in Miami |
| Through Nov. 1 | “Jekyll & Hyde” | Actors’ Playhouse, 280 Miracle Mile | Musical; recommended for ages 13 and older |
Halloween itself is Saturday, Oct. 31. Hours, trunk-or-treats and safety tips are on our trick-or-treat page, and more fall events are on fall festivals and pumpkin patches.
November
| Date | Event | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun., Nov. 1, 6 to 9 p.m. | An Artful Evening | The Gables Club | GableStage benefit with Oolite Arts artists |
| Nov. 2-8 | Coral Gables Museum closed | 285 Aragon Ave. | Closed for improvements; the visitor center reopens Nov. 9 and the galleries Nov. 20 |
| Fri., Nov. 6, 6 to 10 p.m. | Gables Gallery Night | Downtown galleries | First Friday; the city suggests the trolley or Freebee between galleries |
| From Nov. 7 | NightGarden | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | Light show on select evenings through Jan. 11 |
| From Fri., Nov. 13 | A Very Merry Garden | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | Holiday decor 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Dec. 24; Santa and Mrs. Claus on select dates; adults from $24.95 |
| Fri., Nov. 13, 6 to 9 p.m. | William M. Schiff Art Show | The Palace, 1 Andalusia Ave. | Free; local artists |
| Fri., Nov. 13, 7 to 11 p.m. | Art in the Park | Ponce Circle Park | Live music, art and food |
| Sat., Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Coral Market | Merrick House, 907 Coral Way | Vintage market; vendor fees support the house |
| Sun., Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to noon | Gables Bike Tour: the riding trail | Starts at the Coral Gables Museum | Historic bridle paths; $10 |
| From Nov. 20 | “True Art” | GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave. | Regional premiere, through Dec. 20 |
Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26; closures and trash pickup are on our Thanksgiving page.
Any day this month
- Venetian Pool, 2701 De Soto Blvd.: the spring-fed 1923 pool is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed Mondays. Book tickets online; 305-460-5306.
- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, on Old Cutler Road, for the living collections between events.
- “The Wizard of Oz” at Actors’ Playhouse on Saturdays at 2 p.m. through Oct. 31.
City meetings
The Planning and Zoning Board’s Oct. 14 meeting was canceled because there were no projects to review. City Commission dates and agendas are on the city’s Legistar calendar.
What this means for you
- Ponce Circle Park is the place on Oct. 17, Oct. 23-24, Oct. 31 and Nov. 13.
- Book early: the pumpkin patch, the Country Club float and the Gentle Trick-or-Treat have limited spots.
- The Coral Gables Museum is closed Nov. 2-8, so plan Gallery Night stops elsewhere.
Send us your event
Organizers can email hello@coralgablestoday.com with the date, time, venue, price and a photo. Listings are free, and they go on this page and in the diary.
More: parks and trails and farmers markets.
The big annual events, each on its own page: the Chocolate Festival (January), Carnaval on the Mile (March), Orchids in Bloom (March) and the Mango Festival (June).
Frequently asked questions
What is happening in Coral Gables on the weekend of Oct. 17?
The city’s pumpkin patch fills Ponce Circle Park from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, the Coral Gables Museum holds Family Day that day, and Bike Walk Coral Gables leads a costume bike tour to Pinewood Cemetery from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 18.
When is the Coral Gables pumpkin patch?
The city’s pumpkin patch is 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Residents can buy presale tickets for $15, which include one pumpkin and entry for up to four people.
What Halloween events does Coral Gables have?
The city lists a pumpkin patch Oct. 17, a sensory-friendly Gentle Trick-or-Treat and a Pumpkin Float at the Country Club Oct. 24, the Nightmare on 405 haunted house Oct. 30, and Trick-or-Treat on the Mile from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
Is the Venetian Pool open in October?
Yes, except Mondays. The city lists hours of 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekends. Tickets are booked online; call 305-460-5306.
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