Miami’s haunt scene leans big and theatrical, anchored by a multi-house scream park on the water and a long-running haunted carnival that adds rides and midway games to the scares. This guide covers the haunted houses worth knowing about around Miami for 2026, what kind of night each one is, and how to plan your visit. Opening weekends, hours, and ticket prices shift year to year, so always confirm the details on each attraction’s official site before you buy. Want more of the region? Find haunted houses near you through our directory.

The best haunted houses in Miami

The Horrorland — Jungle Island (Watson Island)

Set at Jungle Island between downtown Miami and Miami Beach, The Horrorland is the metro’s marquee haunt and bills itself as Miami’s number-one Halloween experience. It packs several walk-through haunted houses together with scare zones, midway-style games, themed food and cocktails, and a live circus-style show, and it has been named among the country’s top haunted attractions. Confirm this season’s dates and tickets at thehorrorland.com.

House of Horror Haunted Carnival — Tropical Park (new location for 2026)

After more than two decades based at a Doral-area mall, the House of Horror Haunted Carnival is reported to be moving to Tropical Park for 2026, pairing its multiple haunted houses with a full carnival of rides and games. Because the venue is changing, double-check the address as well as the dates before you head out. Confirm the current location, dates, and tickets at houseofhorrorcarnival.com.

Bayside Horror — Downtown Miami

On Biscayne Boulevard at Bayside Marketplace, Bayside Horror brings a walk-through haunt to the heart of downtown — an easy pick if you want scares without leaving the city core. Confirm this season’s dates and tickets on its official site at baysidehorror.com.

Horror Maze — near Wynwood

Just north of downtown near the Wynwood arts district, Horror Maze is a smaller, more intimate walk-through option for a quick fright night close to the city. As with any seasonal haunt, hours vary, so confirm the current schedule on its official channels before you go.

Planning around South Florida

• Watch the drive. Miami’s haunts spread from Watson Island and downtown out to the Tropical Park area, so confirm each address and travel time before you buy.
• Some big events are farther north. Larger fairground-style haunts such as Fright Nights run up in the West Palm Beach area, roughly an hour or more north of Miami — a separate trip, not a Miami-proper option.

What to expect at Miami haunts

A polished scream park like The Horrorland is a very different night from a compact downtown walk-through like Bayside Horror. Miami’s haunts run a wide range of intensity, so it helps to know how scary haunted houses really get before you pick. Most seasonal haunts around Miami run from mid-September through early November, with the busiest nights on the weekends closest to Halloween. Warm, humid October evenings are the norm here, so plan for the weather even at outdoor events.

Know before you go

• Buy tickets online in advance. The weekends before Halloween can sell out, and fast-pass upgrades often save the longest waits.
• New to haunts? Our first-timer’s complete haunted house guide walks through what to expect on your first visit.
• Exploring the rest of the state? See our guides to haunted houses in Orlando and the wider Florida haunted houses roundup.
• Confirm prices and age guidance on each official site — these change season to season and vary by attraction.

Ready to plan your night? Find haunted houses near you and compare your options before Halloween.