Events
Dive Into Terror at Fright Nights
From vintage monsters to neon beats, every haunted house brings its own brand of horror and Halloween fun.
October 9th, 2025
Growing up, Fright Nights was the event my friends and I looked forward to every Halloween season. What started as a small cast aiming to spread holiday fear to South Florida locals has now become a staple for horror fans in the community.
Fright Nights featured four attractions this year, each with its own theme. The Return of Cuckoo’s Nest continues the story of fan-favorite character Misfit, leading guests through an asylum that has been overtaken. Nuclear Beats: Frenzy to the Fallout is a party style music centered house filled with neon visuals that pop throughout your experience. The Autumn of Terror Returns, my personal favorite, draws inspiration from vintage Halloween aesthetics and classic monsters and makes excellent use of animatronics, fog and lighting. Lastly, Watery Grave immerses guests in a fishing town where the deceased rise from the sea seeking revenge.
After exiting each haunted house, guests step into a twisted version of Christmas, greeted by Krampus and his sinister elves. The scare zone actors are quick to get one last scream just when you think you are safe. This is only one of two scare zones. The other takes visitors back to the Salem witch trials, where four witches seek revenge on those who have wronged them. With carefully crafted sound effects and ambient tracks, this area fully immerses guests in the terrifying experience before they enter the line for the next house.
Is Fright Nights worth it? Absolutely. For $48.50, you gain entry plus 40 tickets, enough to experience all four haunts. For those looking to save, the Thursday BOGO deal is a great option. 2025 marks the 23rd year of Fright Nights. While the event has grown in scale, its success comes from the passion and creativity of the team behind it. Whether you are out with friends, on a date, or chasing the Halloween spirit solo, Fright Nights remains a must-see South Florida staple.
Veggies Made Great helped fuel a family-friendly weekend of free workouts, paddleboarding, coffee, small bites, and feel-good fun at 96th Street Park.
May 18, 2026
Surfside brought the good vibes this weekend with Paddletopia 2026, a two-day wellness and outdoor lifestyle event that turned 96th Street Park into a sunny little hub for movement, community, and family-friendly fun.
Held on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event welcomed kids, adults, fitness lovers, coffee drinkers, paddleboarders, and anyone looking for a fresh-air weekend by the water. The best part? So many of the experiences were free, making it easy for families and locals to drop in, move around, and enjoy the day without overthinking it.
The workout classes were a highlight, bringing plenty of energy to the park with approachable, upbeat sessions that made wellness feel fun instead of intimidating. Between the fitness classes, paddleboarding, live music, wellness activations, and relaxed outdoor atmosphere, Paddletopia had that perfect South Florida mix of active and easygoing.
Of course, no great weekend event is complete without good bites. Veggies Made Great, an official event partner, kept guests fueled with complimentary samples of their veggie-packed favorites, including the Spinach Egg White Frittata and Lemon Blueberry Muffin. The samples were a smart fit for the day: light, wholesome, tasty, and easy to enjoy between activities. Paired with coffee and other small bites available throughout the event, it made for the kind of simple, satisfying spread that both kids and adults could get behind.
The event also had a thoughtful environmental angle through the “Paddle for Plastic” initiative with Plastic Fisherman, encouraging attendees to help clean Surfside canals in exchange for eco-friendly rewards. It added a meaningful layer to the weekend, blending wellness, community, and environmental care in a way that felt natural for a coastal town like Surfside.
Overall, Paddletopia 2026 felt like exactly what a South Florida weekend should be: outdoorsy, welcoming, active, delicious, and just a little bit sun-kissed. From free fitness classes to better-for-you snacks and community-focused fun, Surfside gave families a reason to get outside and enjoy the best of wellness by the water.
To bring a little of that Paddletopia feel-good energy home, check out more of the veggie-packed muffins, frittatas, and easy breakfast favorites from Veggies Made Great at https://www.veggiesmadegreat.com/
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