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Halloween and Day of the Dead events across Miami this weekend

Miami-area families and fans can take a cemetery history walk, join a Halloween party, celebrate Day of the Dead in Doral or catch a Rocky Horror screening.

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Spooky season and Día de los Muertos fill the calendar this weekend across Miami-Dade, with events running from Friday through Halloween weekend.

Families can start with the Spooktacular Miami City Cemetery Walking Tour at 5 p.m. at the Miami City Cemetery, 1800 NE Second Ave., in Miami. The tour, geared toward kids ages 7 and up, introduces early city figures, including Julia Tuttle, and organizers suggest bringing a flashlight. Tickets cost $35 for adults and $15 for children ages 14 and under through the Museum of Miami.

Sunset Tavern hosts its final Halloween party at its current location, at Deli Lane & Sunset Tavern, 7230 SW 59th Ave., in South Miami. The event starts at 10 a.m. and includes live music from Drako, themed cocktails and a costume contest. Admission is free.

CityPlace Doral holds its fifth annual Day of the Dead celebration at 4 p.m. at 8300 NW 36th St. in Doral. Folkloric dancers, stilt walkers and mariachis are scheduled, along with face painting and food samples. Admission is free with an RSVP through Eventbrite.

Rocky Horror fans can head to the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., for a 7 p.m. screening with a Día de los Muertos theme. The night includes drag performances by TP Lords, a live shadowcast and a costume contest. Tickets cost $35.

This story is a summary based on reporting by Miami New Times. Read the original for full details.

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