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Concerts, runs and Ted talks. Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Miramar

The Ansin Sports Complex will be the site of two events this week: Halloween trick-or-treating on Friday and a one-mile run on Saturday.
The Ansin Sports Complex will be the site of two events this week: Halloween trick-or-treating on Friday and a one-mile run on Saturday. mocner@miamiherald.com

It’s Halloween weekend, so many events will provide opportunities to trick-or-treat, but there are plenty of other things to do in Miramar as well.

Take a look at what’s happening in Miramar, whether you’re into Halloween festivities or just want to get involved in events around the city.

Here are some of the events happening from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2:

Friday

Low Impact Aerobics — 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Vice Mayor Yvette Colbourne hosts low impact aerobics classes every Friday morning. This free class is led by Gold and Silver Fitness, designed to be easy on the joints with less jumping that still gets the heart rate up. Join the group at the Vernon E. Hargray Youth Enrichment Center.

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Fall Festival at Memorial Hospital Miramar — 4 to 6 p.m.

This annual Halloween event has activities just for kids. All ages can trick-or-treat in costume at Memorial Hospital Miramar on Friday. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is also providing a pumpkin patch, photo booth, bounce house and Halloween-themed arts and crafts.

Halloween Night Hike at Miramar Pineland Park — 6:30 p.m.

Take a Halloween hike with the Sierra Club Florida chapter. Starting around twilight on Friday, grab a headlamp or flashlight and trek through Miramar Pineland Park. It’s a combination of slash pine forest and restored wetlands, and hikers will walk through grassy meadows and bare sandy spots in the dark led by a Broward County Parks naturalist. Cost is $3 for members and $5 for non-members.

City of Miramar’s Happy Halloween Trick or Treat — 6 to 9 p.m.

The City of Miramar’s official Halloween event takes place on Friday at the Ansin Sports Complex. This is a free event where costumes are encouraged and free candy will be given out. Plus, live music and food trucks round out this family-friendly event.

Saturday

Miramar Mile Run — 7 a.m.

Join three-time Olympian Kai Selvon at the Miramar Mile Run for kids and adults Saturday at Ansin Sports Complex. This event is free for Miramar residents and $25 for non-residents, and will feature awards, giveaways, vendors and a Zumba class to follow the run. This event is hosted by Vice Mayor Yvette Colbourne, and attendees are encouraged to walk or run.

Healthcare Information Fair — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At the Vernon E. Hargray Youth Enrichment Center, Commissioner Maxwell Chambers and Florida Blue present the Healthcare Information Fair just in time for the Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period. Get info on Medicare and Medicaid, open enrollment, and education on health care overall, plus some giveaways.

TEDxMiramar Youth — 11 a.m.

Miramar’s local version of a TED talk series is back for its second year at the Miramar Cultural Center. This year’s speakers range in age from 12 to 18. Last year, two speakers were given national recognition for their speeches, and this year, the event is intended to inspire locals with powerful ideas from young changemakers. The theme is “Our Future is Local” and tickets are $25.54 for children 18 and under and $43.09 for adults.

Sunday

Al Norte del Sur — 6 to 9 p.m.

This concert at the Miramar Cultural Center highlights the Venezuelan and Latino experience through music. With music from Franco de Vita, Yordano, Ilan, Melissa, Montaner, Colina, Frank Quintero and Kiara, Al Norte del Sur will take attendees back to the 1980s. The pop hits and accompanying audiovisual displays will take the crowd on a sonic and visual journey, led by maestro Carlos Puchi and host Raúl González.

This story was originally published October 31, 2025 at 6:00 AM.

Morgan C. Mullings
Miramar News
Miramar reporter Morgan C. Mullings was raised in Miramar and returned there after reporting in Boston and New York City. A St. John’s University graduate, she began in local politics and went on to edit and fact-check for editorial publications. Her cat, Oscar, is her favorite coworker.