What's happening in Southwest Florida.

Times vary by dayNaples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Naples

Runs through Mon, Oct 26

Boo at the Zoo

Family-friendly Halloween event featuring costume characters, candy booths, trick-or-treating for children ages 12 and under, dinosaurs, mini unicorns, and live shows with photo opportunities featuring superheroes and mermaids. Regular zoo admission applies.

7 PMAlliance for the Arts, Fort Myers

Runs through Sat, Oct 31

Stage Fright Nights: Summoning the Damned

A theatrical Halloween experience transforming the Alliance for the Arts campus into haunted attractions, live entertainment, and interactive activities, centered around Summoning the Damned, an immersive haunted house. Each night features a different theme with varying levels of scares, plus special events including the Rocky Horror Picture Show screening (Oct 17), family-friendly Less Scare More Care (Oct 21), and FreakArt After Dark fundraiser (Oct 29).

10 AM–12 PMThe Community House (Sanibel Community Association), Sanibel

Shellcrafters Class

Learn from the original Shellcrafters and turn native Sanibel shells into your own handmade keepsake in this all-ages class.

11 AM–12 PMFlorida Blue Center at Coconut Point, Estero

Total Body Wellness

A full-body workout building strength, balance and flexibility through dynamic stretches.

12–3 PMThe Community House (Sanibel Community Association), Sanibel

Beginner Macrame

Learn basic macrame knots and create your own plant hanger to take home with instructor Jodi Cort.

5–6 PMFlorida Blue Center at Coconut Point, Estero

Zumba

A high-energy dance fitness class that blends world rhythms with easy-to-follow dance moves.

6–6:30 PMEast County Regional Library, Lehigh Acres

Costume Bubble Dance Party

Hosted by Lee County Library

An evening costume dance party with singing and bubbles for families with young children.

10–10:30 AMEast County Regional Library, Lehigh Acres

FALLoween Storytime & Costume Parade

Hosted by Lee County Library

A Halloween storytime with treat bag decorating and a costume parade through the library to collect treats.

10 AMSouthern Fresh Farms, Fort Myers

Pumpkins + Poses Yoga Fest

Hosted by The Mom Walk Collective – Fort Myers, with Fit & Flow Mom Club

A yoga festival featuring pumpkins and poses, hosted by The Mom Walk Collective with Fit & Flow Mom Club.

10–11 AMPlayground at Miromar Outlets, Estero

Miromar Outlets Free Kids Crafts

Stop by for a quick and easy craft your little ones can assemble on the spot or take home to enjoy.

2–4 PMBonita Springs Public Library, Bonita Springs

Board Game Day for Adults

Hosted by Lee County Library

Adults gather to play classic board games like Scrabble, Rummikub, Yahtzee and Backgammon.

5–6 PMFlorida Blue Center at Coconut Point, Estero

Yoga

A yoga class focused on building strength, balance and flexibility.

5–11 PMBay Street Yard, Fort Myers

Halloween Movie Night at Bay Street Yard

An outdoor Halloween movie night featuring Halloweentown (6:30-8 p.m.) for families and Hubie Halloween (8:30-10:15 p.m.) for mature audiences, with popcorn, goodie bags, arts & crafts, and outdoor games like cornhole and ping pong.

5:30–7:30 PMBonita Springs Public Library, Bonita Springs

Remember Me: A "Coco" Movie Experience

Hosted by Lee County Library

A cozy family screening of the PG-rated film Coco, with optional quiet crafts for kids to make while they watch.

5:30–7 PMSouth County Regional Library, Estero

Teen DIY: Pumpkin Decorating

Hosted by Lee County Library

Teens design and decorate their own pumpkin with paint, Mod Podge, gems and other craft materials.

5:30–8 PMFort Myers PAL Youth Center, Fort Myers

PALoween Trunk or Treat & Haunted House Fundraiser

Hosted by Fort Myers Police Athletic League (PAL)

A Halloween fundraiser featuring trunk-or-treat, a haunted house ($5 adults, $1 kids), and Halloween-themed food concessions. Costumes are welcome but masks are not allowed inside the haunted house.

6–8 PMMercato, Naples

Moonlight Market

An evening market of metaphysical vendors, from aura photography to crystals, reiki, and tarot, with ambient music under the full moon.

6–7:15 PMPlayground at Miromar Outlets, Estero

Free Twilight Yoga

An all-levels yoga class led by Nichole of Renegade Metaphysical.

6:15–6:45 PMNorthwest Regional Library, Cape Coral

Not-so-Spooky Books and Blankets

Hosted by Lee County Library

An evening pajama storytime of songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories for the whole family.

9 AM–1 PMLakes Park, Fort Myers

Lakes Park Farmers Market

Hosted by Buy Local Lee

A weekly outdoor farmers market featuring approximately 50 vendors selling local produce, fresh seafood, native plants, cut flowers, artisan foods, and organics.

9:30 AMSix Mile Cypress Slough, Fort Myers

Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Guided Walk

A 45 minute guided boardwalk walk covering the history of the Slough and its plants and wildlife.

10:30–11 AMGulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers

Music & Movement Wednesdays

Hosted by Little Melody Movers

A fun and interactive music-making experience for young children featuring singing, movement, chanting, listening, exploring musical instruments, and creative play. Small instruments provided; families welcome to bring their own.

11:30 AMSummer's Art Studio & Gallery, Bonita Springs

Mommy & Me Fall Crafts

A rotating menu of fall craft activities for little artists and their grown-ups, including hand-print art, popsicle scarecrows, mini pumpkin decor, fall paintings, and more. "Daddy & Me" and other caretakers welcome.

12:30 PMSummer's Art Studio & Gallery, Bonita Springs

Adult Fall Craft Workshops

An hour of rotating fall craft activities where participants choose from options like pumpkin and dried flowers, fall garlands, ghost garlands, or fall paintings. Bring a friend, family, or come alone.

2:30–5 PMNorthwest Regional Library, Cape Coral

Creepy Cute Cemeteriums

Hosted by Lee County Library

Teens build a haunted mini terrarium with tiny tombstones and ghostly details.

3–4:30 PMDunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library, Fort Myers

Monsters and Mischief: Movie

Hosted by Lee County Library

A screening of the PG-rated animated film Hotel Transylvania.

5:30–7:30 PMUltimate Ninjas Academy of Fort Myers, Fort Myers

Halloween Party

Fun games, obstacle course adventures, pizza and prizes for kids ages 4-10+. Drop-off or stay options available; children 3 and under require parental supervision.

6–7 PMShangri-La Springs, Bonita Springs

Prenatal Yoga & Sound Bath

Hosted by Fit and Flow Mom Club

Prenatal yoga and a sound bath for expecting moms, in collaboration with Doula for the Soul; child-free event.

6–9 PMThe Baker Museum, Naples

Free Admission to Art After Hours

A fun evening of art and entertainment for audiences of all ages with live music performed by local musicians, concessions at Heidi's Place and free admission to all museum exhibitions.

6:30–8 PMFirst Naples Church, Naples

First Naples Trunk & Treat

A neighborhood-friendly Halloween celebration featuring decorated trunks, candy, and activities for children.

7 PMBackyard Social, Fort Myers

Backyard Boos Movie Series: Goosebumps

A Halloween-themed outdoor movie screening. Enjoy free popcorn while you watch.

9 AM–1 PMCoconut Point Mall - Panera parking lot, Estero

Coconut Point Farmers Market

Hosted by Buy Local Lee

A weekly farmers market offering fresh produce, seafood, meats, cut flowers, locally harvested honey, and baked goods.

9:30 AMFarmer Mike's U-Pick of Bonita, Bonita Springs

Fall Fun Play Date at Farmer Mikes Bonita

Hosted by The Mom Walk Collective – Fort Myers

Mom Walk Group Playdate: UPick pumpkins and sunflowers with photo ops and places to run around and play at a farm.

10–10:30 AMNaples Regional Library, Naples

Little Explorers

Hosted by Collier County Public Library

Young kids learn about plants and animals through books, crafts and hands-on activities led by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.

10 AM–12 PMCape Coral-Lee County Public Library, Cape Coral

Boo Bash

Hosted by Lee County Library

Costumed little ones explore Halloween-themed early literacy stations with hands-on activities.

10:30–11:30 AMJohann Fust Community Library

Family Storytime - Pumpkins

Hosted by Lee County Library

A pumpkin-themed storytime with action songs, a simple craft and a sensory peek inside a real pumpkin.

10:30–11:30 AMPine Island Public Library, Bokeelia

Not-So-Scary Storytime

Hosted by Lee County Library

A family-friendly Halloween storytime with stories, songs, games and fall crafts; costumes welcome.

11–11:30 AMNaples Regional Library, Naples

Fall Trick or Treat Storytime

Hosted by Collier County Public Library

Preschoolers come in costume for a Halloween story, then parade through the library to trick-or-treat stations.

11 AM–12 PMFlorida Blue Center at Coconut Point, Estero

Strength, Balance and Stretch

An all-levels class that strengthens and tones muscles while improving balance and flexibility.

1–3 PMBonita Springs Public Library, Bonita Springs

Halloween Hedgehog

Hosted by Lee County Library

Adults fold, cut and glue old books into charming upcycled Halloween or fall hedgehogs.

5–6 PMFlorida Blue Center at Coconut Point, Estero

Zumba

A high-energy dance fitness class that blends world rhythms with easy-to-follow dance moves.

6–8 PMMercato, Naples

Hallowine

Hosted by Naples Rotary Club and Naples Pelican Bay Rotary

An evening of wine, food, and costumes hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Naples and Naples Pelican Bay, with proceeds supporting the Warrior Heath Foundation.

Times vary by dayFarmer Mike's U-Pick of Bonita, Bonita Springs

Runs through Sat, Oct 31

12th Annual Fall Festival at Farmer Mike's

A fall festival with a hay ride, corn maze, pumpkin patch, sunflower field, bouncy houses, and a haunted corn maze on select nights.

Times vary by dayCalusa Nature Center & Planetarium, Fort Myers

Runs through Sat, Oct 31

Haunted Walk

A fundraiser featuring a haunted walk through the grounds, operating every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October to support animal care at the Calusa Nature Center.

Times vary by dayNaples Depot Museum, Naples

Runs through Sat, Oct 31

Halloween Train Crafts

Hosted by Collier Museums

Family-friendly spooky Halloween crafts, with an optional, separately ticketed Halloween train ride at the neighboring Naples Lionel Train Museum.

10–10:30 AMRiverdale Public Library, Fort Myers

Costume Storytime

Hosted by Lee County Library

A not-so-scary Halloween storytime with silly songs and rhymes where kids come in costume.

10–11 AMDunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library, Fort Myers

Little Boo Bash

Hosted by Lee County Library

An hour-long Halloween dance party for little ones and their caregivers, with costumes encouraged.

5–8 PMBonita Gymnastics Academy, Bonita Springs

Harvest Family Fun Fest

A fall fundraiser featuring open gym, a bounce house, games, contests, raffles, and prizes. The $50 ticket includes a meal voucher, a special fall drink from Riptide Brewing, and a raffle ticket.

5–9 PMFort Myers Brewing Co., Fort Myers

Trick or Treat Night Market

Hosted by Sondayz

A Halloween-themed night market featuring 14 local vendors offering permanent jewelry, handmade crafts, crystals, a mobile bookstore, and more, with trick-or-treating, food trucks, and live music by On The Rocks at 6 PM. Costumes encouraged.

5–7 PMPlayground at Miromar Outlets, Estero

Mall-O-Ween at Miromar Outlets

A family-friendly trick-or-treating event with mall-wide candy collection at participating stores, children's costume contests (ages 0-5 at 6:00-6:15 p.m. and ages 6-12 at 6:15-6:30 p.m.), pet costume contest at Healthy Pooch Suite 96 (5:30-5:45 p.m.), and live DJ music with Halloween beats from 5:00-6:30 p.m.

6–7:30 PMBig Corkscrew Island Regional Park, Naples

Baby Rave: Halloween Edition

A Halloween themed dance party for babies and toddlers with dancing, music, glow lights, and bubbles.

6–9 PMHancock Animal Hospital & Rehab Center, North Fort Myers

Hancock Animal Hospital & Rehab Center Monster Bash

A family Halloween evening with trick-or-treating, pet and kid costume contests, food trucks and live music benefiting local dog rescues.

6–9 PMNorth Collier Regional Park Soccer Complex, Naples

Boo-Tacular Halloween

Hosted by Collier County Parks and Recreation

Family Halloween celebration featuring a haunted trail, trick or treat lane, bounce houses, carnival games, caricature artists, photo booth, food, and DJ. Costume contests at 6:45pm across five age categories.

7 PMAce Pickleball Club (APC Fort Myers), Fort Myers

Halloween Glow Night

Hosted by Ace Pickleball Club | Fort Myers

Glow pickleball event with free candy and a costume contest at an indoor pickleball facility.

7–11 PMCollier Fairgrounds, Naples

Galaxy Fright Nights 2026

A multi-weekend Halloween festival featuring two haunted houses (Aliens vs. Clowns and Last Call to Hell), a non-scary family-friendly maze (Beyond Wonderland), laser show, and interactive entertainment at an indoor venue running every Friday and Saturday in October.

Times vary by daySouthern Fresh Farms, Fort Myers

Runs through Sun, Nov 1

Fall Fest 2026

A weekend fall festival with local vendors, food, live music, farm animals, and pumpkins every weekend in October.