Things to do in Southwest Florida next weekend

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 dayMillennial Brewing Company, Fort Myers

Runs through Sun, Oct 4

Fort Myers Oktoberfest at Millennial

A Munich style beer hall celebration with German beer and food, live music, and stein competitions.

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.

8–9 AMLakes Park, Fort Myers

Lakes Park Bird Patrol Walk

Guided birding tours. Tours meet at Shelter A7.

8:30–11:30 AMFGCU South Village, Fort Myers

Running Scared 5K Pumpkin Run

A 5K race where runners carry a pumpkin along the course, benefiting Special Olympics Florida.

8:45 AMSlipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, Cape Coral

Saturday Mat Pilates

45-minute outdoor mat pilates class taught by certified instructors, all-levels full-body workout with complimentary post-class mimosa or mocktail. Bring your mat and towel.

9 AMHome Depot

Free Home Depot Kids Workshop: Witch Candy Box

Home Depot's free Kids Workshops provide a hands-on DIY experience for children ages 5-12, where they build a project, learn basic tool safety and skills, and take home their creation, an apron, and a special pin.

9 AM–1 PMDowntown Fort Myers, Fort Myers

Downtown Fort Myers Farmers Market

A weekly farmers market with fresh local produce, artisan goods, and community vendors in the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.

9 AM–3:30 PMNaples Zoo, Naples

Free admission at Naples Zoo (Collier Residents Only)

Collier County residents receive free zoo admission all day long with proof of residency.

9:30–11:30 AMBig City Kids, Bonita Springs

Pumpkin & Me

Hosted by Little Connection Studio

A fall pumpkin painting party for moms and kids with open play and fall themed activities.

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 AM–1 PMBass Pro Shops, Fort Myers

Kids Fishing at Bass Pro Shop

Come to the Bass Pro Lake for some fishing! Rods, reels and bait (everything you would need) to catch some fish are provided. Outfitters are available to help with baiting hooks and showing kids how to fish.

12–6 PMSPINZ, Fort Myers

Kids Skate Free at SPINZ

Free after $4.99 annual membership - $5 skate rentals available

1–3 PMChocolattes Coffee & Roasting, Fort Myers

Paint, Plant & Sip

A ticketed paint and plant workshop with a terracotta pot, a plant to take home, and a coffee.

4–6 PMTony Sacco's Coal Oven Pizza - Estero, Estero

Candles & Corks at Tony Sacco's

A laid-back evening at Tony Sacco's where you hand-pour your own custom candle then enjoy an informal tasting of 4 curated wines paired with savory small bites, perfect for date night or girls' night.

7 PMFlorida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers

FGCU Men's Soccer: Fall Sport 239 Night

Hosted by FGCU Athletics

FGCU men's soccer hosts a 239 Night with discounted popcorn, beer, and game tickets.

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.

11 AM–3 PMThe Rebel, Fort Myers

Makers Market

A market featuring local artists and artisans selling handmade goods, with coffee and tea available and a curated selection of new and used books.

12 PMBarnes & Noble Market Square, Fort Myers

STORYTIME WITH MISS BECKY

Weekly storytime with Miss Becky featuring activities and fun for children.

1–4 PMSPINZ, Fort Myers

Kids Skate Free at SPINZ

Free after $4.99 annual membership - $5 skate rentals available