Halloween and Fall Festivals in Collier and Lee Counties bring Southwest Florida to life with spooky fun and family-friendly traditions. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect pumpkin, dressing up for trunk-or-treats, or braving haunted houses, there’s an event for everyone. Use this 2025 guide to explore the top Halloween activities and fall festivals across Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Estero, and beyond.
Details are subject to change so check the event’s website for the latest information.
Collier and Lee County Halloween Fall Events
Multiple Date Events
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Farmer Mike’s 11th Annual Fall Festival & Corn Mazes
At Farmer Mike’s, you can pick your own sunflowers and pumpkins and lose yourself in the corn maze with this year’s theme “The Lost City of Atlantis.”
- DATES: Sept. 27-Nov. 2
- LOCATION: Farmer Mikes U Pick, 26031 Morton Ave, Bonita Springs.
- INFO: 239-498-4576 or farmermikesupick.com
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium’s Annual Haunted Walk
When darkness falls, your only mission is to survive.
- DATES: Every weekend from Oct. 3-26
- LOCATION: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers.
- INFO: 239-275-3435 or calusanature.org
2025 Lakes Park Fall Festival
Tons of Pumpkins, Incredible Inflatables, Halloween Express Train Ride, Games, Hayrides, Scarecrow Contest Displays, and more.
- DATES: Oct. 10-31
- LOCATION: Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers.
- INFO: 239-332-2453 or leegov.com/parks/parks/lakespark
Boo at the Zoo
Witness the zoo magically transform into a living movie scene, complete with costumed characters and trick-or-treating for kids 12 and under.
- DATES: Oct. 10-12 & 17-19
- LOCATION: Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, 1590 Goodlette Frank Rd. N , Naples.
- INFO: 239-262-5409 or napleszoo.org/boo
40th Annual Cape Coral Oktoberfest
With German music and local bands, German food, and beer, there’s plenty of fun to go around—including a Carnival area for kids.
- DATES: Oct. 17-19 & 24-26
- LOCATION: German American Social Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral.
- INFO: 239-283-1400 or capecoraloktoberfest.com
Mr. Glen’s Exploding Pumpkins
A scientifically spooky spectacular event for all ages. Mr. Glen will bring science to Halloween. Each show runs about 50 minutes. Tickets are required.
- DATES: Oct. 12 & 19
- LOCATION: Riptide Brewing Company, 28120 Hunters Ridge Blvd., Bonita Springs
- INFO: supersciencefl.com
Halloween Make & Take Crafts
A craft extravaganza, including pumpkin painting, Halloween cards, and a variety of paper crafts.
- DATES: Oct. 16-31
- LOCATION: At varying Collier Country Public Library Branches. Check website for more info.
- INFO: 239-252-7350 or collierlibrary.org
Wicked Walk
Step into a one-of-a-kind haunted, interactive theatrical experience where the ghosts of decades past come to life through original art, installations, skits, dances, and musical performances created by over 150 talented student artists.
- DATES: Oct. 23-24
- LOCATION: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers
- INFO: sbdac.com/wicked
OCTOBER ONE-DAY HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Dias de los Muertos Family Fun Day
Learn how to decorate calaveras (skulls), create offrendas (alters), and learn more about this tradition that is important to many indigenous American cultures.
- DATE: Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- LOCATION: Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S Heathwood Dr., Marco Island
- INFO: colliermuseums.com
Barktober Fest & Pet Costume Contest
Enjoy music, photo ops, and balloon art, plus a chance to strut your pup in our pet costume contest benefiting the Gulf Coast Humane Society.
- DATE: Oct. 4, 6 p.m.
- LOCATION: Gulf Coast Town Center, 9903 Gulf Coast Main St., Fort Myers
- INFO: www.gulfcoasttowncenter.com
Lake Kennedy Center’s Halloween Bingo
A fun-filled afternoon with Halloween-themed bingo, prizes, and a costume contest.
- DATE: Oct. 5, 2 p.m
- LOCATION: Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral
- INFO: www.capecoral.gov
Pioneer Pumpkin Palooza
Pick your pumpkin and head to the decorating station to gussy up your gourd. Then make a scarecrow and husk dolls at the crafts tables. Experience the magic of fall on the hayride as you tour the ranch.
- DATE: Oct. 11, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
- LOCATION: Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch, 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee.
- INFO: colliermuseums.com
Spooky Science
Mr. Glen is back with more wild experiments, crazy reactions, and mind-blowing fun. Get ready for an action-packed science show.
- DATE: Oct. 11, 2-3 p.m.
- LOCATION: Immokalee Branch Library, 417 N. First St., Immokalee
- INFO: www.collierlibrary.org
Trunk or Treat
Food and fun for all ages.
- DATE: Oct. 11, 6-8:30 p.m.
- LOCATION: Naples Italian American Foundation, 7035 Airport-Pulling Rd., Naples
- INFO: niafoundation.org
Boo-Tacular 2025
Includes a haunted trail, costume contest, trick or treating, food trucks, DJ, bounce houses, games, crafts, dunk tank, and more!
- DATE: Oct. 17, 6:00-9:00 pm
- LOCATION: North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Rd., Naples.
- INFO: 239-252-4000 or collierparks.com
Mid-Cape Trunk or Treat
Trunk or treat with festively decorated trunks, tasty food, lively music, yard games, photo opportunities, and fang-tastic fun for the whole family.
- DATE: Oct 17, 4-6 pm
- LOCATION: Mercola Market of Cape Coral, 125 SW 3rd Pl, Cape Coral.
- INFO: 239-599-9400 or mercolamarketcc.com
Fall Festival at Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Shop the craft vendor booths, grab refreshments, enjoy the music, pick out a pumpkin, and more. Be one of the few to climb the historic banyan tree.
- DATE: Oct. 18, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
- LOCATION: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers.
- INFO: 239-334-7419 or edisonfordwinterestates.org
Tamiami Ford Trunk of Treats
Costume contest, axe throwing contest, dunk tank, carnival games, face painting, musical chairs, and more.
- DATE: Oct. 18, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
- LOCATION: Tamiami Ford, 1471 Airport-Pulling Rd. N, Naples.
- INFO: tamiamiford.com
Halloween Spooktacular CMON
Come in costume and enjoy not-so-spooky Halloween games, activities, and trick or treating for the whole family. The museum is open at three designated times throughout the day for members and guests holding Halloween Spooktacular event tickets.
- DATE: Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 p.m., or 4-6 p.m.
- LOCATION: Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON), 15080 Livingston Road, Naples.
- INFO: cmon.org
Fall Fest
A family-friendly fall event with vendors, bounce houses, games, and more.
- DATE: Oct. 18, 12-4 p.m.
- LOCATION: Nation’s Choice Church, 903 Pondella Rd., North Fort Myers
- INFO: www.nationschoicechurch.org
Spooktacular Night at Estero Park
A spooky night under the stars. Activities include trunk or treat, food trucks, and a movie in the park.
- DATE: Oct. 18, 5:00-9:00 pm
- LOCATION: Estero Community Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero.
- INFO: leegov.com/parks
Trunk or Treat
Decorate a trunk and compete for a chance to win a ghoulish prize and a dazzling trophy. Show off your costume for a chance to win another trophy.
- DATE: Oct. 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- LOCATION: Integrity Martial Arts, 2400 Immokalee Rd., #1, Naples
- INFO: integrityata.com/location/north-naples
Haunted Hoedown
Bring the whole family for a night of Halloween fun. Activities include a costume contest, face painting, a pumpkin patch, trick or treating, and a free screening of Hotel Transylvania.
- DATE: Oct. 21, 5:30-700 pm
- LOCATION: Mercato, 9110 Strada Place, Naples.
- INFO: experiencemercato.com
Avowloween
Trunk or treat, costumes, games, and other fun.
- DATE: Oct. 24, 5-7 p.m.
- LOCATION: Aunt Janet’s House on the Avow Campus, 1301 Whippoorwill Ln., Naples
- INFO: www.avowcares.org
Candy Haunted House Creations
Children will have all the candy, frosting, and cookies they need to design their own haunted candy house.
- DATE: Oct. 24, 5:00-6:30 pm
- LOCATION: Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Boulevard W., Naples.
- INFO: 239-252-4105 or collierparks.com
Trunk or Treat at NABOR
Dress up and collect candy and prizes at the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® FREE Trunk or Treat.
- DATE: Oct. 24, 5:30-7:30 pm
- LOCATION: Naples Area Board of REALTORS, 1455 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples.
- INFO: 239-597-1666 or facebook.com/nabor
Halloween Monster Family Bash
Come for a fun night of dancing, music, games, and treats!
- DATE: Oct. 24, 6:00-8:00 pm
- LOCATION: Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples.
- INFO: 239-252-4180 or collierparks.com
VET Monster Mash Bash
Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy a trick-or-treat trail, live music and entertainment, a tent decorating contest, and so much more!
- DATE: Oct. 24, 6:30-9:00 pm
- LOCATION: Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Rd S, Lehigh Acres.
- INFO: 239-533-2111 or leegov.com/parks
Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park “RIP” Trunk or Treat
Enjoy a fun-filled night of Halloween festivities, including games, costume contests, prizes, bounce houses, food vendors, and more.
- DATE: Oct. 24, 6:00-8:00 pm
- LOCATION: Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, 810 39th Ave NE, Naples.
- INFO: www.collierparks.com
Family Fall Festival
Get your costumes and trick-or-treat bags ready for our Annual Family Fall Festival!
- DATE: Oct. 24, 6:00-8:30 pm
- LOCATION: North Fort Myers Park and Recreation, 2000 North Recreation Parkway, North Fort Myers.
- INFO: 239-533-2111 or leegov.com/parks
Ghoulden Gate Estates Trunk or Treat
Enjoy a fun-filled night of Halloween festivities, including games, costume contests, prizes, bounce houses, food vendors, and more.
- DATE: Oct. 24, 6:00-8:00 pm
- LOCATION: Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, 810 39th Ave. N.E., Naples.
- INFO: www.collierparks.com
Immokalee Trunk or Treat
Trick or treating, music, face painting, bounce houses, food, and a costume contest.
- DATE: Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m.
- LOCATION: Immokalee Community Park, 321 N. First St., Immokalee
- INFO: www.collierparks.com
Trunk or Treat
Candy giveaways (while supplies last), music, interactive inflatables, a drone show, and skele-fun for all ages. Costumes are encouraged.
- DATE: Oct. 24, 6:00-9:00 pm
- LOCATION: Cape Coral City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral.
- INFO: 239-573-3128 or capecoral.gov
25 SATURDAY
YMCA Annual 5k Race, Fun Run & Walk
Ready, Set, Go! Come dressed in your Halloween best at this year’s 5k in Marco Island — all are welcome.
- DATE: Oct. 25, Check-in at 7:45 am, Race begins at 8:30 am
- LOCATION: YMCA of Collier County (South Campus – Marco), 101 Sand Hill Street, Marco Island.
- INFO: www.ymcacollier.org/ymca-5k
Mid-Cape Trunk or Treat
Trunk or treat with festively decorated trunks, tasty food, lively music, yard games, photo opportunities, and fang-tastic fun for the whole family.
- DATE: Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- LOCATION: Mercola Market of Cape Coral, 125 SW 3rd Pl, Cape Coral
- INFO: mercolamarketcc.com
Hoots & Hisses
Family-friendly day of Halloween fun.
- DATE: Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
- LOCATION: Conservancy of SWFL 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples
- INFO: conservancy.org/hoots-and-hisses
YMCA Boo-tacular
A mini-carnival with games, prizes, and lots of treats. For children ages up to 5.
- DATE: Oct. 25, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
- LOCATION: YMCA of Collier County (North Campus), 5450 YMCA Road, Naples.
- INFO: 239-394-9622 or ymcacollier.org
Annual Halloween Trick or Treat Spooktacular
Adult costume contest, decorated car contest, trunk or treat, and more. Children are encouraged to wear costumes.
- DATE: Oct. 25, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
- LOCATION: Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Parkway & US 41, Fort Myers.
- INFO: belltowerfl.com
Halloween Flamingo Fest
Pumpkin decorating, trick or treating, live music, games, food, bounce house, costume contests, and more.
- DATE: Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- LOCATION: Flamingo Island Flea Market, 11902 Bonita Beach Rd. S.E., Bonita Springs
- INFO: www.facebook.com/flamingoisland
Hogwarts Halloween: Family Concert
A concert that brings the spellbinding world of Hogwarts to life. The lobby is a haven for young witches, wizards, and Muggles. Trick or treating also.
- DATE: Oct. 25, 1:00 pm
- LOCATION: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers.
- INFO: bbmannpah.com
Annual Trunk-or-Treat at Ave Maria Town Center
Candy, games, costume contest, themed live music, DJ, food and beverages, and more.
- DATE: Oct. 25, 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
- LOCATION: Ave Maria Town Center, 5076 Annunciation Circle, Ave Maria, FL, 34142, Immokalee.
- INFO: avemaria.com
5th Avenue South Halloween Spooktacular and Trunk or Treat
Food, candy, games, costume contests, live music, and child-friendly performances.
- DATE: Oct. 25, 3-8 p.m.
- LOCATION: Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave. S., Naples
- INFO: www.fifthavenuesouth.com/halloween
Halloween Spooktacular
Music, games, treats for the kids, and a costume contest.
- DATE: Oct. 25, 4-6 p.m.
- LOCATION: Fire Station 50, 1280 San Marco Rd., Marco Island
- INFO: www.cityofmarcoisland.com
Ghouls & Ghouls Candy Crawl
Bring the family for this annual trick or treat and costume contest.
- DATE: Oct. 25, 5:00-8:00 pm
- LOCATION: Gulf Coast Town Center, 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Fort Myers.
- INFO: gulfcoasttowncenter.com
City of Naples Trunk or Treat
An event full of scary activities, food trucks, live entertainment, and more.
- DATE: Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m.
- LOCATION: Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples
- INFO: www.naplesgov.com
GTLC’s Annual Trunk or Treat
Wear your costume, bring a treat bag, and vote on your favorite decorated trunk.
- DATE: Oct. 25, 6 p.m.
- LOCATION: Gateway Trinity Lutheran Church, 11381 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers
- INFO: gtlc.org
YMCA Trunk or Treat
A family-friendly fall event with cars filled with treats.
- DATE: Oct. 25, 5-7 p.m.
- LOCATION: YMCA North Campus, 5450 YMCA Rd., Naples
- INFO: www.ymcacollier.org
Halloween Trick or Treating
Show off your Halloween spirit with the Children’s Department and get a treat.
- DATE: Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- LOCATION: Headquarters Regional Branch, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples
- INFO: collierlibrary.org
Light the Night
Lighting up the night with fun, hospitality, and hope.
- DATE: Oct. 31
- LOCATION: Various neighborhoods
- INFO: firstnaples.org
Fall Festival
This family-friendly event includes a pumpkin patch, hay rides, games, farm animals, pony rides, and more.
- DATE: Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- LOCATION: Empowerment Farm, 2000 Garland Rd., Naples
- INFO: empowermentfarm.org/events