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 2026 guide to explore the top Halloween activities and fall festivals across Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and beyond.
Event details can change after publication. We recommend checking each event’s website or organizer for the latest dates, times, and any cancellations before you head out. Check back for updates — we’ll add events as we get them.
Collier County
Multi-Date Events
Boo at the Zoo
The zoo transforms with costumed characters and trick-or-treating for kids 12 and under.
Dates: Oct. 10–12 & Oct. 17–19, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. daily
Location: Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd. N., Naples
Mercato Pumpkin Patch
Pick a $10 pumpkin from the Event Lawn — every purchase supports SNIP Collier’s spay/neuter and pet-overpopulation outreach across Collier County.
Dates: Oct. 17–25 (hours vary by day — weekends noon–7 p.m. or 9 a.m.–6 p.m., weekdays generally 4–7 p.m.; weather permitting)
Location: Mercato (Event Lawn), 9110 Strada Place, Naples
Galaxy Fright Nights
Two haunted houses plus a children’s maze, open every weekend through Halloween season.
Dates: Weekends through Nov. 2, gates & attractions open at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Collier County Fairgrounds, 14756 County Road 846, Naples
One-Day Events
Fall Storytime
Themed books, rhymes, music and crafts for the littlest readers. Registration required.
Date: Oct. 1, 10–10:30 a.m.
Location: Naples Regional Branch Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples
Fall Fun
Fall crafts and games at the library. No registration required.
Date: Oct. 6, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Location: Golden Gate Branch Library, 2432 Lucerne Rd., Naples
City of Naples Halloween Hustle 5K
A 5K with live entertainment, food trucks and a vendor village.
Date: Oct. 9, 6 p.m.
Location: Baker Park, 50 Riverside Circle, Naples
Mindfulness & Crafting for Caregivers: Spooky Yarn Ghost Garland
A calming craft session for caregivers; registration required by phone (239-252-7542).
Date: Oct. 9, 2–3 p.m.
Location: South Regional Branch Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy., Naples
Dia de los Muertos
Honoring ancestors through this Central American tradition.
Date: Oct. 10, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island
Pioneer Pumpkin Palooza
Pick and decorate a pumpkin at the ranch’s fall celebration.
Date: Oct. 10, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch, 1215 Roberts Ave. W., Immokalee
Baby Boo Bash
A Halloween-themed playtime for babies celebrating their first Halloween, ages 4–12 months.
Date: Oct. 16, 1–2 p.m.
Location: The Little Gym of Naples, 7740 Preserve Ln., Unit 1, Naples
Halloween Spooktacular
A not-so-scary museum day for the whole family.
Date: Oct. 17, 10 a.m.
Location: Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd., Naples
Teen Pumpkin Decorating
Teens paint and decorate mini pumpkins.
Date: Oct. 17, 2–3 p.m.
Location: Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples
Trunk or Treat
Decorated car trunks and candy for the whole family.
Date: Oct. 17, 5 p.m.
Location: Integrity Martial Arts Naples, 2400 Immokalee Rd., Suite 1, Naples
Haunted Hoedown
A free family night with a dance party, pumpkin patch (benefiting SNIP Collier), face painting, a scarecrow stilt walker, and a costume contest with prizes in five age categories. Includes a meet-and-greet with Jack Skellington and Sally, followed by an outdoor screening of Halloweentown, plus trick-or-treating around the property.
Date: Oct. 20, 5–8 p.m. (main activities 5:30–7 p.m., costume contest 6:30 p.m., movie 7:15 p.m.)
Location: Mercato, 9110 Strada Place, Naples
Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park RIP Trunk or Treat
The park’s annual trunk-or-treat. $3 per person attending, including adults.
Date: Oct. 23, 6–8 p.m.
Location: Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, 810 39th Ave. N.E., Naples
Halloween Craft
An after-school spooky craft. No registration required.
Date: Oct. 23, 3–4:30 p.m.
Location: Golden Gate Branch Library, 2432 Lucerne Rd., Naples
Halloween Train Crafts
Family-friendly crafts at the museum, plus a Halloween train ride next door.
Date: Oct. 23, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Naples Depot Museum, 1051 Fifth Ave. S., Naples
Immokalee Halloween Trunk or Treat
Collier County Parks and Recreation’s annual trunk-or-treat. Free.
Date: Oct. 23, 6–9 p.m.
Location: Immokalee Community Park, 321 N. First St., Immokalee
Naples Halloween Family Bash
An evening that includes games, music, treats, inflatables, vendors & more. All guests must be in “family friendly costumes” to participate.
Date: Oct. 23, 6–8 p.m.
Location: Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples
YMCA 5th Annual 5K Fun Run & Walk + Boo-tacular
A chip-timed 5K (with a costume category — prizes for top 3 costumes) followed by the YMCA’s Annual Open House and Boo-tacular, with family activities, facility tours, and community celebration for the rest of the day.
Date: Oct. 24; check-in 7:45 a.m., race starts 8:30 a.m.
Location: YMCA of Collier County – South Campus, 101 Sand Hill St., Marco Island
Cost: $40/person (13 & under free for fun run/walk)
Marco Island Halloween Spooktacular
The city’s annual Halloween celebration. Free.
Date: Oct. 24, 4–6 p.m.
Location: Mackle Park, 1361 Andalusia Ter., Marco Island
Naples Area Board of REALTORS Trunk or Treat Plus Movie
Dress up and collect candy, then stay for the movie on the lawn. Free and open to the community.
Date: Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m.; movie at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Naples Area Board of REALTORS, 1455 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples
Halloween Junk Journal for Kids and Teens
A spooky mini-journal craft. Registration required by phone (239-252-4542).
Date: Oct. 26, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Location: Golden Gate Branch Library, 2432 Lucerne Rd., Naples
Spooky Make and Take
A Halloween craft drop-in for ages 2–11. No registration required.
Date: Oct. 26, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Location: Estates Branch Library, 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples
Trunk & Treat 2026
A free night of trick-or-treating, games, and family fun with the Naples community; non-scary costumes encouraged.
Date: Oct. 28, 6:30–8 p.m.
Location: First Naples Church, 3000 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples
Halloween Member Appreciation Event
A members-only breakfast celebration in costume.
Date: Oct. 29, 9–10 a.m.
Location: Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd., Naples
Halloween Lego
Build a haunted house with Lego bricks. Ages 4 and up; no registration required.
Date: Oct. 30, 3–4:30 p.m.
Location: Golden Gate Branch Library, 2432 Lucerne Rd., Naples
Día de los Muertos Celebration
A joyous Day of the Dead celebration in the garden.
Date: Oct. 31 & Nov. 1, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples
Fall Fest 2026
The 6th annual Fall Fest brings costume parades, a haunted bus walk, arts & crafts, ping pong, bounce houses, RC cars, face painting, and treat tents — plus food and seasonal drinks at the Pumpkin Patio.
Date: Oct. 31, 1–4 p.m.
Location: Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. S., Naples
Fifth Avenue South’s Halloween Spooktacular
Safe, family-friendly Halloween activities downtown.
Date: Oct. 31, 5–8 p.m.
Location: Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave. S., Naples
Naples Fright Night in the City
Bounce houses, candy and vendors on Halloween night.
Date: Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.
Location: Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples
Trick or Treat
Stop by the Children’s Room in costume for a treat. No registration required.
Date: Oct. 31, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples
Lee County
Multi-Date Events
Farmer Mike’s 12th Annual Fall Fest & Corn Mazes
Pick your own pumpkins and wander the corn maze at Farmer Mike’s fall celebration.
Dates: Sept. 26–Oct. 31
Location: Farmer Mike’s U Pick, 26031 Morton Ave., Bonita Springs
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium’s Haunted Walk: Face Your Fears
A haunted-trail fundraiser supporting the animal residents at Calusa Nature Center.
Dates: Oct. 9–11, 16–18, 23–25 & 30–31
Location: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers
Cape Coral Oktoberfest
Southwest Florida’s largest German festival returns for two weekends — three stages, two dance floors, non-stop live bands, a kids’ carnival, and hearty German fare from schnitzel to sauerbraten, plus imported beer and wine.
Dates: Oct. 16–18 & Oct. 23–25
Location: German American Social Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral
Wicked Walk
An eighth-annual haunted, interactive walk-through created by 150+ Lee County student artists — art, skits, dances, and music transform the art center into a world of classic monsters and eerie stories.
Dates: Oct. 22–23, tours depart every 20 minutes
Location: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers
Happy Haunts Immersive Halloween Experience
A nightly Halloween walk-through in Downtown Bonita Springs.
Dates: Oct. 22–31, 7–10 p.m. nightly
Location: Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs
One-Day Events
Make a Spooky Ghost
A DIY fall craft while supplies last.
Date: Oct. 2, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: Captiva Memorial Library, 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva
Running Scared 5K Pumpkin Challenge
An annual Halloween-themed 5K on the FGCU campus.
Date: Oct. 3, 8:30 a.m.
Location: FGCU South Village, 10501 FGCU Blvd., Fort Myers
Yappy Hour: Spooky Edition
A costume-friendly evening out with your dog.
Date: Oct. 9, 6–8 p.m.
Location: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
Oktoberfest 2026
A Bavarian-style Oktoberfest with a 20-piece live brass band, German food and beer — proceeds benefit community needs through the Bonita Naples Rotary Club.
Date: Oct. 10, 3–7 p.m.
Location: Riptide Brewing Company, 28120 Hunters Ridge Blvd., Bonita Springs
Barktober Fest & Pet Costume Contest
An annual free event with music, photo ops, balloon art, and a pet costume contest benefiting the Gulf Coast Humane Society.
Date: Oct. 10, 6–8 p.m.
Location: Gulf Coast Town Center (the Courtyard), 9903 Gulf Coast Main St., Fort Myers
Wizard Training School
A Hogwarts-themed program for kids ages 6–11.
Date: Oct. 13, 5:30–7 p.m.
Location: Bonita Springs Public Library, 10560 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs
Fall Festival
Family-friendly fall and Halloween-themed fun and games.
Date: Oct. 17
Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 20601 Three Oaks Pkwy., Estero
Halloween Movie: Goosebumps
A family screening for kids ages 6–11.
Date: Oct. 17, 1–3 p.m.
Location: Bonita Springs Public Library, 10560 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs
Teen Monster Mansion Mystery
A whodunit-style mystery event for teens.
Date: Oct. 17, 1–3 p.m.
Location: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, Cape Coral
PRESS PLAY: A Gamer’s Halloween Family Concert
Gulf Coast Symphony’s annual Halloween family concert, themed around video game music this year — plus free lobby trick-or-treating and a costume contest before the show.
Date: Oct. 18, lobby opens 1 p.m., concert at 2 p.m.
Location: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW, 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers
Preschool Halloween Spooktacular
Drop-in Halloween games, activities, and fall crafts for ages 2–5, while supplies last.
Date: Oct. 19, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Rd., Fort Myers
Kids Halloween Q-Tip Painting
A painting craft for ages 6–11. No registration required; supplies limited.
Date: Oct. 20, 6–6:45 p.m.
Location: Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Rd., Fort Myers
Trick-or-Treat Bag Bash
Kids ages 6–11 design their own trick-or-treat tote.
Date: Oct. 20, 5:30–7 p.m.
Location: Bonita Springs Public Library, 10560 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs
Baby Boo Bubbles
A Halloween-costume playtime for babies ages 0–23 months.
Date: Oct. 22, 1–2 p.m.
Location: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, Cape Coral
Family Fun Night: Spooky Edition + Children’s Entrepreneur Market
An evening of Halloween fun paired with a kids’ market.
Date: Oct. 22, 5–7 p.m.
Location: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
Boo-Tanical Evening
Festive decorations, photo ops, family games and face painting at Wonder Gardens.
Date: Oct. 23, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd., Bonita Springs
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
A live, multi-sensory Halloween-themed concert experience.
Date: Oct. 23, 6 p.m.
Location: Bower School of Music & the Arts, FGCU, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers
Cape Coral Trunk or Treat
Annual free Trunk or Treat & Halloween movie night, with candy giveaways, interactive inflatables, a trackless train, a drone show, and a costume contest.
Date: Oct. 23, 5–9 p.m. (5 p.m. early access for ages 5 & under; 6 p.m. all ages)
Location: Cape Coral City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral
Fall Fest & Spooktacular Trick-or-Treating
An arts and crafts fair with trick-or-treating.
Date: Oct. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
GTLC’s Annual Trunk or Treat
Games, candy, hay rides and a costume contest.
Date: Oct. 24, 6 p.m.
Location: Gateway Trinity Lutheran Church, 11381 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers
Halloween Spooktacular
A family-friendly celebration with spooky surprises and treats.
Date: Oct. 24, 12–3 p.m.
Location: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
Halloween Spooktacular Car Show
The annual Corvette and Open Car & Truck Show.
Date: Oct. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
Ghosts & Ghouls Candy Crawl
A free Halloween celebration throughout the center, with trick-or-treating at participating stores followed by a costume contest and Halloween party in the courtyard.
Date: Oct. 24, 5–8 p.m. (candy crawl 5–7 p.m., costume contest 7–8 p.m.)
Location: Gulf Coast Town Center, 9903 Gulf Coast Main St., Fort Myers
Wa-Ke Hatchee Park Trunk or Treat
Trick-or-treating, food trucks, and family fun.
Date: Oct. 24, 3–6 p.m.
Location: Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Rd., Fort Myers
Remember Me: A “Coco” Movie Experience
A family screening of Coco for ages 6–11.
Date: Oct. 27, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Bonita Springs Public Library, 10560 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs
Boo Bash
Halloween-themed early literacy stations for ages 0–5.
Date: Oct. 29, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, Cape Coral
Fall Festival
Shop craft vendor booths, grab food and drink, listen to music, pick out a pumpkin, and try climbing the historic Banyan Tree. Free to attend; individual activities cost extra (cash encouraged). Museum, laboratory, and riverside admission require a separate ticket.
Date: Oct. 31, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
Annual Halloween Event
Bring the family to this annual Halloween event.
Date: Oct. 31, 9 a.m.
Location: Flamingo Island Flea Market, 11902 Bonita Beach Rd. S.E., Bonita Springs
Willow Creek Halloween Trick-or-Treating
Gates open for trick-or-treating; watch for pedestrians.
Date: Oct. 31, 5:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: 13896 Willow Bridge Dr. N., Fort Myers