Grab the costumes and candy buckets—Halloween weekend is here! From trick-or-treating down Old 41 in downtown Bonita Springs to haunted corn mazes, fall festivals, costume contests and spooky science fun, Southwest Florida has plenty of ways to celebrate.
With Halloween falling on Saturday, you can make a whole weekend of it. Here’s a city-by-city guide to festivities in Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers and Naples, including options for little ones, bigger kids and adults.
Event names link to organizer information or the listing used for this guide. Check those links before heading out for ticket availability, weather updates and any schedule changes.
Halloween Events in Bonita Springs
Trick or Treat on Old 41
Saturday, October 31 | 5–8 p.m. | Downtown Bonita Springs | Free
Costumes, candy and a night downtown! Participating businesses will welcome families for the Bonita Springs Downtown Alliance’s annual trick-or-treat celebration along Old 41. Pair your candy collecting with the city’s Happy Haunts Halloween decorations for a full evening out.
Parking note: Old 41 will close between Wilson Street and Dean Street from 4–9 p.m., so plan your arrival accordingly.
Event details: Bonita Springs Downtown Alliance · City road-closure and event information
Decorate Your Own Trick-Or-Treat Basket at Summer’s Art Studio
Saturday, October 31 | 11 AM | Summer’s Art Studio
Kick off Halloween by decorating your own trick-or-treat basket at Summer’s Art Studio in Downtown Bonita Springs! Paint, glue, and bedazzle to create a custom basket to collect your candy for just $15.
Happy Haunts Immersive Halloween Stroll
Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31 | Lights on 5:30–10 p.m. | Downtown Bonita Springs | Free
Take a Halloween stroll through downtown with music, colorful lighting, decorations, video projections and photo opportunities. These are the final two nights of the city’s seasonal experience.
The stroll itself does not include nightly candy distribution. For trick-or-treating, visit during Saturday’s Old 41 event from 5–8 p.m.
Farmer Mike’s Fall Festival & Corn Mazes
Friday, October 30 | 6–9:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 31 | 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
Farmer Mike’s U-Pick, 26031 Morton Avenue | Ticketed
It’s the final weekend of Farmer Mike’s 12th annual Fall Fest! Explore the five-acre family corn maze, pick pumpkins and flowers, enjoy seasonal food, and browse food and craft vendors.
Looking for something scarier? The separate haunted corn maze, The Terrifying Strangers, operates Friday and Saturday nights with timed-entry tickets. Children 2 and younger receive free admission; check ticket options for attraction access.
Bonita Estero Preschool Trunk-or-Treat
Friday, October 30 | 7–9:30 p.m.
8951 Bonita Beach Road SE, Unit 280
Bonita Estero Preschool and Fighting Phoenix Martial Arts Academy are teaming up for trunk-or-treating, games, face painting, a bounce house and Halloween treats.
Halloween at Flamingo Island Flea Market
Saturday, October 31 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
11902 Bonita Beach Road SE
Bring the kids—and your costumed pup—for a daytime celebration with DJ Ish, a bounce house, games, food trucks and a coloring contest.
Costume contests are scheduled for pets at 10:30 a.m., children ages 6 months–6 years at 11:30 a.m., and ages 7–12 at 12:30 p.m.
Decorate Your Own Trick-or-Treat Basket at Summer’s Art Studio
Saturday, October 31 | 11 a.m. | Downtown Bonita Springs | $15 per person
Start Halloween with a little creativity! Kids can decorate their own trick-or-treat basket with paint, glitter, feathers, gems and other embellishments before heading out to collect candy that evening. Spaces are limited, so reserve directly with the studio.
Details supplied by Summer’s Art Studio’s promotional information shared with SWFL.life.
Halloween Events in Estero
Mall-O-Ween at Miromar Outlets
Friday, October 30 | 5–7 p.m.
10801 Corkscrew Road
Trick-or-treat at participating stores and enjoy Halloween music at WINK Playland. The evening includes a pet costume contest at Healthy Pooch, Suite 96, from 5:30–5:45 p.m., followed by children’s contests at WINK Playland: ages 0–5 at 6 p.m. and ages 6–12 at 6:15 p.m.
Ford’s Garage Halloween Car Show
Saturday, October 31 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Ford’s Garage parking lot, Miromar Outlets
Check out classic cars, muscle cars, trucks, imports and exotics at this Halloween car show. Live music and prizes round out the daytime festivities.
First Baptist Church Estero Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, October 31 | 6–8 p.m., according to the event listing
20300 Trailside Drive | Free
Decorated trunks, candy, food, bounce houses and a hayride are advertised for this Halloween evening celebration. The organizer asks families to register children in advance to help plan supplies. Confirm hours through the organizer when registering, since local calendars differ on the end time.
Networking Nightmare at Pezzo Pizza + Bar
Friday, October 30 | 9 p.m.–1 a.m. Saturday
20041 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit 18 | Free; RSVP required
For adults planning a Halloween night out, The 239 Collective is hosting a costume party with a DJ, giveaways and a costume contest. The gathering is geared toward local business owners and young professionals, with complimentary champagne advertised for the first 100 guests.
Halloween Events in Fort Myers & the Three Oaks Area
Three Oaks Elementary Trunk-or-Treat
Friday, October 30 | Evening—confirm event hours with the school
Three Oaks Elementary School, 19600 Cypress View Drive
Three Oaks has a trunk-or-treat on tonight’s schedule! Participating food truck Blades of Glory Culinary lists a 5–8 p.m. appearance at the school for the event.
Before attending: That is the vendor’s service window; the school’s full event hours, admission requirements and whether attendance is open to the general public were not independently confirmed. Contact the school at 239-267-8020 for those details.
Participating vendor’s schedule · School contact information
Lamb of God Church Trunk-or-Treat
Friday, October 30 | 6–8 p.m.
19691 Cypress View Drive
Another option in the Three Oaks area, Lamb of God Church is hosting an evening of decorated trunks and Halloween treats. Local event information identifies Creative World School at Estero as the host and lists games and costumes among the festivities.
Church announcement · Event details
Edison Mall Candy Crawl
Friday, October 30 | 4–6 p.m.
4125 Cleveland Avenue
Children ages 12 and younger can collect candy at participating stores during the mall’s Halloween Candy Crawl. Costumes are encouraged; the published event guidance says masks are not permitted.
Mall events · Hours and participation information
Trick-or-Treat Night Market at Fort Myers Brewing
Friday, October 30 | 5–9 p.m.
Fort Myers Brewing Company, 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive
Combine candy collecting with local shopping at this Halloween night market hosted by Sondayz. Expect vendors, food trucks and live music, with On The Rocks scheduled for 6 p.m. Costumes are encouraged, and entry is free.
Lakes Park Fall Festival
Friday, October 30 | 6–9 p.m.
Saturday, October 31 | 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
7330 Gladiolus Drive
Enjoy the final days of Lakes Park’s fall celebration, featuring a pumpkin patch, hayrides, inflatables, the Halloween Express train and Scarecrows in the Park. Budget for parking and individual activities.
Edison and Ford Winter Estates Fall Festival
Saturday, October 31 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
2350 McGregor Boulevard | Free festival admission; activities cost extra
Spend Halloween morning or afternoon browsing craft vendors, enjoying music and food, and picking out a pumpkin. The festival also offers the unusual opportunity to climb the historic banyan tree.
Bring cash for paid activities. Museum, laboratory and riverside-property admission require a separate ticket.
Halloween at IMAG: Science, Sweets & Spooky Treats
Saturday, October 31 | 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; evening candy walk 5–7 p.m.
IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford Avenue
Mix Halloween with hands-on discovery. The event listing advertises free admission for children in costume with paid adult admission, plus extended evening hours featuring candy stations and science activities.
Calusa Nature Center Haunted Walk
Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31 | Current ticket listings show 7:15–10:30 p.m.
3450 Ortiz Avenue | Ticketed
For a scarier Halloween outing, head to Calusa Nature Center’s Haunted Walk: Face Your Fears. Check the ticket page for entry arrangements.
Parking is limited. The organizer advertises an off-site shuttle from Fort Myers Seventh-day Adventist Church on both nights, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Stage Fright Nights: Summoning the Damned
Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31 | 7–10 p.m.
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Boulevard | Ticketed haunted attraction
A theatrical haunted house brings eerie characters, immersive scenes and sudden scares to the Alliance for the Arts. The haunted attraction is recommended for ages 13 and older. Check the nightly program for additional activities outside the haunt.
Event details · Weekend schedule
Halloween Events in Naples
BOO-Tacular at North Collier Regional Park
Friday, October 30 | 6–9 p.m.
15000 Livingston Road | $5 per person; ages 3 and younger free
This big family celebration includes a haunted trail, trick-or-treat lane, bounce houses, carnival games, a DJ, food, caricatures and a photo booth. Costume contests start at 6:45 p.m., with categories for different ages and groups.
Halloween Baby Rave
Friday, October 30 | 6–7:30 p.m.
Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, 810 39th Avenue NE | $7 per attendee
Babies and toddlers get their own Halloween dance party with music, movement and sensory fun. Parents and siblings can participate, and all attendees—including adults—must register. Advance registration is strongly recommended; walk-in availability is not guaranteed.
HeadPinz Naples Trunk-or-Treat
Friday, October 30 | 6–9 p.m.
8525 Radio Lane
Dress up for an evening of decorated trunks, candy, prizes, giveaways and a dunk tank at HeadPinz Naples.
Halloween LEGO Fun
Friday, October 30 | 3–4:30 p.m.
Golden Gate Branch Library, 2432 Lucerne Road
Children ages 4 and older can build a haunted house using LEGO bricks. No registration is listed as required.
Trick-or-Treat at Headquarters Library
Saturday, October 31 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
2385 Orange Blossom Drive
Stop by the Children’s Room in costume for a treat. This drop-in option requires no registration and makes an easy addition to your Halloween daytime plans.
Paradise Coast Sports Complex Fall Fest
Saturday, October 31 | 1–4 p.m.
Paradise Coast Sports Complex | Free
The sixth annual Fall Fest brings trunk-or-treating, bounce houses, a foam party, a costume parade, face painting and RC cars to the complex. It’s an afternoon option for families who want to start celebrating before evening trick-or-treating.
Fifth Avenue South Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 31 | Family festivities 3–5 p.m.; Evening on Fifth 5–8 p.m.
Cambier Park and Fifth Avenue South
Head to Cambier Park for live music, games and a costume contest. Afterward, continue onto Fifth Avenue South for live musical performances along the sidewalks during the Halloween edition of Evening on Fifth.
Fright Night in the City
Saturday, October 31 | 5–7 p.m.
Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Boulevard
The City of Naples’ Halloween gathering includes games, bounce houses, vendors and food trucks. The early-evening timing makes it a convenient stop before continuing your Halloween night.
Galaxy Fright Nights
Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31 | Evening admission; check ticket times
Collier Fairgrounds, 751 39th Avenue NE | Ticketed; free parking
Choose your scare level at Galaxy Fright Nights. Two haunted houses—Aliens vs. Clowns and Last Call to Hell—deliver the frights, while a separate non-scary immersive maze offers an alternative. The organizer describes the event as indoors and operating rain or shine.
Día de los Muertos Celebration at Naples Botanical Garden
Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
4820 Bayshore Drive | Included with Garden admission; free for members
Continue the weekend with a celebration of the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos, honoring loved ones through music, dance, displays and family activities. Explore community altars, towering Catrina figures and arts-and-crafts stations.
Separate flower-crown workshops require an additional ticket. The Garden’s Dogs in the Garden program is paused on Sunday, November 1, during the celebration.
Make a Weekend of It
Start Friday with a trunk-or-treat or mall candy crawl, spend Saturday afternoon at a fall festival, and save Halloween night for downtown Bonita Springs, Naples or a haunted attraction. On Sunday, Naples Botanical Garden offers a colorful way to continue the weekend.
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