Looking for Halloween events in Southwest Florida this weekend?
October 23–25, 2026, brings trunk-or-treats, costume contests, haunted attractions and family festivals to Fort Myers, Naples and Bonita Springs, with several nearby options for Estero residents.
From collecting candy with the kids to dressing up your dog or planning a Halloween night out, here’s what’s happening around SWFL.
Halloween Events in Bonita Springs
Happy Haunts Immersive Halloween Experience
When: Nightly through October 31, 5:30–10 p.m.
Where: Downtown Bonita Springs
Admission: Free
Downtown Bonita Springs is getting into the Halloween spirit with the city’s Happy Haunts experience. Halloween music, glowing decorations, video projections and festive photo opportunities turn an evening stroll into a family outing. Make a night of it with dinner downtown before exploring the displays.
Nightmare on Old 41
When: Saturday, October 24, beginning at 8 p.m.
Where: Participating venues in downtown Bonita Springs
Looking for a Halloween night out with friends? Nightmare on Old 41 brings costumes and celebrations to downtown Bonita Springs. Sugarshack Downtown is joining the festivities with its “Childers of the Corn” party, advertised from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Check individual venues for entertainment schedules and entry policies.
Farmer Mike’s Fall Festival & Corn Mazes
When: Friday, 6–9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Where: 26031 Morton Avenue, Bonita Springs
Admission: Ticket options vary; children 2 and under are free
Farmer Mike’s combines classic fall fun with Halloween adventure. This year’s five-acre family maze features a “Journey to the Center of the Earth” theme, with game stations along the way. Visitors can also enjoy pumpkins, seasonal food and weekend vendors.
Sunday offers a flashlight-night option, but the haunted maze does not operate Sunday nights, so plan accordingly if scares are your priority.
Hope Lutheran Church Fall Harvest Festival
When: Friday, October 23, 4:30–7 p.m.
Where: 25999 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs
Admission: Free
Start the weekend with a family-friendly fall celebration featuring food, bounce houses and face painting. Afterward, keep the evening going with a visit to the Happy Haunts displays downtown.
Halloween Events and Trunk-or-Treats in Fort Myers
Barktober-Fest & Pet Costume Contest
When: Friday, October 23, 6–8 p.m.
Where: The Courtyard at Gulf Coast Town Center, 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street
Admission: Free
The pups get their own Halloween party! Gulf Coast Town Center’s rescheduled Barktober-Fest features music, photo opportunities, balloon art and a pet costume contest benefiting the Gulf Coast Humane Society. Bring the family—and your four-legged friend—for an evening of creative costumes.
HeadPinz & FastTrax Trunk-or-Treat
When: Friday, October 23, 6–9 p.m.
Where: HeadPinz Fort Myers, 14513 Global Parkway
Admission: Check with the venue
HeadPinz and FastTrax are teaming up for a Halloween celebration featuring decorated trunks, candy, costumes and prize drawings. Bring the kids in costume with their candy buckets ready, and check with the venue for any separate attraction costs.
Stage Fright Nights at Alliance for the Arts
When: Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24; Friday runs 7–10 p.m.
Where: 10091 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers
Admission: Haunted house tickets required; Friday’s Scary Stories event is free
For a more frightening evening, Alliance for the Arts presents Summoning the Damned, an immersive haunted house built around a séance gone wrong.
Friday pairs the haunted attraction with Scary Stories, featuring local authors, live performances and interactive storytelling. Saturday brings “Rise of the Undead” Zombie Night. The haunted house is recommended for ages 13 and older. Friday’s standard haunted house tickets are $20 for nonmembers and $16 for members.
Frightfully Fun Fest
When: Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fort Myers, 13411 Shire Lane
Admission: Free
This daytime festival includes trunk-or-treating, a bounce house, pumpkin decorating, face painting, a costume parade and games. Food trucks and demonstrations featuring emergency responders add to the festivities. Everyone is welcome; church membership is not required.
Halloween Spooktacular at Bell Tower
When: Saturday, October 24, noon–3 p.m.
Where: Bell Tower, 13499 S. Cleveland Avenue
Admission: Free
Bring the costumes and candy bags for an afternoon of trick-or-treating at Bell Tower. The celebration includes costumed characters, live entertainment and a treat trail featuring participating businesses and Local Ladies craft vendors.
Car enthusiasts can also check out Bell Tower’s Halloween Spooktacular Car Show, running from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Wa-Ke Hatchee Park Trunk-or-Treat
When: Saturday, October 24, 3–6 p.m.
Where: Wa-Ke Hatchee Park, 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers
Admission: Free
Dress up and head to Wa-Ke Hatchee Park for an afternoon of trunk-or-treating. This early-evening celebration gives families a chance to collect candy and enjoy Halloween together before bedtime.
Ghosts & Ghouls Candy Crawl
When: Saturday, October 24, 5–8 p.m.
Where: Gulf Coast Town Center, 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street
Admission: Free
Gulf Coast Town Center keeps the festivities going Saturday with a candy crawl throughout the shopping center and a Halloween party in the courtyard.
Candy crawling runs from 5–7 p.m., followed by the costume contest from 7–8 p.m. Get another wear out of those costumes and make an evening of it with dinner at the center.
Halloween Events and Trunk-or-Treats in Naples
Frights and Delights Trunk-or-Treat
When: Friday, October 23, 6–8 p.m.
Where: East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Drive
Admission: Free
Families can explore themed trunks, enjoy festive activities and giveaways, and participate in a costume contest at this free Naples Halloween event. Bring a treat bag and come dressed for the occasion.
Family Halloween Monster Bash
When: Friday, October 23, 6–8 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway
Admission: $4 per child; $1 per adult
This family celebration features a Halloween egg hunt, an inflatable maze and slides, music, treats, and community and food vendors. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged, and children should bring a bag or bucket for candy and giveaways.
Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park “RIP” Halloween Event
When: Friday, October 23, 6–8 p.m.
Where: Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, 810 39th Avenue, Naples
Admission: $3 per person
Enjoy Halloween games, costume contests, prizes, bounce houses and food vendors at Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park. This affordable evening celebration adds another option for families planning Halloween fun in the Naples area.
Boo at the Zoo
When: Saturday and Sunday, October 24–25; advertised Halloween activities run 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: Naples Zoo, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road
Admission: Check the zoo’s current admission and event policies
Costumes and animal encounters come together at Boo at the Zoo. The family-friendly celebration features costumed characters and trick-or-treating for children 12 and under.
Arrive early to enjoy the Halloween activities, then spend some time exploring the zoo. This weekend’s celebration also continues Monday, October 26.
Treats & Beats Latin Horror Night
When: Sunday, October 25, beginning at 6 p.m.
Where: Seed to Table, 4835 Immokalee Road, Naples
Keep the Halloween weekend going with a costume-filled evening at Seed to Table. Treats & Beats Latin Horror Night brings together live music, DJs and festive cocktails for a lively Sunday celebration. Check the venue’s event details before heading out.
Event schedules, ticket availability and outdoor activities can change. Click the event names above for details and check with organizers before heading out.
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