SWFL Life

Promenade Bonita Springs Farmer's Market
2025-12-06 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The Promenade, 26811 S Bay Dr, Bonita Springs, FL, 34135, United States
A true “green” farmer’s market offering fresh fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, plants, baked goods, seafood and much more. Open Saturdays, October through May, 8a.m. to 12 p.m. Located in the parking lot.
Featuring an Early Bird Bar from Deromo’s.
(Our favorite SWFL farmer’s market!)
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Vanderbilt Farmer's Market
2025-12-06 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-13 08:00 - 13:00 | Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL, 34109
N. Naples LARGEST Market at the Shoppes at Vanderbilt. Fresh fruits & vegetables, seafood, honey, prepared foods, wears, specialty foods & so much more!

*weather permitting!*

Farmer Mike's 11th Annual Fall Festival & Haunted Attractions
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Farmer Mike’s U Pick, 26031 Morton Ave, Bonita Springs, FL, United States
Farmer Mike’s 11th Annual Fall Festival & Corn MazesWe have 3 different Corn MazesKids only (Beginner Maze)The Lost City of Atlantis Family Friendly 5 Acre MAZE“The Classics INVADE Farmer Mikes” HAUNTED CORN MAZEFESTIVAL ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS ARE OPEN:Fridays at 6pm-9:30pmSaturdays 9am-10pmSundays 9am-6pmFarmer Mikes U-Pick Bonita address:26031 Morton AveBonita Springs FL 34135Phone # 239.498.4576THE EVENT RUNS September 27th- October 31st(ONLY Friday-Sunday during the hours listed below)Fridays at 6pm – 9″30pmSaturdays 9am – 10pmSundays 9am – 6pmWe will be open during the week for Pumpkin and Sunflower picking 9am -5pm, festival activities are only open on the weekends.Festival activities and attractions will be open:Fridays at 6pm-9:30pmSaturdays 9am-10pmSundays 9am-6pmWhat to expect during Festival Hours:Our N’Season Restaurant will be serving some of your favorite snacks and treats.We have a bunch of AWESOME FUN Vendors that will be out with us on the weekends! Bounce houses & Bounce Pad for the kids Sand & Tire Pit Fun Hay Maze Pick your Own Pumpkins Pick your Own Sunflowers Pedal Bikes & Track Family Friendly and Haunted Corn Mazes Axe Throwing (Pay to Play)PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKIN, PATCH. You are able to walk into our fields and pick your very own pumpkin right off of the vine!HOW COOL IS THAT!!
2025 Family Friendly Maze Theme : “Lost City of Atlantis” Maze Tickets are only available online.This years Haunted Corn Maze“Classics INVADE Farmer Mikes”HAUNTED CORN MAZE DATES: Oct. 4,10,11,17,18,24,25,31(There is no haunted maze on Sunday nights.)
**Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY for all attractions this season. We have limited the amount of tickets available each night to reduce wait times. Tickets are available in 30 minute slots, for those of you not wanting to wait in line we are again offering our SKIP THE LINE FAST PASS OPTION.**

Farmer Mikes of Fort Myers Fall Festival
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Farmer Mikes Fort Myers, 8751 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, FL
THIS IS THE LAST WEEK TO ENJOY 10% OFF TICKETS FOR OUR FALL FEST
Introducing this seasons Family Friendly Corn MAZE theme for our Fort Myers location the VIKINGS ADVENTURE Corn Maze—Come party with us and bring your favorite people out to the farm for some Fall Fun and find your way through this awesome Corn Maze right here in Fort Myers. www.FarmerMikesUpick.com

Our Family friendly MAZES are designed for all ages nothing spooky so feel free to take your time and see if YOU can complete the challenge!! Remember for those that want to beat the HEAT come on out in the evenings or at night for our FLASHLIGHT NIGHT Corn Maze.
For those of you that want a little more spook stay tuned for our HAUNTED CORN Maze theme Announcements

Miromar Outlets Weekly Pop-Up Market
2025-12-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-13 09:00 - 13:00 | FL
Open to the publicJust inside the Corkscrew Rd entranceCome shop local, visit the vendors and food and the mall!

Saturday Sampling at The Roastery
2025-12-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Grumpy Goat Coffee, 28280 Old 41 Rd #M-11, Bonita Springs, FL
Visit the Grumpy Goat Coffee roastery every Saturday, 9 am – 1 pm to sample coffee from around the world.
Always 25+ origins in stock and we rotate what’s on sample weekly. Always fresh cold brew on sample as well.
Although we are not a coffee shop you can enjoy our coffee and cold brew at local venues like Downtown Coffee & Wine, Noble Brews, Pansardo, Chartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge, The Bohemian, Carole’s House, Alchemist Kava, The Bean Cafe and others.
Grumpy Goat Coffee roastery is Bonita Springs’ first and only coffee roastery since 2016.

Kids Fishing Event
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Bass Pro Shops, 10040 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers, FL, United States
We provide rods and bait for your kids to use! Come out to Bass Pro Shops the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 1pm and fish on the back lake (catch and release)! Earn your First Fish Award if this is your first time fishing with us! And Check back with us on Facebook as we like to post pictures of the fish the Kid’s catch! Looking forward to having you come out and visit us. Inspiring everyone to enjoy, love and conserve the outdoors!

Southern Fresh Farms Fall Festival
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Southern Fresh Farms, 8500 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States
Come join us at the southern fresh Farms fall festival for a fun family day full of hay rides, animals, fun vendors, live music, and tons of fun!!!

Fort Myers Art Walk
2025-12-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Fort Myers, 2247 First Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
On the First Friday of the month from 6-10 pm, Downtown Fort Myers comes alive ARTistically! We have lined the streets with local and regional Artists demonstrating and selling their one-of-a-kind works of art with many different styles being represented.

CNCP's Annual Haunted Walk
2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-07 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-13 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-14 19:30 - 22:30 | Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL, 33905
Haunted Walk is a fundraiser to bring in the money necessary to take care of all of our animal residents at the Calusa Nature Center for the coming year. Haunted Walk will be every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October from October 3rd through October 26th, starting at 7:30 pm ending at 10:30 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPh1ZU6bUPU

Friends of Koreshan Sunday Market at Three Oaks Town Center
2025-12-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Three Oaks Town Center, 18731 Three Oaks Parkway, Fort Myers, FL, 33967
Handmade jewelry, clothing, arts & crafts and more!

Bonita Sunday Farmers Market
2025-12-07 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-14 09:00 - 14:00 | 4061 Bonita Beach Rd, 4061 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs, FL
Open to the public – weekly Farmers Market with local vendors and food!Come on out!

Matlacha Art Walk
2025-12-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Matlacha Island, Matlacha, FL
Every 2nd Friday of the month join local artists, galleries, musicians and shops for the Matlacha Art Walk. Come out for a family friendly night of live music, local artists, vendors and fun. Many of the shops offer Sip and Shop experiences, so come out and continue our efforts of reviving the pleasure in Matlacha

Hand & Harvest Artisan Market
2025-12-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Mercato
Hand & Harvest is not your average farmer’s market. It is a curated collection of handmade creations by 35+ local artisans with a focus on baked goods, empanadas, functional art, candles, ceramics, apparel, pet accessories, jewelry, body care, plants, home décor and more.
The Bubbles Bar
Offering Prosecco & mimosas while you shop for local, artisanal products, The Bubbles Bar benefits Empty Bowls, a non-profit that raises funds to fight hunger in our local community.

Rock the Block at Mercato
2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Mercato
You’re invited to the Mercato block party! Enjoy an evening filled with live music, refreshing drinks & most of all – FUN.
Keep cool with beer, wine, liquor, soda & water at the SNIP Collier tent. Learn all about how they help domestic and stray dogs and cats in Collier County.
Make sure to stop by our KID ZONE! Let your little ones have some fun with giant chess, cornhole & more.
Outdoor chairs and pets are welcome! Outdoor beverages and coolers are not permitted.
Can’t make it this month? No problem! Rock The Block is on the 3rd Thursday of EVERY month from 6:30-8:30pm.
This event is complimentary to attend.
Please be aware that by attending this event, you consent to your likeness being used, without compensation, in photo or video footage captured onsite. Mercato reserves the right to use any and all media for future publicity.

Night Market At The Springs
2025-12-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Hopsized Brewing, 9201 Cockleshell Court #13, Bonita Springs, FL, United States
oin us for a fantastic Night Market at The Springs! Every 3rd Friday of the month, our taproom transforms into a vibrant hub of creativity, community, and mouthwatering delights.
This event is all about celebrating our local craft makers and small businesses. We’ve created a platform where they can showcase their amazing products, promote their businesses, and connect with our incredible community—all under one roof! Imagine strolling through the market, sipping on our refreshing, locally crafted brews , while browsing through an array of unique handmade crafts, art pieces, and specialty products. From jewelry and clothing to home decor and delicious treats, there’s something for everyone.
Hungry? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Our awesome food truck will offer a variety of menu items for everyone to enjoy!But it’s not just about shopping and savoring delectable treats. Our Night Market is a place to forge lasting connections and build relationships. Network with fellow entrepreneurs, share stories, and discover the passion behind each small business. Together, let’s strengthen our local community.
Calling all vendors and small businesses! We invite you to participate in our monthly markets and showcase your talents. Whether you’re an established brand or just starting out, we welcome you with open arms. If you’re interested in setting up shop, becoming a sponsor, or have any questions about our market nights, we’d love to hear from you! shoot us an email at info@hopsizedbrewing.com.
So mark your calendars and spread the word! The Night Market at The Springs is the place to be on the 3rd Friday of each month. Join us for an unforgettable evening of supporting local, cold brews, delicious eats, and the vibrant spirit of our community.See you there!

Music Walk
2025-12-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Fort Myers, 2247 First Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
Downtown comes alive on the third Friday of the month as local and regional musicians line the streets. Free to the public to attend.
