Halloween Events in Lee County, Florida: Your 2026 Local Guide
Halloween in Southwest Florida can mean collecting candy in flip-flops, watching a spooky movie outdoors, dancing on a downtown rooftop, or questioning your decision to enter a haunted trail after dark.
If you are looking for Halloween events in Lee County, Florida, there is much more happening than one big haunted walk. This guide brings together family celebrations, trick-or-treating, brewery parties, bar crawls, haunted attractions, and smaller community outings across the county.
I have organized it by location so you can find something near home—or turn it into a Halloween day out. Downtown Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach have their own sections, separate from the rest of Fort Myers. Within each area, look for trick-or-treating, family activities, adult outings, and haunted experiences where available.
Planning note: These are announced upcoming events as of October 22. All times are Eastern. A listed event is not a guarantee that tickets remain available. Follow the linked organizer or ticket page for weather changes, availability, entry rules, and last-minute updates.
Where a price or specific activity window is not published, I have said so rather than assuming admission is free.
For the wider season—including outings beyond Halloween—see my Fall Events in Lee County guide.
Find Your Halloween Outing
My Quick Picks for Halloween Events in Lee County
These are editorial picks based on the announced programs, not a claim that I have personally attended every event.
Your plan | Start with | Why it fits |
Free family evening | Cape Coral City Hall, October 23 | Candy, a movie, and a drone show in one outing |
Affordable outing with several children | Bay Oaks Fright Night, October 23 | Published admission is $5 per family |
Daytime candy | South Cape Business Trick-or-Treat, October 24 | Noon–4 p.m. avoids a late bedtime |
Low-pressure Halloween atmosphere | Happy Haunts in Bonita Springs | Free illuminated stroll; choose your own pace |
A theatrical scare | Alliance’s Summoning the Damned | Actors and immersive scenes; recommended 13+ |
A distinctive outdoor experience | Sloughwitched | An after-hours theatrical boardwalk walk; ages 10+ |
Electronic music and dancing | ENDLSS at Millennial, October 31 | A dedicated Halloween rave |
Sing-along music with friends | R&B: SCREAM, October 25 | Throwbacks and a costume-party setting |
A small-town fall evening | Autumn in Alva, October 24 | Hayride, bonfire, crafts, and a pet parade |
A public party on Captiva | The Shipyard, October 31 | Free admission without a resort stay |
The complete entries and their source links appear below.
Downtown Fort Myers / River District
For a walkable Halloween night, downtown gives you several very different options: a rooftop party, a brewery rave, bar crawls, and a student-created spooky art experience. Choose your main event first, because the crawls are separately ticketed and their wristbands are not interchangeable.
Adults and nightlife
Fort Myers Halloween Bar Crawl — PubCrawls.com
Date: October 24 and 31, 2026
Time: October 24 from 4 p.m.; October 31, 3–10 p.m.
Location: Firestone check-in, 2224 Bay Street, Fort Myers
Admission: Paid tickets; 21+
Best for: A group that wants several bars in one outing
Make your costume the starting point for an evening around the River District. The organizer lists Firestone, Kava Culture, Downtown Social House, Cowboy Up, and The Corral among participating stops. Choose the date carefully: inclusions differ, and October 24’s published closing times are inconsistent. Use the checkout schedule for that session.
Halloween Bar Crawl — Crawl With US
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 4–10 p.m.; after-party 10 p.m.–midnight; check-in 4–6 p.m.
Location: Cowboy Up Saloon, 1609 Hendry Street, Fort Myers
Admission: Advertised $25 single / $20 per person for groups of 4+; prices can change
Best for: Friends looking for a mapped-out costume night
This is a separate crawl from PubCrawls.com. The organizer lists eight bars, two to three drink or shot vouchers, a Bay Street Yard mid-party, and a Corral after-party. Buy the correct ticket for the group you are joining and arrive during check-in.
The Nightmare on Bay St. at Downtown Social House
Date: October 30–November 1, 2026
Time: Nightly entertainment times: see venue announcement
Location: Downtown Social House, 1406 Hendry Street, Fort Myers
Admission: Cover or reservations: check venue
Best for: A Halloween weekend with DJs, cocktails, and friends
Social House is advertising a full Halloween weekend with live music, DJs, and drink and bottle specials. This is useful if you want the Halloween atmosphere without committing to a multi-bar route. Check the nightly announcement before choosing your arrival time; a complete timetable is not published in the accessible announcement.
ENDLSS Halloween Anniversary Rave
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Millennial Brewing Company, 1811 Royal Palm Avenue, Fort Myers
Admission: DICE tickets advertised from $18.11; check current tier and entry requirements
Best for: Electronic-music fans and a late Halloween night out
If your ideal Halloween includes dancing rather than a haunted trail, put this one on your shortlist. ENDLSS brings its Halloween Anniversary Rave to Millennial Brewing. Purchase through the event’s ticket page and check age requirements and the current ticket tier before booking.
The Underworld Halloween Party
Date: October 23–24, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.–1:30 a.m.
Location: Millennial Brewing Company, 1811 Royal Palm Avenue, Fort Myers
Admission: Tickets advertised from $17.85; check current availability
Best for: Costumes, music, and browsing local vendors
Sip & Social’s party combines Halloween entertainment with vendors and photo opportunities. Despite the organizer’s Cape Coral name, the venue is downtown Fort Myers. Think of this as a costume night with shopping and socializing built in, rather than a conventional haunted-house experience.
Everybody Loves R&B: SCREAM
Date: October 25–26, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.–midnight
Location: Downtown Social House, 1406 Hendry Street, Fort Myers
Admission: Ticketed; see event page for pricing
Best for: A sing-along-and-dance Halloween outing
This Halloween costume party leans into throwback R&B, soul, and Y2K-era favorites. DJs Don Fresh, KO, and Jordy are on the announced lineup. It is an appealing alternative for a group that would rather sing familiar songs together than move through a scare maze.
Hallow Groove Haunted Disco
Date: October 24–25, 2026
Time: 5 p.m.–1:30 a.m.
Location: Bay Street Yard, 2136 Bay Street, Fort Myers
Admission: Free general admission; 21+ after 9 p.m.
Best for: A costume night with entertainment and an outdoor setting
Bay Street Yard’s haunted disco adds live entertainment, art vendors, and food and drink specials to its open-air setting. General seating is first come, first served; VIP arrangements are separate. This is a flexible option when your group wants room to mingle.
Halloween Bash at Bay Street Yard
Date: October 31–November 1, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.–1:30 a.m.
Location: Bay Street Yard, 2136 Bay Street, Fort Myers
Admission: Free general admission; 21+ after 9 p.m.
Best for: A Halloween party with costume prizes
DJ Julz is scheduled for 5:30–8:30 p.m., followed by Ian Kelley from 9:30 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Costume prizes include a $500 gift-card package and a $100 swag bag. Arrive early if having a seat matters to your group.
Rooftop Halloween Dance Party
Date: October 31, 2026Time: 8 p.m.–midnight
Location: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First Street, Fort Myers
Admission: General admission listed at $15; check ticket terms
Best for: A dress-up evening with rooftop views
For a different setting from the bar crawl, head upstairs at SBDAC for its Halloween dance party. The rooftop makes this a natural choice for friends or a couples’ night. Check contest-entry charges separately from general admission.
Family events
Bay Street Yard Halloween Movie Night
Date: October 27, 2026
Time: Event 5–11 p.m.; Halloweentown 6:30–8 p.m.; Hubie Halloween 8:30–10:15 p.m.
Location: Bay Street Yard, 2136 Bay Street, Fort Myers
Admission: Free general admission
Best for: Families attending the earlier movie
Make this your lower-pressure Halloween outing: a movie, popcorn, crafts, and goodie bags instead of a long candy route. Halloweentown is the family screening; the later movie is geared toward a more mature audience. The organizer confirms Tuesday, October 27.
Haunted walks and paranormal experiences
Wicked Walk: Frightening Fairy Tales
Date: October 22–23, 2026
Time: 6–8 p.m.; tours depart every 20 minutes
Location: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First Street, Fort Myers
Admission: $15 adults / $5 children
Best for: Families with older children, art lovers, and theatrical Halloween fun
Lee County students turn the art center into an imaginative world of twisted fairy tales through installations, theater, music, and dance. It is one of the most distinctive choices in the guide because the experience comes from local student creativity. Ask about intensity if your child is sensitive to spooky scenes.
Investigate the Burroughs Home
Date: October 23, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Burroughs Home & Gardens, downtown Fort Myers
Admission: Advance booking; see True Tours for price
Best for: Adults interested in local history and paranormal investigation
True Tours introduces the house’s history and reported experiences before guides lead an investigation through designated areas. Guests may bring equipment. Optional psychic readings and a scholarship-benefit auction are also advertised. Stories about paranormal activity are part of the experience, not established historical fact.
True Tours Haunted History Tour
Date: October departures available through the booking calendar
Time: Approximately 90 minutes; select your departure when booking
Location: Franklin Shops departure area, 2200 First Street, Fort Myers
Admission: Paid tour; check current booking price
Best for: A walking date night or a history-minded group
A ghost-story walk is a good fit when you want spooky storytelling without choosing a jump-scare attraction. This recurring downtown tour explores local stories and reported hauntings. Book an actual available departure rather than assuming it runs every night.
Fort Myers, South Fort Myers & Gateway
This section includes the Fort Myers-area venues outside the River District, including Gateway and the airport corridor. A Fort Myers mailing address does not mean two venues are close together, so check the route before combining stops.
Trick-or-treating
Innovation Preparatory Academy Trunk or Treat
Date: October 23, 2026
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: 6851 Lancer Avenue, Fort Myers
Admission: Free; open to the community
Best for: An early-evening family candy stop
The school’s community event adds games, face painting, and a book fair to the candy collecting.
Coast Elite Gymnastics Trunk or Treat
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: 6360 Arc Way, Fort Myers
Admission: Free trunk-or-treat; open gym/bounce house listed at $7; canned-food donation offer available
Best for: Children who want active play with their Halloween outing
Start with the decorated trunks, then decide whether to add indoor play. The published donation offer supports Harry Chapin Food Bank; check which items qualify for complimentary open-gym entry.
Wa-Ke Hatchee Trunk or Treat
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 3–6 p.m.
Location: Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers
Admission: Free entry; food purchases extra
Best for: Families wanting candy before dark
A county-park option with trick-or-treating, food trucks, and family activities. It is an especially practical choice if a late bedtime would take the fun out of Halloween.
Ghost & Ghouls Candy Crawl
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 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 Street, Fort Myers
Admission: Free
Best for: Families who enjoy costumes and a shopping-center candy route
Visit participating stores for treats, then head to the courtyard for the costume contest and celebration. Bring a candy bag and plan around the earlier candy window rather than arriving only for the final hour.
Gateway Trinity Lutheran Trunk or Treat
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: 11381 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers
Admission: Check organizer for any activity charges
Best for: Gateway-area families
The announced program includes candy, games, hayrides, and costume activities. An easy one to consider if you want to celebrate closer to Gateway.
Backyard Social Trunk or Treat
Date: October 29, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: 16371 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers
Admission: Check venue for activity charges; food and drinks extra
Best for: Families pairing candy with dinner and live music
Backyard Social’s own October calendar gives a 6 p.m. start, alongside Deb & The Dynamics. Use that venue time rather than the later start appearing in some imported calendars.
Edison Mall Candy Crawl
Date: October 30, 2026
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Location: Edison Mall, 4125 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers
Admission: See mall announcement; for children 12 and under
Best for: An early Halloween outing at the mall
The published listing specifies no masks. Choose face paint or an easy-to-remove accessory if the costume normally needs one.
Harley Halloween
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Location: Rockstar Harley-Davidson, 9501 Thunder Road, Fort Myers
Admission: No ticket price advertised; check dealer for activity details
Best for: Families wanting a daytime candy stop
The dealership welcomes families to trick-or-treat in every department all day. This gives you a flexible stop before evening plans. The official dealer page lists 9 a.m., earlier than some third-party calendars.
Boo at the Farm
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 1–4 p.m.
Location: Southern Fresh Farms, Fort Myers
Admission: Check farm for activity charges
Best for: A farm outing with Halloween candy
Boo at the Farm adds trick-or-treating to the farm’s seasonal celebration. Check the day’s activity menu before budgeting: a candy event and separately priced farm activities are not necessarily the same admission package.
Treat Street at Fort Myers Brewing
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: Venue opens noon; separate candy hours not specified in the announcement
Location: Fort Myers Brewing Company, 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, Fort Myers
Admission: Free children’s trick-or-treating; food and drinks extra
Best for: Families and friends who enjoy a brewery setting
Decorated picnic tables replace decorated trunks for this candy route. DJ Nate is advertised 2–6 p.m., with live music 6–9 p.m. Confirm Treat Street’s specific hours with the brewery before making it your only candy stop.
Family events
Frightfully Fun Fest
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fort Myers, 13411 Shire Lane
Admission: Free and open to everyone
Best for: A budget-friendly daytime Halloween celebration
Pumpkin decorating, face painting, a mummy wrap, crafts, a costume parade, and trunk-or-treating make this more than a quick candy pickup. You do not need to be a congregation member to attend.
Bell Tower Halloween Spooktacular
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: Noon–3 p.m.
Location: Bell Tower, 13499 S. Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers
Admission: Free public celebration; purchases extra
Best for: Families looking for an afternoon outing
Bell Tower’s family celebration is scheduled alongside other activity at the center. Give yourself time to park and walk between the Halloween activities and nearby businesses.
Halloween Spooktacular Car, Truck & Jeep Show
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: Bell Tower, 13499 S. Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers
Admission: Check organizer for exhibitor charges
Best for: Car-loving families
Combine the Halloween celebration with a look at the vehicles. The car show begins earlier than the noon family program; these are overlapping activities, not identical schedules.
Hogoween Open House
Date: October 24–25, 2026
Time: Weekend listing begins Saturday at 11 a.m. and ends Sunday at 4 p.m.; check daily hours
Location: Rockstar Harley-Davidson, 9501 Thunder Road
Admission: Open-house activities; dealer terms apply
Best for: Families who want crafts, costumes, and daytime activities
The dealer advertises department trick-or-treating, a children’s pumpkin patch and crafts, outdoor games, costume contests, and lunch. Read the weekend hours as a date range, not an overnight event. Alcohol-related offers are 21+ with valid ID.
Fall-o-Ween Fest
Date: October 25, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: College Plaza / Sprouts Farmers Market, Fort Myers
Admission: Free; RSVP requested
Best for: Families looking for several activities in one place
The announced lineup includes pumpkins, a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, trick-or-treating, and a DJ. Pumpkin and gift-card giveaways are while supplies last, so an early arrival makes more sense than counting on leftovers.
Boo-vies: Goosebumps
Date: October 28, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Backyard Social, 16371 Corporate Commerce Way
Admission: See venue for seating and any charges; food and drinks extra
Best for: A relaxed midweek family outing
Goosebumps is the remaining movie in Backyard Social’s October lineup. Check the film’s suitability for your children and arrive before the screening if you need a good viewing spot.
Lakes Park Halloween Express, Scarecrows & Pumpkin Activities
Date: Remaining October operating dates through Halloween; pumpkin operator confirms October 22–25
Time: Pumpkin patch: Thu–Fri 6–9 p.m.; Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; train schedule separate
Location: Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers
Admission: Parking and individual activity charges may apply
Best for: A classic fall outing with younger children
Build the visit around the activity you actually want. The train, scarecrow display, and pumpkin patch do not necessarily share the same dates or hours. For the pumpkin patch, October 22–25 is specifically listed by its operator. Check the Halloween Express separately before choosing a later date.
Edison & Ford Winter Estates Fall Festival
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: 2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers
Admission: Free festival entry; activities and estate attractions may cost extra
Best for: A daytime outing before Halloween-night plans
Browse vendors, enjoy food and music, and look for pumpkin activities and banyan-tree climbing. Festival access does not include every museum, laboratory, or riverside attraction. Bring a payment method for the extras you want.
Adults and nightlife
Witches Night Out Paint & Sip
Date: October 23, 2026
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Rockstar Harley-Davidson, 9501 Thunder Road
Admission: Check registration and painting cost; 21+
Best for: A creative girls’ night
The dealer advertises a Halloween paint-and-sip with drinks, appetizers, spooky treats, raffles, and gifts for the first 50 guests. Wear your witch hat if you want to lean into the theme, and confirm whether painting requires a separate reservation.
Halloween Ghooooost Dinner Train
Date: October 29, 30 & 31, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. departure
Location: 2805 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers
Admission: $129 Thu/Fri; $135 Sat; tax and gratuity extra
Best for: A Halloween date night or special group dinner
A five-course dinner and Murder on My Mind turn the train ride into an evening of mystery. Costumes are part of the fun, with a contest advertised. Book ahead and follow the boarding instructions; the departure time is not your arrival time.
It’s a 2000s Halloween Party
Date: October 31–November 1, 2026
Time: Promoter lists 8 p.m.–midnight; check ticket for doors
Location: The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial BoulevardAdmission: Paid tickets; verify age requirement
Best for: A nostalgic dance night
Bring the Y2K outfit and the friend who remembers every chorus. This throwback Halloween party is a strong choice for a group that prefers a dance floor to a bar crawl.
Asylum After Dark
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Backyard Social, 16371 Corporate Commerce Way
Admission: Check venue for cover, reservations, and entry requirements
Best for: A late Halloween party
Backyard Social’s October calendar confirms Asylum After Dark as its Halloween-night party after the earlier live music. Check the venue’s final announcement for costume rules and any ticket requirements.
Haunted walks and haunted houses
Calusa Haunted Walk: Face Your Fears
Date: October 23–25 and 30–31, 2026
Time: Public walk hours 7:30–10:30 p.m.; follow your ticket’s arrival slot
Location: Calusa Nature Center, 3450 Ortiz Avenue
Admission: Listed $20 advance / $25 door; verify selected ticket
Best for: Teens and adults who enjoy an outdoor scare attraction
Trade the candy crawl for a wooded haunted walk. Remaining shuttle nights are October 23, 30, and 31, from Fort Myers Seventh-day Adventist Church; the center also flags Ortiz Avenue construction. Closed-toe shoes and an advance ticket make this easier to plan.
Sloughwitched
Date: October 23–24, 2026
Time: 6:30–10 p.m.; approximately 90-minute experience
Location: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance BoulevardA
dmission: Advance registration; ages 10+; see ticket page for price
Best for: Older children, teens, and adults who enjoy outdoor theater
An after-hours theatrical walk changes the feel of the preserve’s boardwalk. This is one to book first and plan dinner around, rather than an attraction to squeeze into the last hour. Check the organizer for accessibility and weather arrangements.
Summoning the Damned: Stage Fright Nights
Date: October 22–24 and 28–31, 2026
Time: Starts 7 p.m.; most nights to 10 p.m.; select sessions end earlier
Location: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Boulevard
Admission: Standard $20 nonmembers / $16 members; group offers available
Best for: Horror fans; recommended ages 13+
A séance-themed haunted house combines actors, immersive scenes, sudden scares, fog, and strobes. Nightly themes include games, scary stories, zombies, an intensity night, and Halloween fright night. Select the exact session when buying; the haunt is closed October 25–27.
Fort Myers Beach
Halloween on the island can start with business trick-or-treating and end with live music by the Gulf. Keep parking, bridge traffic, and the distance between stops in mind; island-wide does not mean every participating business is next door.
Trick-or-treating
Fright Myers Beach
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Participating businesses throughout Fort Myers Beach
Admission: No admission price listed; check event map
Best for: Families wanting an island candy adventure
Follow the participating-business route in costume and discover local stops along the way. Plan the map before parking, especially if you are bringing little ones or a stroller.
Family events
Bay Oaks’ 36th Annual Fright Night
Date: October 23, 2026
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Bay Oaks Park, 2731 Oak Street
Admission: $5 per family
Best for: Families looking for strong value
The town’s program includes inflatables, trunk-or-treat, crafts, vendors, costume contests, candy, and a DJ. At a per-family admission price, it is worth considering when taking several children. Food purchases are separate.
Margaritaville Family Halloween Activities
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: License to Chill: kids’ activities 1–3 p.m.; games 3–5 p.m. Lah De Dah family contest registration noon–2:30 p.m.
Location: Margaritaville Beach Resort, 251 Crescent Street
Admission: Check activity access; Lah De Dah contest requires a $25 venue purchase
Best for: A festive afternoon by the beach
License to Chill advertises pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, face painting, photos, and a children’s costume contest. Lah De Dah’s separate family contest has awards at 2:45–3 p.m. Halloween activities do not automatically include pool or beach-club access.
Adults and nightlife
Monster Mash Halloween Pub Crawl
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: Begins 5 p.m.; foundation calendar ends 8:30 p.m.; final promotional instructions may run to 9 p.m.
Location: Fort Myers Beach; see organizer’s route
Admission: Advertised $20 advance / $25 day-of
Best for: A costume night that supports island causes
The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation’s crawl combines local bars, games, costumes, and fundraising for charities and scholarships. Follow the foundation’s final route and check-in instructions rather than assuming the starting point.
Margaritaville Halloween Night
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: License to Chill 7–10 p.m.; Lah De Dah 8 p.m.–midnight
Location: Margaritaville Beach Resort, 251 Crescent Street
Admission: Check venue; Lah De Dah adult contest requires a $25 purchase
Best for: Couples and groups wanting music and dancing
Rock Candy plays License to Chill, with costume winners announced at 9 p.m. Lah De Dah offers a DJ party, with adult contest registration 8–10:30 p.m. and judging at 10:30. Choose the venue that suits your group’s pace.
Haunted history
Ghosts of Estero Island
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Location: Estero Island Historic Society, 161 Bay Road
Admission: Free; reservations requested
Best for: History lovers and a quieter spooky outing
Historic photographs and storytelling explore the island’s tragedies, legends, and ghost stories. This is a presentation, not a walking haunted attraction. The program distinguishes documented history from folklore, which makes it an interesting alternative to a conventional scare night.
Cape Coral
Cape Coral offers daytime business trick-or-treating, the city’s large free celebration, and several very different adult parties. Pick the candy route for the children or the music for the adults, then build the rest of the day around that.
Trick-or-treating
City Hall Trunk-or-Treat & Halloween Movie
Date: October 23, 2026
Time: 5–9 p.m.; ages 5 and under at 5 p.m.; all ages from 6 p.m.
Location: Cape Coral City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard
Admission: Free
Best for: Families who want a large community Halloween celebration
Candy, inflatables, a train, a movie, and an 8:30 p.m. drone show make this a full evening. Bring a treat bag and something to sit on if you plan to stay for the movie and show.
South Cape Business Trick-or-Treat
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: Noon–4 p.m.
Location: Participating South Cape businesses
Admission: Community candy route; see organizer map
Best for: Younger children and daytime costumes
Collect candy, trinkets, and special treats from participating businesses. Limo-bus transportation is advertised to help families cross Cape Coral Parkway. Use the event map rather than expecting every business to participate.
Fred Anderson Toyota Trunk or Treat
Date: October 30, 2026
Time: 4–7 p.m.
Location: 2025 NE Pine Island Road, Cape Coral
Admission: Free and open to the public
Best for: An early-evening community candy stop
Decorated trunks and candy give families another option before Halloween night. Costumes are encouraged.
Crosspoint Church Trunk or Treat
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: 204 SW 11th Place, Cape Coral
Admission: Free community event
Best for: Families wanting daytime trick-or-treating
This morning-to-early-afternoon fall festival works well if your Halloween evening is already full. Bring the costumes and candy bags, and check the organizer’s final activity details.
Adults and nightlife
South Cape Spooktacular Pub Crawl
Date: October 24, 2026Time: 7–11 p.m.Location: South Cape Entertainment DistrictAdmission: Ticketed; 21+Best for: Friends who want to celebrate the weekend before Halloween
The crawl connects 14 participating locations with samples and limo-bus transportation. Make this your group’s main activity rather than trying to combine it with another ticketed crawl the same night.
Southern Billiards Halloween Party with 13 South
Date: October 30, 2026
Time: Party 8 p.m.; pool tournament 7 p.m.
Location: 2138 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral
Admission: Check venue for cover and tournament registration
Best for: Live music, pool, and a costume contest
The announced party includes cash costume prizes in categories such as creative costumes and couples. Confirm tournament entry separately if playing pool is part of your plan.
Halloween Fright Night at Slipaway
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 6–10 p.m.
Location: 1811 Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral
Admission: Check venue for cover and costume-contest terms
Best for: A waterfront Halloween evening
Slipaway’s costume-party event gives you a riverfront alternative to a traditional bar crawl. Check the final music and contest schedule before reserving your evening.
Boo-Bash Bingo
Date: October 30, 2026
Time: Check registration for arrival and game-start times
Location: South Cape Community Center, 4544 Coronado Parkway
Admission: Registration required; 21+; see city for price
Best for: A structured Halloween night with friends
For a seated activity instead of a dance floor, consider the city’s Halloween bingo event. Published calendars differ between the arrival window and start time, so follow the registration confirmation.
North Fort Myers
Stay north of the river for a county-park family festival or a Halloween music night.
Family events
North Fort Myers Family Fall Festival
Date: October 23, 2026
Time: 6–8:30 p.m.
Location: North Fort Myers Park, 2000 North Recreation Park Way
Admission: Free
Best for: Families wanting costumes, games, and community fun
The county-announced festival includes candy, music, games, and a costume contest. It is a useful option for a family night that does not require paid attraction tickets.
Adults and nightlife
Halloween Glow Party
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.–midnight
Location: Kava Culture North Fort Myers; use event page for directions
Admission: See organizer’s RSVP/ticket page and entry requirements
Best for: A glow-themed costume night
Kava Culture’s annual celebration offers another way to dress up and go out in North Fort Myers. Check the venue address and RSVP details directly through the event page.
Nauti Parrot Halloween Bash with Collaboration
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 7–10 p.m.
Location: Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut, 3448 Marinatown Lane
Admission: Check venue for cover and seating
Best for: A live-band Halloween outing
The band’s public announcement confirms its Halloween performance at Nauti Parrot. Choose this if your group prefers live music and a tiki setting to a DJ-driven event.
Bonita Springs
Downtown Bonita is particularly convenient for combining Halloween atmosphere with dinner.
The free illuminated stroll and Halloween-night candy route are different activities, so choose your date around the one you want.
Trick-or-treating
Trick or Treat on Old 41
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 5–8 p.m.
Location: Downtown Old 41 between Wilson and Dean streets
Admission: Free
Best for: Families wanting a downtown candy route
Costumed children can visit participating downtown businesses while the Happy Haunts displays are illuminated. The road closure runs 4–9 p.m.; plan parking and pickup around that window.
Family events
Boo-Tanical Evening
Date: October 23, 2026
Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Road
Admission: Special-event admission; see organizer
Best for: Families who enjoy wildlife settings and seasonal activities
The gardens’ after-hours celebration adds Halloween decorations, games, candy, face painting, and photo opportunities. Reserve the special event rather than assuming a regular daytime ticket covers the evening.
Monster Mash Mini Golf
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Location: Bonita Springs Public Library, 10560 Reynolds Street
Admission: Free; no registration required
Best for: Children and accompanying adults
Six spooky mini-golf holes and additional activities turn the youth-services area into a Halloween play space. Costumes are encouraged; supplies are available while they last.
Farmer Mike’s Fall Fest & Corn Mazes
Date: Scheduled dates through October 31, 2026
Time: Select your operating date and session when booking
Location: 26031 Morton Avenue, Bonita Springs
Admission: Paid tickets; see selected session
Best for: Families wanting pumpkins and a corn-maze outing
Choose a festival session for pumpkins and maze fun, and allow time to enjoy the farm rather than treating it as a quick stop. Check exactly which activities your ticket includes. This entry is for the confirmed festival; it does not assume a separate haunted-maze timetable.
Adults and nightlife
Nightmare on Old 41 / Childers of the Corn
Date: October 24–25, 2026
Time: Bar crawl 8 p.m.–1 a.m.; Sugarshack live music 7–10 p.m.; costume contest 10:30 p.m.
Location: Participating Old 41 venues, including Sugarshack Downtown
Admission: Free admission and complimentary trolley connections advertised
Best for: A girls’ night or couples’ costume outing
Sugarshack’s Childers of the Corn stop features Bombargo with Cannibal Kids, themed food and drink specials, and a costume contest. The venue specifies no masks. You can enjoy the show earlier, then join the later crawl atmosphere.
Sleaze & Homies Halloween Edition
Date: October 24–25, 2026
Time: Ticketing lists 9:30 p.m.–2 a.m.; promotional text says 9 p.m.
Location: Mare Terra, 28340 Trails Edge Boulevard
Admission: Paid tickets; 18+ and 21+ categories available
Best for: House-music fans
A costume party with a multi-DJ lineup offers a different Bonita night out. Choose the correct age category, follow the ticketed arrival time, and do not rely on the free-RSVP promotion whose deadline has passed.
Adults and creative outings
Sugarshack Halloween Costume Paint & Sip
Date: October 25, 2026
Time: 4–7 p.m.
Location: Sugarshack Downtown, Bonita Springs
Admission: $45; food and drinks separate; organizer lists all ages
Best for: A creative date or friends’ afternoon
Paint a black-cat scene with UV/glow effects, guided step by step. No painting experience is needed. The costume theme makes it feel like a Halloween outing without requiring a late night.
Halloween walks
Happy Haunts Immersive Halloween Walk
Date: October 22–31, 2026
Time: Displays illuminated 5:30–10 p.m.
Location: Downtown Bonita Springs / Riverside Park area
Admission: Free
Best for: Families, photos, and a low-pressure Halloween evening
Music, animated projections, decorations, and lighting make downtown a festive evening stroll. Candy is not handed out nightly. Go October 31 during Trick or Treat on Old 41 if collecting treats is the main goal.
Estero
Miromar’s scheduled Halloween activities give families a straightforward starting point in Estero.
Trick-or-treating
Miromar Outlets Mall-O-Ween
Date: October 30, 2026
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero
Admission: Public mall event; purchases extra
Best for: Families and costumed pets
Collect candy from participating stores and enjoy the DJ. The pet costume contest is 5:30–5:45 p.m.; children ages 0–5 compete 6–6:15 p.m. and ages 6–12 compete 6:15–6:30 p.m. Check the contest locations before setting off around the outlets.
Family events
Ford’s Garage Halloween Car Show
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Suite 519
Admission: Free vehicle registration advertised; food purchases extra
Best for: Car-loving families
Browse the cars, enjoy music, and take in the Halloween atmosphere. This is a car show with seasonal fun, so plan it as a daytime outing rather than assuming a dedicated candy route.
Lehigh Acres
Lehigh’s community celebrations offer candy, costumes, and an outdoor spooky trail without a downtown nightlife trip.
Trick-or-treating
Lehigh Naz Trunk or Treat
Date: October 25, 2026
Time: 5–7 p.m.; trunk-or-treat begins 6 p.m.
Location: Lehigh Acres Church of the Nazarene, 211 Lee Boulevard
Admission: Free; food-truck purchases extra
Best for: Families who want games before candy collecting
Arrive earlier for games, crafts, and hayrides, then stay for the trunk-or-treat. The candy start is later than the event opening, an important detail if you have a short window to visit.
Family events and spooky trails
Monster Mash Bash
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Veterans Park, Lehigh Acres
Admission: See county park for activity details
Best for: Families seeking a Halloween celebration with a spooky trail
The county-announced program includes a haunted trick-or-treat trail. Ask staff about intensity for younger children; a family event can still have elements that some children find frightening.
Alva
For a small-town fall outing, Alva offers a different pace from the shopping-center candy routes.
Family events
Autumn in Alva Fall Festival
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 4–8 p.m.
Location: The Alva Museum, 21420 Pearl Street
Admission: Free admission; food purchases extra
Best for: Families wanting a bonfire, hayride, and local atmosphere
The museum’s festival includes a bonfire, hayride, pumpkin decorating, children’s crafts, games, a fire-truck demonstration, and a costumed pet parade. Allow time to see the museum and stay into dusk if the bonfire is your priority.
Sanibel
Sanibel’s Halloween calendar includes wildlife, community activities, and a self-guided decoration trail. Allow for the causeway trip and check the event’s actual venue before combining stops.
Trick-or-treating
CROW-O-WEEN
Date: October 23, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: CROW Visitor Education Center, 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road
Admission: Free; registration requested; donations welcome
Best for: Families who love animals and nature
Candy, a creature scavenger hunt, and wildlife games make this a Halloween outing with something to learn. Meet the owl ambassador at 2:30 p.m.; a kid-friendly wildlife presentation follows 3–3:30 p.m.
Sanibel School PTA Trunk or Treat
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: Sanibel School, 3840 Sanibel Captiva Road
Admission: Check organizer for participation details
Best for: Families pairing candy with the pet parade
The city confirms decorated trunks, treats, and costumed pets as part of the afternoon’s community celebration. Follow the school’s parking and entrance instructions for the candy route.
Family events
Boo-gie in the City: Monster Mash Family Line Dance
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Sanibel Recreation Center
Admission: Free; nonmembers complete a participation waiver
Best for: All ages looking for Halloween music and movement
An easygoing family dance event with simple line dances and festive music.
Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: 3880 Sanibel Captiva Road
Admission: Participant registration requested; see city page for terms
Best for: Pet-loving families and spectators
Dress up your dog, coordinate a duo costume, or come to watch. The city advertises multiple award categories, including creative, funny, scary, and group costumes. Check registration if your pet will compete.
Community House Fall Festival & Best in Boo
Date: October 30, 2026
Time: 4–7 p.m., according to the SanCap Chamber announcement
Location: The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way
Admission: See Community House for activity charges
Best for: Families wanting an island community celebration
Face painting, costumes, games, and the island’s decoration awards are part of the chamber-announced program. This pairs naturally with a look around the decorated businesses, provided you plan your stops before the festival.
Halloween strolls and decorations
Sanibel Spooktacular Decoration Trail
Date: Through November 1, 2026; voting deadline October 29 at 5 p.m.
Time: Visit during participating businesses’ accessible hours
Location: Businesses shown on the SanCap Chamber’s event map
Admission: Self-guided; purchases extra
Best for: A flexible family outing and Halloween photos
Collect the chamber’s map, explore the decorated businesses, and vote for your favorites. Visitors who stop at ten or more mapped locations can qualify for a prize drawing under the event rules. This is a decoration trail, not a promise of candy at every stop.
Captiva
For Halloween nightlife on Captiva, the resort’s public party is the confirmed option below.
Adults and nightlife
The Shipyard Halloween Party at ’Tween Waters
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 9 p.m.–midnight
Location: The Shipyard, ’Tween Waters Inn & Marina, 15951 Captiva Drive
Admission: Free and open to the public; food and drinks extra
Best for: A costume party on Captiva
You do not need a resort stay to attend. The organizer advertises a DJ, costume contest, raffle, and drink specials. Plan your transportation before making it a late island night.
Pine Island / St. James City
The Greater Pine Island Chamber lists separate family and adult Halloween celebrations at VFW Post 4353.
Family events
Halloween Veterans & Family Spooktacular
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: VFW Post 4353, St. James City
Admission: Check post for activity and guest-access details
Best for: Families looking for an island community celebration
Choose the afternoon program for the family celebration; the adult party is listed separately later in the day.
Adults and nightlife
VFW Post 4353 Adult Halloween Party
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 5–10 p.m.
Location: VFW Post 4353, St. James City
Admission: Check post for guest access and any admission charge
Best for: An evening community Halloween party
The chamber confirms the date and time. Because this is a veterans’ organization venue, confirm guest requirements directly rather than assuming every event has the same public-access policy.
Boca Grande
Boca Grande’s community celebration is on October 30, leaving Halloween night open for another plan.
Family events and Halloween walks
Boca Grande Fall Festivities & Halloween Walk
Date: October 30, 2026
Time: 3–6 p.m.
Location: Boca Grande Community Center, 131 First Street West
Admission: See organizers for activity details; free food advertised
Best for: Families looking for crafts, games, and a small-town celebration
The announced program includes bounce houses, a cake walk, a spooky haunted house, crafts, costumes, seasonal treats, and tractor photos. Friends of Boca Grande presents the festivities in partnership with Lee County Parks & Recreation.
Easy Ways to Turn This Into a Halloween Outing
An early candy day in Cape Coral
Start with South Cape Business Trick-or-Treat on October 24, then have a late lunch nearby. That gives younger children the costumes-and-candy experience without asking them to stay out until bedtime. If your family is tired afterward, that is already a complete outing.
A Halloween afternoon on Fort Myers Beach
On October 31, start with Fright Myers Beach’s business route, then choose a Margaritaville family activity if it fits the route and your budget. Check contest purchase requirements and parking first. Do not assume that a restaurant event includes access to resort pools.
Dinner and Halloween lights in Bonita Springs
Choose an evening during the October 22–31 Happy Haunts run, eat downtown, and enjoy the illuminated displays. For a quieter stroll, choose an evening other than the October 31 candy event. If trick-or-treating is the priority, choose Halloween night instead.
One main event downtown
Choose the rave, rooftop dance party, R&B night, or one bar crawl. Have dinner beforehand and give that event the evening. Trying to combine several ticketed experiences can mean spending more while missing the best part of each one.
What to Know Before You Go
Book the experiences with limited sessions first
Start with the dinner train, paranormal investigation, Wicked Walk, Sloughwitched, paint-and-sip, or another timed event. Once that is reserved, add food or a nearby free activity. Avoid buying overlapping tickets just because both events sound good.
Confirm the activity—not just the venue hours
A shopping center may stay open after its candy supply or official candy window ends. A brewery may open at noon while its entertainment begins later. Lakes Park’s train, pumpkin patch, and scarecrow activities have different schedules. Check the exact component you want.
Keep the outing in one area when possible
Downtown, Gateway, South Fort Myers, and Fort Myers Beach can all appear in searches for “Fort Myers Halloween,” but they are not interchangeable locations. Plan the actual drive, parking, and walk. With children, one good event often works better than several rushed stops.
Make sure the costume works in Florida
Choose breathable layers, comfortable shoes, and a costume that does not drag along the ground. Bring water, sunscreen for daytime events, and insect repellent for outdoor evenings. Check mask and prop rules: some venues specifically prohibit masks, and nightlife entry rules vary.
Match the scare level to the person
A Halloween stroll is different from a haunt with live actors, loud sounds, strobes, fog, and confined spaces. Alliance recommends its haunted house for ages 13+, while Sloughwitched requires ages 10+. These thresholds are not a promise that every child of that age will enjoy the experience.
Plan the full cost
“Free admission” can still mean paying for parking, food, drinks, optional activities, or a costume contest. Read the ticket terms, especially for separately promoted bar crawls and venue purchase requirements. Bring the payment methods the organizer accepts.
Check the weather and final announcement
Before leaving, look at the organizer’s current post or ticket email. Outdoor events can change because of weather. A saved flyer is useful, but the final announcement is the one to follow.
What I Would Bring for a Family Halloween Outing
You do not need a cart full of new things for one evening. Start with what you already own:
A reusable candy bag or bucket.
Refillable water bottles.
Comfortable walking shoes.
A small crossbody bag for your phone, keys, and tickets.
A charged phone and a compact power bank.
Hand sanitizer and wipes.
Sunscreen for daytime outings and insect repellent for outdoor evenings.
A portable fan if your costume runs warm.
A stroller or wagon only where the venue permits it.
A folding chair or picnic blanket for movie nights where seating is not guaranteed.
For haunted trails and boardwalk experiences, check the organizer’s rules before bringing a stroller, wagon, large bag, or other equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Halloween in 2026?
Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Lee County’s remaining celebrations also take place on the weekends and weekdays leading up to it, with some nightlife continuing into November 1.
Where can children trick-or-treat before Halloween night?
Options include Cape Coral City Hall on October 23; South Cape businesses, Wa-Ke Hatchee, and Gulf Coast Town Center on October 24; Lehigh Naz on October 25; Backyard Social on October 29; and Edison Mall, Fred Anderson Toyota, and Miromar Outlets on October 30. Use each entry’s candy window and participation rules.
What are some free Halloween activities in Lee County?
Confirmed free-entry options include Cape Coral’s city celebration, Wa-Ke Hatchee’s trunk-or-treat, Gulf Coast Town Center’s candy crawl, Bonita’s Happy Haunts walk, Frightfully Fun Fest, CROW-O-WEEN, and the earlier Bay Street Yard movie program. Parking, food, optional activities, or registration requirements can still apply.
Where can adults celebrate Halloween in Fort Myers?
Downtown choices include independently operated Halloween bar crawls, Social House’s parties, Bay Street Yard’s events, SBDAC’s rooftop party, and the ENDLSS rave at Millennial. Outside downtown, consider The Ranch, Backyard Social, a paint-and-sip, or the Halloween dinner train.
Are there haunted walks in Lee County?
Yes. Calusa’s Haunted Walk, Wicked Walk at SBDAC, and Sloughwitched offer different kinds of spooky walking experiences. Alliance for the Arts also has a haunted house. Compare age rules and intensity before booking.
Does Happy Haunts in Bonita Springs include trick-or-treating every night?
No. The illuminated walk runs October 22–31, but the separate Trick or Treat on Old 41 event is October 31, 5–8 p.m.
Is there one trick-or-treat time for all of Lee County?
The organized events in this guide have their own schedules. Do not treat an event’s hours as a countywide neighborhood trick-or-treat rule. For neighborhood plans, check the relevant local announcement or community’s public information.
Do I need to stay at ’Tween Waters to attend its Halloween party?
No. The Shipyard’s October 31 Halloween party is advertised as free and open to resort guests and the public.
Juju’s Final Take
My advice is to choose the Halloween experience you actually want: candy with the children, a little fall atmosphere, a creative date, dancing with friends, or a proper scare. Then keep the rest of the plan simple.
You can celebrate with a free community outing, book a special evening, or fit a daytime event around your usual Halloween plans. There is no need to do everything to make it a good memory.
For more seasonal ideas, read my Fall Events in Lee County guide, and bookmark this Halloween page for your next outing.
