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As the number of Halloween events this year may be reduced as the region steadily recovers from the impacts of Hurricane Ian, many local establishments are hosting popular programming to offer festive holiday gatherings.
This list will be updated as new events come in.
For the Kids
Now through Oct. 31: 8th Annual Fall Festival & Corn Mazes
Location: Farmer Mike’s U-Pick
Hours: Friday (6-10pm), Saturday (9am-10pm), Sunday (9am-5pm)
Hayrides, corn maze and a pumpkin patch.
Now through Oct. 31: Halloween Notte (Italian: Night)
Location: Charlotte County Fairgrounds
Hours: Friday (5-10pm), Saturday & Sunday (3-10pm), Oct. 31 (4-10pm)
Haunted house, games, pony rides, pumpkin patch and hayrides
Oct. 18: Haunted Hoedown
Location: Mercato, Naples
Dance party, face painting, stilt walker, and lots of candy and pumpkins
Oct. 21: Candy Haunted House Creations
Location: Vineyards Community Park, Naples
Using an assortment of candy and sweets, kids ages 4-11 will design their own haunted houses. *Limited spots available*
Oct. 21-23: Boo at the Zoo
Location: Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Trick or Treating for kids under 12 at the Naples Zoo. Lots of costumed characters and music.
Free Child Admission: Children ages 12 and under who are in costume will receive free admission to Naples Zoo. For this family-friendly event, only adults accompanied by children are permitted in costume.
Oct. 21: Monster Bash
Location: Golden Gate Community Center, Naples
Dancing, music, games, costumes.
Oct. 22: Spooky Fun Halloween Science Cruise
Location: Tin City Docks, Naples
Fun and engaging science show for kids. Halloween themed. Also includes a sightseeing boat ride along the Gordon River.
Oct. 26: STARS Fall Festival
Location: STARS Complex, Fort Myers
Trunk-or-Treating, costumes, and Halloween games
Oct. 27: Pee Wee Halloween
Location: Four Freedoms Park, Cape Coral
Games, crafts, and costumes
Oct. 28: Trunk-or-Treat
Location: Cape Coral City Hall located at 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard
Candy giveaways (while supplies last), music, and skele-fun for all ages
Oct. 29: Trick-Or-Treat and Costume Contest
Location: Gulf Coast Town Center
Trick-or-Treating, costume contest, balloon artist and face painting.
Oct. 29: Fall Fest at Bell Tower
Location: Bell Tower Shops
Costume contest and trick-or-treating at participating retailers throughout the center.
Oct. 30: The WonderWeen 2022
Location: The Wonder Gardens, Bonita Springs
Costume contest and trick-or-treating
Oct. 30: Florida Rep Family Movie Night Fundraiser
Location: The Historic Arcade Theatre from 6:00 to 8:00pm
A Halloween-themed movie night to raise funds for the Junior Theatre Festival (JTF) team and to collect supplies for hurricane victims. Costumes are encouraged (there will be prizes).
Consider donating $5 to help fund the Florida Rep education students’ participation in the Junior Theatre Festival planned this January in Atlanta, Georgia. Donations of supplies for hurricane victims will also be collected. Contributions of bottled water, non-perishable food, toiletries, and gently used clothing are encouraged. No RSVP is required.
Oct. 30: Haunted Halloween – Symphonic Family Concert
Location: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers
Halloween family concert and trick or treating.
For the Kids at Heart
Now through Oct. 31: 8th Annual Haunted Corn Maze
Location: Farmer Mike’s U-Pick
Hours: Friday (6-10pm), Saturday (9am-10pm), Sunday (9am-5pm)
‘Stranger Things’ themed haunted corn maze. You can also check out their fall festival with hayrides, corn maze and a pumpkin patch.
Oct. 26: Hallowine 2022: Mercato Wine Walk
Location: Mercato, Naples
Wine samples, small bites and a costume contest.
This year, proceeds from Hallowine will go right back to the local community for Hurricane Ian relief efforts through multiple local charities.
Oct. 28: HA-HAlloween Comedy Night
Location: Vichino's Cafe & Wine Bar
Vichino's Cafe + Wine Bar transforms into a comedy club with performers as seen on MTV, VH1, TMZ Live and The Howard Stern Show. Limited seats available.