Spooky Season is Here! 🎃👻
October in Southwest Florida means cooler evenings, glowing pumpkins, and plenty of reasons to dress up and celebrate. The calendar is packed with fall festivals, haunted happenings, and family-friendly trick-or-treat fun. From the lively streets of Cape Coral to small-town charm in Alva and LaBelle, and all the way to Fort Myers’ Halloween night finale, there’s magic (and mischief) waiting around every corner.
🗓 Southwest Florida October 2025 Events
October 4 – Cape Coral Kiwanis Kid Fest
📍 Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990 | 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
A free family-friendly day filled with booths, activities, snacks, and fun for the little ones.
October 11 – Autumn Festival in Alva
📍 Alva Museum, 21420 Pearl St, Alva, FL 33920 | 4:00–8:00 p.m.
A cozy small-town festival featuring Jonesez BBQ, ice cream, local vendors, and crafts.
October 17–19 & October 24–26 – Cape Coral Oktoberfest
📍 German-American Social Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | Fridays 4:00 p.m.–Midnight · Saturdays 12:00 p.m.–Midnight · Sundays 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Two weekends of authentic German celebration with food, beer, music, dancing, carnival rides, and plenty of family fun.
October 18 – Alliance for the Arts Halloween Double Feature
📍 Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919 | 5:00–10:00 p.m.
Enjoy two spooky classics back-to-back at this outdoor movie night under the stars.
October 18 – South Cape Spooktacular Pub Crawl
📍 South Cape Entertainment District, Downtown Cape Coral, FL 33904 | 7:00 p.m.–Midnight
Dress up in costume and make your way through Cape Coral’s nightlife district with themed drinks and contests.
October 21 – Speed Dating Halloween Party
📍 Nevermind Awesome Bar & The Hop, 927 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904 | 6:30 p.m.
For singles looking for a festive twist — meet new people, enjoy drinks, and embrace Halloween spirit.
October 23 – PreView FSW & Boo-ccaneer Bash
📍 Suncoast Credit Union Arena, FSW Lee Campus, 13351 FSW Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33919 | 5:00–7:30 p.m.
An open house meets Halloween fun with trick-or-treating, free food, balloon art, campus tours, and scholarship opportunities.
October 24 – Monster Mash Bash
📍 Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Rd S, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 | 6:30–8:30 p.m.
A free evening for families with a Trick-or-Treat Trail, games, live music, and a tent-decorating contest.
October 25 – Cape Coral Comedy Night at Rumrunners
📍 Rumrunners Restaurant, 5848 Cape Harbour Dr #200, Cape Coral, FL 33914 | 7:00 p.m.
Take a break from the scares with a night of laughter on the waterfront.
October 25 – Trunk-or-Treat in LaBelle
📍 Eastside Baptist Church, 608 Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935 | 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Safe and festive trick-or-treating with decorated trunks, candy, and community fun.
October 27 – Halloween Party & Trunk-or-Treat at FMBrew
📍 Fort Myers Brewing Company, 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr #28, Fort Myers, FL 33913 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
A mix of local brews for adults and candy fun for kids, with live music and costumes encouraged.
October 28 – LaBelle Fall Festival
📍 LaBelle Health & Rehabilitation Center, 701 S Main St, LaBelle, FL 33935 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Candy giveaways, food, live music, games, and local vendors in a festive community setting.
October 31 – Fort Myers Fall Fest & Halloween Night
📍 Downtown Fort Myers River District, First St & Hendry St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 | 5:30 p.m.–Late
The grand finale of spooky season with live music, food, costumes, and Halloween celebrations in the River District.
👻 Final Thoughts
October is the month where Southwest Florida comes alive with spooky fun, family-friendly festivities, and plenty of community spirit. Whether you’re carving pumpkins, dancing at Oktoberfest, or trick-or-treating under the stars, there’s an event for everyone this month.
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