Not your typical walk in the park!
Haunted Happenings in Fort Myers
October in Fort Myers naturally comes with a slew of Halloween activities — some fall family fun, some totally spooktacular things to do! Here's a look at what our parks have in store.
Fall Festival, Lakes Park
7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers
6-9 p.m., Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday starting Friday, Oct. 10, through Friday, Oct. 31
The Fall Festival will include a pumpkin patch, inflatables, hayrides, Scarecrows in the Park, the Halloween Express train and concessions. Parking for the Fall Festival event is $3 per vehicle. Prices vary per activity.
Spooktacular Night, Estero Park
9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero
5-8:45 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18
Come out to the park for a night of family friendly and spooktacular fun. Enjoy a trunk-or-treat, food trucks and a donation drive benefiting the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW). Stay for a Movie in the Park, featuring “The Minecraft Movie,” rated PG, starting at 7:15 p.m. Bring chairs or blankets. Family Initiative’s Sensory Trailer will be on-site for anyone needing a quiet space during the event. Admission is free.
Family Fall Festival, North Fort Myers Park
2000 North Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers
6-8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24
This is a free family event for all ages. Activities include a costume contest, candy, games, a photo booth, a live DJ, prizes and more. Community businesses and organizations will have booths set up with information, samples of products and candy. Admission is free.
Monster Mash Bash, Veterans Park
55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres
6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24
Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a night of free spooky fun at the park. Activities include a Trick or Treat Trail, music and games. Admission is free.
Trunk or Treat and Movie in the Park
Wa-Ke Hatchee Park, 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers
6:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25
Enjoy a frightfully fun evening for the whole family. Come in your favorite costume and start the night with trunk-or-treating. Stay for a Movie in the Park featuring “The Goonies,” rated PG, starting at 8 p.m. Bring blankets and chairs. Food trucks will be on-site. Admission is free.
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