SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — With Halloween approaching, Southwest Florida has lots of different events to offer for anyone still looking for plans.
Boo Bash at FGCU
Saturday, Oct. 31, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Bower Boo Bash is a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration hosted by Florida Gulf Coast University’s Bower School of Music & the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the university’s Arts Complex and Music Building in Fort Myers.
The event is open to the public and features trick-or-treating, interactive arts activities, theater improv, storytelling and other Halloween-themed entertainment. Families can also enjoy a Halloween-themed vocal concert at 3 p.m. in U. Tobe Recital Hall. Costumes are encouraged, and the event offers the community a chance to celebrate Halloween while exploring FGCU’s music, art and theater programs.
Halloween Spooktacular Evening on Fifth
Saturday, October 31 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Continue the Halloween Spooktacular fun and enjoy an array of live musical performances up and down the sidewalks of 5th Avenue South.
Edison and Ford Winter Estates’ Fall Festival
Saturday, October 31 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
There are opportunities shop at the craft vendor booths, get something to eat and drink, and listen to music. The festival is free to attend; however, there is a fee to participate in each activity, and visitors are encouraged to bring cash.
Free trick-or-treating at Publix:
Free in-store trick-or-treating: All Publix stores will welcome families Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. Kids can dress in their favorite costumes, and Publix associates will be handing out candy and other treats while supplies last. Children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Cape Coral Animal Shelter invites trick-or-treaters
Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Cape Coral Animal Shelter invites trick or treaters to come visit the animals, bring them a treat, and they will, in turn receive a human treat.
Hope, Harvest & Halloween: An All-Day Community Celebration at Sugar Festival Field
Pink Warrior 5K Walk/Run: 7:30 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.
Fall Festival: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Trunk-or-Treat Sensory Hour: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Trunk-or-Treat: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cops and goblins Halloween event in Port Charlotte
There will be more than 2 tons of candy given away in addition to the touch-a-truck, bounce houses, DJs, donut-eating contests, silly string duel-a-deputy, games, prizes, and more.