SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) \u2014 With Halloween approaching, Southwest Florida has lots of different events to offer for anyone still looking for plans.<\/p>\n
Boo Bash at FGCU<\/p>\n
Saturday,\u00a0Oct. 31, from 1 to 4 p.m.<\/a><\/p>\n Bower Boo Bash is a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration hosted by Florida Gulf Coast University\u2019s Bower School of Music & the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the university\u2019s Arts Complex and Music Building in Fort Myers.<\/p>\n 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\u2019s music, art and theater programs.<\/p>\n \u00a0Halloween Spooktacular Evening on Fifth\u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday, October 31\u00a0 5:00 p.m. to 8:00\u00a0p.m.<\/a><\/p>\n Continue the Halloween Spooktacular fun and enjoy an array of live musical performances up and down the sidewalks of 5th Avenue South.<\/p>\n Edison and Ford Winter Estates\u2019 Fall Festival<\/p>\n Saturday,\u00a0October 31 9 a.m. – 4 p.m<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are opportunities\u00a0shop at the craft vendor booths, get something to eat and drink, and listen to music.\u00a0The festival is free to attend; however, there is a fee to participate in each activity, and visitors are encouraged to bring cash.<\/p>\n Free trick-or-treating at Publix:<\/p>\n Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m.<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Cape Coral Animal Shelter invites trick-or-treaters<\/p>\n Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day.<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Hope, Harvest & Halloween: An All-Day Community Celebration at Sugar Festival Field<\/p>\n