Boo! Cape Coral's ultimate Halloween guide is here to haunt your dreams! Whether you're seeking tricks or treats, this guide is your passport to Cape Coral's spooky experiences.
Popular events abound during this festive season, starting with the eerie allure of Sir Henry's Haunted Trail, where you're invited to navigate through chilling paths filled with frights. The 5th Annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch offers family-friendly fun with games, hayrides, and plenty of pumpkins to choose from. And the Boo at the Zoo is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring animal encounters and themed activities for children of all ages. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Cape Coral
- Sir Henry's Haunted Trail (Plant City)
- Boo at the Zoo (Naples)
- 5th Annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch (North Fort Myers)
- Spooktacular at Sun Splash Family Waterpark
- Cape Coral Oktoberfest
- Halloween Trunk or Treat
- Yappy Hour Howl-O-Ween
- Pioneer Pumpkin Palooza (Immokalee)
- Everglades City Halloween Trunk or Treat (Everglades City)
- Haunted Walk at Calusa Nature Center (Fort Myers)
See these and even more events listed below!
Cape Coral Area Haunted Experiences
Haunted Walk at Calusa Nature Center
What to Expect:
A haunted walk experience through the Calusa Nature Center, creating an immersive and spooky atmosphere.
Description:
The Haunted Walk: Dead by Dawn at Calusa Nature Center is a spooky and thrilling experience. This annual event, presented by Calusa Nature Center and the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau, takes place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October. It offers a haunted walk through the nature center, creating an eerie atmosphere perfect for Halloween enthusiasts.
Where: Fort Myers | More Info: Haunted Walk at Calusa Nature Center
Sir Henry's Haunted Trail
What to Expect:
Immersive outdoor haunted trails with a variety of interactive horror experiences.
Description:
Sir Henry's Haunted Trail is a premier outdoor haunted attraction in Plant City, Florida, featuring multiple haunted trails, escape games, laser tag, food vendors, a gift shop, axe throwing, and a haunted hayride. Established in 2014, this miniature horror theme park offers an immersive experience with ornate centerpieces and wandering scare actors. It has served as a filming location for various productions and offers its own podcast, merchandise, and fictional book series.
Where: Plant City | More Info: Sir Henry's Haunted Trail
Haunted History Tours
What to Expect:
Each tour includes a souvenir cardboard fan.
Description:
Join True Tours for a 90-minute walking tour through Fort Myers' historic district. This haunted history tour delves into the intriguing stories and paranormal activities of the town's past. Learn about the documented and undocumented history of Fort Myers, exploring the darker side of this charming town. Each tour includes a souvenir cardboard fan and offers a fun, spooky experience for all ages.
Where: Cape Coral | More Info: Haunted History Tours
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Cape Coral
5th Annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
What to Expect:
The event's unique feature is its extensive array of activities that cater to both children and adults, including holding and feeding over 200 animals.
Description:
The 5th Annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch at Springtime Farms in Fort Myers offers a variety of activities for all ages, including holding and feeding over 200 animals, exploring a pumpkin patch with one free pumpkin per child, and navigating through a haunted maze and trail.
Where: North Fort Myers | More Info: 5th Annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
Boo at the Zoo
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration in a zoo setting with immersive movie-themed activities.
Description:
Boo at the Zoo is a family-friendly Halloween event at Naples Zoo, transforming the zoo into a living movie scene. Guests can enjoy character meet and greets, trick-or-treating, and various entertainment activities like a juggler and face painter. The event includes a Pirate Expedition Cruise and encounters with Mini Unicorns, royal princesses, and superheroes. All fun is included in regular zoo admission.
Where: Naples | More Info: Boo at the Zoo
Cape Coral Oktoberfest
What to Expect:
The event offers a unique blend of traditional German culture and modern festivities, including live music, specialty food, and a carnival area for kids.
Description:
The 39th Annual Cape Coral Oktoberfest is a three-day celebration of German culture, featuring live music, delicious homemade German specialties, and a variety of beverages. The event includes three stages, two dance floors, and a carnival area for kids. It is a family-friendly and festive occasion where attendees can enjoy traditional German food, beer, and dancing.
Where: Cape Coral | More Info: Cape Coral Oktoberfest
Spooktacular at Sun Splash Family Waterpark
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration with a variety of fun-filled activities including a Trick-or-Treat scavenger hunt and costume contest.
Description:
Join us for a frightfully fun day at Sun Splash Family Waterpark's Spooktacular event The park will be all decked out in its finest frightful decor, featuring Halloween-themed DJ dance parties, foam parties, spooky story time, Sharky meet-and-greets, and other fun activities. Enjoy a Spooktacular Ticket Package that includes a Trick-or-Treat scavenger hunt, pumpkin painting, face painting, hair tinsel, caricature art, balloon animals, and a costume contest.
Where: Cape Coral | More Info: Spooktacular at Sun Splash Family Waterpark
Halloween Trunk or Treat
What to Expect:
A safe and festive environment for children to trick-or-treat with elaborately decorated car trunks and fun activities.
Description:
Halloween Trunk or Treat is a family-friendly event where elaborately decorated car trunks offer a safe environment for children to trick-or-treat. The event includes candy giveaways, music, and skele-fun activities for all ages. Costumes are encouraged, and parking is available in the visitor and employee parking lots at City Hall.
Where: Cape Coral | More Info: Halloween Trunk or Treat
Pioneer Pumpkin Palooza
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with a variety of fun and educational activities.
Description:
Pioneer Pumpkin Palooza is a family-friendly Halloween-themed event at the Immokalee Pioneer Museum. It features fun and educational activities such as arts and crafts, face painting, and a variety of food and drinks. The event is a great way to celebrate the autumn season with friends and family.
Where: Immokalee | More Info: Pioneer Pumpkin Palooza
Yappy Hour Howl-O-Ween
What to Expect:
A Halloween-themed costume contest for dogs and their owners, with top winners receiving Bell Tower prize packs.
Description:
Join the Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour at Bell Tower Shops for a spooktacular evening with your furry friends. Enjoy live music, Halloween-themed costume contest, and special guest judges. Mingle with fellow dog lovers, sip, snack, and stroll through the beautiful shops. This event benefits the Gulf Coast Humane Society and features adoptable pets, live DJ entertainment, vendors, photo ops, and more.
Where: Cape Coral | More Info: Yappy Hour Howl-O-Ween
Everglades City Halloween Trunk or Treat
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration where you can explore the museum's exhibits and interact with creepy characters while collecting treats.
Description:
Join us at the Museum of the Everglades for a spooky yet family-friendly Halloween Trunk or Treat celebration. Explore the museum's exhibits, including the current Python Hunters exhibit, and wind your way through the main gallery to pick up treats and encounter creepy characters. Avoid sneaky snakes and you might just win a prize This event is fun for kids and adults of all ages.
Where: Everglades City | More Info: Everglades City Halloween Trunk or Treat
Spooktacular Halloween Marco Island
What to Expect:
A fun-filled event with various activities suitable for all ages, including a costume contest and a pumpkin patch.
Description:
The Spooktacular Halloween event in Marco Island is a family-friendly celebration featuring games, crafts, inflatables, a critter show, pumpkin patch, and a costume contest for children aged 10 and younger. Music and food are available for purchase during the event.
Where: Marco Island | More Info: Spooktacular Halloween Marco Island
Trick or Treat & Costume Contest
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, costume contest, and various activities like balloon art and face painting.
Description:
Join Gulf Coast Town Center for the annual Trick or Treat and Costume Contest on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the entire center from 5-7 PM, and then participate in the costume contest from 7-8 PM. This FREE event includes activities like balloon artists, face painting, and roaming Halloween characters. All proceeds benefit Community Cooperative, which will be collecting essential items to support the community.
Where: Fort Myers | More Info: Trick or Treat & Costume Contest
Spooky Sweets Trunk or Treat
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring creatively decorated cars handing out candy and offering an opportunity to explore local businesses.
Description:
Join us for a family-friendly Halloween celebration at the Shoppes at Vanderbilt's Spooky Sweet Trunk or Treat event. Enjoy a frightfully delightful evening filled with spooky surprises and sweet treats as you wander through rows of creatively decorated cars. This event promises laughter and joy for kids of all ages and offers an opportunity to explore local businesses while discovering unique items and special promotions.
Where: Naples | More Info: Spooky Sweets Trunk or Treat
Ohana Halloween @ PG Historic District
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween event featuring trick-or-treating through spookily decorated historic homes and mansions.
Description:
Join Ohana Halloween @ PG Historic District for a spookily decorated Halloween celebration in Punta Gorda, where thousands of locals go trick-or-treating through historic homes and mansions. The event is organized by the Ohana Homes Team and will take place on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT at 109 Dolly Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.
Where: Punta Gorda | More Info: Ohana Halloween @ PG Historic District
Other Halloween Activities Near Cape Coral
Teen Boo Bash
What to Expect:
A free event focused on preventing bullying with engaging presentations and fun activities.
Description:
Teen Boo Bash is a free event designed to engage teens and pre-teens in activities aimed at preventing bullying. The event will take place on October 12, 2024, at The Collaboratory in Fort Myers. Participants will enjoy a Chick-fil-A lunch, carnival games, and a chance to win a Nintendo Switch Lite. The event will also feature engaging presentations on the power of speaking out against bullying.