24 Things To Do In Southwest Florida This October & November
Oct 05, 2018 04:46AM ● By Emma Eldridge
'Tis The Season For Holiday Events!
Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are all quickly approaching and we are so excited to share some wonderful holiday events with you! For Halloween, head to the 5th Annual Spooktacular Drink and Treat for Halloween, the 2018 Cape Coral Veterans Day Parade to honor our Veterans, and Naples Christmas on Third Street Tree Lighting Ceremony for some Christmas spirit.
Fort Myers Great Pumpkin Festival - Oct 12, 2018 09:00AM
Fleamasters Fleamarket in Fort Myers will be hosting their annual Pumpkin' Palooza Great Pumpkin Festival! This event is 3 days of live music and family-friendly Halloween fall fun. Come ... Read More »
5th Annual Spooktacular Drink and Treat - Oct 20, 2018 07:00PM
Take the exclusive trolleys around Cape Coral's Entertainment District, visiting various locations to enjoy a 2oz specialty drink sample and a piece of candy. The 2018 Spooktacular pub cr... Read More »
Annual YMCA Fall Festival - Oct 20, 2018 05:30PM
Annual YMCA Fall Festival Fun for the whole family! Invite your family & friends and join us for FREE FUN for the whole family, including: Family haunted houseCarnival gamesBounce hou... Read More »
Halloween Themed Open House - Oct 20, 2018 06:00PM
We are proud to announce that we will be hosting our third Open House Event at J. Lee Salon Suites in Bonita Springs on October 20th from 6pm - 11pm!The party will be HALLOWEEN THEMED 🎃 S... Read More »
Mummies At The Market! - Oct 27, 2018 09:00AM
Mummies, ghouls, and little monsters delight - The Sarasota Farmers Market will be quite a sight! Come to trick or treat - while supplies last - stay for the costume contest - it will be... Read More »
Cape Coral Boo Bash - Oct 27, 2018 06:00PM
Children ages 3 to 6 years old are invited to spend a spooky Saturday night at the William Austen Youth Center. Child will enjoy festive arts and crafts, music, cookie decorating, and gam... Read More »
2018 Cape Coral Veterans Day Parade - Nov 11, 2018 02:00PM
Join us as the community honors our American Heroes and pays tribute to those who lost their lives, those who served honorably, and those who are still proudly serving our country. The Ve... Read More »
Naples Christmas on Third Street Tree Lighting Ceremony - Nov 19, 2018 06:00PM
The Naples Mayor will be lighting the official Third Street South - Naples, Florida Christmas tree during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony starting the tradition of Christmas on Third! E... Read More »
Black Friday Pajama Party Pub Crawl - Nov 23, 2018 07:00PM
Put on those jammies and head to South Cape for a Black Friday pub crawl like no other! You'll take the trolleys to various hot spots to enjoy specialty drinks for just $2.50 at each plac... Read More »
A Festival Here, A Fair There...
In case the latter months of the year didn't have enough great events, we've also picked out some festivals (like Oktoberfest), a fair (Fort Myers Fair At Fenway South), and a special event (SW-Florida Con). Take your pick and have some serious fun!
Oktoberfest - Oct 19, 2018 04:00PM
The German-American Social Club of Cape Coral hosts FL's largest Oktoberfest in its 300' tent and 2-acre Bavarian Biergarten. Come see Ms. Oktoberfest 2018 and eat, drink, dance and schun... Read More »
33rd Annual BaileyFest - Oct 21, 2018 12:00PM
Last year’s Baileyfest featured solo singers, bands and groups, dancers, a roaming magician, food, games and plenty of surprises. This year it’s going to be BETTER!Stop by Bailey’s Center... Read More »
Craft Beer Fest - Nov 10, 2018 12:00PM
Matanzas on the Bay on Fort Myers Beach is pleased to announce its first-ever craft beer event, “Matanzas Craft Beer Fest on the Bay,” on tap from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10. Bri... Read More »
Fort Myers Fair At Fenway South - Nov 09, 2018 05:00PM
The Fair at Fenway South is back for 2018 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South! There will be fair and carnival entertainment including the classics such as carnival rides, games, petting zoos... Read More »
SW-Florida Con - Nov 18, 2018 10:00AM
The SW-Florida Comic Con is back with a BANG! It’s the Pop-Culture mecca convention located in beautiful Southwest Florida. SW-Florida Comic-Con strives to be Florida's best and truest co... Read More »
Musical Arts Galore!
What kind of music are you in the mood for? We've got it all! There's "An evening w/ Sinatra" show, the Gulf Coast Symphony: Halloween Spooktacular, John Tesh will be live in concert, and more!
Todd Snider - Oct 11, 2018 07:00PM
Todd Snider is an American singer-songwriter with a musical style that combines Americana, alt-country, and folk. Read More »
Dinner & a show "An evening w/ Sinatra" impersonator Mike Dutra - Oct 13, 2018 06:00PM
Join us for a fun filled evening and fabulous food in our banquet room featuring Sinatra impersonator Michael Dutra. Dinner starts at 6:00 pm with the show beginning at 7:30 pm. Event pri... Read More »
Peter Pan - Live on Stage! - Oct 13, 2018 11:00AM
Join Peter on his adventure to Neverland, a magical island where there are no parents, no chores, and fairies and pirates rule! Introduce your children and grandchildren to the characters... Read More »
Concert & Master Guitar Class With Dweezil Zappa - Oct 26, 2018 07:00PM
**MASTER GUITAR CLASS: $75** Ticket to show must be purchased in order to purchase a ticket for Master Guitar Class. Class ticket can be purchased as an upgrade after you select your show... Read More »
Gulf Coast Symphony: Halloween Spooktacular - Oct 28, 2018 01:00PM
Join us for a “not-so-spooky” Halloween concert that’s sure to be fun for the whole family! At 1:00pm, come dressed as your favorite storybook character for a costume contest and try out ... Read More »
John Tesh - Live in Concert - Nov 18, 2018 08:00PM
Six music Emmys, two Grammy nominations, three gold records, a string of #1 radio hits, seven Public Television specials and 8 million records sold, John Tesh creates a delightful musical... Read More »
Odds & Ends
We conclude our event picks with two contests (one for pets and one for humans) and two charity runs (2018 72 Hours to Key West and the Naples Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K). Fun AND challenging. Let's do this!
Promenade Pet Parade & Costume Contest - Oct 25, 2018 05:00PM
Come in costume with your pawed or clawed best friends! We’ll have prizes for the best pet costume, best kid’s costume and best family or group costumes! We’ll be collecting pet food, bla... Read More »
2018 72 Hours to Key West - Nov 02, 2018 07:00AM
Ft Myers Beach will come alive with up to 65 cyclists from Florida and beyond participating in the 280 mile, 3 day bike fest to tropical and sunny Key West, FL. With the Nations Finest Tr... Read More »
American Championships Amateur Contest - Nov 17, 2018 09:00AM
32nd Annual American Sand Sculpting Championships - Amateur Contest. The Amateur competition is a mixed team/solo event intended as a venue for beginning or advanced amateurs and is open ... Read More »
Naples Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K - Nov 22, 2018 07:30AM
Gulf Coast Runners will be hosting their 6th annual Thanksgiving 5K on Thanksgiving! The run/walk event will be held at Cambier Park. The 5k course will wind through downtown Naples with ... Read More »
Don't see your favorite included? Please share your event with us by posting to our calendar. It's free and a great way to spread the word!
