Fall arrives in Lee County this weekend. Lakes Park opens its pumpkin patch on Friday, Cape Coral closes a street for motorcycles on Saturday, and the orchid people take over Edison Ford for two days. The Haunted Walk at the Calusa Nature Center opens Friday night too.
Reels on the River: Minions and Monsters
Friday, October 9, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Centennial Park, 2000 W. First St., Fort Myers
The City of Fort Myers puts a big screen on a boat and shows a free movie from the water. Watch from the grass or from your own boat. Bring a chair, a blanket and snacks. No alcohol or glass. Food trucks will be there.
Free Exhibit Reception at Cape Coral Art Center
Friday, October 9, 5 to 7 p.m.
Cape Coral Art Center, 4533 Coronado Pkwy., Cape Coral
Meet the artists behind two new shows, “The Witching Hour 5: Parallax” in the main gallery and “Artists Among Us,” made by the center’s own staff. Free, with light snacks. Both shows hang through October 30.
Fall Festival and Scarecrows in the Park (opening weekend)
Friday, October 9, 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers
Lee County’s fall setup runs through October 31 with a pumpkin patch, hayrides, inflatables, the Halloween Express train and the Scarecrows in the Park display. Activity prices vary. Parking is $3 per car Thursday through Sunday. No pets.
Cape Bike Night on 47th Terrace
Saturday, October 10, 5 to 10 p.m.
SE 47th Terrace, from Coronado Pkwy. to Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral
The city has closed this South Cape street for Bike Night for more than ten years. Expect live music, food, vendors and a long line of motorcycles. You do not need to ride to go.
O.C.T. Plant Sale and Workshops
Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
Orchids, cacti and air plants from 21 vendors, plus an orchid show and food trucks. The show and the hourly grower talks are free; seats under the tent go first come, first served. Bring a garden cart. You only need a ticket to go into the museum, the lab or the riverside estates.
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