Halloween is a week away, and Lee County is ready. This weekend brings a trunk or treat with a drone show in Cape Coral, two free fall parties from Lee County Parks, quilts on the lawn at Edison and Ford and one last weekend of Oktoberfest.
Trunk or Treat & Halloween Movie
Friday, October 23, 5 to 8 p.m.
Cape Coral City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral
The city’s free Halloween party fills the City Hall lawn with decorated trunks, candy, inflatables, a trackless train and a costume contest. A movie and a drone show close the night. Kids 5 and under get the first hour at 5 p.m., and all ages are welcome at 6 p.m. Bring your own bags, plus chairs or a blanket.
North Fort Myers Family Fall Festival
Friday, October 23, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
North Fort Myers Recreation Center, 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers
Lee County Parks and Recreation hosts a free night for all ages. There will be a costume contest, candy, games, music and prizes. Local businesses will have booths with samples and more candy.
Annual Quilt Show: Airing of the Quilts
Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
Dozens of handmade quilts hang from clotheslines between the palms in front of the historic homes. Members of the Southwest Florida Quilters Guild share their work, and some quilts are for sale. The show comes with regular admission: $28 adults, $20 teens and $15 kids 6 to 12.
Monster Mash Bash
Saturday, October 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres
Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a free night at the park. Walk the Haunted Trick or Treat Trail, then enjoy live entertainment, music, games and food vendors.
Cape Coral Oktoberfest (Weekend 2)
Friday, October 23, 4 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, October 24, noon to midnight; Sunday, October 25, noon to 8 p.m.
German American Social Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral
Southwest Florida’s biggest German festival wraps up with one more weekend of polka, bratwurst and the chicken dance. Three stages have live bands. Kids get a carnival with rides and games, and craft vendors fill the grounds.
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