The pumpkin patch is back at Lakes Park. Lee County Parks and Recreation opens its Fall Festival on Friday, October 9, and keeps it running every day through Saturday, October 31. Four free Halloween nights follow at county parks from Estero to Lehigh Acres, plus one ticketed walk in the swamp.
Lakes Park, every day through Halloween
The Fall Festival at 7330 Gladiolus Drive runs 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Look for a pumpkin patch, inflatables, hayrides, the Halloween Express train, concessions and the Scarecrows in the Park display. Prices for each activity vary.
Parking is $3 per vehicle Thursday through Sunday during the festival. Monday through Wednesday the regular Lakes Park rate applies, $1 an hour or $5 a day. Pets are not allowed, service animals only. Call 239-533-7578 with questions.
The Lakes Park Farmers Market is also back for the season and runs October through May 2027.
Free nights at the other county parks
Spooktacular Night, Estero Park. Saturday, October 17, 5 to 9 p.m., 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Free. The park is taking candy and glowstick donations at 239-533-1470.
Family Fall Festival, North Fort Myers Park. Friday, October 23, 6 to 8:30 p.m., 2000 North Recreation Park Way. Free, all ages. Costume contest, candy, games, music, prizes and booths from local businesses. Info at 239-533-7200.
Monster Mash Bash, Veterans Park. Saturday, October 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres. Free. A Haunted Trick or Treat Trail, live entertainment, games and food vendors. Call 239-533-7530 to enter the tent decorating contest.
Trunk or Treat, Wa-Ke Hatchee Park. Saturday, October 24, 3 to 6 p.m., 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers. Free. Come in costume, collect candy and grab dinner from the food trucks. Info at 239-533-6850.
One ticketed scare for ages 10 and up
Sloughwitched returns to Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance Blvd., on Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The Friends of the preserve stage a 90-minute nighttime walking play on the boardwalk, with groups leaving every 15 minutes. Tickets are $38, $30 for Friends members and $20 for students, or $130 for a pack of four. Parking is included. Only 200 guests get in, so register early at sloughpreserve.org.
For the full list of county parks and events, visit leeparks.org or call 239-533-7275.
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