Upcoming Events in Southwest Florida

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Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center Art Gallery hosts several exhibitions each year. A partnership with the United Arts Collier brings annual exhibitions of painting, photography and mixed media by artists from Collier and Lee County. The exhibits are juried by local art experts and follow Rookery Bay’s environmental mission with [...]   Read More


Festival takes place at Historic Tin City October 23 - 25, 2026. Lots of fresh locally harvested stone crab claws, live music, events of all kinds as well as art and fun family activities. Admission is free. $5 general parking. For additional information call or visit website.   Read More


Celebrate Halloween at Boo-Tanical at Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs, Florida. Photo ops, fun decorations, family games and activities, special animal enrichment, food trucks and more. Costumes are optional but encouraged, and the event is free to Wonder Gardens Members and included with regular admission for Non-Members. Certain activities may [...]   Read More


Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus Lights at Spooky Point Halloween-themed light show is nightly from October 1 to 31, 2026. The event features an array of fantastic creatures and cute creations designed with lights along an eerily lit path through the woods at the preserve and outdoor museum. Tickets [...]   Read More


An annual 10-day adults-only festival of costumes, parades, and parties that takes place each October in Key West, Florida October 16 – 25, 2026. Take the Key West Express ferry from Fort Myers Beach. Visit website for additional information and a complete schedule of festival events.   Read More


A lively two-weekend event. Bring the entire family and celebrate German heritage with food, live music, carnival rides, games, and of course an assortment of brews and brats. Sponsored by the German-American Social Club of Cape Coral. October 16, 17, 18 and 23, 24 & 25, 2026. Visit website for additional [...]   Read More


The Naples International Film Festival is a place for film lovers to connect, exchange ideas and celebrate the art of film in a friendly, welcoming environment. The festival typically screens more than 60 films over four days, introducing the best of independent cinema — and dozens of talented filmmakers — to our community. Visit [...]   Read More


Fresh local produce, flowers, seafood, baked goods, prepared foods, and hand-made goods. Leashed pets welcome. Each Saturday May through October in the large parking lot on the corner of Gordon Drive and 13th Avenue South, also accessible behind Tommy Bahama along Third Street South. Call or visit website for additional [...]   Read More


A fun, marketplace inspired by the love of vintage and handmade, offering a wide array of carefully curated vendors who will showcase their best re-cycled, re-purposed, and re-imagined treasures. At this festive market, you'll be sure to find unique, vintage-inspired home decor, up-cycled goods, collectibles, industrial salvage, jewelry, clothing, furniture, [...]   Read More


Celebrate Halloween with the animals at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens October 10, 11, 12 and 17, 18, 19, and October 24, 25, 26, 2026.  Naples Zoo is bringing the movies to life and mythical magic throughout the Zoo! Guests will enjoy the Zoo magically transformed to a living movie [...]   Read More