Halloween events tonight in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Naples, SWFL

Ready to get scared? Here are some of the spookiest events happening in Southwest Florida this month:

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Greenwell’s Haunted Hike The 26th annual scarefest features 16 terrifying scenes in the woods. Enter at your own risk. 7:30-11 p.m. (event starts at dark). Oct. 27, 28, 30 and 31. $13 general admission, $20 FastPass ticket. Parking is $2. Mike Greenwell’s Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park, 35 N.E. Pine Island Road, Cape Coral. 574-4386 or greenwellsfamilyfunpark.com

Fort Myers Fall Festival at the Farm This kid-friendly event features hayrides (including a haunted one), a petting zoo with farm animals, vendors, music and a pumpkin patch. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Southern Fresh Farms, 8500 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers. 768-0309 or southernfresh.farm

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Spooktacular Halloween cruises Salty Sam’s Pirate Cruise celebrates Halloween all month long with themed cruises, costume contests, games, spooky stories, prizes and more. The cruises include family-friendly offerings, a murder-mystery cruise and a masquerade-ball cruise celebrating the birth of “Captain Redrum.” $25-$40. The Pieces of Eight pirate ship departs from Salty Sam’s Marina, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach. 765-7272 or floridapiratecruise.com

Fall and Halloween Festival This daily festival features rides, a huge pumpkin patch, games, family activities, the "Halloween Express" train and a collection of creative scarecrows entered into the festival's annual "Scarecrows in the Park" contest. 6-9 p.m. today through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission, but some activities and rides cost extra ($2-$14, depending on the activity). Parking is $1 per hour or $5 all day. Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, south Fort Myers. 533-7575 or leeparks.org

Haunted Walk This 33rd annual Haunted Walk brings fear back to Calusa Nature Center. Not recommended for ages 15 and younger. Guests are encouraged to come in costume. 7:30-9:30 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 (but it stays open later on Fridays and Saturdays) $12.50-$15. Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers. 275-3435 or calusanature.org

Haunted “Gross” Hay Ride Instead of the annual Haunted “Gross” House, organizers are offering this scary event spanning the fairgrounds. The reason: Damage to the venue from Hurricane Irma. The haunted hayride benefits Hurricane Irma relief through the Making Life “Fair” Program. 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Saturday's event also features a Trunk Or Treat from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and a costume contest at 8 p.m. $5. Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 N. 39th Ave. N.E., Naples. 455-1444 or colliercountyfair.com/the-gross-walk

Scream on the Green Haunted Walk Copperhead Golf Course gets transformed into a haunted walk during The Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres’ fourth annual event. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 27, 28 and 31. There will also be a free Trunk of Treat starting at 6 p.m. Halloween with free candy. Admission to Scream on the Green is $3 (but you get a $1 discount if you bring a canned good for the Lehigh Community Services’ Food Pantry). Copperhead Golf Club is located off Homestead Road at the end of Beth Stacey Blvd. at 20910 Copperhead Drive, Lehigh Acres. 369-6161 or facebook.com/LehighRotary

Farmer Mike’s Haunted Corn Maze and Fall Festival Farmer Mike's gets spooked up with various monsters and ghouls for this annual fest, including a hay ride and a haunted corn maze. Oct. 20-Nov. 5. Hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. There will also be trick or treating from 4-7 p.m. Halloween night. Free admission and parking. $5 for hay ride, $12 for the maze. Farmer Mike’s U Pick, 26031 Morton Ave., Bonita Springs. 498-4576 or farmermikesupick.com

It’s The Great Pumpkin at Bass ProShop The Peanuts gang is back for another Halloween at Bass Pro Shops. Hang out with costumed characters Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Sally and Snoopy. Kids activities include free crafts, games and 4x6 photos of your kid’s costume. Takes place 5-7 p.m. Oct. 27 and 30; noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29; and 4-8 p.m. Oct. 31 (Halloween night). There will be a costume parade and indoor trick or treating starting at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 (parade at 4 p.m.), and 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 (parade at 6 p.m.). Free. Bass Pro Shop at Gulf Coast Town Center, 10040 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers. 461-7800 or basspro.com

FRIDAY, OCT. 27

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony The '90s hip-hop group returns to The Dixie for the Fly 98.5 Halloween Bash. The event includes an adult costume contest with prizes. 6-11 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. $60 VIP tickets include front-row seating. Dixie Roadhouse, 1023 S.E. 47th Terrace, downtown Cape Coral. 541-7900 or thedixie.com

Oak Creek Charter School Trunk or Treat This trick-or-treating event features a bounce house, an obstacle course, jousting, a dunk tank, food and — of course — lots of candy. 5-7 p.m. Free. Oak Creek Charter School, 28011 Performance Lane, Bonita Springs. 498-6846 or oakcreekcharter.org

Haunting on the Harbor A 6,000-square-foot haunted house billing itself as the largest haunted house in Southwest Florida. It’s part of a festival that includes live music, costume contests, a kids fun zone, a hypnotist show, food, drinks and more. 5-11 p.m. Oct. 27-28, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 29 (haunted house only), 5-11 p.m. Oct. 31. $3 admission to the festival (free for ages 11 and younger). Haunted house admission is $10 ($8 for ages 6-12, younger children not permitted). The corner of U.S. 17 and 41 in downtown Punta Gorda. puntagordahaunting.com

Cape Fear Halloween Block Party Radio station 96 K-Rock hosts this block party featuring tribute bands Kiss America (Kiss) and Completely Unchained (Van Halen). Costumes are encouraged, and there will be a contest for ages 18 and older with $1,000 awarded for best costume. Plus food trucks and beer. Starts at 6 p.m. Free. Downtown Cape Coral at the corner of Southeast 47th Terrace and Southeast 10th Place. http://96krock.com/2017/10/10/cape-fear-halloween-block-party

Halloween Spectacular Tribute Show Southwest Florida musicians pay homage to their favorite bands and musical artists, including tributes to Nine Inch Nails, Aesop Rock and Howard Jones. The audience is encouraged to wear costumes for a costume contest. Rapper Breshnyda will deejay some spooky music, too. 8 p.m. to midnight. Free. Nice Guys Pizza, 1334 Cape Coral Parkway E., downtown Cape Coral.  549-7542 or facebook.com/NiceGuysPizza

SATURDAY, OCT. 28

A Nightmare on Third Street This trick-or-treating haunted walk takes place 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, and Tuesday, Oct. 31 (Halloween night). Free admission (although donations are appreciated). The walk contains nightmares, scares, blood, gore and intense themes. It’s not recommended for very small children. The event takes place in Fort Myers Shores at 13431 Third Street. anightmareonthirdstreet.com

Cape Fright Night The third annual fest featuring headliners Pop Evil and performances by shock illusionist Dan Sperry and opening acts 10 Years and Otherwise. 6-11 p.m. $15 in advance and $20 at the door. VIP tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door and include front-row viewing and a private, side-stage bar. Dixie Roadhouse, 1023 S.E. 47th Terrace, downtown Cape Coral. 541-7900 or thedixie.com
KidsFest The 20th annual family festival includes live entertainment, rides, demonstrations, costume contests, giveaways, inflatables, a zip line, an obstacle course and more. Non-perishable food will be collected for Cape Coral Caring Center. Organized by Harney Point of Cape Coral Kiwanis. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission ($2 for parking). Sun Splash Family Waterpark, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral. facebook.com/HarneyPointOfCapeCoralKiwanisKidsFest

Family Halloween Festival The fourth annual fest includes pumpkin painting, a hayride, games, treats, a children’s parade, a costume contest and more. 4-7 p.m. Free with park admission ($2-$5). Koreshan State Historic Site, 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero. floridastateparks.org/park/Koreshan

Halloween Spooktacular at the Tower Bell Tower Shops is calling all goblins, ghosts, princesses and superheroes to get into the Halloween spirit during its annual spooktacular from 4-6 p.m. at Center Court at Bell Tower Shops. This is a  fun, free and safe environment for children to enjoy festive activities. Guests are invited to dress up in their best Halloween costumes for a social media-based costume contest, dance party and trick-or-treating throughout the shopping center. 239-489-1221 or thebelltowershops.com.

Beary Scary Bash A Halloween party for kids ages 3-6. Guests can take part in art projects, cookie decorating and games. 6-8 p.m. $10. Parents and guardians aren’t required to stay. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes. Bill Austin Youth Center, 315 SW 2nd Ave., Cape Coral. Call 242-3950 to register.

Haunted Happenings Halloween party for kids in grades 1-8. Activities include spooky music, games, dancing, a costume contest and prizes. 6-9 p.m. $5. Parents and guardians aren’t required to stay. William “Bill” Austin Youth Center, 315 SW 2nd Ave., Cape Coral. 242-3950

Howl O Ween Trick Or Tease A costume party and burlesque show featuring performances by seven local burlesque dancers. Free candy. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $15. HOWL, 4160 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers. 332-0161 or howlftmyers.com

No Theme Costume Party Wear any costume you want for this Halloween party with a costume contest and live music by the bands Ten Even, Gime Jimi, This.Is.Musix, Demi God Duo and more. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free. Rack’em Spirits & Times, 1011 S.E. 47th Terrace, downtown Cape Coral. facebook.com/RackemspiritsandTimes

Gulf GHOST Town Center This family-friendly event includes trick or treating, a costume parade, a costume contest, face painting and more. 5-8 p.m. Free. Gulf Coast Town Center, 9903 Gulf Coast Main St., San Carlos Park. 267-5107 or gulfcoasttowncenter.com

Halloween Comic Fest  This sixth-annual event features giveaways of specially produced comic books, a big sale, raffles and appearances by several superheroes. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Comics Cards And Stuff, 2215-J Winkler Avenue, Fort Myers. 939-0878 or facebook.com/FortMyersComics

SUNDAY, OCT. 29

“A Hogwarts Halloween” A family-friendly, not-too-spooky Halloween concert with Gulf Coast Symphony performing music from the Harry Potter movies and other Halloween and movie favorites. 1 p.m. $10. Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com

Cape Coral Trunk or Treat Free trick or treating at this annual event that includes a car show, costume contests, kid-friendly games, a kid-friendly haunted house and more. Noon to 4 p.m. Free. Cape Coral Masonic Lodge, 244 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral. For questions or more information, email to cctrunkortreat@gmail.com.

“Rocky Horror Picture Show” Watch the campy movie classic along with actors performing the movie and audience participation. 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday (doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner). $20-$40, plus $10 minimum purchase for table seats. Southwest Florida Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Road S.E., Bonita Springs. 245-9910 or swflpac.com

Shell Factory Halloween Bash This Halloween event features free trick or treating in the nature park from 10 a.m. to noon, a costume contest for kids 12 and younger in the Dolphin Room from 12:30-3 p.m., free snow cones and mini golf for anyone wearing a costume, live music, two-for-one admission to the nature park after 1 p.m., Halloween Shop discounts and more. 10 a.m. to about 3:30 p.m. The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers. 995-2141 or shellfactory.com

MONDAY, OCT. 30

Annual Safe Trick or Treat This 26th annual event is free for kids ages 12 and younger. Kids can dress up and bring their goodie bags for lots of candy.  Features a Halloween-decorated golf course and treats from 19 local businesses. Pet food donations will be collected for local animal shelters. 5-8:30 p.m. Free with $2 parking. Mike Greenwell’s Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park, 35 N.E. Pine Island Road, Cape Coral. 574-4386 or greenwellsfamilyfunpark.com

TUESDAY, OCT. 31

“Stranger Things” Watch the season premiere of the spooky Netflix series at this event organizers are describing as an “epic Halloween party.” Costumes are encouraged. 7-11 p.m. Free admission. Millennial Brewing Company, 1811 Royal Palm Ave., downtown Fort Myers. 271-2255 or millennialbrewing.com

Mall-O-Ween A safe evening of trick or treating throughout the mall, plus music, karaoke and contests for both costumed pets and kids. 6-8 p.m. Free.  Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 948-3766 or miromaroutlets.com

Terror on 20th A private Cape Coral home transforms into a haunted house with pneumatic props, actors, monsters, chainsaws, smoke machines, music and scares around every corner. 6:30-10 p.m. Free admission with the donation of canned food for local charities. The haunted house takes place at 2812 SW 20th Ave., Cape Coral. terroron20th.com

Halloween Spooktacular This seventh-annual event features spooky movies, trick or treating, a street dance, live music, games and more. Family-friendly events from 4:30-7:30 p.m., followed by adult events. Free. Fifth Avenue South in Naples. 692-8436

Halloween at Spooky Alley A Cape Coral yard gets decorated for Halloween for this fifth-annual event featuring lots of spooky stuff: A jack ’o lantern patch, a cemetery, a gypsy camp, a “mad lab,” a “creepy crawly swamp” and more. 7-10 p.m. Free. Spooky Alley Halloween Yard Haunt, 2526 S.W. 10th Ave., Cape Coral. facebook.com/SpookyAlley

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