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Lee County Parks & Recreation offers Fall Festival events

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Lee County Parks & Recreation has a number of festival events throughout October.

Events include:

• 6-9 p.m., Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday now through Friday, Oct. 31, Fall Festival, Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers.

The Fall Festival will include a pumpkin patch, inflatables, hayrides, Scarecrows in the Park, the Halloween Express train and concessions.

Parking for the Fall Festival event is $3 per vehicle. Prices vary per activity.

More information or call 239-533-7578.

• 5-8:45 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, Spooktacular Night, Estero Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero.

Come out to the park for a night of family friendly and spooktacular fun. Enjoy a trunk-or-treat, food trucks and a donation drive benefiting the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW). Stay for a Movie in the Park, featuring “The Minecraft Movie,” rated PG, starting at 7:15 p.m. Bring chairs or blankets. Family Initiative’s Sensory Trailer will be on-site for anyone needing a quiet space during the event.

Admission is free.

More information or call 239-533-1470.

• 6-8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, Family Fall Festival, North Fort Myers Park, 2000 North Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers.

This is a free family event for all ages. Activities include a costume contest, candy, games, a photo booth, a live DJ, prizes and more. Community businesses and organizations will have booths set up with information, samples of products and candy.

Admission is free.

More information or call 239-533-7200.

• 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, Monster Mash Bash, Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres.

Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a night of free spooky fun at the park. Activities include a Trick or Treat Trail, music and games.

Admission is free.

More information or call 239-533-7530.

• 6:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, Trunk or Treat and Movie in the Park, Wa-Ke Hatchee Park, 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers.

Enjoy a frightfully fun evening for the whole family. Come in your favorite costume and start the night with trunk-or-treating. Stay for a Movie in the Park featuring “The Goonies,” rated PG, starting at 8 p.m. Bring blankets and chairs. Food trucks will be on-site.

Admission is free.

More information or call 239-533-6850.

For more information about Lee County Parks and Recreation locations, amenities and special events, visit leeparks.org, call 239-533-7275, email leeparks@leegov.com or visit leeparksandrecreation on Facebook and Instagram.

Residents and visitors can also explore more than 30 locations and earn rewards through Parks, Points & Perks, a free digital pass program available through May 2026. Learn more.