9/27/2021  Fort Myers Kids
Fall is here and so are the festivals. Here is a list of local and nearby events going on for you and the family to enjoy. More will be added as we go.
 
 
Lakes Park
7330 Gladiolus Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239)533-7575
 
Friday, October 15- Sunday, October 31 from 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
 
Come out to Lakes Park to enjoy our fall events:
 
Scarecrows in the Park - Enjoy a walk through the Children's Garden to see this year scarecrows with theme of "Book Characters". Visitors can vote on their favorite for the duration of the event. For more information and how to submit a scarecrow into the competition, please visit www.lakespark.org
Hours: M-W 10a.m.-6 p.m., Th-S 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
 
Halloween Express - Come ride the train to and see all our spooky Halloween decorations. Train Museum hours vary and free to visit. Tickets are $6 per person ages 6 and above, and $2 per child ages 1-5. Children under the age of 1 and pregnant mothers are not permitted to ride. Hours: M-F 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 6-9 p.m., S-S 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
 
Pumpkin Patch - Pumpkin sales, hayrides, concessions, and more! Prices vary - Hayrides & concessions on weekends only. Hours: M-F 6-9 p.m., S-S 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Parking fees are required. 7 Days a week.
Park open-6 p.m. $1 per hour or $5 per day.
6-9 p.m. $3 per vehicle
 
 
Wa-Ke Hatchee Park
16760 Bass Road
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239)432-2154
 
Saturday, October 16 from 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM 
 
Wa-Ke Hatchee’s Party in the Park will feature the Halloween movie "Hocus Pocus", a costume contest, scarecrow competition, food trucks, crafts and more. Costume contest begins at 6 p.m. Movie begins at 7 p.m. Bring your own seating and join us for the fun!
 
 
North Fort Myers Park
2000 N. Recreation Park Way
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239)533-7200
 
Friday, October 22 from 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
 
This is a FREE family event for all ages.  There will be a DJ, photo booth, candy, rolling video games, games and a costume contest. Costume Contestants must be registered by 7 p.m. 
 
North Fort Myers Park
2000 N. Recreation Park Way
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239)533-7200
Saturday, October 23 from 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM 
 
Come out to the football field at North Fort Myers Park and view the film "Goosebumps" on the big screen. Be sure to bring chairs, blankets, and snacks to enjoy during the film. Free popcorn and water to the first 150 people. The film starts promptly at 7 p.m. and is FREE. 
 
 
Veterans Park and Recreation Center
55 Homestead Road S
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239)369-1521
 
Saturday, October 30 from 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM
 
Come out to enjoy this FREE family event.  Enjoy the fire truck and rescue display, costume contest, a vehicle extrication demo, and community partner booths.  
 
 
 
Springtime Garden Center
10761 Agua Vista Lane 
North Fort Myers, FL 33917 
(239)309-0630
 
Open for the entire month of October
 
There are over 30 activities included with the all day pass! Tickets are Available at the farm, ages 2 and under are FREE
 
300 animals that you can hold touch and feed (Food to feed the animals is Included) Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Two 70 Foot Jumping Pillows, 7 Large Water Slides, Haunted Maze, Haunted Trail, Haunted Hay Ride, Butterfly Experience, Bird Aviary, a Scavenger Hunt and more. Lots of New Activities this year and we have added a lot more Parking. FREE PARKING 
 
HOURS: 
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
(No Food Trucks, Vendors, Hay Ride or Water Slides During the week)
Saturday - Sunday 9am-5pm
(Food Trucks, Vendors, Hay Ride Weekends only)
*** Haunted Night on the Farm: October 8,9,15,16,22,23,29,30
Friday - Saturday 7pm-10pm (Flashlight Nights)
 
Everyone entering the farm must fill out an online Waiver before visiting. For a faster check-in please fill out before visiting.  FILL OUT HERE
 
 
 
Farmer Mikes U Pick
26031 Morton Ave
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239)498-4576 
 
Open the entire month of October
Hours:
Fridays 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Saturdays 9:00 AM-10:00 PM
Sundays 9:00 AM-5:00 PM 
 
Festival activities and attractions will be open Friday at 5pm through Sunday at 5pm.  They will have bounce houses, fun haze maze, crafts, pedal bikes and track, family friendly and haunted corn mazes, and so much more!