Southwest Florida’s beaches may get the spotlight, but its trails reveal another side of life along the Gulf Coast. Walk beneath towering cypress trees, follow a river through a shaded hammock, or watch shorebirds feed beside a coastal lagoon.

Halloween arrives early across Southwest Florida this weekend, with family festivals, haunted walks, costume events and trick-or-treating from Marco Island to Punta Gorda. There is plenty beyond the spooky season, too—including live theater in Naples, a mangrove adoption day on Sanibel, a fishing tournament on Fort Myers Beach and a waterfront…

Looking for places to trick-or-treat in Southwest Florida? Our neighborhood picks include Olde Naples, Park Shore, Naples Park, Edison Park, Whiskey Creek, southeast Cape Coral, and residential areas on Marco Island and Sanibel. This guide organizes suggestions by city so you can plan a Halloween outing close to home.

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Fall fun is picking up across Southwest Florida this weekend. From Halloween events and pumpkin festivals to art, theater, charity races and waterfront activities, there is plenty happening from Marco [...]

Naples, Florida is a premier Gulf Coast community known for its pristine beaches, upscale shopping, world-class dining, and luxury real estate. With beautiful waterfront homes, golf course communities, and vibrant cultural attractions, Naples offers an unmatched lifestyle of elegance and relaxation.

Things to do in Southwest Florida October 2–4, 2026, including waterfront music, Oktoberfest, fall festivals and Gulf Coast activities.

October arrives with a full slate of things to do across Southwest Florida. This weekend brings international short films, beachfront music, Oktoberfest celebrations, live theater, comedy…

The usual impression of Naples is one of a rich retired life. There is a prominent population of older people, which leaves the younger generation typically overlooked. However, life is still pretty interesting for them. As teenagers grow up in Naples, they see what wealth looks like, they see a clean city, one with smart, influential people.

October brings a full calendar of festivals, outdoor markets, waterfront celebrations and seasonal activities to Southwest Florida. From Marco Island’s month-long breast cancer awareness campaign and Fort Myers Beach’s trop-rock weekend to major Oktoberfest celebrations in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples and Punta Gorda, there are plenty of [...]

Looking for something fun to do in Southwest Florida this weekend? The final weekend of September brings live music to Fort Myers Beach, fall festivities to Bonita Springs, comedy in Marco Island and Punta Gorda, family fun in Cape Coral and one of Naples’ favorite farmers [...]