FLORIDA,
HONESTLY.
ESTERO / BONITA / FORT MYERS / NAPLES
October 23–25, 2026
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THE HONEST EDIT / October 23–25, 2026
A free Halloween stroll, live music on Old 41, and a little room to exhale. Six good reasons to close the laptop this October 23–25—from Estero and Bonita to Fort Myers, plus a Naples garden detour.
Checked October 23, 2026 · Times are Eastern. Category images are decorative. Follow the venue links for changes and booking.
01 / FRI–SUN / Bonita Springs
Friday–Sunday, October 23–25, 2026 · 5:30–10 PM
Downtown Bonita gets its Halloween glow with music, projections, decorations and photo stops. The city calls this a family-friendly experience; make it an easy evening wander. The seasonal walk runs October 22–31.
Free admission
Official details + booking — Happy Haunts, zero admission drama (opens in a new tab)02 / SAT / Bonita Springs
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 7–10 PM
Bombargo and special guest Cannibal Kids bring the Saturday soundtrack to Sugarshack during Nightmare on Old 41. Come for the music and Halloween atmosphere; the venue also lists a 10:30 PM costume contest with no masks.
Free admission; food and drinks extra
Official details + booking — Bombargo at Sugarshack Downtown (opens in a new tab)03 / SAT / Fort Myers
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 7–10 PM
Alliance for the Arts pairs a free zombie-themed night with the separately ticketed Summoning the Damned haunted house. Costumes encouraged. The haunt is recommended for ages 13+ and uses strobes, fog and sudden scares; food and drinks cost extra.
Zombie sideshow free; haunted house $20 nonmembers / $16 members
Official details + booking — Rise of the Undead (opens in a new tab)04 / SAT–SUN / Naples
Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026 · 9 AM–4 PM
The Yard and Garden Show brings orchids, native plants, fruit trees and garden art to UF/IFAS Collier Extension. Children can enjoy face painting and the Fairy Garden. Use 14700 Immokalee Road, as stated in the organizer’s event details; its map field drops the leading 1.
$5 admission; children free
Official details + booking — The garden detour (opens in a new tab)05 / AT YOUR PACE / Estero
October 23–25 · Park daily 8 AM–sunset; historic settlement 8 AM–5 PM
Trade the to-do list for Koreshan State Park’s historic grounds and river landscape. This is a regular local escape, with self-guided wandering at your own pace. Tours and rentals are separate; check the park’s current alerts before heading out.
$5 per vehicle for 2–8 people; $4 single occupant
Official details + booking — A slower side of Estero (opens in a new tab)06 / FRI–SAT / Bonita Springs
Friday–Saturday, October 23–24 · 10 AM–4 PM, by appointment; closed October 25
The Spa at Shangri-La Springs is your permission slip to slow down. Its service menu includes massage and facial options and lists an October 25 closure. Call 239-676-7334 or use the venue’s booking link to check appointments and confirm your total.
50-minute Mantra Massage listed at $170; other services vary
Official details + booking — Book the exhale (opens in a new tab)LIFE HERE, HONESTLY.
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