Good morning, Fort Myers.

Farmer Mike's U-Pick Fall Fest offers fall fun and family-friendly activities with a five-acre pumpkin patch+ sunflower field and two corn mazes, one turning haunted on Friday and Saturday nights, at its Fort Myers and Bonita Springs locations running this weekend and next.

Farmer Mike announced that industry night will begin at 6 p.m. this Thursday in Bonita Springs.

Halloween week in Southwest Florida offers a variety of events from haunted walks and corn mazes to live concerts until Oct.

31 in Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Bonita Springs. Locals can choose events that include timed entries and donation options (ticket pricing and schedules vary) and enjoy family-friendly as well as adult-themed activities (venue details differ).

Anthony Tineo of Kumo Dance hosts monthly salsa socials in Bonita Springs and Cape Coral that bring together dancers from many cultures—these events will continue in November with socials on Nov 1 in Cape Coral, Nov 8 in Bonita Springs, and a fundraiser on Nov 14 to support the Gulf Coast Humane Society.

The 40th annual Oktoberfest will be held next weekend in Cape Coral and is hosted by the German American Social Club, offering German food, live bands from Germany, and family friendly activities.

Events run Friday from 4 p.m. to midnight, Saturday from noon to midnight, and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.—tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

The new 2026 Hooters Calendar is on sale at local Hooters locations and online, featuring Fort Myers bartender Emily Hagedorn as Miss April and Naples bartender Ashly Reyes for November.

Each calendar sale donates one dollar to the Kelly Jo Dowd Breast Cancer Research Fund and the photos were taken in the Bahamas in late April 2025.

Lee County High School Student of the Week nominees have been announced through a collaboration by The News-Press and school principals—featuring top candidates from Evangelical Christian School, North Fort Myers, Canterbury, and Fort Myers High—while voting remains open until 5:00 p.m. Oct. 23.

A pelican was seen fishing on Fort Myers Beach in a video recorded by local editor Nathan Mayberg—capturing a natural moment of local wildlife activity.

Lee County Department of Transportation announced that LeeWay transponders will now work in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas — but they are not accepted in Georgia due to a policy change, and officials are working to restore Georgia’s service.

Customers can check the updated website for a current map of accepted plazas and visit the Fort Myers customer service center for more details.

Over 100 young sailors competed during the Junior Olympic Regatta on the Caloosahatchee River as the Edison Sailing Center hosted the event, with competitors as young as 7 and 89 boats taking part—children built skills and made new friends while local supporters cheered them on.

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Check for pricing — Experience a spellbinding fusion of classic rock and metal anthems performed by a captivating orchestra in candlelight.

Rodney Carrington Live

7-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious and multi-talented comedian known for his chart-topping comedy albums and engaging performances.

Fort Myers Halloween Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — City Tavern — Tickets available online — Enjoy a spooky night filled with contests, prizes, and ghoulish fun in your best costume.

Awakening Events - Christian Music Concert

7-11 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Ticketed event — Experience uplifting performances at this exciting Christian music concert.

Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat

6-8:30 p.m. — Fort Myers Stars Complex — Free admission — Celebrate Halloween with activities like Trunk or Treat, games, and family-friendly entertainment.

Strangelove - Depeche Mode Tribute Band

7:30-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Starting at $43.01 — Experience a pitch-perfect tribute to Depeche Mode that spans their iconic career.

Child's Anthem - The Music of Toto

7:30-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Starting at $51.54 — Enjoy a captivating tribute to Toto featuring some of Nashville's finest musicians.

Clay Walker Concert

6-8:30 p.m. — Caloosa Sound Amphitheater — General admission free — Rock out to a night of 90's country revival with Clay Walker and special guest Drake Milligan.

Monthly Wine Tasting at Farmer Joe's

6-8 p.m. — Farmer Joe's — Wine tasting event — Enjoy a cozy evening sampling various wines in a friendly atmosphere.

Worth Tasting Culinary Getaway

12 PM - 6 PM — Luminary Hotel & Co. — $995+ Room — Indulge in a delicious culinary adventure with tastings, tours, and social hours in charming Fort Myers.