Kids Eat Free At Bubba’s Roadhouse For Halloween

Southwest Florida pediatricians recommend feeding kids a good meal before they go trick or treating on Halloween. If they are full, they might just be less inclined to overindulge on candy and sugar. Bubba’s Roadhouse and Saloon in Cape Coral not only agrees with this philosophy, they are doing something to help. Kids eat free at Bubba's Roadhouse for Halloween.

Here is how it works. Any child 10 years and under who shows up to Bubba’s wearing costumes on Halloween get a free meal off of the kid’s menu. The adult accompanying them must purchase a full-price meal. For each full price entrée, guests get up to two free kids entrees.

There are a few other restrictions. For instance, you can’t use coupons or early bird specials. I mean you ARE getting up two free meals right? To find out all of the details check out Bubba’s website here. Finally, the Halloween fun isn’t just for kids at Bubba’s. There will be a special edition of karaoke at 7:30. The bar is a fun hangout with a cast of regulars.

It's a family friendly restaurant on Pine Island Road in Cape Coral, the Pine Island end of the road. The place is known for serving big portions and great steaks. Salads come in metal mixing bowls and there is a barrel of peanuts by the door. Eat these instead of bread before dinner. The Bubbarita is a legendary cocktail and it is enough to share. In addition, owner Jay Johnson is a restaurateur who is very active in the community and known for going above and beyond to help local charities.

Halloween may be Tuesday but this weekend the parties both ramp up and wrap up. To help you know where to go and what to do from Naples and Bonita Springs, to Fort Myers, Cape Coral and beyond, here are your Weekend Vibes. What's happening this Weekend in Southwest Florida.

There are all kinds of Trunk or Treat events offering safe places for kids to dress up and fill their bags full of candy, treats and trinkets. In addition, there are some movies in the park to make the trick or treating extra fun for the entire family. Scroll down for few of those. You'll also find a couple of costume contests listed.

Besides Halloween, there is another weekend of Octoberfest celebrations at the German American Social Club in Cape Coral. It is one of the biggest Octoberfest parties in the entire state of Florida and it wraps up on Sunday. Hairspray wraps up its run at Broadway Palm Dinner Theater this weekend too. It is a fun, feel good show with lots of great music.

One more thing. If you have any upcoming events that you would like to share, please send them here. There are dozens of seasonal festivities this weekend in Southwest Florida and we've got the rundown to help you plan. Here are your Weekend Vibes for  October 27-29th.  Get out and have some local fun. Cheers.

This Trunk or Treat is Friday at Cape Coral City Hall on Cultural Park Blvd. Put on your costumes and grab some candy while it lasts. There will be music and Nightmare Before Christmas will be playing on an inflatable movie screen. Saturday 6-8pm, free. More information here.

Dress up, get your chairs and blankets and get ready for lots of family fun in Lehigh Acres. The movie Coco will be shown on  big screen along with more kid friendly activities. Veterans Park, Friday 6:30, movie at 8pm

In Naples at the Shoppes at Vanderbilt, enjoy trick or treating, pumpkins, family actibites ande more. Saturday 5-7pm, Free. More information here.

Gulf Coast Town Center's annual Trick or Treat  and Costume Contest is fun for the entire family. There will be characters for kids to take photos with. In addition, bring a non-perishable food item for Community Cooperative. It all begins at 5pm Saturday. Costume contest is at 7pm in the courtyard. Free. More information here.

This Halloween Bash is at Fort Myers Brewing. Not only is there a costume contest but also a food truck competition. Enjoy live music, specialty Halloween beers and more at this family friendly event. In addition, money raised goes to Barbara's Friends, Golisano Children's Hospital Cancer Fund. Saturday 2 to 11 p.m. More info here.

This night of music is presented by Gulf Coast Symphony at Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. It's not just about music. The lobby will be filled with entertainers and all kinds of magic before the show. October 29th, 1:00. More info here.

Saturday is the last chance for this annual event at Wonder Garden's in Bonita Springs. It include games, activities, photos, animal enrichment and more. Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs. Saturday 5-8 More here.

It's the last weekend to catch this Tony Award winning musical set in the 60's.  It's campy, it's irreverant, it's funny and the cast is superb. Don't miss this show. More info here.

Sample food from some 15 different trucks in Bonita Springs' Riverside Park. There will also be activities for the kids, music, vendors and more. Saturday 11am-6;pm. $5, 12 and younger free. More info here.

Latin superstar Maluma is all set to rock Hertz Arena. His show "Don Juan World Tour" is Sunday at 7pm. Tickets start at $61. More info here.

This is hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County at Centennial Park Recreation Center at Centennial Park Recreation Center. Learn all about Florida-friendly landscaping, spiders of Southwest Florida, and growing pumpkins, gourds and squash. Friday 9:30-Noon. $10 for materials. More info here.