5 Spooky Things To Do Halloween Week In SWFL

Halloween is finally here. While the majority of big events took place and wrapped up over the weekend, the party is far from over. Here are 5 spooky things to do Halloween week in SWFL.

It seems like we've been celebrating the beginning of fall and Halloween all month long, and we have. However, things culminate this week. Many Halloween themed events were altered and dates changed because of hurricane activity. Some are listed below.

Halloween falls on Thursday this year. As traditionally happens, many neighborhoods will be canvased by kids trick-or-treating.

However, there are some hurricane damaged areas in Punta Gorda where the annual ritual will not take place this year. One of those is the downtown trick-or-treating and Halloween celebration. The area is still quite a mess from back-to-back storms earlier this month.

Besides trick-or-treating for kids, there are all kinds of adult parties at local bars. Some offer big bucks for best costumes. Be sure to dress to impress, Halloween style.

Halloween is big at area shopping centers too. Miromar Outlets is hosting Mall-O-Ween on Wednesday night, the 30th. There are costume contests for both kids and pets, candy, music, demonstrations and more. Find more details here.

Regardless what you do this week, have fun and double check those Halloween candy bags before consuming.

Lakes Park Fall Festival has a roster of fun planned this year. There is a pumpkin patch, hayrides and a Halloween Express train ride too. The park comes alive with inflatables and creative scarecrows too. Scarecrow in the Park is an annual competition that you can even vote on. This year's theme is The Great Outdoors. October 11th-31st. Lakes Park is in Fort Myers on Gladiolus Drive. More info here.

This huge event in Port Charlotte has haunted hay rides and houses, a pumpkin patch, food, entertainment under a haunted big top tent and a mechanical bull for good measure. There is even a dance party each night. Charlotte County Fairgrounds. Dates are October 18th-20th, 25th-27th, and the 31st. Ticket prices vary. More info here. 

There is nothing quite like this 17,000 square foot walkable, haunted maze. This is one of those events that was suppose to take place earlier in the month but was postponed and rescheduled due to hurricanes. Now, it debuts on Halloween and runs through the weekend. You can also still participate the following weekend,  November 8th through the 10th. Lee County Civic Center. Gates open at 7:30 each night. More info here.

This is a family friendly event in Bonita Springs. It opened end of last week and runs through Halloween. This is an immersive experience that includes Halloween decorations, Halloween music, animated lights, and more. 6pm to 9:30pm nightly. Free. More info here.

The fun at this shopping destination kicks off the night before Halloween with an adults-only wine walk. Enjoy all kinds of food and wine from the most popular Mercato restaurants. There will also be a costume contest, photo booth, and prizes. On Halloween night the fun continues with costume contests, tequila tastings and more. More info here.