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Wednesday, November 11
Veterans and their families can ride the Lakes Park of South Florida Railroad in Fort Myers for free on Wednesday, Nov. 11, starting at 10 a.m. Riders should bring a DD-214, military ID or other proof of service. A flag-raising at the train station marking the nation's 250th anniversary is set for 2:50 p.m.
Source: WINK News
Friday, October 30
Gulf Coast Symphony performs music from the Harry Potter films at the Music & Arts Community Center in Fort Myers on Friday, Oct. 30, with shows at 6 and 8 p.m. Tickets start at $76, and costumes are welcome.
Source: Gulf Coast Symphony and 1 more
Saturday, October 31
Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers holds its Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry to the festival grounds is free, with separate fees for activities such as the pumpkin patch and banyan tree climb, plus craft and food vendors and live music. Museum and lab tours need a separate ticket.
Source: Edison & Ford Winter Estates and 2 more
Saturday, October 31
The Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers runs its séance-themed haunted house, Stage Fright Nights: Summoning the Damned, on select nights through Oct. 31. Remaining nights include a discount night Oct. 28, a free FreakArt After Dark fundraiser Oct. 29 and a Boos & Booze Halloween night Oct. 31. General admission is $20, or $15 for members.
Source: Alliance for the Arts and 1 more
Saturday, October 31
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium's outdoor Haunted Walk: Face Your Fears has its last nights Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, from 7:15 to 10:30 p.m. Proceeds support care for the center's animals, and a free shuttle runs from Fort Myers Seventh-day Adventist Church on Ortiz Avenue because of road construction.
Source: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium and 1 more
Saturday, October 31
The Ghost of the Coast 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk starts at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Eastwood Golf Course in Fort Myers. Costumes are encouraged, and proceeds go to the Fort Myers Police Athletic League. Registration is $40 until the price rises after 11:59 a.m. Oct. 29.
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Saturday, October 31
Southern Fresh Farms in Fort Myers wraps up its free weekend fall festival with Boo at the Farm on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 1 to 4 p.m., featuring trick-or-treating at candy stations around the farm. The festival also has a pumpkin patch, hayrides, farm animals, food trucks and live music, and admission and parking are free.
Source: Southern Fresh Farms and 2 more
Saturday, October 17
Free family-friendly card and collectibles show at Edison Mall in Fort Myers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today including vendors comics and a large bounce house.
Source: Cape Coral Breeze and 1 more
Saturday, October 17
Weekly Saturday market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on First Street in the Culinary District featuring local vendors.
Source: SWFL Blog
