Prepare to scream: Halloween weekend has finally arrived in Southwest Florida. And there are lots of spine-tingling events happening between now and Oct. 31.
Here are some of the spookiest things to do this weekend and next week in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Lehigh Acres and the rest of Lee County:
FORT MYERS HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Farmer Mike’s Fall Festival and Corn Mazes
Celebrate the Halloween season with haunted and kid-friendly corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, sunflower picking, bounce houses, ax throwing, hayrides and more. This year’s haunted corn maze has an alien invasion theme. Tickets are available online-only in 30-minute time slots. Prices vary. 6-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25-27. Farmer Mike’s Farmer Mike’s U Pick, 8751 Gladioulus Drive, south Fort Myers. farmermikesupick.com
Calusa Haunted Walk
The 61st-annual Haunted Walk brings fear back to the dark, decorated trails at Calusa Nature Center. This year’s theme: “Mayhem!” Not recommended for ages 15 and younger. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 25-27. $20-$25. Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers. 275-3435 or calusanature.org