Explore the Best Fall Markets, Festivals, and Events Happening Across Southwest Florida This October

Southwest Florida is bustling with exciting events this October! Here are some top picks for a fantastic time with family and friends:

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Friends of Koreshan Sunday Market: Every Sunday from 9am-1pm at Three Oaks Town Center, explore handmade jewelry, arts, crafts, and more.

Farmer Mike’s 10th Annual Fall Festival & Corn Maze: Open daily in Bonita Springs with special festival activities on weekends. Enjoy the corn maze, haunted maze, and pumpkin patch.

5th Annual Fall Festival at Springtime Farms: Until Oct 27th, visit this North Fort Myers gem for a haunted maze, petting farm, bounce houses, and food trucks.

Cornhole Tournament at Margaritaville Beach Resort: On Oct 6th, show off your cornhole skills from 2:30-6pm.

Nordstrom Rack Grand Opening: Join the celebration at Bell Tower in Fort Myers on Oct 10th from 8am-7pm.

Evening on 5th: Enjoy live music performances along 5th Avenue South, Naples, on Oct 10th from 6:30-9:30pm.

Supercars & Espresso: Car enthusiasts, head to Lamborghini Naples on Oct 12th from 8am-5pm for an exotic car showcase.

Hand & Harvest Artisan Market: On Oct 12th from 12-4pm, browse handmade goods from 35+ artisans at Mercato.

Every Saturday, enjoy Music Under The Banyan at Mercato from 6-8pm and the Night Market at The Springs at Hopsized Brewing from 6-9pm. Also, check out Music Walk in Downtown Fort Myers, a musical street fest from 6-10pm.

Be sure not to miss Truck Yeah! at Riptide Brewing Company on Oct 19th, featuring food trucks and brews from 1-9pm.