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🌴 Naples Spooktacular Week
Your Ultimate October 6-12 Events Guide
Get ready for an exciting week in Paradise! Naples is buzzing with Halloween festivities, family fun, and community celebrations. From spooky zoo adventures to live entertainment, here's your insider look at the most popular happenings around town.
We recommend confirming details with event hosts for the most current information.
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🍽️ Food & Dining
Third Street South Farmers Market
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM
📍 Location: Third Street South, Naples, FL
🥕 Details: Start your weekend with fresh local produce, artisanal goods, and delicious breakfast treats at Naples' beloved farmers market.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Activities
Boo at the Zoo! 1st Weekend
📅 Date: Friday-Sunday, October 10-12, 2025
⏰ Time: All Day
📍 Location: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd N, Naples, FL
🎃 Details: The most popular family event of the week! Enjoy Halloween-themed activities, costume contests, and spooky fun at Naples Zoo with special themed exhibits and treats.
PAWS FEST
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Baker Park, Naples, FL
🐕 Details: Bring your furry friends for a day of pet-friendly activities, adoption opportunities, and community fun celebrating our four-legged companions.
Not-So-Spooky Puppet Show & Bookfair
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 4149 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, FL
🎭 Details: Perfect for younger children! Enjoy gentle Halloween entertainment with puppet shows and browse family-friendly books.
🎵 Music & Entertainment
SABOR TROPICAL - SWFL LIVE LATIN SHOW
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Allstar Dance Studio, Naples, FL
💃 Details: Experience vibrant Latin music and dance performances showcasing Southwest Florida's diverse cultural scene.
Oct 9th: Naples, FL - MAGIC HUNKS Live at Midnight Tavern
📅 Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Midnight Tavern, 2800 Davis Blvd, Naples, FL
🎤 Details: An evening of entertainment featuring the popular Magic Hunks show at one of Naples' hottest nightlife venues.
Opening Night - Stage 2 Improv Comedy Show
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Naples Players Sugden Theater, Naples, FL
😂 Details: Kick off the comedy season with hilarious improv performances from talented local comedians.
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🏃♀️ Sports & Fitness
Halloween Hustle 5K
📅 Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 50 Riverside Cir, Naples, FL
🏃 Details: Run in costume for this popular Halloween-themed 5K race through scenic Naples neighborhoods.
🤝 Community Events
National Night Out
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: River Park Community Center, Naples, FL
👮 Details: Connect with neighbors and local law enforcement in this nationwide community-building event promoting safety and togetherness.
Free October Networking - Naples
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Hangout by Two Guys, Naples, FL
💼 Details: Expand your professional network with local business professionals in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
True Crime Trivia!
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 1258 Airport-Pulling Rd N, Naples, FL
🔍 Details: Test your knowledge of infamous cases and mysteries in this engaging trivia night for true crime enthusiasts.
Season Kickoff Party Naples
📅 Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Old Town Saloon Naples, FL
🍻 Details: Welcome back the busy season with drinks, music, and socializing at one of Naples' favorite local hangouts.
Sip & Slay. Pink Edition.
📅 Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: District, Naples, FL
🍸 Details: Dress in pink for this trendy social event featuring specialty cocktails and stylish atmosphere.
⚠️ Please verify event details and availability with the respective venues or organizers, as schedules may change.
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Naples, Florida News Highlights
🔗 FAA-Approved Flight Paths Begin at Naples Airport to Cut Noise
New approach and holding procedures—higher altitudes and steeper descents—took effect Oct. 2 to enhance safety and reduce neighborhood noise.
🔗 State Moves to Preserve 20,000+ Acres—Many in Collier & Hendry
Florida approved $167M in conservation deals, including corridor lands that benefit water, wildlife, and recreation in our region.
🔗 NCH Opens Women’s Cancer Division (Gynecologic Oncology) Oct 1
The new program—led by Dr. Edward Grendys—brings specialized care and access to clinical trials to North Naples.
🔗 Conservation Collier Keeps $34M After Cut Attempts Fail
A 3-2 vote preserved dedicated land-buying funds for the coming year, maintaining the popular program’s momentum.
🔗 “Traffic in Paradise”: Collier Road Network Strains Under Growth
A data-driven look at how population gains outpace road upgrades—and what fixes are being weighed.
🔗 Naples City Council Repeals Airport-Oversight Resolution After Legal Threat
The council walked back a June measure that would have expanded its control over airport projects, reducing near-term risk of litigation and signaling a reset in city–airport relations.
🔗 Proposed FPL Settlement Points to About a $2.50/Month Bill Increase in 2026
A negotiated settlement under review would trim earlier requests and modestly raise a typical 1,000-kWh monthly bill next year.
🔗 FEMA Fast-Tracked Millions for Naples Pier Rebuild After Donor’s Ask
Records show more than $11 million in federal aid for the pier moved quickly following outreach from a political donor; the funding could accelerate long-awaited reconstruction.
🔗 City Expects $12.6M+ in FEMA/State Money Toward Naples Pier
Officials detail anticipated federal funds plus a state match as the iconic structure moves closer to rebuild.
🔗 New Early-Warning System Aims to Improve Red-Tide Forecasting
The Everglades Foundation is piloting tools to better predict harmful algal blooms across Southwest Florida—a long-term boon for beachgoers and coastal health.
🔗 Apartment Community in Naples Sells for $12.54M
The 63-unit Residences on 16th changed hands to a New York investor, a data point for local multifamily values and cap-rate trends.
🔗 Orange Grove Housing Proposal Splits Collier Planning Board
A plan to convert an eastern Collier citrus grove into hundreds of homes ended in a tie vote, signaling a contentious path ahead on growth east of town.
🔗 Naples Airport Mulls “Naughty-List” Ads for Curfew Violators
To curb late-night noise, the airport is weighing public call-outs of operators that breach curfew—an idea that could reshape compliance without new rules.
🔗 Best Week to Buy? National Report Points to Mid-October—Florida Varies
Realtor.com’s data suggests Oct 12–18 may be favorable nationally; in Florida’s coastal markets timing may differ, but seasonal price softening could aid Naples buyers.
🔗 Hurricane Watch: Two Systems Tracked; One Could Cross Florida
As we move deeper into the season, forecasters monitored two disturbances late last week—useful for preparedness planning into the coming days.
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