Spooktacular Fun Events This Halloween with Parks and Rec
Published on October 02, 2026
Collier County Parks & Recreation Brings Spooktacular
Fun to Parks Across the County This Halloween
Get ready for a Halloween season filled with treats, costumes, music, games, and plenty of spooky fun! Collier County Parks & Recreation is bringing the community together this October with a lineup of family-friendly Halloween events designed for children, adults, and even four-legged friends.
From creating sweet, haunted houses and dancing at a Halloween Baby Rave to exploring a haunted trail and showing off your best costume, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Residents and visitors are encouraged to mark their calendars and register early for these popular seasonal events.
Halloween Happenings include:
A.I.R. Parent Toddler Pumpkin Fun
Wednesday, October 21 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
$15 per child
Golden Gate Community Park
3300 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Naples
Adaptive Inclusive Recreation (AIR) invites parents and toddlers ages 1½ to 4 years old to celebrate the season at Parent Toddler Pumpkin Fun! This festive morning will feature pumpkin painting, crafts, snacks, a candy bag, and music and movement, providing little ones with a fun and engaging opportunity to celebrate Halloween and enjoy time together. For more information, call (239) 252-4530.
Frights and Delights Trunk or Treat Event
Friday, October 23 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
FREE
East Naples Community Park
3500 Thomasson Drive, Naples
Bring the whole family for an evening of themed trunks, festive activities, giveaways, a costume contest, and more family-friendly fun. Those interested in participating with a decorated trunk are encouraged to call (239) 252-4414 or visit the park.
A.I.R. Pumpkin Painting Family Event
Friday, October 23 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$15 per pumpkin
Golden Gate Community Park
3300 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Naples
Adaptive Inclusive Recreation (AIR) invites families to celebrate the season at a festive Pumpkin Painting Family Event! Participants can enjoy an evening of pumpkin painting, snacks, drinks, and music while creating a one-of-a-kind pumpkin to take home. Pre-registration is required by October 14. Registration is available at collierparks.com using Activity #36862. For more information, call (239) 252-4530.
Family Halloween Monster Bash
Friday, October 23 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
$4 per child | $1 per adult
Golden Gate Community Center
4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples
Enjoy an evening at our Halloween Egg Hunt for the kids, inflatable maze & slides, music, treats, community & food vendors, and more! Come in your family-friendly costume and be sure to bring a bag or bucket for candy and giveaways. For more information, call (239) 252-4180.
Candy Haunted House Creation
Friday, October 23 | 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
$12
Vineyards Community Park
6231 Arbor Boulevard, Naples
Children can let their creativity run wild as they design their own haunted candy house using an assortment of candy, frosting, and cookies. Everything needed to create a delicious work of art is included. Pre-registration is required by October 21. For more information, call (239) 252-4105.
BCIRP “RIP” Halloween Event
Friday, October 23 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
$3 per person
Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park
810 39th Avenue, Naples
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of Halloween festivities featuring games, costume contests, prizes, bounce houses, food vendors, and more. For more information, call (239) 252-4900.
Trunk or Treat Halloween Event
Friday, October 23 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
FREE
Immokalee Community Park
321 North 1st Street, Immokalee
Enjoy the excitement of trick-or-treating all in one place! The evening will feature music, face painting, games, costume and trunk contests, and plenty of spooky fun. For more information, call (239) 252-4449.
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
Saturday, October 24 | 10:00 a.m. to noon
Free
Veterans Community Park Dog Park
1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples
Four-legged friends are invited to get into the Halloween spirit! Dress up your pup and enter the costume contest or simply come out to enjoy all the adorable costumes. Pre-registration is available at collierparks.com using code 37227. For more information, call (239) 252-4682.
Halloween Baby Rave
Friday, October 30 | 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
$7
Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park
810 39th Avenue, Naples
Get ready for a Halloween dance party created especially for babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups! This high-energy, family-friendly experience features music, movement, and sensory fun.
This program is exclusively for waddlers, toddlers, their parents, and siblings. Pre-registration is strongly recommended, and day-of in-person registration is not guaranteed. All attendees, including adults, must register. For more information, call (239) 252-4900.
BOO-Tacular 2026
Friday, October 30 | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$5 per person / Children 3 and under are free
North Collier Regional Park
15000 Livingston Road, Naples
Get ready for BOO-Tacular 2026, a Halloween celebration for all ages! Enjoy a festive evening featuring a Haunted Trail, Trick-or-Treat Lane, food, DJ, bounce houses, carnival games, caricature artists, a photo booth, and more. Costume contests begin at 6:45 p.m. with five categories: ages 0-3, ages 4-7, ages 8-12, ages 13-17, and groups.
Event wristbands will go on sale beginning October 1, 2026. Wristbands may be purchased and picked up at any of the following Collier County Parks & Recreation locations:
- Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park (11565 Tamiami Trail East, Naples)
- Golden Gate Community Park (3300 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Naples)
- Max A. Hasse Jr. Community Park (3390 Golden Gate Boulevard West, Naples)
- North Collier Regional Park (Administration) (15000 Livingston Road, Naples)
- Veterans Community Park (1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples)
- Vineyards Community Park (6231 Arbor Boulevard West, Naples)
For more information, call (239) 252-4000.
Plan Your Halloween Fun
With events happening throughout Collier County, families have plenty of opportunities to celebrate Halloween, create lasting memories, and enjoy the parks in a whole new way.
For additional information about Halloween events, call (239) 252-4000 or email parksandrecreation@collier.gov.