A fall getaway for Halloween can be one of the best experiences of the year—especially if you head to Sanibel! Read on below to see how to spend the perfect Halloween 2023 in Sanibel.
Pumpkin Patch
Go pumpkin-picking with your little ones for a family-friendly event that doesn’t involve any jump scares or spooky Halloween costumes at this exciting pumpkin patch at Lakes Regional Park. Head here any time between October 19th and 28th to pick out your favorite pumpkins, gourds, or decorations for your property. You can also choose pumpkins that you can carve and use as a fun, artistic night with your family. There are also games, hydride adventures, pumpkin carving events, and much more here, so stay updated with the local Facebook page!
Fall Family Candy and Costume Festival
What more do your kids want this upcoming Halloween weekend than to dress up and have candy? That’s right, nothing! All they want to do is dress up as their favorite movie character, actor, sports person, or career person, and then start to get their basket filled to the brim with sweet treats.
Well, you can add a little more fun to the typical trick or treating adventure by bringing your young ones and teenagers to the Fall Family Candy and Costume Festival at Sanibel Community House on Halloween Eve from 5 to 7pm. This exciting costume event and candy festival offers cool decorations, souvenirs to bring back home, and tons of candy for your kids to get.
Adult Halloween Party
Suppose you are in Sanibel Island with your adult friends this upcoming Halloween weekend. In that case, chances are you may not want to go to family events, like trick or treating or candy-grabbing walks. In that case, you are probably more inclined to outdoor events, heading to local bars and breweries, or having a nice meal. We recommend going to the Halloween Party at the local George and Wendy’s Seafood Grille on Friday, October 26th, between 8pm and midnight. Enjoy live music that is great for dancing, raffles to win great prizes, and custom prizes that are sure to keep you guessing all night long! Plus, with no cover, this exciting party doesn’t break the bank.
Halloween Party and Costume Contest
Head to the ‘Tween Water Island Restart in Captiva, FL, to enjoy the ‘teen’-geared party and costume contest! This exciting event is great for those who are a little ‘too old’ to be trick or treating, but still learn to take part in the fun of Halloween without any of the drinking involved. This party features three cash prizes, live music, dancing, food, drinks, and good vibes, so make sure you bring your teen here any time between 4 pm and 2 am on Saturday, October 27th.
Halloween Party and Drag Show
The Halloween Party and Drag Queen Show at Lilly and Company is one of THE best parties of the entire year! This exciting party is held on Halloween night between 5pm and 8pm, making it the top spot to start your night off to a great start. Head here to watch the drag queen show contest, filled with talented entertainers who are sure to keep your attention for the entire evening. You can then eat a fresh and filling buffet dinner to help soak in the alcohol consumed tonight.
Head Out on the Water
After a long day of partying and drinking, sometimes you just feel a bit blah and low energy. We think the best thing to do in this case is to get outside in the bright sunshine and see all there is to do and see in the breathtaking area of Sanibel and Captiva Islands! Nothing will help cure your hangover better than sun, sand, fresh breeze, and cold water. Head to one of the local beaches, like Bowman’s Beach for miles and miles of white sand, Lighthouse Beach Park for picnic lunches, and Gulfside City Park Beach for relaxing and taking a midday nap. You can also take a walk around the natural areas, like the JN Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, complete with breathtaking wildlife, flowers, plants, flora, fauna, and a peaceful atmosphere that is great for spending time with your loved ones.
Another great way to help beat a hangover or tiredness from a night of walking your kids around trick or treating is to head out on the water on a cruise or a super-fast boat! The wind through your hair and the fresh breeze on your face will surely help wake you up and make you feel better. You can bring your own boat, get a rental kayak or speedboat, or charter a boat, making this one of the best fall activities to see the beauty of Sanibel from a different viewpoint.
Rent a Property from Us Today to Enjoy a Halloween in Sanibel!
As you can see, there is so much for you to do and see this coming Halloween in Sanibel, FL. Not only is the summer a great time to go swimming and enjoy boating, but the fall season offers fewer crowds, fun Halloween activities, and great weather. Book one of our properties from Tropical Escape Sanibel to get started planning the holiday of your dreams with your family or friends.
