October 2025 in Cape Coral & Southwest Florida: New Restaurants, Festivals & Fun
October is one of the busiest months of the year in Cape Coral and Fort Myers - packed with fall festivals, spooky family fun, and even a few exciting restaurant openings. Whether you’re looking for Oktoberfest steins, trick-or-treats, or a new place to grab brunch, here’s your insider’s guide.
What’s New This Month
On the Bay – Fort Myers Beach
Formerly Matanzas on the Bay, this newly renovated restaurant opens October 3 with a refreshed interior, bay views, and an updated coastal menu.
👉 See On the Bay details
House of Omelets – Cape Coral
A local favorite is opening a brand-new location this October in Cape Coral (440 Cape Coral Pkwy E #40). Expect hearty breakfasts, creative omelets, and a cozy diner atmosphere.
👉 Learn more about House of Omelets
Chuck Lager – Gulf Coast Town Center
Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani’s Chuck Lager America’s Tavern arrives in South Fort Myers this October after a $1M renovation. The menu blends American classics with bold flavors, and the bar is built for game nights and casual fun.
👉 Check out Chuck Lager
Bonita Fish Company – Fort Myers Beach
Reopening in October, Bonita Fish Company brings fresh local seafood, cocktails, and waterfront views back to the beach.
👉 Read about Bonita Fish Company
Family Fun & Fall Festivals
9th Annual Millennial Oktoberfest
Oct 3–5 • Downtown Fort Myers
A three-day street festival with live music, German beer, and food vendors.
Kiwanis KidsFest
Sat, Oct 4 • Cultural Park, Cape Coral
A free family carnival with games, entertainment, and community vendors.
👉 Cape Coral Kiwanis KidsFest Info
Cape Coral Oktoberfest
Oct 17–19 & 24–26 • German-American Social Club, Cape Coral
Southwest Florida’s largest Oktoberfest returns with German beer, authentic food, carnival rides, and traditional music.
👉 Cape Coral Oktoberfest
Cultural Park Fall Festival
Sat, Oct 18 • Cultural Park, Cape Coral
Arts & crafts vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, and fall-themed fun.
👉 Fall Festival Event Page
Trunk or Treat & Halloween Movie
Fri, Oct 24 • Cape Coral City Hall
Candy giveaways, inflatables, train rides, drone show, costume contest, and a screening of Monster House.
👉 Cape Coral Trunk or Treat
Bell Tower Halloween Spooktacular & Car Show
Sat, Oct 25 • Bell Tower Shops, Fort Myers
Costume contests, trick-or-treating, and a car show all in one evening.
Nightlife & Local Vibes
Cape Coral Bike Night
Sat, Oct 11 • SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral
Motorcycles line the streets for an evening of live music, vendors, and nightlife energy.
👉 Cape Coral Bike Night
South Cape Spooktacular Pub Crawl
Sat, Oct 18 • Downtown Cape Coral
Hop on the Jolley Trolley for a spooky pub crawl across downtown bars. Costumes encouraged!
👉 Pub Crawl Tickets