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Free things to do with kids in Fort Myers–Naples, this week and every week.

Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Fort Myers–Naples this week: we found four free outings, including Little Boo Bash, Make a Spooky Ghost! at Captiva Library and Little Ghouls Craft & Treat, plus one library program. One free day or event is coming up, each with its date. And two places never charge admission, like Fort Myers Regional Library and South County Regional Library.

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This week

Free things to do with kids in Fort Myers this week

Every free outing on this week’s Fort Myers list, rebuilt every Thursday. Library programs may need a quick sign-up.

Fri Oct 3010–11am

Little Boo Bash

Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library · 3095 Blount St., Fort Myers, FL 33916

An hour-long dance party for kids 5 and under and their grown-ups. Costumes are encouraged. Free.

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Fri Oct 3010–10:30am

Costume Storytime

Riverdale Public Library · 2421 Buckingham Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905

A Halloween storytime with not-so-scary stories and silly songs for babies and preschoolers. Kids are welcome to come in costume. Registration is required. Free.

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Sat Oct 3111am–1pm

Little Ghouls Craft & Treat

North Fort Myers Public Library · 2001 N Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

Drop in any time between 11am and 1pm to decorate a trick-or-treat bag and stop at the treat stations. Come in costume if you like. Treats last while supplies do. Free.

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Sat Oct 3110:30am–12pm

Read to Dogs

Northwest Regional Library · 519 Chiquita Blvd. N., Cape Coral, FL 33993

Kids take turns reading aloud to a dog. Pick up a ticket for a time slot at the children’s desk when you arrive. Free.

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Free days and free events coming up in Fort Myers

Museum and zoo free days, free festivals and other one-off free events, soonest first. Some free days are only for residents or cardholders, so each one says who gets in free.

Who gets in free:EveryoneResidents onlyCardholders only

Any day

Places that are always free in Fort Myers

Parks, gardens, nature centers and museums that don’t charge admission.

Fort Myers Regional Library

Downtown Fort Myers, 2450 First StreetThe main Lee County library downtown, with toddler and preschool storytimes during the week.Official site ↗Report a problem

South County Regional Library

Estero, 21100 Three Oaks ParkwayA big branch between Fort Myers and Naples with family storytime and Baby Play.Official site ↗Report a problem
Free to get in, but parking, special exhibits and seasonal extras can cost money. Check each place’s site before you go.

Every week

Free library storytimes

Lee County Library System

Each program lists its age range and whether you need to register.

Baby Rhyme Time, Toddler Tales, preschool and family storytimes at most branches on weekday mornings

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Collier County Public Library

The county library for Naples and the rest of Collier County.

Preschool storytimes at Collier branches; check the events directory for times

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More for little kids in Fort Myers

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Good questions

Free things to do with kids in Fort Myers–Naples: the FAQ

This week we found four free outings for ages 0–6, including Little Boo Bash, Make a Spooky Ghost! at Captiva Library, Little Ghouls Craft & Treat and Read to Dogs. See free this week; the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Gulf Coast Town Center Tree Lighting is free this season. Dates and times are on each card under free days and free events.

Fort Myers Regional Library and South County Regional Library don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

Yes. Lee County Library System and Collier County Public Library run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. How we choose and check.

Free things to do, every Thursday.

One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Fort Myers that weekend, free ones flagged.

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