Celebrate Halloween all month long at Halloween Happenings at Mercato — October 1–31, 2025, at participating locations. Enjoy spooktacular events, festive activities, and frightfully fun experiences for all ages!
Cars and Coffee 239 rolls back into Mercato on Oct 19 - Dec 21 from 9–11 AM! Explore hundreds of cars, check out the featured Teslas, sip coffee, and support Laces of Love with a sneaker or $50 donation for VIP Lawn parking. 🏎️☕
🎃 Mercato Pumpkin Patch - Pick your perfect pumpkin Oct. 16–26 on the Event Lawn! All pumpkins are $8, with proceeds supporting SNIP Collier and their mission to combat pet overpopulation in SWFL.
Celebrate the 17th Annual Naples International Film Festival October 24–26, 2025, at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Enjoy over 60 independent films and connect with filmmakers and fellow film lovers.
🎉 Bring the kids to WINK Playland the last Saturday of each month from 10 AM–12 PM for free face painting, pizza, ice cream coupons (while supplies last), and seasonal fun—like fall-themed cookie decorating on Oct. 25!
Artists in Bloom – At Naples Botanical Garden in Kapnick Hall through Oct. 26 in partnership with United Arts Collier presents Artists in Bloom, which overflows with energy and inspiration, showcasing how creators, through various media, continually seek to capture the distinctive beauty of its landscapes. 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples. 293-643-7275 or www.naplesgarden.org
Get a first look at Mercato’s newly reimagined Piazza during Piazza Preview on October 28, 2025, from 6–8 PM. Enjoy live music by West Wave and drinks from The Pub’s outdoor bar.
🍷🎃 Hallowine returns to Mercato on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6–9 PM! Sip wine, enjoy bites, enter raffles, and join the costume contest while exploring participating venues. Proceeds benefit the Naples Gulf Shore Rotary Foundation.
Resident Artists – At Naples Art Studios through Nov. 1, “Group Show: Resident Artists” featuring recent work from resident artists in watercolor, pastel, collage, ceramics, contemporary sculpture and mixed media. North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd., Naples. 239.821.1061, [email protected] or naplesart.studio
Innovative Expressions: Bonnie Sprung runs from September 25 to November 6, 2025, at the Performing Arts Center, Hinman Gallery-in-the-Round in Bonita Springs. This vibrant exhibition showcases two of Sprung’s signature series—traditional oil on canvas and mixed media—highlighting her distinctive use of color, texture, and hidden words inspired by nature and the waterways of Florida. Known for her inventive DiskArt created from recycled CDs and DVDs, Sprung transforms everyday materials into imaginative works of art that merge sustainability with creativity. An award-winning artist with over 30 years of experience in fine art, design, and curation, her work has been featured in galleries, collections, and publications nationwide.
Naples Invitational – Naples Art Institute is hosting its biennial exhibition through Nov. 30. Featuring over 50 thoughtful works, this exhibition offers a look at the American experience from a local perspective. Tickets are $15. 585 Park St., Naples. 239-262-6517 or www.naplesart.org/naples-invitational-2025
Beyond the Art Show Tent: Tammy DeCaro runs from October 23 to December 4, 2025, at the Visual Arts Center, Main Gallery in Bonita Springs. This exhibition showcases DeCaro’s vibrant mix of 2D and 3D works—spanning fused glass, furniture, jewelry, sculpture, and wall art—that blur the line between art and everyday life. Her signature “creative chaos” style transforms ordinary materials into extraordinary pieces that inspire viewers to find beauty in daily moments.
Pareidolia by Jeanette Richards runs from October 23 to December 4, 2025, at the Visual Arts Center, Tranovich Gallery in Bonita Springs. Inspired by the human tendency to find meaning in abstract forms, Richards’ acrylic paintings blend texture, color, and intuition to evoke faces, figures, and stories hidden within layered compositions. Her work invites viewers to look closer, let their imaginations wander, and discover personal interpretations within each piece’s organic, evolving structure.
Studios & Galleries – Art studios and galleries in Artisans Plaza are open every Thursday from 1-5 p.m. See the work of more than 20 local professional artists in one location with easy parking. Artwork includes paintings in a variety of techniques and subject matter, plus handcraft- ed jewelry and glass work. 5760 Shirley St., Naples. 239-572-3386