No Tricks Just Treats For Your Pets This Halloween
We have a couple of weeks until Halloween officially arrives. However, the decorating, the parties, the costumes and other shenanigans are already beginning to take off across Southwest Florida. If you have furry members of your household (husbands and boyfriends don’t count), don’t forget to look out for them. We want no tricks just treats for your pets this Halloween. Calls to poison control for animas typical escalate by 12% during this holiday season.
Dressing your pets up is fun and cute for the holidays. But make sure they can see and breath easy. We want no tricks just treats for your pets this Halloween.
Most dog lovers know to keep chocolate candies away from dogs. However, that is not the only Halloween goodie that can cause illness. Jamie Freyer, DVM for Veterinarians.org says, “Gum often contains a sweetener called xylitol, which can be life-threatening for dogs. Raisins and grapes can cause kidney failure.”
Just like humans, too much sugar is not goof for our pets. Even apples can be harmful. Not the fruit itself, but the seeds inside contain cyanide which is a poison. Perhaps next to the candy bowl, put a second bowl of goodies for the animals. Keep those holiday treats and bags of candy up and away from pets, dogs especially. And remind the little ones that while they can, and should, share their candy with mom and dad, they should not do the same with their beloved dog.
Best Halloween Events In Southwest Florida
Fall is officially here and the stores are full of Halloween costumes, candy and décor. It’s a fun time of year. Do you like to dress up, like a good scare? Perhaps you just like to get out and enjoy some good old fashioned pumpkin carving. It is all possible in the coming weeks. To help you navigate, we’ve put together a list of the best Halloween events in Southwest Florida. Whether you live in Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte or anywhere in between, there is something in close proximity.
Many activities, parties and celebrations were canceled last year due to such widespread damage from Hurricane Ian. Party goers are ready to make up for lost time and it appears there are lots of places and events to accommodate. Halloween is not just for the little kids. There are lots of things for the big kids to do too. Here you will find everything from hayrides to concerts. In addition, trivia nights, boat cruises, wine tastings, and everything in between.
There are pet friendly events as well as canine costume contests for Halloween in Southwest Florida. A few of them are listed below.
Some events have costume contests. Stay tuned for a separate rundown specifically for costume events. In the meantime, take not. Events are both inside and outside. Some could be affected by the weather. It is always a good idea to call ahead or check social media sites for updates if you have any doubts. Dress up. Get out. Halloween in Southwest Florida is going to be a lot of fun this year. Check out these events.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
This is a classic Halloween activity. The campy, interactive movie is playing several places during the month of October. One is at Arts Bonita. Here, the move is outdoors. The screening is Monday October 30th at 7pm. $15 includes prop bag
Also attend a screening at Lee County Alliance For The Arts on October 14th at dusk, gates open at 6pm. This movie is also outside on the lawn. Bring your own chairs and blankets but no coolers. $25 included prop bag.
Halloween In The Park
Put on by the City of Bonita Springs, this outdoor movie screening features “Casper.” Bring your chairs and blankets. Besides the movie there will be pumpkin decorating trick-or-treating, photo, food, entertainment and more. The park will be filled with spooky lights and fog too. the event is in and around Riverside Park on Saturday, October 21st from 5:30-9 p.m. More info here.
Springtime Farms Fall Festival and Haunted Nights
Springtime Farms is in North Fort Myers and their Fall Festival runs through October 29th. Here you will enjoy a pumpkin patch, hay rides, a petting zoo, and more. There is also a Haunted Maze, Haunted Trail, and Bird Aviary.
Hogwart's Halloween Family Concert
This night of music is presented by Gulf Coast Symphony at Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. It’s not just about music. The lobby will be filled with entertainers and all kinds of magic before the show. October 29th, 1:00. More info here.
