Every month, Priority Marketing’s clients and partners host a wide range of special events, seminars, workshops, activities and fundraising opportunities. Check out the list of client events in October 2025. Each of the events listed is open to the public; some are free events, while others require tickets or RSVPs.
Featured Event
Date: Oct. 3-5
Event Name: ParrotPhest
Description: ParrotPHest is a three-day beachfront festival taking place Oct. 3–5, at Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach. The inaugural event invites Parrot Heads, Trop Rock fans and beachgoers to enjoy live music, poolside lounging, signature boat drinks and sunset concerts. Highlights include raffles benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, exotic bird photo ops, a best-dressed Parrot Head contest and a live set from Radio Margaritaville’s JD Spradlin.
LINK: ParrotPHest
Additional Client Events in October 2025
Oct. 3
To celebrate Taylor Swift’s new music drop, Brightwater Lagoon will play tracks from her new album at the top of each hour. Swifties can groove to the beats, get creative at the bracelet-making station and celebrate their inner Swiftie with friends all night long.
LINK: Jam Session
Oct. 4
The Faces of Pace Celebration & Gala, which benefits Pace Center for Girls, Lee, will feature dinner, dancing, live music and a live auction. This year’s event focuses on unmasking girls’ potential and will include messages of success from current and former Pace Lee students.
LINK: Face of Pace Gala
Oct. 4
Brightwater Lagoon will celebrate Oktoberfest with festive food and drink specials. Guests can test their strength in the classic stein hoisting competition and enjoy live music from Ida Mann Octoberfest Band.
LINK: Oktoberfest
Oct. 7
To celebrate National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers will host a Night of Fun that features games and face painting.
LINK: National Night Out
Oct. 8
Gulf Coast Village will host an artist meet and greet to kick off its latest art exhibit: Furry, Feathered and Fabulous. The deadline to RSVP is Oct. 1.
LINK: Artist Meet and Greet
Oct. 9
The Lee County Bar Association Foundation’s annual Charity Wine Tasting will feature delicious food prepared by FineMark’s Executive Chef Jillian Lake, fabulous wine and good company. All proceeds benefit Foundation programs and initiatives.
LINK: Charity Wine Tasting
Oct. 9
Inspire Exercise Medicine is hosting its first interactive cooking class of the season. The session at Unity of Naples will offer tips from a registered dietician and performance coach, and participants will be able to sample the food options being demonstrated during the event.
LINK: Cooking Class
Oct. 11
Bay Street Yard will host Ben Allen Band for an evening of country music and high-energy entertainment. Ben Allen, lead singer of Ben Allen Band, was a semifinalist on The Voice.
LINK: Ben Allen Band
Oct. 11
Partners for Breast Cancer Care will host its annual Partners Pink Run, a 5k run that benefits Partners for Breast Cancer Care, a local nonprofit that funds breast screening, diagnostic testing and treatment for underserved women and men in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. After the race, participants can enjoy entertainment, refreshments and fun activities for all ages.
LINK: Partners Pink Run
Oct. 11
Child Care of Southwest Florida is the beneficiary of the annual “FORE” Our Community Golf Tournament sponsored by Knights of Columbus (KoC) Council 13483 at Saint Cecilia. The four-person scramble will be held at Magnolia Landing Golf & Country Club in North Fort Myers and features breakfast, a round of golf, an awards luncheon, a goody bag, and a silent auction and raffle.
LINK: FORE Our Community Golf Tournament
Oct. 15
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties is hosting “Credit Report and Scores,” a financial education workshop that explores how credit works, what factors impact credit scores, how to read credit reports and what individuals can do to improve or maintain their credit score.
LINK: Credit Score Workshop
Oct. 23
Legal Aid of Broward County to hold its “A Night for Justice” Gala: Rhythms of Hope in Dania Beach to raise money for its organization.
LINK: A Night of Justice Gala
Oct. 24
Horizon Foundation’s Industry Appreciation Awards is now in its 33rd year. The Industry Appreciation Awards recognize Lee County’s top businesses and business leaders that drive the local economy, employ the workforce and shape their industries. The awards program is sponsored by the Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development.
LINK: IndustryAppreciationAwards.com
Oct. 25
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is the beneficiary of the 2025 LCEC Golf Tournament’s proceeds. The tournament will be held at the Plantation Golf Club with registration starting at 7:30 a.m. Lunch, raffles and the awards banquet will follow the tournament.
LINK: LCEC Golf Tournament
Oct. 25
The Lee County Bar Association’s Tropical Night Bench Bar Gala will be held at The Veranda in Fort Myers in honor of the Judiciary of the Twentieth Circuit, the Office of Judges of Compensation Claims, the U.S. Middle District Court and the Sixth District Court of Appeal.
LINK: Bench Bar Gala
Oct. 25
Bay Street Yard will celebrate Halloween with its Hallow Groove event, a spooky dance party featuring DJs, bands, art vendors and more.
LINK: Hallow Groove
Oct. 26
The World Famous Cigar Bar Charity Golf Tournament in Estero will benefit Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children. Participants will enjoy lunch, a day of golfing and giving back, and an exclusive after party featuring a silent auction, premium imported cigars, spirits and a catered dinner.
Oct. 27
Harry Chapin Food Bank’s third annual Drive Out Hunger Golf Tournament will be held at The Club at Pelican Preserve. Registration includes golf, cocktails and dinner, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit’s quest to end hunger in Southwest Florida.
LINK: Drive Out Hunger
Oct. 28
Brightwater Lagoon will celebrate Halloween with its Monster Mash event, a thrilling Halloween party for those 18 and older with a live DJ spinning your favorite hits. There will also be a spirited costume contest with prizes and towering stitl walkers bringing spooky energy throughout the night.
LINK: Monster Mash
Oct. 29
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades’ campaign kickoff will be held at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Attendees of the kickoff will learn about the campaign’s tremendous impact on local charitable organizations and their funding priorities for the coming year.
LINK: UnitedWayLee.org.
