Land, Air and Water Events This Fall in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Oct. 27, 2025

It's never too early to start planning your perfect Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach fall trip. From exciting activities like the Florida International Airshow and the Eaglewood Beach Waterfest to pumpkin patches that families crave and live performances, here's an overview of the fun to be had in the area in fall:

Fall Fishing

September through November

Trolling the waters of the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast this time of year can reward you with anything from barracuda and Spanish mackerel to amberjack, king fish, and snapper. Find out more about what you might catch in the fall with our Fishing Forecast.

Let's Eat, Englewood

Mid-September

Table by a window with greenery at Farlow's on the Water in Englewood, Florida One of our signature Fall events is the annual Let’s Eat, Englewood Restaurant Week, which usually runs the last two weeks of September.

Participating restaurants offer set-price three-course dinners and two-course lunches. It's a scrumptious way to have culinary adventures without breaking the bank.

Charlotte Players Show

Early to Mid-October

The Charlotte Players' always feature a spooky season show. Last year's was Let's Murder Marsha, a fun twist on true crime, so be sure to keep an eye out for their next one!

Eaglewood Beach Waterfest

Mid-October Waterfest 2015 | OPA/APBA Offshore World Championship

The fun kicks off Friday, Oct. 10 with the Englewood Beach Waterfest Block Party and continues throughout the entire weekend! Eaglewood Beach Waterfest, a riveting offshore racing competition, is fun for the whole family, with exciting boat races, a Family Conservation Center, and food, drinks, and other vendors. Boats will reach speeds closing in on 150 mph in competion for APBA Offshore World Championship.

Halloween Happenings in Punta Gorda

October

Punta Gorda’s Prana Farms features a pumpkin patch, hay rides, a petting zoo and more. The Halloween Notte at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds is a signature event, featuring a pumpkin patch, daytime mazes and games paired with nighttime haunts, including haunted houses. Usually runs the last three weekends in October.

The Punta Gorda Halloween Costume Cruise aboard The Oasis tiki boat is a blast, with prizes for best costumes, sunset views and dolphin sightings, along with Halloween-themed karaoke.

Find even more Halloween fun in this post.

Florida International Airshow

Early November

The 2025 Florida International Airshow lands at the Punta Gorda Airport on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1 and 2, 2025. This annual family-friendly event features Randy Ball and the MIG-17 Fighter Jet Team, Doug Litton and Patty Wagstaff, and much more. Come early, pack earplugs and celebrate aviation past, present and future in Southwest Florida.

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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau

The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau was established in 1997. The Visitor & Convention Bureau supports local businesses by promoting Charlotte County as a premiere travel destination, domestically and internationally, to consumers, meeting planners, travel trade and sports-rights holders.
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