The Cape Coral Museum of History is kicking off a new monthly event called “Classic Car Fest at Cultural Park” featuring classic vehicles, music, food trucks, merchant vendor village, hands-on activities, and free museum tours on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Classic Car Fest, which takes place behind the Museum, will be held once a month on the third or fourth Saturday through April 2024. Each month will have a different theme, with vendors and activities to match that month’s theme. Interested vendors can sign up to participate via capecoralmuseum.org/classic-car-fest.

This free, public event will provide a chance for visitors of all ages to gather and engage with history.

October’s theme is Halloween and will feature a Trunk or Treat with Haunted Hot Rods, Spooky ‘Stangs, Creepy Cobras, and more. Enjoy Halloween-themed games and activities for the whole family. Make sure everyone dresses up, including your pets, for three different costume parades. Goodie bags to help collect your treats are sponsored by Busey Bank.

Costume Parade schedule:

• Pet parade (pet must be on leash) – 11:30 a.m.

• Kids12 and under – noon

• Adults/Family parade – 12:30 p.m.

General event information:

What: Stroll through lines of classic cars, enjoy food from a variety of vendors each month, shop local merchant vendor booths, dance to music from local performers, and tour the Museum of History for free.

When: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates:

• Oct. 28 | Theme: Halloween

• Nov. 25 | Theme: Shop Small Saturday

• Dec. 16 | Theme: Celebrate the Holidays

• Jan. 20 | Theme: New Year, New You!

• Feb. 17 | Theme: Heart Health Month

• March 23 | Theme: Clovers, Eggs and Cars – Oh My!

• April 20 | Theme: Rock and Roll Spring Fling

Where:

Cultural Park (behind Cape Coral Museum of History)

544 Cultural Park Blvd. in Cape Coral

*just north of City Hall

Cost:

Free to the public

$10 per classic vehicle per show

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Participating car clubs

Cape Coral Cobra Club, Lee County Muscle, Hot Chili Rods, and the Edison Ford Southwest Florida Region Model A Club. Additional classic car clubs welcome.

Classic vehicle entry is $10 per show.

Discounted entry if you sign up for all shows at one time.

Those interested in participating please contact Mark Cubberley at 423-595-3959 to register vehicles.

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About the Cape Coral Museum of History

Since its inception in 1987, the Cape Coral Museum of History has sought to discover, preserve, and share the history of Cape Coral through its archives, museum exhibits and public programs. The Museum is the official repository for the history of Cape Coral and serves as a public resource for all sectors of the local community, as well as international and U.S. tourists. Operated by the Cape Coral Historical Society, the museum exhibits artifacts, documents, and photographs pertaining to the history of Cape Coral and Southwest Florida. Located at 544 Cultural Park Blvd. in Cape Coral, the Museum has three buildings and three garden areas to explore. For more information about the museum and its programming visit capecoralmuseum.org.