Top 5 things to do this weekend in Naples, Bonita Springs: Film, food truck festivals

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5. Attend the first Bonita Springs Food Truck Festival

Head to the first Bonita Springs Food Truck Festival, where a dozen trucks will serve up gourmet smash burgers, Mexican pizzas, German currywurst, vegan food, barbecue, ice cream and more. Plus a bounce house, craft vendors and live music from reggae act Sprout Duo and R&B singer/guitarist Dale Schwegel of the Old 41 Band. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. $5 (free for ages 12 and younger). Riverside Park, 10451 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. southerneventproductionsfl.com/food-truck-festival

4. Carlos Mencia brings laughs to Off The Hook

Comedian Carlos Mencia performs standup at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26; 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, and Saturday, Oct. 28; and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901

3. Outdoor concert kicks off season at Cambier Park

The Naples Dixieland Jazz Band performs a free concert 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, outside at Cambier Park, Sixth Avenue South and Eighth Street South. Please bring lawn chairs. Donations are greatly appreciated and needed. naplesjazzsociety.com

2. Naples International Film Festival returns

The 15th annual Naples International Film Festival kicks off Thursday with the red-carpet opening night at Artis―Naples. The festival ends Sunday with a special presentation of Steven Spielberg’s "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," featuring a live performance of John Williams’ classic score by the Naples Philharmonic. This year’s festival features 57 films and all screenings will be held in person at Hayes Hall, Norris Garden or Paragon Theaters ― Pavilion. artisnaples.org

1. Fall Fest at Paradise Coast Sports Complex

Enjoy some family fun during Fall Fest from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3920 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples. There's plenty to do, including fun activities, trick or treating for the kids and much more. Visit playparadisecoast.com for more.

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Celebrate a seafood delicacy. Pinchers Stone Crab Festival at Tin City in Naples kicks off Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. and runs through Oct. 29. Seafood, live entertainment and more are on the menu; the full schedule is posted at stonecrabfestival.com. Free admission; food and beverages are not free.

Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and News-Press. Follow him on Instagram and Threads @lacrossewriter.

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