Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will host its annual Preview FSW Fall Open House and family-friendly Boo-ccaneer Bash at all college locations. Events are free and open to the public.

• Thursday, Oct. 23, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena on the FSW Lee Campus,13351 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers

• Friday, Oct. 24, 5-7:30 p.m. at the FSW Charlotte Campus,26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda

• Tuesday, Oct. 28, 5-7:30 p.m. at the FSW Collier Campus, 7505 Grand Lely Dr., Naples, and the FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center, 1092 E. Cowboy Way, LaBelle

The event includes trick-or-treat tours of the campus and program demonstrations, free food, giveaways, and family-friendly activities including face painting and balloon art. Attendees can also receive on-the-spot assistance with admissions, advising, and financial aid. Participants can also enter to win a $1,000 scholarship.

Wear your costumes, but no face masks for anyone over 12-years-old. Trick-or-treat bags will be provided.

Guests are encouraged not to bring bags into the Suncoast Credit Union Arena. This includes backpacks, purses, briefcases, duffle bags, or coolers. Guests that choose to bring a bag will be able to bring in the following:

Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″.

One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).

Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap, can be taken into the Arena with one of the clear plastic bags. Small bags must not exceed 4.5” x 6.5″.

An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.

Guests will be asked to return non-approved bags or other prohibited items to their vehicle prior to arena entry. There is no check-in location for prohibited bags or items at the arena. For a full list of prohibited items, visit https://www.fsw.edu/arena/plan/policies.

For more information about FSW’s Pre-View and Boo-ccaneer Bash events, visit www.fsw.edu/openhouse.