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What To Do the week of March 17-23, 2025

Each Monday, the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) lets you know What To Do in Fort Myers and surrounding neighborhoods.

More events can be found at visitfortmyers.com.

 

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Boston Red Sox Spring Training home games, JetBlue Park, Fort Myers
When:
  • Monday, March 17 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Baltimore Orioles
  • Wednesday, March 19 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Detroit Tigers
  • Friday, March 21 at 6:05 p.m. vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Sunday, March 23 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Minnesota Twins
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Where: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers
More info: mlb.com
 
Minnesota Twins Spring Training, Lee Health Sports Complex, Fort Myers
When:
  • Tuesday, March 18 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Detroit Tigers
  • Thursday, March 20 at 6:05 p.m. vs. Boston Red Sox
  • Saturday, March 22 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Where: Lee Health Sports Complex, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers
More info: mlb.com

Monday, March 17

St. Paddy's Celebration, SunSplash Family Waterpark, Cape Coral
When: 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Cost: Various
Where: SunSplash Family Waterpark, 500 W. Lake Kennedy Drive, Cape Coral
More info: sunsplashwaterpark.com

Tuesday, March 18

Twilight Talk, Sanibel Historical Museum & Village, Sanibel
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: $20
Where: Sanibel Historical Museum, 950 Dunlop Road, Sanibel
More info: sanibelmuseum.org

Wednesday, March 19

Historic tour, Koreshan State Park, Estero
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: $10
Where: Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero

Thursday, March 20

Under the Sea Porch & Patio Social, Captiva Civic Center, Captiva
When: 5-7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Captiva Civic Association, 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva
More info: ccacaptiva.org

Friday, March 21

Walk on the Wild Side guided hike, Lovers Key State Park, Bonita Springs
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., Bonita Springs

Saturday, March 22

Vintage Baseball Game, Terry Park, Fort Myers
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $5, free for ages 18 and under
Where: Terry Park, 3410 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers

Saturday, March 22

Sounds of Jazz & Blues Concert, Coral Oaks Golf Course, Cape Coral
When: 5-9 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $25
Where: Coral Oaks Golf Course, 1800 NW 28th Ave., Cape Coral
More info: capeconcerts.com

Sunday, March 23

"Shout! The Musical," Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers
When: 2 p.m.
Cost: $75
Where: Florida Repertory Theatre, 2267 First St., Fort Myers
More info: floridarep.org

Ongoing events

Adventures in Paradise Cruises and Tours, Fort Myers
When: 5 p.m. nightly
Cost: $39-$49
Where: Adventures in Paradise, 14341 Port Comfort Road, Fort Myers
More info: adventureinparadiseinc.com

Butterfly House tours, Cape Coral
When: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Friday, Saturday
Cost: Donations accepted
Where: Rotary Park, 1340-1372 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral
Phone: 239-549-4606
More info: ccfriendsofwildlife.org

History tours, Burroughs Home & Gardens, downtown Fort Myers 
When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 
Cost: Docent guided tour $25, self-guided tour $15, children $8
Where: Burroughs Home & Garden,
2505 First St., Fort Myers 
Phone: 239-337-9505
More info: burroughshome.com

Everglades Day Safari, Fort Myers
When: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily 
Cost: $185 per person
Where: Departs from Fort Myers and Estero. Call for pick-up locations.

Phone: 239-472-1559
More info: ecosafari.com

Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily
Cost: $15-$50
Where: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd.
, Fort Myers 
Phone: 239-334-7419
More info: edisonfordwinterestates.org

Daycation Resort Day Pass, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, Sanibel 
When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Cost: 2-for-1 offer for a limited time. Two adults $125 including $60 dining gift card, Two children ages 3-12 $75 including $30 dining gift card

Where: Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
More info: sundialresort.com

Tarpon Bay Explorers tours, Sanibel Island 
When: Kayak tours 10 a.m. Wednesdays
Cost: $40 adults, $35 children
Where: Tarpon Bay Explorers, 900 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel
Phone: 239-472-8900
More info: tarponbayexplorers.com

True Tours, River District History Tours, Fort Myers
When: Stories of the Stones Cemetery Tour, 10 a.m., Wednesdays; Haunted History Tour 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; Downtown History Tour at The Luminary Hotel 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Reservations required.
Cost: $24
Where: True Tours, 2200 First St., Fort Myers, Downtown History Tour leaves from Luminary Hotel & Co. lobby located at 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers
Phone: 239-945-0405
More info: truetours.net

Performing arts and exhibits

Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers

  • Painting with Terry Lynn, March 18
  • Sip and Create: Macrame feather earrings, March 21
  • ACMA Concert Series: The Honey Badgers, March 23
  • Exhibit: 39th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibition, through March 29

Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org

Americana Community Music Association, Fort Myers

  • The Honey Badgers, March 23

Americana Community Music Association at Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, americanacma.org

Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs

  • Paint like Gauguin, March 21
  • Fluid art class, March 22
  • Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, March 22
  • Laruen Mitchell, March 23
  • Exhibit: Beyond the Garden Gates, through April 10
  • Exhibit: Florals and Figures, The Art of Susan Anderson, through April 24

Two locations, both in Bonita Springs: Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road and Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road, 239-495-8989, artsbonita.org

Bayside Park Concert Series, Fort Myers Beach

  • Phenomenal Animal, March 23

Bayside Park, Corner of Old San Carlos Boulevard & First Street, Fort Myers Beach, fortmyersbeach.org

 

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers

  • Elephant & Piggie's, "We are in a Play," through April 3
  • "Crazy for You," through April 5
  • "Savannah Sipping Society," through April 13

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers

  • Wine & Paint, March 19
  • Rooftop Karaoke, March 19
  • SWFL Variety Thursday Nights Presents: Reggae Sunset Jams featuring Nostaljah, March 20
  • Art and Poetry networking event, March 20
  • Danny Sinoff Trio, March 21
  • Friday Nights at Sidney's Presents: Briz & Lady, March 21
  • Exhibit: Art 4 the Senses: See, Smell, Touch & Sound, through March 27
  • Exhibit: Possibilitas, An Exhibition of Emerging Talents, through March 27

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.com

Podcasts

Shellcast, the award-winning podcast of the Lee County VCB

Listen in, soak up some virtual sun and hear what makes Southwest Florida so special. Shellcast is available wherever fine podcasts are downloaded and at VisitFortMyers.com/shellcast

The Sanibel Captiva Guide Podcast

Sanibel residents Nick and Lori Adams, and son Max, interview the people who make Sanibel and Captiva special. They celebrate the history and experiences of the islands. thesancapguide.com/category/podcast

Otocast audio guide features Fort Myers historic sites

Available in the App Store and Google Play, Otocast features a tour of more than 30 historic sites in Fort Myers. otocast.com

Fort Myers Islands, Beaches & Neighborhoods

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