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What To Do the week of Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2023
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Each Monday, the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) lets you know What To Do in Fort Myers and surrounding neighborhoods.
Let us know: Events, along with high-res images, can be submitted for consideration by emailing Miriam Dotson, VCB communications manager. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday before the week of publication. Thank you!
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Monday, Aug. 28
IMAG History & Science Center, Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $15-$19.50
Where: IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford Ave., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-243-0043
More info: theimag.org
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Tuesday, Aug. 29
Pirate sunset cruise, Salty Sam's Pirate Cruise, Fort Myers Beach
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: $29-$45
Where: Salty Sam's Pirate Cruise, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach
Phone: 239-765-7272
More info: floridapiratecruise.com
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Wednesday, Aug. 30
CROW wildlife presentation, Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Sanibel
When: 11 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free with admission of $7-$12
Where: Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel
Phone: 239-472-3644
More info: crowclinic.org
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Thursday, Aug. 31
Shell Mound tour, Mound House, Fort Myers Beach
When: Noon
Cost: $5
Where: Mound House, 451 Connecticut St., Fort Myers Beach
Phone: 239-765-0865
More info: moundhouse.org
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Friday, Sept. 1
Food trucks and live music, Southern Fresh Farms, Fort Myers
When: 5:15-9 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: Southern Fresh Farms, 8550 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers
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Saturday, Sept. 2
Bird patrol walk, Lakes Park, Fort Myers
When: 8-9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers
Phone: 239-634-0288
More info: leegov.com/parks
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Saturday, Sept. 2
Wet Walk: "Hurricanes and Forests," Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Fort Myers
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $45
Where: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7791 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-533-7557
More info: sloughpreserve.org
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Sunday, Sept. 3
Savor the Shore, toll-free Sunday, Sanibel
Cost: Free. Toll to cross Sanibel Causeway waived on Sunday
Where: Support local restaurants on Sanibel Island
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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
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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
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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
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ECHO Global Farm Tours, North Fort Myers
When: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday
Cost: Adults $12.50, seniors $10.50, youth $8
Where: ECHO Global Farm, 17391 Durrance Road, North Fort Myers
Phone: 239-543-3246
More info: echonet.org
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Yoga by the River, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday
Cost: $15
Where: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-334-7419
More info: edisonfordwinterestates.org
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Guided beach walk, Island Inn, Sanibel
When: 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Cost: $20
Where: Island Inn, 3111 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
More info: sanibelseaschool.org
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Lakes Park Miniature Train, Lakes Regional Park, Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. weekends
Cost: $5
Where: Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers
Phone: 239-267-1950
More info: leegov.com
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Lovers Key State Park, Bonita Springs
When: 8 a.m.-sundown daily
Cost: $8 per vehicle
Where: Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach
Phone: 239-707-6328
More info: floridastateparks.org
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Sunset kayak eco tours, Gulf Coast Kayak, Matlacha/Cape Coral
When: 5:30 p.m. beginning Friday, Sept. 1, ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays
Cost: $59
Where: Sirenia Vista Park, 3916 Ceitus Pkwy., Cape Coral
Phone: 239-283-2155
More info: gulfcoastkayak.com
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Pickleball, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, Sanibel
When: 9-11 a.m. daily
Cost: starting at $20
Where: Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
More info: sundialresort.com
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Tarpon Bay Explorers tours, Sanibel Island
When: Kayak tours Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 a.m., Tram tours 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Cost: $8 per vehicle
Where: Tarpon Bay Explorers, 900 Tarpon Bay Road., Sanibel
Phone: 239-472-8900
More info: tarponbayexplorers.com
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True Tours, River District History Tours, Fort Myers
When: History tour 10:30 a.m. first and third Saturday of the month, Haunted History tour Wednesdays and Saturdays 8 p.m.
Cost: $20
Where: True Tours, 2200 First St., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-945-0405
More info: truetours.net
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Shell Crafters, The Community House, Sanibel Island
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays
Cost: $5-10
Where: The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
Phone: 239-472-2155
More info: sanibelcommunityhouse.net
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Guided Walks, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Fort Myers
When: 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Cost: $5-10
Where: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-533-7555
More info: leegov.com
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Live music & make-your-own tacos, Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast, Fort Myers
When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays
Cost: Free admission and open to the public
Where: Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast, 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive, Fort Myers
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Performing arts and exhibits
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Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers
- Painting with Terry Lynn, Aug. 29
- Painting with Francesco, Aug. 31
- Storm Stories: A juried exhibition, Sept. 1-30
- Hula Dance, Sept. 1
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers
- "Murder on the Orient Express," through Sept. 16
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
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Centers for the Arts, Bonita Springs
- Glazing: Raku & You, Aug. 28
- Broadway Today music revue, Aug. 30
- Mosaics Tonight, Aug. 31
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, artcenterbonita.org
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Fort Myers Theatre, Fort Myers
- Comedy night, Sept. 2
- "Willy Wonka," through Sept. 10
Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-323-6570, ftmyerstheatre.com
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Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Fort Myers
- "SPY Noir," through Sept. 3
Murder Mystery Dinner Train, 2805 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-275-8487, semgulf.com
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- Wine and Charcuterie, Aug. 30
- Wednesday Nights at Sidney's Presents: Sheena Brook, Aug. 30
- Exhibit: DIGITAL (C)AGE: Recycling and art in a new dimension, Sept. 1-28
- Exhibit: The Shapeshifting Artist, Sept. 1-28
- Friday Nights at Sidney's Presents: DJ Julz, Sept. 1
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.com
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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
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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
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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
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