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What To Do the week of Oct. 2-8, 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, Oct. 2
Self-guided walking tour, Captiva
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Tuesday, Oct. 3
Joyful Yoga with Tess Chiodo, Shangri-La Springs, Bonita Springs When: 11 a.m. Cost: $20 suggested donation Where: Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs Phone: 239-898-7256 More info: shangrilasprings.com
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Wednesday, Oct. 4
Sunset Food Truck & Vendor Fest, Four Freedoms Park, Cape Coral When: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Where: Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Court, Cape Coral Phone: 239-574-0804 More info: capecoral.gov
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Thursday, Oct. 5
"Disenchanted!," The Belle Theatre, Cape Coral When: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $15-$25 Where: The Belle Theatre, 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral Phone: 239-323-5533 More info: thebelletheatre.com
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Friday, Oct. 6
Art Walk, Downtown Fort Myers
When: 6-10 p.m. Cost: Free
Where: River District, 2247 First St., downtown Fort Myers
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Friday, Oct. 6
Belltober Beer Fest, Bell Tower, Fort Myers When: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $30 Where: Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers Phone: 239-489-1221 More info: thebelltowershops.com
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Saturday, Oct. 7
Aquatic Critters Wet Walk, 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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Saturday, Oct. 7
Community Day, IMAG History & Science Center, Fort Myers When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: Half-price admission Where: IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford Ave., Fort Myers Phone: 239-243-0043 More info: theimag.org
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Saturday, Oct. 7
Quilt show, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Included with admission. $25 adults, $20 teens, $15 children ages 6-12, Free ages 5 and under
Where: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
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Sunday, Oct. 8
Fall Festival, Springtime Farms, North Fort Myers When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $14 Where: Springtime Farms, 10761 Aqua Vista Lane, North Fort Myers Phone: 239-309-0630 More info: fallfestivalfortmyers.com
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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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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
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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. 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 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily Cost: Starting at $20 Where: Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island More info: pickleball@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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Performing arts and exhibits
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Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers
- Painting with Terry Lynn, Oct. 3
- Fluid art, Oct. 4
- Belly dance, Oct. 4
- Painting with Francesco, Oct. 5
- Exhibit: Moving Roots, Oct. 6-28
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers
- "Hairspray," through Oct. 28
- Children's Theatre: "Grace for President," Oct. 3-26
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
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Centers for the Arts, Bonita Springs
- Documentary viewing: "Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words," Oct. 2
- Open mic night, Oct. 3
- Exhibit reception: "America's Everglades: Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher," Oct. 6
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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Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers
- "Beguiled Again," through Oct. 29
Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers, 239-332-4488, floridarep.org
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Fort Myers Theatre, Fort Myers
- Performance: "The Music Man," Oct. 5-15
Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-323-6570, ftmyerstheatre.com
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Gulf Coast Symphony, Fort Myers
Gulf Coast Symphony, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers, 239-277-1700, gulfcoastsymphony.org
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Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Fort Myers
- "Murder Theory," through Nov. 19
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
- Fort Myers Film Festival Presents: Thank God it's Monday, Oct. 2
- Latin Dance with Angela, Oct. 4
- Friday Nights at Sidney's Presents: Havy Rodriguez with Miami Splash, Oct. 6
- Exhibit: Dark Art, Oct. 6-25
- Exhibit: Oddities Rising, Oct. 6-17
- Sancocho Sundays Family Brunch, Oct. 8
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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