What To Do the week of Oct. 2-8, 2023

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!

Monday, Oct. 2

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

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

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

Friday, Oct. 6

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

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

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

Saturday, Oct. 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Performing arts and exhibits

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

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

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

Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers

• "Beguiled Again," through Oct. 29

Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers, 239-332-4488, floridarep.org

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

Gulf Coast Symphony, Fort Myers

• Latin Nights, Oct. 7

Gulf Coast Symphony, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers, 239-277-1700, gulfcoastsymphony.org

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

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

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