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What To Do the week of Oct. 9-15, 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. 9
Hatha yoga, Shangri-La Springs, Bonita Springs
When: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
Where: Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs
Phone: 239-949-0749
More info: shangrilasprings.com
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Tuesday, Oct. 10
Teen DIY: Fandom pumpkins, South County Regional Library, Estero
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy., Estero
Phone: 239-533-4400
More info: leelibrary.com
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Wednesday, Oct. 11
Speaker Series: Mosquitos, what are they good for?, Calusa Nature Center, Fort Myers
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: $15
Where: Calusa Nature Center, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-275-3435
More info: calusanature.org
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Thursday, Oct. 12
Foghat with special guest Maiden Cane, Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, Fort Myers
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $37-$120
Where: Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 2101 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers
Phone: 239-314-3757
More info: caloosasoundamp.com
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Friday, Oct. 13
Friday the 13th Paint & Pint, Riptide Brewing, Bonita Springs
When: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $35
Where: Riptide Brewing, 28120 Hunters Ridge Blvd., Bonita Springs
Phone: 239-949-9945
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Saturday, Oct. 14
Family Wet Walk, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Fort Myers
When: 9-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $35, $20 children ages 12 and up, free for ages 8-11
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. 14
Wildland Fire Fest, Koreshan State Park, Estero
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero
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Saturday, Oct. 14
Bike night, SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral
When: 5-10 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: SE 47th Terrace between Coronado Pkwy. & Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral
Phone: 239-573-3128
More info: ccbikenight.com
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Sunday, Oct. 15
Sanibel Island Farmers Market, Sanibel
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: Sanibel City Hall parking lot, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel
Phone: 239-691-9249
More info: facebook.com/sanibelfarmersmarket
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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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Halloween Express Lakes Park Miniature Train, Lakes Regional Park, Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 9 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 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, Tram tours 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursdays
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 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays
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. 10
- Wednesday night market, Oct. 11
- Florida's Ghostly Curses: A spooky lecture, Oct. 13
- "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" outdoor movie, Oct. 14
- Exhibit: 38th Annual All Florida Exhibition, through March 30, 2024
- Exhibit: Moving Roots, through Oct. 28
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Americana Country Music Association, Fort Myers
ACMA at All Faiths Unitarian, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, americanacma.org
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Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers
- "Hairspray," through Oct. 28
- Children's Theatre: "Grace for President," through Oct. 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
- Creative Collage, Oct. 10
- Performance: Compton & Bennett, Oct. 10
- Abstract art class, Oct. 11
- Elsten Torres, Oct. 13
- Blair Crimmins and the Hookers, Oct. 14
- Exhibit: "America's Everglades: Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher," through Dec. 29
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
- "The Music Man," through Oct. 15
Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-323-6570, ftmyerstheatre.com
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Gulf Coast Symphony, Fort Myers
- Candlelight concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More, Oct. 14
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
- Wednesday Nights at Sidney's Presents: DJ Don Fresh, Oct. 11
- Latin night with DJ JC, Oct. 12
- Friday Nights at Sidney's Presents: Tropical Jazz Group, Oct. 13
- Exhibit: Oddities Rising, through Oct. 17
- Exhibit: Dark Art, through Oct. 25
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.com
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The Belle Theatre, Cape Coral
- "Drinking Habits," Oct. 13-Nov. 5
The Belle Theatre, 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral, 239-323-5533, thebelletheatre.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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