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What To Do the week of June 3-9, 2024

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 visitformyers.com.

 

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Monday, June 3

Self-guided walking tour, Captiva
Cost: Free
Where: Begin at Captiva Historic Cemetery, 11580 Chapin Lane, Captiva
More info: captivaislandhistoricalsociety.org

Tuesday, June 4

A culinary journey with Chef Edward Lee, Luminary Hotel & Co., Fort Myers
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $175
Where: Luminary Hotel & Co., 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers
More info: luminaryhotel.com

Wednesday, June 5

Welcome and Discovery Center, Lovers Key State Park, Bonita Springs
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $10-$13
Where: Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., Bonita Springs

Thursday, June 6

Cookie decorating class, Chocolatte's, Fort Myers
When: 4 p.m.
Cost: $35
Where: Chocolatte's, 16120 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers
More info: eventbrite.com

Friday, June 7

Friday farmers market, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers

Saturday, June 8

SWFL SpaceCon-Comicbook & Sci-fi Convention, German American Social Club, Cape Coral
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: $12
Where: German American Social Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral
More info: eventbrite.com

Saturday, June 8

Randy Wayne White book signing, Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille, Fort Myers Beach
When: Noon-3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille, 708 Fishermans Wharf, Fort Myers Beach
More info: fortmyersbeach.org

Sunday, June 9

"Falsettos," The Belle Theatre, Cape Coral
When: 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $15-$25
Where: The Belle Theatre, 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral
More info: thebelletheatre.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

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

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 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, Tram tours 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursdays
Cost: Tram tour $18 adults, $10 children, kayak tour $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., third Wednesday of month; Haunted History Tour 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; Downtown History Tour at The Luminary Hotel 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. 
Cost: $24
Where: True Tours, 2200 First St., Fort Myers, Downtown History Tour leaves from The Luminary Hotel 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

  • KidProv, intro to improvisation for kids ages 11-14, June 3
  • Painting with Terry Lynn, June 4
  • Exhibit: Transcendental: David Acevedo, June 7-29
  • Introduction to AI Art Generation, June 8

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

Americana Country Music Association, Fort Myers

  • Adam Ezra Group, June 8

ACMA at All Faiths Unitarian, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, americanacma.org

Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs

  • Fused Glass, June 6
  • Summer Fusion: A Musical Celebration, June 6
  • Jewelry making, June 8

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

  • The Echo, June 9

Bayside Park, Corner of Old San Carlos Blvd. & 1st St., Fort Myers Beach, fortmyersbeach.org

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers

  • "Swing," through June 22

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

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers

  • Latin dance with Angela, June 5
  • Wednesday Nights at Sidney's Presents: DJ Julz, June 5
  • Exhibit: Pollution or Solution, June 7-27
  • Exhibit: Doomscroll, June 7-27
  • Friday Nights at Sidney's Presents: Chris Bepko, June 7
  • Sancocho Sundays family brunch, June 9

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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