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What To Do the week of July 1-7, 2024
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Monday, July 1
Mindfulness walks, Wonder Gardens, Bonita Springs
When: 9:15 a.m.
Cost: $10
Where: Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs
More info: wondergardens.org
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Tuesday, July 2
Crafty kids hour, Miromar Outlets, Estero
When: 10-11 a.m.
Cost: Free admission
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Wednesday, July 3
"Late Night Catechism," Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers
When: 2 p.m.
Cost: $65
Where: Florida Repertory Theatre, 2267 Bay St., Fort Myers
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Thursday, July 4
Freedom 5k, Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce, Cape Coral
When: 7 a.m.
Cost: $35
Where: Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral, 2051 Cape Coral Pkwy. East, Cape Coral
More info: capecoralchamber.com
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Thursday, July 4
31st Annual Independence Day Parade, Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
When: 9:30-11 a.m.
Cost: Free
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Thursday, July 4
Red, White & Boom!, Cape Coral
When: 5-10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Foot of the Cape Coral Bridge on Cape Coral Pkwy., Cape Coral
More info: capeboom.com
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Thursday, July 4
4th of July Celebration, downtown Fort Myers
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 2101 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers
More info: caloosasoundamp.com
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Thursday, July 4
4th of July fireworks cruise, Fort Myers & Fort Myers Beach
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Departing from Port Sanibel Marina, 1431 Port Comfort Road, Fort Myers & Snug Harbor Marina, 645 Old San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach
More info: adventuresinparadiseinc.com
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Friday, July 5
Art Walk, Downtown Fort Myers
When: 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: First St., Fort Myers
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Saturday, July 6
Paint and Sip, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, Fort Myers
When: 1-5 p.m.
Cost: $125
Where: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers
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Sunday, July 7
Danny Sinoff, Players Circle Theater, Fort Myers
When: 3 p.m.
Cost: $25
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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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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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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
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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: 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
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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. Reservations required.
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
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Performing arts and exhibits
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Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers
- Painting with Terry Lynn, July 2
- Exhibit: Metamorphosis, July 5-27
- Watercolor painting, July 6
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
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
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Bayside Park concert series, Fort Myers Beach
- Electric Lipstick, July 7
Bayside Park, Corner of Old San Carlos Blvd. & 1st St., Fort Myers Beach, fortmyersbeach.org
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Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers
- "Murder on the 19th Hole," through Aug. 10
- "Mary Poppins," through Aug.10
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- Latin dance with Angela, July 3
- Wednesday Nights at Sidney's Presents: DJ Julz, July 3
- 4th of July Rooftop Bash, July 4
- Exhibit: The Art of Cosplay, July 5-25
- Exhibit: Menagerie, July 5-25
- Friday Nights at Sidney's Presents: DJ Selecta AJ, July 5
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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