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What To Do the week of Oct. 21-27, 2024
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Monday, Oct. 21
Community Film Nite: "Untold Stories - Sanibel Island's Store," Big Arts Sanibel Island, Sanibel
When: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Big Arts Sanibel, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel
More info: bigarts.org
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Tuesday, Oct. 22
Halloween Express train ride, Lakes Park, Fort Myers
When: Train ride runs 6-9 p.m., park opens at 7 a.m.
Cost: $5
Where: Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers
More info: rrmsf.org
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Wednesday, Oct. 23
Guided hike, Rotary Park, Cape Coral
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Rotary Park, 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral
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Thursday, Oct. 24
Grumpy Goat Coffee Wandering Goat tasting event, Chubby Mermaid Brewing, Bonita Springs
When: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: Chubby Mermaid Brewing Company, 28292 Industrial Road, Bonita Springs
More info: grumpygoat.com
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Friday, Oct. 25
Haunted Walk, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, Fort Myers
When: 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 at the door, $20 in advance
Where: 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers
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Friday, Oct. 25 - Sunday Oct. 27
Oktoberfest, German American Social Club, Cape Coral
When: 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, noon-midnight Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $10, free for kids 12 and under
Where: German American Social Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral
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Saturday, Oct. 26
Wet Walk, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Fort Myers
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: $45
Where: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers
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Saturday, Oct. 26
Fall festival, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Free admission to attend
Where: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
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Sunday, Oct. 27
Symphony Spooktacular, Gulf Coast Symphony, Fort Myers
When: 2 p.m.
Cost: $20
Where: Gulf Coast Symphony at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers
More info: gulfcoastsymphony.org
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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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Daycation Resort Day Pass, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, Sanibel When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday Cost: 2 for 1 offer for the month of October through Nov. 22 Where: Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island More info: sundialresort.com
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Tarpon Bay Explorers tours, Sanibel Island When: Kayak tours 10 a.m. Wednesdays Cost: $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., Wednesdays; 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, Oct. 22
- Watercolor painting, Oct. 26
- 7th Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show Outdoor Movie Event, Oct. 26
- Exhibit: Daydreaming by the Fort Myers Beach Art Association, through Oct. 26
- Bluegrass concert series presents: The Morgan Brake Band, Oct. 27
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Dazzling pendants-making class, Oct. 24
- Zach Bartholomew, Oct. 24
- Martin Barre Band, Oct. 25
- Celebrating Broadway with Mark Sanders, Oct. 26
- Milton benefit concert, Oct. 27
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
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
- "Chicago, The Musical," through Nov. 9
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
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Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Fort Myers
- "Murder Wrap," through Oct. 27
Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Colonial Station, 2805 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-275-8487, semgulf.com
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.com
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New Episode!
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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