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What To Do the week of Nov. 11-17, 2024
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Monday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day 5K, Midpoint Bridge, Fort Myers
When: Bridge closes at 6 p.m., race starts 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $40
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Tuesday, Nov. 12
Whiskey pairing dinner, Ford's Garage, Cape Coral
When: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $65
Where: Ford's Garage Cape Coral, 1719 Cape Coral Pkwy., Cape Coral
More info: eventbrite.com
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Wednesday, Nov. 13
Wednesday Night Market, Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers
When: 5-8 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
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Thursday, Nov. 14 - Sunday, Nov. 17
Fair at Fenway South, JetBlue Park, Fort Myers
When: 5-10 p.m. Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday; 1-11 p.m. Saturday; 1-10 p.m. Sunday; fair runs through Nov. 24
Cost: $12, $10 online, free for ages 2 and under
Where: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers
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Friday, Nov. 15 - Saturday, Nov. 16
BIG ARTS Film Festival, BIG ARTS Sanibel, Sanibel
When: 6 p.m. Friday; 4 p.m. Saturday
Cost: Full festival package including dinner is $80 or call the box office for tickets at 239-395-0900
Where: BIG ARTS Sanibel, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel
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Saturday, Nov. 16
Music & Arts Fusion Walk, SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral
When: 5-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: SE 47th Terrace between Vincennes Blvd. & SE 15th Place, Cape Coral
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Sunday, Nov. 17
Fort Myers Boat Show, downtown Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $20
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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 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
- Watercolor painting class, Nov. 11
- Family ArtLab, Nov. 16
- Family Movie: "The Brave Little Toaster," Nov. 16
- Exhibit: Florida Medley, through Nov. 30
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Americana Community Music Association, Fort Myers
- Songwriters on the Plaza, Nov. 12
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Introduction to pointed pen calligraphy class, Nov. 11
- Extreme functional pottery class, Nov. 11
- Watercolor painting class, Nov. 12
- Paint Like Picasso painting class, Nov. 13
- Performance: Martin, Nov. 15
- Performance: Evening with Vanessa Collier, Nov. 16
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
- "Rat Pack Holiday Show," Nov. 12-16
- "Barefoot in the Park," through Nov. 16
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
- Wednesday Nights at Sidney's, Nov. 13
- Latin Night with DJ JC, Nov. 14
- Exhibit: Enigma, through Nov. 27
- Exhibit: Nostalgia, through Nov. 27
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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