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What To Do the week of Nov. 25 - Dec. 1, 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, Nov. 25- Saturday, Nov. 30

Fort Myers Tip-Off, Suncoast Credit Union Arena, Fort Myers

      • Men's Tournament, Nov. 25-27
      • Women's Tournament, Nov. 28-30

             Suncoast Credit Union Arena, Florida SouthWestern State College, 13351                 FSW  Parkway, Fort Myers, fortmyerstipoff.com

Monday, Nov. 25-Sunday, Dec. 1

Gulf Coast Showcase Basketball Tournament, Hertz Arena, Estero
When: Men's Tournament Nov. 25-27, Women's Tournament Nov. 29-Dec. 1
Cost: Ticket prices starting at $24
Where: Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy., Estero
More info: gulfcoastshowcase.com

Tuesday, Nov. 26

Merry & Bright Art Market, Cape Coral Art Center, Cape Coral
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Market runs through Thursday, Dec. 19
Cost: Free admission
Where: Cape Coral Art Center, 4533 Coronado Pkwy., Cape Coral
More info: facebook.com/capecoralartcenter

Wednesday, Nov. 27

Shell Mound tour, Mound House, Fort Myers Beach
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: Museum admission plus $5
Where: Mound House, 451 Connecticut St., Fort Myers Beach
More info: moundhouse.org

Thursday, Nov. 28, Thanksgiving

45th Annual Turkey Trot 5K, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: 7:30 a.m.
Cost: $30
Where: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers

Friday, Nov. 29

Downtown tree lighting, downtown Fort Myers
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free 
Where: 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers
More info: myriverdistrict.com

Saturday, Nov. 30

Classic Car Fest, Cape Coral Museum of History, Cape Coral
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: Cultural Park, 544 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral
More info: capecoralmuseum.org

Sunday, Dec. 1

"Greetings," Players Circle Theater, Fort Myers
When: 3 p.m. Show runs through Dec. 22
Cost: $40-$55
Where: Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
More info: playerscircletheater.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

Holiday Nights, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: Celebration runs nightly Friday, Nov. 29- Sunday, Jan. 5, 5:30-9 p.m.
Cost: $20
Where: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd.
, Fort Myers 
Phone: 239-334-7419

Daycation Resort Day Pass, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, Sanibel 
When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday
Cost: 2 for 1 offer for a limited time. Two adults $75 including $60 dining gift card, Two children ages 3-12 $45 including $30 dining gift card

Where: Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
More info: sundialresort.com

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

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

Performing arts and exhibits

Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers

  • Painting with Terry Lynn, Nov. 26
  • Hula, Nov. 28
  • Watercolor painting class, Nov. 30
  • Exhibit: Florida Medley, through Nov. 30

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

Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs

  • Raku & You pottery glazing class, Nov. 25

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

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers

  • "A Christmas Carol," through Dec. 25

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

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers

  • Captiva Spirits Karaoke, Nov. 27
  • Exhibit: Enigma, through Nov. 27
  • Exhibit: Nostalgia, through Nov. 27
  • Friday Nights at Sidney's Presents: FLORA Top Hits Band, Nov. 29
  • Dance Party with DJ Selecta AJ, Nov. 30

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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