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What To Do the week of Dec. 2-8, 2024
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Monday, Dec. 2
Film series: "A Thousand and One," BIG ARTS Sanibel, Sanibel
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: $12
Where: BIG ARTS Sanibel, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel
More info: bigarts.org
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Tuesday, Dec. 3
"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd," Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers
When: 7 p.m., show runs through Sunday, Dec. 15
Cost: $67
Where: Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers
More info: floridarep.org
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Wednesday, Dec. 4
Festival of Trees preview party, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Festival of Trees viewing starts Thursday, Dec. 5 with events going through Dec. 8
Cost: $50 for preview party, $2 admission for Festival of Trees viewing
Where: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers
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Thursday, Dec. 5
Burrowing owls wildlife program, Rotary Park, Cape Coral
When: 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Rotary Park, 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral
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Friday, Dec. 6
Jog N Jam Celebration and luminary stroll, Sanibel
When: Luminary stroll starts at 5:30 p.m., 10k, 5k, beach concert & fireworks throughout the weekend
Cost: Free luminary stroll, event prices vary
Where: Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
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Saturday, Dec. 7
"The Muppet Christmas Carol" movie in the park, Phillips Community Park, Bokeelia
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: Phillips Community Park, 5675 Sesame Drive, Bokeelia
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Sunday, Dec. 8
Garden tour, Manatee Park, Fort Myers
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: Free with paid parking
Where: Manatee Park,10901 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers
More info: leegov.com/parks
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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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Holiday Nights, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: Celebration runs nightly until 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
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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 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
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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, Dec. 3
- Fine art acrylics, Dec. 4
- Hula, Dec. 5
- Exhibit: Small Works Off the Walls, Dec. 6-Jan. 4
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Clay ornament-making class, Dec. 3
- Rick Howard's Latin Guitar Summit, Dec. 5
- The Po' Ramblin Boys, Dec. 6
- Lee Roy Parnell holiday show, Dec. 7
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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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
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- Latin dance with Angela, Dec. 4
- Exhibit: Panoramica: Soulstice, Dec. 4-23
- Festival of Trees wine and paint, Dec. 5
- SWFL Variety Thursday Nights Presents: Country line dancing, Dec. 5
- Festival of Trees wreath lighting and concert, Dec. 6
- Festival of Trees Santa's block party, Dec. 7
- Rooftop holiday dance party, Dec. 7
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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