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What To Do the week of Dec. 9-15, 2024
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Monday, Dec. 9
Holiday celebration, Cape Coral Museum of History, Cape Coral
When: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Cape Coral Museum of History, 544 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral
More info: capecoralmuseum.org
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Tuesday, Dec. 10
"Fully Committed," Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers
When: 7 p.m., show runs through Sunday, Jan. 12
Cost: $47
Where: Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers
More info: floridarep.org
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Wednesday, Dec. 11
Guided hike, Four Mile Ecological Preserve, Cape Coral
When: 9-11 a.m.
Cost: $10
Where: Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve, 2220 21st Ave., Cape Coral
More info: 239-549-4606
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Thursday, Dec. 12
Guided walk, Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) Flint Pen Strand Trail, Bonita Springs
When: 9-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $5-$10
Where: CREW Flint Pen Strand Trail, 15970 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
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Friday, Dec. 13
Holiday Lights, Calusa Nature Center, Fort Myers
When: 6-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 29
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 ages 3-12
Where: Calusa Nature Center, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers
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Saturday, Dec. 14
Fandom Fest, Fort Myers Regional Library, Fort Myers
When: 11 a.m. -3 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: Fort Myers Regional Library outdoor plaza, 2450 First St., Fort Myers
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Sunday, Dec. 15
Arts & Crafts Fair, The Community House, Sanibel
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
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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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Lakes Park Holiday Express, Lakes Park, Fort Myers When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 6 p.m.-9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. weekends Cost: $6 for ages 6 and older, free for children ages 1-5 Where: Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers More info: rrmsf.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 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. 10
- Holiday shopping night market, Dec. 11
- "Clown Bar 2," Dec.12-14
- Hula, Dec. 12
- Class: How to take great holiday photos, Dec. 14
- Bill Metts and Frank Corso, Dec. 15
- Exhibit: Small Works Off the Walls, through Jan. 4
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Great Bowls of Fire ceramic bowl-making class, Dec. 9
- Holiday craft-making, Dec. 10
- Fluid art ceramic ornament-making class, Dec. 10
- Improv for the camera, Dec. 10
- Wire beading, Dec. 12
- Nashville Christmas: The Ultimate Country Holiday Concert, Dec. 12
- Anton's Ensemble Soiree: Winter Serenade: Magic Holiday Memories, Dec. 13
- Blown glass ornament-making, Dec. 14
- Mike Zito, Dec. 14
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
- House night with DJ Manny, Dec. 11
- SWFL Variety Thursday Nights Presents: Latin Night with DJ JC, Dec. 12
- Exhibit: Panoramica: Soulstice, through Dec. 23
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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