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What To Do the week of Dec. 16-22, 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, Dec. 16

Holiday wine preview, Captiva Civic Association, Captiva
When: 5-7 p.m.
Cost: $50
Where: Captiva Civic Association, 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva
More info: ccacaptiva.org

Tuesday, Dec. 17

Christmas Comedy Night, Bay Street Yard, Fort Myers
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: $10
Where: Bay Street Yard, 2136 Bay St., Fort Myers
More info: baystreetyard.com

Wednesday, Dec. 18 - Monday, Dec. 23

City of Palms Classic Basketball game, Suncoast Credit Union Arena, Fort Myers
When: First game is at 12:30 p.m., tournament goes through Monday, Dec. 23
Cost: $30-$55
Where: Suncoast Credit Union Arena, 13351 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers

Wednesday, Dec. 18

Kenny G, Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, Fort Myers
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $55
Where: Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 2101 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers
More info: caloosasoundamp.com

Thursday, Dec. 19

Sips and Bites Holiday Tasting featuring Chubby Mermaid Brewing Co., Grumpy Goat Coffee Roastery, Bonita Springs
When: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: Grumpy Goat Coffee Roastery, 2820 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs
More info: grumpygoat.com

Friday, Dec. 20

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
More info: calusanature.org

Friday, Dec. 20

"Greetings," Players Circle Theater, Fort Myers
When: 7:30 p.m., show runs through Dec. 22
Cost: $40-$55
Where: Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers

Saturday, Dec. 21

Holiday boat-a-long, Four Freedoms Park, Cape Coral
When: 4-9 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Court, Cape Coral
More info: capecoral.gov

Sunday, Dec. 22

Limited Edition, Bayside Park, Fort Myers Beach
When: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
Where: Bayside Park, Corner of Old San Carlos Boulevard & First Street, Fort Myers Beach
More info: fortmyersbeach.org

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 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

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

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, Dec. 17
  • Fine art acrylics, Dec. 18
  • Hula, Dec. 19
  • "Clown Bar 2," Dec.19-22
  • Family ArtLab, Dec. 21
  • Exhibit: Small Works Off the Walls, through Jan. 4

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

Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs

  • Raku & You pottery-glazing class, Dec. 16
  • Performance: Higher Ground, Dec. 18
  • Zach Bartholomew, "A Charlie Brown Christmas," Dec. 19
  • Celebrating Broadway at Christmas with Mark Sanders, Dec. 20
  • Patrick Lamb, Home for the Holidays, Dec. 21

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

  • Wine & Paint, Dec. 18
  • Captiva Spirits Karaoke, Dec. 18
  • SWFL Variety Thursday Nights Presents: Reggae Sunset Jams, Dec. 19
  • Friday Nights at Sydney's Presents: Hunter McDaniel, Dec. 20
  • Exhibit: Panoramica: Soulstice, through Dec. 23

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

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