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What To Do the week of Dec. 23-29, 2024
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Monday, Dec. 23
City of Palms Classic Basketball game, Suncoast Credit Union Arena, Fort Myers
When: 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $30-$55
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Tuesday, Dec. 24
Santa's Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise, Adventures in Paradise, Fort Myers
When: 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $59-$79
Where: Cruise departs from Port Sanibel Marina, 14341 Port Comfort Road, Fort Myers. 10:30 a.m. cruise departs from Snug Harbor Marina, 645 Old San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach
More info: adventureinparadiseinc.com
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Wednesday, Dec. 25
"A Christmas Carol," Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers
When: 1 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $45-$85
Where: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
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Thursday, Dec. 26
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings, Gulf Coast Symphony, Fort Myers
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $73-$77
Where: Gulf Coast Symphony at the Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers
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Friday, Dec. 27-Sunday, Dec. 29
Holiday Lights, Calusa Nature Center, Fort Myers
When: 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 29
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 ages 3-12
Where: Calusa Nature Center, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers
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Friday, Dec. 27
Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears hockey game, Hertz Arena, Fort Myers
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $19-$68
Where: Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy., Estero
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Saturday, Dec. 28
"Piccadilly," The Laboratory Theater of Florida, Fort Myers
When: 2 p.m.
Cost: $42, $15 for students
Where: The Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers
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Sunday, Dec. 29
Guided Historic Tour, Koreshan State Park, Estero
When: 10-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $10
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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. 24
- 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
- Exhibit: Dreams to Wings, through Jan. 2
- Exhibit: Kindred Spirits - Arts Bonita staff and faculty group show, through Jan. 15
- Exhibit: Miniature Masterpieces, through Jan. 15
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 Boulevard & First Street, Fort Myers Beach, fortmyersbeach.org
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Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers
- "A Christmas Carol," through Dec. 25
- "Another Night Before Christmas," through Dec. 25
- "The Elves and the Shoemaker," through Dec. 24
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
- 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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