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What To Do the week of Feb. 10-16, 2025
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Monday, Feb. 10
Famous Author Lecture Series: Lisa Black, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
When: Noon-2 p.m.
Cost: $45
Where: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers
More info: sbdac.com
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Tuesday, Feb. 11
Thomas Edison's 178th Birthday Celebration, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
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Wednesday, Feb. 12
Full moon paddle, Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve, Cape Coral
When: 5:45-7:45 p.m.
Cost: $40
Where: Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve, 2500 SE 24th St., Cape Coral
More info: Register by calling 239-549-4606
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Thursday, Feb. 13
Special presentation: Shellfish Aquaculture in Florida, Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, Sanibel
When: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
Where: Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, 3075 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel
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Friday, Feb. 14
"You've Got Mail, Musical Love Letters," Southwest Florida Symphony, Fort Myers
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $25-$115
Where: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers
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Saturday, Feb. 15
Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade, downtown Fort Myers
When: 7-11 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Downtown Fort Myers
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Sunday, Feb. 16
Blues and Bloody's Sunday Concert Series, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs
When: Noon-6 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: The Center Bar at Promenade Shops, 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs
More info: promendadeshops.com
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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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Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily
Cost: $15-$50
Where: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
Phone: 239-334-7419
More info: edisonfordwinterestates.org
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Daycation Resort Day Pass, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, Sanibel
When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-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 Luminary Hotel & Co. 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, Feb. 11
- Wednesday Night Market, Feb. 12
- Staying Healthy the Mozart Way dance class, Feb. 12
- Valentine gnomes cookie-decorating class, Feb. 13
- Family ArtLab, Feb. 15
- Live music: Mare Lakewood and Nomad, Feb. 16
- Beautiful yarn and ribbon wall hanging, through Feb. 24
- Exhibit: Purely Pastel, through Feb. 27
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Americana Community Music Association, Fort Myers
- Songwriters on the Plaza, Feb. 11
Fort Myers Regional Library, 1651 Lee St., Fort Myers, americanacma.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Colorful wool coiled basket-making class, Feb. 10
- Improv comedy performance, Feb. 10
- Adult gentle yoga, Feb. 11
- Rick Howard - Swing and Sing with Danny Sinoff, Feb. 12
- Zach Bartholomew, Feb. 13
- Love songs and music of Toni Bennett, Feb. 14
- Hotel California, Feb. 15
- Exhibit: Revelation in Rhythm, art inspired by music, through Feb. 20
- Exhibit: Anything but Ordinary, the annual Arts Bonita members exhibition, through March 6
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
- "Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story," through Feb. 15
- "Caught in the Net," through Feb. 23
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
- Wednesday Nights at Sidney's, Feb. 12
- SWFL Variety Thursday Nights Presents: Latin Night with DJ JC, Feb. 13
- Jazzy Nights Music Series: Nicole Zuraitis, Feb. 14
- Friday Nights at Sidney's Presents: MC Latin Band featuring Maritza Cedeno, Feb. 14
- Exhibit: Hypnopompia, through Feb. 27
- Exhibit: XO, through Feb. 27
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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