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What To Do the week of April 21-27, 2025
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Monday, April 21
"Nickel Boys," 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, April 22
Wine glass painting class, The Community House, Sanibel
When: 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $60
Where: The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
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Wednesday, April 23
Sunset kayak tour, Gulf Coast Kayak, Cape Coral
When: 5:30 p.m., other tours available throughout the day
Cost: Starting at $49
Where: The Marina Village Shops by The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village, 5971 Silver King Blvd., Cape Coral
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Thursday, April 24
Sips & Bites, Grumpy Goat Coffee Company, Bonita Springs
When: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
Where: Grumpy Goat Coffee Roastery, 28280 Old 41, Bonita Springs
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Friday, April 25
"A Clash of Cultures: Spanish Relations with the Calusa," Koreshan State Park, Estero
When: 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free with park entry
Where: Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero
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Saturday, April 26
36th Annual "Ding" Darling Day Conservation Carnival, Lakes Park, Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers
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Sunday, April 27
Harmony in Sensation: A Sensory-Friendly Concert, Gulf Coast Symphony, Fort Myers
When: 3 p.m.
Cost: Donation accepted
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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 $125 including $60 dining gift card, Two children ages 3-12 $75 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, 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month and Saturdays; River District History Tour, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Reservations required.
Cost: $24
Where: True Tours, 2200 First St., Fort Myers, River District History Tour leaves from Franklin Shops at 2200 Frist St., 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, April 22
- 6 Guitars by Chase Padgett, April 25-27
- April Gallery: Legacy and Limitless, through April 26
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Basket weaving, April 22
- Zach Bartholomew, April 24
- Nicole Henry, April 25
- Fluid art flips, flops and rings, April 26
- Marlow Rosado, April 26
- Exhibit: Florals and Figures, The Art of Susan Anderson, through April 24
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
- "Waitress," through May 24
- "Half Baked," through May 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
- Rooftop Open Mic, April 23
- SWFL Variety Thursday Nights Presents: Sheena Brook, April 24
- Remedy Tree, April 25
- Friday Nights at Sidney's Presents: Chris Bepko, April 25
- Exhibit: 2025 International Baccalaureate Visual Arts Exhibition, through April 24
- Exhibit: The American Revolution Experience Echoes of Independence, through April 24
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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