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What To Do the week of May 26 - June 1, 2025

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 visitfortmyers.com.

 

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Monday, May 26

Sugarshack Downtown Memorial Day brunch, Sugarshack Downtown, Bonita Springs
When: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Sugarshack Downtown, 27421 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs
More info: sugarshackdowntown.com

Tuesday, May 27

Mighty Mussels vs. Bradenton Marauders baseball game, Lee Health Sports Complex, Fort Myers
When: 7:05 p.m.
Cost: $12-$15
Where: Lee Health Sports Complex, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers
More info: mlb.com

Wednesday, May 28

"The Enemy of My Enemy is My Enemy," Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Fort Myers
When: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $129
Where: Murder Mystery Dinner Train, 2805 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
More info: semgulf.com

Thursday, May 29 - Sunday, June 1

Fringe Fort Myers Performing Arts Festival, Fort Myers
When: 5 p.m., events through June 1
Cost: $12-$120
Where: Opening reception at Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, events also at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
More info: artinlee.org

Thursday, May 29

A Night in France: Wine Dinner Takeover!, Luminary Hotel & Co., Fort Myers
When: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $85
Where: The Silver King Ocean Brasserie located on Luminary Hotel & Co. first floor, 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers
More info: luminaryhotel.com

Friday, May 30

Night hike, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, Fort Myers
When: 8-10 p.m.
Cost: $20
Where: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers
More info: calusanature.org

Saturday, May 31

Journaling Workshop in Nature with Bill Hammond, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Fort Myers
When: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $95
Where: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7791 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers
More info: sloughpreserve.org

Saturday, May 31

Sunset at SunSplash, SunSplash Family Water Park, Cape Coral
When: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 admission, must be 21 years or older
Where: SunSplash Family Waterpark, 500 W. Lake Kennedy Drive, Cape Coral

Sunday, June 1

Bonita Wellness Fest, Rooftop at Riverside, Bonita Springs
When: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $45
Where: Rooftop at Riverside, 27333 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs
More info: eventbrite.com

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

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

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

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, 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

Performing arts and exhibits

Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers

  • Painting with Terry Lynn, May 27
  • Fringe Fort Myers 2025, May 29-June 1
  • Small Works Off the Walls exhibit, through Nov. 30

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

Americana Community Music Association, Fort Myers

  • RB Stone, May 31

Americana Community Music Association at All Faiths Unitarian, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, americanacma.org

Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs

  • Zachary Bartholomew, May 29
  • Exhibit: Culture Shock!, through June 5

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

Bayside Park Concert Series, Fort Myers Beach

  • Phenomenal Animal, June 1

Bayside Park, Corner of Old San Carlos Boulevard & First Street, Fort Myers Beach, fortmyersbeach.org

 

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers

  • "Legally Blonde," May 30-June 28

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers

  • Retro Rooftop Dance Party, May 30
  • Exhibit: A Drop of Poison, through May 29
  • Exhibit: Illustrating Expanses: A Juried Landscape Themed Exhibition, through May 29

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

Fort Myers Islands, Beaches & Neighborhoods

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