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What To Do the week of Sept. 15-21, 2025
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Island Hopper Songwriter Fest, Sept. 19-28, Captiva, Cape Coral, downtown Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach
The 10-day music festival celebrates its 11th year and features performances by some of the country’s most talented singer-songwriters and kicks off on Captiva Island, Sept. 19-21, then moves to Cape Coral, Sept. 22-23, then to downtown Fort Myers, Sept. 24-25, and ends with a weekend on Fort Myers Beach, Sept. 26-28. Most shows are free, with the exception of a few ticketed experiences.
More than 60 singer-songwriters will perform over 80 shows. See the full schedule and keep current on festival news with the Island Hopper app or islandhopperfest.com.
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Monday, Sept. 15 - Tuesday, Sept. 30
Sizzle Dining, Southwest Florida's Premier Culinary Event, Lee County
When: Through Sept. 30
Cost: Special pricing on fixed menus
Where: 127 participating restaurants throughout Southwest Florida!
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Tuesday, Sept. 16
Craft Kids, Miromar Outlets, Estero
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
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Wednesday, Sept. 17
Live music, Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, Cape Coral
When: Noon - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, 1811 Cape Coral Pkwy., Cape Coral
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Thursday, Sept. 18
"A Day in Hollywood, A Night on Broadway," Players Circle Theater, Fort Myers
When: 7:30 p.m., show runs through Sept. 21
Cost: $35-$45
Where: Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
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Friday, Sept. 19
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest, Captiva
When: 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., performances on Captiva through Sept. 21. Festival runs through Sept. 28. See full schedule and locations at islandhopperfest.com.
Cost: Free
Where: 'Tween Waters Island Resort and Spa, 15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva
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Saturday, Sept. 20
Wet Walk Special Presentation: "Importance of Outdoor Environmental Education," Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Fort Myers
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: $50 for non-members, $30 for students ages 12 and older, $25 for members
Where: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers
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Saturday, Sept. 20
Sabor Del Rancho: A Night of Food, Dance and History, Mound House, Fort Myers Beach
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $45
Where: Mound House, 451 Connecticut St., Fort Myers Beach
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Sunday, Sept. 21
Guided Historic Tour, Koreshan State Park, Estero
When: 10 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: $200 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.
Cost: 2-for-1 offer for a limited time. Two adults, $100 including $60 dining credit; two children ages 3-12, $60 including $30 dining credit. Lee County resident discount rate is two adults, $75 including $60 dining credit; two children ages 3-12, $60 including $30 dining credit.
Where: Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
More info: 866-565-5093, 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 First 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
- Zentangle for the Seasons, Sept. 15,17,18,19
- Painting with Terry Lynn, Sept. 16
- Neurographica, Sept. 18
- Small Works Off the Walls exhibit, through Nov. 30
- Exhibit: Pop-Up Auction House, through Nov. 30
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Creative Collage, Sept. 16
- Clay platter-making class, Sept. 16
- Exhibit: Verdant Visions, through Sept. 18
- Improv Comedy Arts Show, Sept. 19
- Matt Schofield: Guitar Virtuoso, Sept. 20
- Exhibit: Re-Made, through Oct. 16
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
- NEW Friday Night Concert Series, Sept. 19
- Soapy Tuna, Sept. 21
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
- Murder for Two, through Sept. 27
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, broadwaypalm.com
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- Friday Nights at Sidney's: House Lounge Night with DAYYLITE, Sept. 19
- Exhibit: Exposed: The Art of Photography in SWFL, through Sept. 25
- Exhibit: The Next Shot: A Student Photography Showcase, through Sept. 25
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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