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What To Do the week of Sept. 29 - Oct. 5, 2025
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Monday, Sept. 29 - 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. 30
"The Rat Pack Lounge," Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers
When: 7 p.m., show runs through Nov. 16
Cost: $60
Where: The Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers
More info: floridarep.org
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Wednesday, Oct. 1
Sunset Food Truck & Vendor Fest, Four Freedoms Park, Cape Coral
When: 5-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Court, Cape Coral
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Thursday, Oct. 2
NEW Earnie's Estuary Exhibit, IMAG History & Science Center, Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $22 for adults, $17 ages 3-17
Where: IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford Ave., Fort Myers
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Friday, Oct. 3
Haunted Walk, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, Fort Myers
When: 7:30-10:30 p.m., haunted walk runs through Oct. 26
Cost: $20
Where: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers
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Saturday, Oct. 4
Meditation Wet Walk, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Fort Myers
When: 9 a.m., regular wet walk at 1 p.m.
Cost: $50 for meditation walk, $40 for regular walk, $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, Oct. 4
Farmer Mike's 11th Annual Fall Festival & Corn Mazes, Farmer Mike's U Pick, Bonita Springs
When: Opens at 9 a.m., event runs through Nov. 2
Where: Farmer Mike's U Pick of Bonita Springs, 26031 Morton Ave., Bonita Springs
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Sunday, Oct. 5
Bones & Bales Fall Festival, Gator Mike's Family Fun Park, Cape Coral
When: Noon-6 p.m.
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 ages 10 and under
Where: Gator Mike's Family Fun Park, 35 NE Pine Island Road, Cape Coral
More info: gatormikes.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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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
- Painting with Terry Lynn, Sept. 30
- Balance and Wellness Through Art Series, Oct. 2
- 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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Americana Community Music Association, Fort Myers
ACMA at All Faiths Unitarian, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, americanacma.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Raku & You pottery glazing class, Sept. 29
- Fall landscape pastel painting class, Oct. 1
- Zach Bartholomew, Oct. 2
- "Carrie: The Musical," Oct. 3-12
- 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, Oct. 3 & Oct. 5
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
- "Pretty Woman," Oct. 3-Nov. 15
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, broadwaypalm.com
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- Thursday Nights at Sidney's: Captiva Karaoke, Oct. 2
- Friday Nights at Sidney's, Oct. 3
- Exhibit: Exposed: Dark Art, Oct. 3-17
- Exhibit: Eclipse Overtures: Art from the Shadows, Oct. 3-17
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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