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What To Do the week of Nov. 24-30, 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, Nov. 24

35th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, Fort Myers Beach
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $5
Where: 2000 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach

Monday, Nov. 24 - Thursday, Nov. 27

Fort Myers Tip-Off Men's Tournament, Suncoast Credit Union Arena, Fort Myers
When: Times and prices vary
Where: Suncoast Credit Union Arena, FSW, 13351 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers
More info: fortmyerstipoff.com

Monday, Nov. 24 - Wednesday, Nov. 26

Coconut Hoops Men's Tournament, Alico Arena, Fort Myers
When: Times and prices vary
Where: Alico Arena, FGCU, 12181 FGCU Lake Pkwy., Fort Myers
More info: coconuthoops.com

Tuesday, Nov. 25

Guided history tour, Shangri-La Springs, Bonita Springs
When: 11 a.m.
Cost: $15
Where: Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs

Wednesday, Nov. 26

Thanksgiving Eve Beach Bash, Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers Beach
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Lah De Dah Beach Bar at Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach, 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach
More info: margaritavillefortmyers.com

Thursday, Nov. 27, Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Sunset Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise, Adventures in Paradise, Fort Myers
When: 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $79
Where: Port Sanibel Marina, 14341 Port Comfort Road, Fort Myers

Friday, Nov. 28 - Saturday, Nov. 29

Fort Myers Tip Off Women's Tournament, Suncoast Credit Union Arena, Fort Myers
When: Times and prices vary
Where: Suncoast Credit Union Arena, FSW, 13351 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers

Friday, Nov. 28 - Sunday, Nov. 30

Coconut Hoops Women's Tournament, Alico Arena, Fort Myers
When: Times and prices vary
Where: Alico Arena, Florida Gulf Coast University, 12181 FGCU Lake Pkwy., Fort Myers
More info: coconuthoops.com

Friday, Nov. 28 - Saturday, Nov. 29

Holiday Nights on the Lawn, Cape Coral City Hall, Cape Coral
When: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Cape Coral City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral
More info: capecoral.gov

Friday, Nov. 28 - Tuesday, Dec. 23 & Friday, Dec. 26 - Sunday, Jan. 4

50th Annual Holiday Nights Celebration Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: 5:30-9 p.m.
Cost: Admission prices vary
Where: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers

Saturday, Nov. 29

Downtown Tree Lighting, downtown Fort Myers
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers
More info: myriverdistrict.com

Sunday, Nov. 30

"Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End," Fort Myers Theatre, Fort Myers
When: 2 p.m.
Cost: $32
Where: Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers
More info: ftmyerstheatre.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

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

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.-6 p.m.
Cost: Adult $50/$75 includes $30 dining credit; children ages 3-12, $30/$45 includes $15 dining credit. Pricing based on date of day pass.

Where: Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
More info: 866-565-5093, sundialresort.com

Sanibel Historical Museum & Village, Sanibel
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday
Cost: Prices vary
Where: Sanibel Historical Museum & Village, 950 Dunlop Road, Sanibel
More info: sanibelmuseum.org

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, second and fourth Fridays of the month and Saturdays; River District History Tour, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays; Weird Fort Myers History Tour, 7 p.m. second and fourth Fridays of the month. 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

Performing arts and exhibits

Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers

  • Painting with Terry Lynn, Nov. 25
  • Hula with Marliss, Nov. 26
  • Life drawing lounge, Nov. 30
  • 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

Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs

  • Holiday resin and glass project, Nov. 24
  • Paint your own holiday greeting cards: Watercolor Basics, Nov. 25
  • Edwards Twins - The Ultimate Vegas Variety Show, Nov. 29

Exhibits

  • Beyond the Art Show Tent: Tammy DeCaro, through Dec. 4
  • Pareidolia, through Dec. 4
  • Fort Myers Beach Artist Association Exhibit, through Jan. 8

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

  • TBD, Nov. 30

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

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers

  • A Christmas Story, through Dec. 28

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, broadwaypalm.com

Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers

  • Stand-up Comedy with Casey Peruski, Nov. 28

Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers, floridarep.org

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers

  • Exhibit: Beyond the Brush: A Creative Manifesto, through Nov. 25
  • Exhibit: Layering at its Best, through Nov. 25

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

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