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What To Do the week of Dec. 29, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026
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Monday, Dec. 29
Holiday Stroll, Riverside Park, Bonita Springs
When: Dusk - 9 p.m. through Jan. 1
Where: Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs
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Tuesday, Dec. 30
"Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet," Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers
When: 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Where: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers
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Wednesday, Dec. 31
New Year's Eve Celebration, Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers Beach
When: Family-friendly countdown at noon, music and evening entertainment starting at 9 p.m.
Where: Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach, 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach
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Wednesday, Dec. 31
New Year's Eve Celebration, Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast, Fort Myers
When: 4-11 p.m. dinner, live music 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $33
Where: Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast, 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive, Fort Myers
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Wednesday, Dec. 31
Downtown NYE Celebration, downtown Fort Myers
When: 6 p.m.
Where: First Street & Hendry Street, downtown Fort Myers
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Wednesday, Dec. 31
New Year's Eve Celebration & Ball Drop, SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral
When: 6 p.m.-midnight
Where: SE 47th Terrace between SE 9th Place & SE 10th Place, Cape Coral
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Thursday, Jan. 1
First Day Hike in the Estero Bay Preserve, Estero Bay Preserve State Park, Estero
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free with paid park admission
Where: Estero Bay Preserve State Park, 4940 Broadway West, Estero
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Thursday, Jan. 1
New Year's Day Cleanup, Fort Myers Beach
When: 8-10 a.m.
Where: Lynn Hall Memorial Park, 950 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach
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Friday, Jan. 2
Family Friendly Magic Show, Fort Myers Theatre, Fort Myers
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers
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Saturday, Jan. 3
Full Moon Paddle or Full Moon Walk, Four Mile Eco Preserve, Cape Coral
When: 5:15-7:15 p.m.
Cost: $10 for the walk, $40 for paddle
Where: Four Mile Eco Cove Preserve, 2500 SE 24th St., Cape Coral
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Sunday, Jan. 4
Family Fun Day, Backyard Social, Fort Myers
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Backyard Social, 16371 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers
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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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Holiday Express, Lakes Park, Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 6 p.m.- 9 p.m., Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday starting Friday, Dec. 12, through Tuesday, Dec. 30
Cost: $6, free for ages 5 and under
Where: Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers
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50th Annual Holiday Nights Celebration, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: Celebration runs nightly 5:30-9 p.m. through Jan. 4, closed Christmas Eve & Christmas
Cost: Admission prices vary
Where: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
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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.-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
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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
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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, 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
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Performing arts and exhibits
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Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers
- Painting with Terry Lynn, Dec. 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
Americana Community Music Association at All Faiths Unitarian, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, americanacma.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Sean Chambers, Jan. 2
- Donna The Buffalo, Jan. 3
Exhibits
- 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
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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
- "Fiddler on the Roof," Jan. 3-14
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, broadwaypalm.com
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Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers
- "Advice," through Jan. 11
- Stand-up Comedy with Carl Guerra, Jan. 2
Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers, floridarep.org
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- New Year's Eve Rooftop Bash, Dec. 31
- Thursday Nights at Sidney's: Captiva Karaoke, Jan. 1
- Friday Nights at Sidney's: Vincent Yarnell, Jan. 2
- Joey's Van, Jan. 3
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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