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What To Do the week of Jan. 5-11, 2026
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Monday, Jan. 5
Fort Myers Film Festival: Thank God it's Monday, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers
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Tuesday, Jan. 6
Calusa Blueway speaker series: Kayaking the Everglades, Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, Fort Myers
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers
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Wednesday, Jan. 7
Wine tasting, Vichino's Cafe & Wine Bar, Bonita Springs
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Vichino's Cafe & Wine Bar, 25987 South Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs
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Thursday, Jan. 8
"And Then There Were None," Fort Myers Theatre, Fort Myers
When: 6:30 p.m., show runs through Jan. 25
Where: Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers
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Friday, Jan. 9
Movie Under the Stars: "How to Train Your Dragon," Estero Recreation Center, Estero
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero
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Saturday, Jan. 10 - Sunday, Jan. 11
41st Annual Cape Coral Art Festival & Market Place, Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral
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Saturday, Jan. 10
Touch-a-Truck, Mike Greenwell Regional Park, North Fort Myers
When: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., first hour is sensory-friendly
Where: Mike Greenwell Regional Park, 11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers
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Sunday, Jan. 11
Yoga by the Sea, Lovers Key State Park, Bonita Springs
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., Bonita Springs
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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.-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, Jan. 6
- Acrylics with Pat Smelkoff: Sea Shell Basket Series, Jan. 6
- Joy of Zumba, Jan. 7
- Mind, Body and Soul mini retreat, Jan. 10
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 Songwriters at the Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, Jan. 6
- Songwriters in the Round, Jan. 10
Americana Community Music Association at All Faiths Unitarian, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, americanacma.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Yates McKendree Band, Jan. 7
- Zach Bartholomew, Jan. 8
- Improv Comedy Arts Show, Jan. 9
- The Groove Summit, Jan. 10-11
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," through Jan. 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
- "Always, Patsy Cline," Jan. 6-25
Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers, floridarep.org
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- TGIM, Jan. 5
- Jazzy Nights Music Series Presents: Shayna Steele, Jan. 8
- Exhibit: Lee Chateau People, through Jan. 30
- Exhibit: Neon Coast: Southwest Florida Under UV, through Jan. 30
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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