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What To Do the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2026
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Monday, Jan. 26
FGCU Academy Lecture Series: The American Revolution on Canvas, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers
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Tuesday, Jan. 27
Exploring the Wines of Burgundy, Island Time Wine, Sanibel
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Island Time Wine, 2407 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
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Wednesday, Jan. 28
Florida Everblades vs. Atlanta Gladiators ice hockey game, Hertz Arena, Estero
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy., Estero
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Thursday, Jan. 29
2026 Lecture Series: Kirsten Hines, J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel
When: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Where: J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel
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Friday, Jan. 30 - Saturday, Feb. 1
Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival, Centennial Park, Fort Myers
When: 4-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
Where: Centennial Park, 2000 West First St., Fort Myers
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Friday, Jan. 30
Rhythm on the River, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
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Saturday, Jan. 31 - Sunday, Feb. 1
Art Walk at Promenade at Bonita Bay, Promenade Shops, Bonita Springs
When: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: The Center Bar at Promenade Shops, 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs
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Saturday, Jan. 31 - Sunday, Feb. 1
90 Years of Wonder, Wonder Gardens, Bonita Springs
When: Night of Wonder, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Family Fun Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs
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Saturday, Jan. 31
Smugglers Cruise & Documentary Showing of "Outlaws of the Everglades," Captiva Cruises, Captiva to Cabbage Key
When: 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Cruise departs from McCarthy's Marina, 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva
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Sunday, Feb. 1
"Musical Delights" Concert, Southwest Florida Concert Band, Fort Myers
When: 2 p.m.
Where: South Fort Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Road, 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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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. 27
- Juggling for Stress Relief, Jan. 27
- Watercolor Color Wheel with Zan, Jan. 29
- Watercolor with Linda Benson (beginner-advanced), Jan. 29
- Fun fitness with Capoeirobics, Jan. 30
- The Art of Tai Cooking, Jan. 31
- Exhibit: Crossed Strands, through Feb. 28
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 Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, americanacma.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Paint Your Own Greeting Cards, Jan. 26
- Lunch & Lecture with Kirah Van Sickle, Jan. 29
- Abbamania Canada, Jan. 30
- Paint Your Own Charcuterie Board, Jan. 30
- Andrew Collins Trio, Jan. 31
- Naples Big Band, Jan. 31
- Ronnie Baker Brooks, Feb. 1
Exhibits
- Crooked Highway, through Jan. 29
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
- Guilty Pleasure, Jan. 30
- School of Rock, Feb. 1
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 Feb. 14
- "Unnecessary Farce," through Feb. 21
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, broadwaypalm.com
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Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers
- "Tuesdays with Morrie," Jan. 27-March 8
Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers, floridarep.org
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- The American Revolution on Canvas: Five Painters Who Shaped the Imagery of America's Founding, Jan. 26
- Edric's Rooftop Yoga, Jan. 27
- Thursday Nights at Sidney's: DJ Selecta AJ, Jan. 29
- Music Video Showdown, Jan. 29
- Friday Nights at Sidney's: Sarah Hadeka Trio, Jan. 30
- Dueling Pianos, Jan. 30
- 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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