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What To Do the week of Feb. 16-22, 2026

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, Feb. 16

Beyond Van Gogh & Monet: The Immersive Experience, Coconut Point, Estero
When: Various times beginning at 10 a.m., exhibit runs through March 29
Where: Coconut Point Mall, next to Coco Art Gallery, 23106 Fashion Drive, Estero

Tuesday, Feb. 17

Rick Howard NOLA Mardi Gras Celebration, Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
More info: artsbonita.org

Wednesday, Feb. 18

Free Nature Program on "Snakes," Rotary Park, Cape Coral
When: 1-2 p.m.
Where: Rotary Park, 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral
More info: capecoral.gov

Thursday, Feb. 19

Music Under the Stars, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, Fort Myers
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers
More info: calusanature.org

Friday, Feb. 20 - Sunday, Feb. 22

Greek Fest Fort Myers, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Fort Myers
When: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday
Where: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers

Friday, Feb. 20

Boston Red Sox Spring Training, JetBlue Park, Fort Myers
When:
  • Friday, Feb. 20 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Northeastern Huskies
  • Sunday, Feb. 22 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Where: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers
More info: mlb.com

Friday, Feb. 20

Minnesota Twins Spring Training, Lee Health Sports Complex, Fort Myers
When:
  • Friday, Feb. 20 at 6:05 p.m. vs. Golden Gophers
  • Saturday, Feb. 21 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Boston Red Sox
Where: Lee Health Sports Complex, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers
More info: mlb.com

Saturday, Feb. 21

88th Annual Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade and events, downtown Fort Myers
When: Edison Festival of Light party starts at 4 p.m., 5k starts at 5:15 p.m., Grand Parade of Light begins at 7 p.m.
Where: Edwards Drive, downtown Fort Myers
More info: edisonfestival.org

Sunday, Feb. 22

Bonita Springs Concert Band, Riverside Park, Bonita Springs
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs

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

  • Michael's Monthly Mystery Movie, Feb. 16
  • Painting with Terry Lynn, Feb. 17
  • Create a Lei & Share the Aloha, Feb. 20
  • Fun fitness with Capoeirobics, Feb. 20
  • Morning Market, Feb. 21
  • "12 Angry Jurors," through Feb. 22
  • Exhibit: Crossed Strands, through Feb. 28

Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org

Americana Community Music Association, Fort Myers

  • Music Under the Stars with Dan Navarro at Clausa Nature Center & Planetarium, Feb. 19
  • Muriel Anderson, Feb. 22

ACMA at All Faiths Unitarian, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, americanacma.org

Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs

  • Beginner beadweaving, Feb. 16
  • Beginner watercolor, Feb. 17
  • Rick Howard, Feb. 17
  • Mark Sanders, Feb. 19
  • Robert Jon & The Wreck, Feb. 20
  • Blues Beatles, Feb. 21
  • Ana Popovic, Feb. 22

Exhibits

  • Through the Lens: A Photographer's Perspective, through Feb. 19

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

  • Relentless Fire, Feb. 22

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

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers

  • "Cats," Feb. 20-April 4
  • "Unnecessary Farce," through Feb. 21

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

Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers

  • Stand-up Comedy with Helen Keaney, Feb. 20
  • "The Play That Goes Wrong," through March 1
  • "Tuesdays with Morrie," through March 8

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

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers

  • Thursday Nights at Sidney's: Claire Liparulo, Feb. 19
  • Jazzy Nights Music Series Presents: Danny Sinoff and Friends, Feb. 20
  • Exhibit: Translucence, Reflections and Light, through Feb. 26
  • Exhibit: Plastic Trophies, through Feb. 26

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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