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What To Do the week of March 9-15, 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, March 9

Famous Author Lecture & Lunch Series: James Grippando, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
When: Noon-2 p.m.
Where: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers
More info: sbdac.com

Monday, March 9 -  Saturday, March 14

Boston Red Sox Spring Training, JetBlue Park, Fort Myers
When:
  • Monday, March 9, at 1:05 p.m. vs. Philadelphia Phillies
  • Tuesday, March 10, at 1:05 p.m. vs. Detroit Tigers
  • Friday, March 13, at 1:05 p.m. vs. Tampa Bay Rays
  • Saturday, March 14, 1:05 p.m. vs. Futures of Fenway South
Where: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers
More info: mlb.com

Tuesday, March 10

Songwriters Showcase, Koreshan State Park, Estero
When: 7-9 p.m.
Where: Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero

Wednesday, March 11 - Saturday, March 14

Minnesota Twins Spring Training, Lee Health Sports Complex, Fort Myers
When:
  • Wednesday, March 11, at 1:05 p.m. vs. Detroit Tigers
  • Thursday March 12, at 1:05 p.m. vs. Boston Red Sox
  • Saturday, March 14, at 1:05 p.m. vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Where: Lee Health Sports Complex, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers
More info: mlb.com

Thursday, March 12

"Mamma Mia!," Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers
When: 7:30 p.m., show runs through Sunday, March 15
Where: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers
More info: bbmannpah.com

Friday, March 13

Seashell Walk, Lovers Key State Park, Bonita Springs
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., Bonita Springs

Friday, March 13 - Saturday, March 21

Taste of the Islands, participating island restaurants, Sanibel
When: Restaurant week Friday, March 13- Friday, March 20, Taste of the Island event March 21
Where: Participating Sanibel Restaurants

Saturday, March 14

Island Fest Mullet Toss, St. James City
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Winn Dixie Plaza, 9940 Stringfellow Road, St. James City

Saturday, March 14

Music & Arts Fusion Walk, SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral
When: 5-9 p.m.
Where: SE 47th Terrace between Vincennes Blvd. & SE 15th Ave., Cape Coral
More info: capecoral.gov

Saturday, March 14

Global Food and Farm Festival, ECHO Global Farm, North Fort Myers
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: ECHO Global Farm, 17391 Durrance Road, North Fort Myers
More info: echonet.org

Sunday, March 15

NEW! Anarchy Ale Works, Alva
When: Live music 1-4 p.m., open until 6 p.m.
Where: Anarchy Ale Works, 21450 Palm Beach Blvd., Alva
More info: anarchyaleworks.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
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

  • Creative digital photography, March 11
  • Watercolor with Linda Benson, March 12
  • Beginning portraits: Drawing faces, March 12
  • Royal India Festival, March 14
  • Oscar Night at the Alliance, March 15

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

Americana Community Music Association, Fort Myers

  • ACMA Songwriters at Koreshan State Park, March 10
  • Bill Kirchen, March 14

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

Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs

  • Great Bowls of Fire, March 9
  • Badlands: Tribute to Bruce Springsteen, March 9
  • Wishbone Ash, March 10
  • Celtic Angels Ireland, March 11
  • Improv Comedy Art Show, March 13
  • Traveling Milburys, March 13
  • Brian Roman and Rocopranatra, March 14
  • Lari Basilio, March 15

Exhibits

  • Kendra Hensley, through March 26

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

  • Soapy Tuna, March 15

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

The Belle Theatre, Cape Coral

  • "9 to 5: The Musical," through March 14

The Belle Theatre, 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd., #135, Cape Coral, thebelletheatre.com

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers

  • Tribute to Toby Keith, March 9-10
  • "Love, Lies, and the Lottery," through April 11
  • "Cats," through April 4
  • Children's Theatre: "Pinkalicious, The Musical," through April 2

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

Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers

  • "Girls Night, The Musical," March 11-29
  • Stand-up Comedy with Peter Fogel, March 13

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

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers

  • Famous Author Lecture and Lunch: James Grippando, March 9
  • Edric's Rooftop Yoga, March 10
  • Thursday Nights at Sidney's Motown and Martinis, March 12
  • Friday Nights at Sidney's, March 13
  • Bluegrass Music Series with Edgar & George Meyer, March 13

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

Fort Myers Islands, Beaches & Neighborhoods

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