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What To Do the week of April 6-12, 2026
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Monday, April 6
Shellcrafters Class, Sanibel Community House, Sanibel
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
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Tuesday, April 7
"Moulin Rouge!," Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers
When: 7:30 p.m., show runs through April 12
Where: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers
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Wednesday, April 8
Lecture Series: Evan Bennett, "The Future of Florida's Coasts," Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, Sanibel
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, 3075 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel
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Thursday, April 9
Free Lecture Series, Tina Morris: "Return to the Sky: The Reintroduction of the Bald Eagle," J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel
When: 10-11 a.m.
Where: J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel
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Friday, April 10 - Sunday, April 12
2026 Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival, Centennial Park, downtown Fort Myers
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Centennial Park, 2000 West First St., downtown Fort Myers
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Saturday, April 11
Growing Together Workshop, ECHO Global Farm, North Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m.
Where: ECHO Global Farm, 17391 Durrance Road, North Fort Myers
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Saturday, April 11
Cape Bike Night, SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral
When: 5-10 p.m.
Where: Along SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral
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Sunday, April 12
Yoga and Mimosas, Rooftop at Riverside, Bonita Springs
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Rooftop at Riverside, 27333 Old 41 Road, 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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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: Tours include Stories of the Stones Cemetery Tour, Haunted History Tour, and River District History Tour. Reservations required and check website for days and times.
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
- Fine Art Acrylics with Marilyn Hedlund, April 6
- Screening: "Frankenstein," April 10
- April Galleries, through April 25
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Jewelry-making class, April 7
- Zach Bartholomew, April 9
- Ally Venable, April 10
- Curtis Salgado, April 11
Exhibits:
- Romancing the Stone, through April 10
- Julia Bonnells, through April 12
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
- "All Shook Up," April 10-May 16
- "Love, Lies, and the Lottery," through April 11
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, broadwaypalm.com
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Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers
- "Little Shop of Horrors," through April 12
- "The Bride, or Does This Dress Make Me Look Married?," April 7-May 10
Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers, floridarep.org
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Fort Myers Theatre, Fort Myers
- "The Odd Couple," through April 12
Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers, ftmyerstheatre.com
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- Thursday Nights at Sidney's: Motown and Martinis, April 9
- Bluegrass Music Series Presents: Michael Cleveland, April 10
- Friday Nights at Sidney's: Live music or DJ, April 10
- Exhibit: 2026 International Baccalaureate Visual Arts Exhibition, through April 23
- Exhibit: Between Worlds: Possibilitas, through April 23
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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