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What To Do the week of April 27-May 3, 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, April 27

FGCU Academy Lecture Series: Art of the Calusa, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers
More info: sbdac.com

Tuesday, April 28

Guided History Tour, Shangri-La Springs, Bonita Springs
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs

Wednesday, April 29

Penn & Teller 50th Anniversary Tour, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers
More info: bbmannpah.com

Thursday, April 30

Free Pool Party, Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers Beach
When: 5-9 p.m.
Where: Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach, 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach

Friday, May 1

Art Walk, downtown Fort Myers
When: 5-9 p.m.
Where: First Street & Hendry Street, downtown Fort Myers
More info: myriverdistrict.com

Saturday, May 2

Derby Day at Slipaway, Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, Cape Coral
When: Noon-8 p.m.
Where: Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, 1811 Cape Coral Pkwy., Cape Coral
More info: slipawaycape.com

Sunday, May 3

Yoga by the Sea, Lovers Key State Park, Bonita Springs
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., Bonita Springs
More info: eventbrite.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: 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

Performing arts and exhibits

Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers

  • Painting with Terry Lynn, April 28
  • Youth Theater: "Dreamland," April 30
  • May Galleries, through May 30

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

Americana Community Music Association, Fort Myers

  • Ben Prestage, May 2

Americana Community Music Association at All Faiths Unitarian, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, americanacma.org

Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs

  • Raku & You, April 27
  • Adult student showcase, May 2
  • Rocky & The Rollers, May 2
  • Intro to Glass Fusing, May 4

Exhibits:

  • Mandala Meditations - On the Fabric of Life, Agnes Story, through May 3

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

  • Limited Edition, May 3

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

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers

  • "All Shook Up," through May 16
  • "Misery," through May 23

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

Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers

  • Play Lab, April 30-May 3
  • "The Bride, or Does This Dress Make Me Look Married?," through May 10

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

Fort Myers Theatre, Fort Myers

  • "Footloose, Youth Edition," April 29-May 1

Fort Myers Theatre, 16120 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers, ftmyerstheatre.com

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers

  • FGCU Lecture Series: Art of the Calusa, April 27
  • Edric's Rooftop Yoga, April 28
  • Thursday Nights at Sidney's: DJ Skubii, April 30
  • Friday Nights at Sidney's, May 1

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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