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What To Do the week of May 11-17, 2026
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Monday, May 11
Captiva Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic Landmarks, Captiva
Where: Start at Captiva's Historic Cemetery, 11580 Chapin Lane, Captiva
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Tuesday, May 12
Live music at the Promenade, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Center Bar at The Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs
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Wednesday, May 13
Art & Wine, Wine and Canvas at Carlstadt Beer and Wine Bar, Fort Myers
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Carlstadt Beer and Wine at University Village Shops, 19800 Village Center Drive, Fort Myers
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Thursday, May 14
Sunset paddle, Sanibel Sea School at Bowman's Beach Park, Fort Myers
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Launching from Bowman's Beach, 1700 Bowman's Beach Park, Fort Myers
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Friday, May 15
May Music Walk, downtown Fort Myers
When: 6-10 p.m.
Where: First Street & Hendry Street, downtown Fort Myers
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Saturday, May 16
Next Level Street Art, Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
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Sunday, May 17
Yoga by the Sea, Lovers Key State Park, Bonita Springs
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., 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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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, May 11
- Painting with Terry Lynn, May 12
- Hula with Marisa, May 13
- Watercolor with Linda Benson, May 14
- Alliance morning market, May 16
- Family ArtLab at the Alliance, May 16
- May Galleries, through May 30
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Watercolor painting class, May 12
- Zach Person, May 15
- Don Jovi, May 16
- Tim Briscoe, May 17
Exhibits:
- Arts Bonita Atelier Student Exhibit, through May 15
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," through May 16
- "Misery," through May 23
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, broadwaypalm.com
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- Edric's Rooftop Yoga, May 12
- Thursday Nights at Sidney's: Motown and Martinis, May 14
- Friday Nights at Sidney's, May 15
- Back Lot Rave, May 15
- Exhibit: Peripheral Dialogues, through May 28
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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