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What To Do the week of May 18-24, 2026
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Monday, May 18
Pilates & Pints, Southern Fresh Farms, Fort Myers
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Southern Fresh Farms, 8500 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers
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Tuesday, May 19
"Same Time, Next Year, " Players Circle Theater, Fort Myers
When: 7:30 p.m., show runs through June 7
Where: Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
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Wednesday, May 20 - Sunday, May 24
16th Annual Fort Myers Film Festival, Various locations throughout Fort Myers
When: Opening night begins at 7 p.m. at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers
Where: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, The Laboratory Theater of Florida, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, Alliance for the Arts, IMAG History & Science Center
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Thursday, May 21
Yappy Hour, Bay Street Yard, Fort Myers
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Bay Street Yard, 2136 Bay St., Fort Myers
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Friday, May 22 - Monday, May 25
Free admission to Florida State Parks, Memorial Day weekend
When: All day Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25
Where: Florida State Parks in Lee County: Lovers Key State Park, Koreshan State Park, Gasparilla Island State Park, Estero Bay Preserve State Park, Mound Key Archaeological State Park, Cayo Costa State Park
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Saturday, May 23 - Sunday, May 24
Live music poolside, 'Tween Waters Inn & Marina, Captiva
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: 'Tween Waters Inn & Marina, 15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva
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Sunday, May 24
Jaycee Park, Cape Coral
When: Open all day
Where: Jaycee Park, 4215 SE 20th Place, Cape Coral
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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
- Michael's Monthly Mystery Movie, May 18
- Painting with Terry Lynn, May 19
- Edible Art: The Craft of Sourdough, May 20
- Watercolor with Linda Benson, May 21
- Sip and Create: Miniature Zen Garden, May 22
- Fort Myers Film Festival, May 22-24
- 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
- Mosaic Magic, May 18
- Improv Comedy Art Show, May 22
Exhibits:
- The Geometry of Emotion Exhibit, May 21-June 25
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
- The Guilty Pleasure Band, May 24
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
- "The Sounds of 1967," May 22-June 20
- "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 19
- Fort Myers Film Festival, May 20-24
- Thursday Nights at Sidney's, May 21
- Friday Nights at Sidney's, May 22
- 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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