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What To Do the week of July 6-12, 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, July 6

Maker's Monday: Paint & Sip, Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, Cape Coral
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, 1811 Cape Coral Pkwy., Cape Coral
More info: slipawaycape.com

Tuesday, July 7

Bradenton Marauders at Mighty Mussels, Lee Health Sports Complex, Fort Myers
When: 7:05 p.m.
Where: Lee Health Sports Complex, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers
More info: mlb.com

Wednesday, July 8

Farm tour, Green Thumb Ranch, Bokeelia
When: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Green Thumb Ranch, 13099 Ficus Tree Lane, Bokeelia
More info: greenthumbranch.com

Thursday, July 9

Bay Street Yard: Healthcare Appreciation Night,  Bay Street Yard, Fort Myers
When: 5-10 p.m.
Where: Bay Street Yard, 2136 Bay St., Fort Myers
More info: baystreetyard.com

Friday, July 10

Shorebird Stroll, Lovers Key State Park, Bonita Springs
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., Bonita Springs

Friday, July 10

ACMA & Theatre Conspiracy present Andy Wahlberg and Bill Metts in concert, Off Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Americana Community Music Association at Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
More info: americanacma.org

Saturday, July 11

MangoMania 2026, St. James City
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Winn Dixie Plaza, 9940 Stringfellow Road, St. James City

Sunday, July 12

Brewga, Fort Myers Brewing Co., Fort Myers
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Fort Myers Brewing Co., 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, Fort Myers
More info: fmbrew.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

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, July 7
  • Watercolor with Linda Benson, July 9
  • Craft and Create: The Art of Jewelry Collage, July 11
  • June-July Galleries, through Aug. 1

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

Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs

  • Beginner watercolor painting, July 7
  • Creating in Clay pottery class, July 8
  • Zach Bartholomew, July 9
  • Selwyn Birchwood, July 11

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, July 12

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

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers

  • "The Wizard of Oz," through Aug. 8

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

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers

  • Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Show: Chapter Three, July 9-11
  • Friday Nights at Sidney's, July 10
  • Exhibit: America 250: From Our Roots to the Future - An American Journey, through July 30
  • Exhibit: The Emotions of Everyday Life, through July 30

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

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