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What To Do the week of Aug. 17-23, 2026
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NEW! Summer Nature Navigators Pass
Explore beaches, trails, wildlife cruises and family-friendly eco-adventures throughout the Fort Myers Area. Check in, earn points and redeem prizes. Get your digital pass today and start exploring!
Learn more at visitfortmyers.com/summer-nature-navigators.
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Monday, Aug. 17
Swingo, Yucatan Waterfront Tiki Bar &Grill, Matlacha
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Yucatan Waterfront Tiki Bar & Grill, 4875 Pine Island Road, Matlacha
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Tuesday, Aug. 18
Film Noir Night, Fort Myers Regional Library, Fort Myers
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Fort Myers Regional Library, 1651 Lee St., Fort Myers
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Wednesday, Aug. 19
Wooftop Fest, Rooftop at Riverside, Bonita Springs
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Rooftop at Riverside, 27333 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs
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Thursday, Aug. 20
Beat the Heat Beach Walk, Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium at Gulfside City Park, Sanibel
When: 7 a.m.
Where: Gulfside City Park, 2001 Algiers Lane, Sanibel
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Thursday, Aug. 20
3 Sips, 3 Bites, Luminary Hotel & Co., Fort Myers
When: 6 p.m.
Where: The Workshop Culinary Theater inside Luminary Hotel & Co., 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers
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Friday, Aug. 21
"Waiting for Godot," Florida Laboratory Theater, Fort Myers
When: 7:30 p.m., show runs through Sept. 6
Where: The Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers
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Saturday, Aug. 22
BaconFest Pub Crawl, Cape Coral
When: 7-11 p.m.
Where: Cape Coral Entertainment District, Cape Coral
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Sunday, Aug. 23
Sunday Sip & Flow, Point Ybel Brewing Company, Fort Myers
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Point Ybel Brewing Company, 16120 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers
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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
- Sip and Create: Frolicking Flowers, Aug. 21
- "The Odd Couple," Aug. 21-23
- Sound Healing: An Immersive Sound Bath Experience, Aug. 22
- August Galleries: AQU + SWFFAC | N.C. Hagood | Snap2, through Sept. 26
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Clay platter-making class, Aug. 18
- The History of Rock 'N' Roll: Oldies, Aug. 21
- Yacht Rock Gold Experience, Aug. 23
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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Theatre Conspiracy, Fort Myers
- "What Springs Forth," through Aug. 30
Theatre Conspiracy at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, theatreconspiracyfl.com
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- Edric's Rooftop Yoga, Aug. 18
- Friday Nights at Sidney's: Live music or DJ, Aug. 21
- Art Walk: Battle from the Brink, through Aug. 27
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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