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What To Do the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 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, Aug. 31

Self-guided tour, Calusa Heritage Trail, Bokeelia
When: Open sunrise to sunset
Where: Calusa Heritage Trail at Randell Research Center, 13810 Waterfront Drive, Bokeelia

Tuesday, Sept. 1 - Wednesday, Sept. 30

Sizzle Dining, Lee County
When: All September long
Where: Participating restaurants in Lee County

Wednesday, Sept. 2

Waterfront Wine Club, 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

Thursday, Sept. 3

"Waiting for Godot," The Laboratory Theater of Florida, Fort Myers
When: 7:30 p.m., show runs through Sept. 6
Where: The Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers

Friday, Sept. 4

Jimmy Buffet Day, Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach 
When: Music, activities, deals all day Sept. 4-7
Where: Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach, 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach

Saturday, Sept. 5

Sanibel Sunrise Sale, Sanibel
When: 7:09 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Participating shops on Sanibel Island

Saturday, Sept. 5

Taste of Latino Festival, Centennial Park, Fort Myers
When: Noon-5 p.m.
Where: Centennial Park, 2000 West First St., Fort Myers
More info: eventbrite.com

Sunday, Sept. 6

Cool & Crispy Fest, Point Ybel Brewing, Fort Myers
When: Noon-8 p.m.
Where: Point Ybel Brewing, 16120 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers
More info: pointybelbrew.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

  • Watercolor with Lisa Benson, Sept. 3
  • Boho Bliss Series: Coffee filter wreath, Sept. 5
  • 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

Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs

  • Paint Your Own Charcuterie Board, Sept. 3
  • Photography & Editing, Sept. 3
  • Exhibit: The Elements: Earth, Wind, Water, Fire, through Sept. 10

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, Sept. 6

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

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers

  • Art Show: Diaphanous Vision, Sept. 4-24
  • Art Show: Somnia Unbound, Sept. 4-24
  • Introduction to Photography, through Oct. 15

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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