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What To Do the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 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. 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
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Tuesday, Sept. 1 - Wednesday, Sept. 30
Sizzle Dining, Lee County
When: All September long
Where: Participating restaurants in Lee County
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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
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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
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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
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Saturday, Sept. 5
Sanibel Sunrise Sale, Sanibel
When: 7:09 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Participating shops on Sanibel Island
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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
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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
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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
- 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
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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
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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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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
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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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