Each week, the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) shares a list of activities and events taking place in Fort Myers and nearby areas. More information about upcoming events can be found at visitfortmyers.com.
Ongoing events in Fort Myers include nightly cruises and tours by Adventures in Paradise, which depart from 14341 Port Comfort Road. The cost ranges from $39 to $49 per person. Details are available at adventureinparadiseinc.com.
The Butterfly House in Cape Coral offers tours on Monday, Friday, and Saturday mornings at Rotary Park. Donations are accepted for entry. More information is provided by ccfriendsofwildlife.org.
Everglades Day Safari operates daily excursions departing from Fort Myers and Estero between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., with tickets priced at $200 per person. Additional details can be found at ecosafari.com.
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel Island has a day pass promotion for Lee County residents, offering two adult passes for $75 including a dining credit, while children’s rates remain the same as standard pricing. Information is available at sundialresort.com or by calling 866-565-5093.
Tarpon Bay Explorers hosts kayak tours every Wednesday morning on Sanibel Island for adults and children, with more details accessible through tarponbayexplorers.com.
True Tours offers various history-themed walking tours in downtown Fort Myers, including cemetery stories and haunted history experiences on select days each week. Reservations are required; more information is available at truetours.net.
Several venues continue to present performing arts shows and exhibits throughout the area:
– Alliance for the Arts (10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers)
– Arts Bonita (Bonita Springs)
– Bayside Park Concert Series (Fort Myers Beach)
– Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers)
– Florida Repertory Theatre (2268 Bay St., Fort Myers)
– Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers)
For those interested in podcasts related to Southwest Florida:
– Shellcast, produced by the Lee County VCB, explores local culture and attractions.
– The Sanibel Captiva Guide Podcast features interviews with island residents.
Both are available online or via podcast platforms.
Additionally, Otocast provides an audio guide of over 30 historic sites in Fort Myers through its mobile app.
