Residents and visitors in Fort Myers have several options for activities and events during the week of September 15-21, according to the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB). The VCB publishes a weekly guide to events in Fort Myers and nearby areas. Additional information about local happenings can be found at the bureau’s website, visitfortmyers.com.
A variety of ongoing tours and experiences are available throughout the week. Adventures in Paradise offers nightly cruises departing from Port Comfort Road, with ticket prices ranging from $39 to $49. Butterfly House tours take place at Rotary Park in Cape Coral on Monday, Friday, and Saturday mornings, with donations accepted for entry.
History enthusiasts can join guided or self-guided tours at Burroughs Home & Gardens in downtown Fort Myers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Tickets are $25 for docent-led tours, $15 for self-guided visits, and $8 for children.
For those interested in nature excursions, Everglades Day Safari operates daily trips from Fort Myers and Estero. The full-day tour costs $200 per person.
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel Island is offering a limited-time 2-for-1 day pass deal that includes dining credits. There is also a discounted rate for Lee County residents.
Tarpon Bay Explorers hosts kayak tours on Sanibel Island every Wednesday morning, with adult tickets priced at $40 and children’s tickets at $35.
True Tours presents several history-themed walking tours in the River District of Fort Myers. Options include cemetery stories, haunted history walks, and general history tours held on various days each week. Reservations are required.
The area also features performing arts venues such as Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers; Arts Bonita in Bonita Springs; Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre; Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center; and Bayside Park Concert Series at Fort Myers Beach.
For those interested in podcasts or audio guides related to Southwest Florida culture and history, Shellcast—the Lee County VCB’s podcast—is available online. The Sanibel Captiva Guide Podcast highlights island residents’ stories. Otocast offers an audio guide featuring over 30 historic sites around Fort Myers via its mobile app.
“Each Monday, the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) lets you know What To Do in Fort Myers and surrounding neighborhoods.”
More details about these events—including schedules, pricing information, locations, contact numbers, and reservation requirements—can be accessed through event organizers’ websites or by contacting them directly.
