





Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Holiday Water Sports Boat RentalYou’ll find local vendors offering an assortment of goodies including fresh fruits, vegetables, as well as a variety of seafood, flowers, plants, and more. Each Thursday year-round from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2000 West First Street in Centennial Park underneath the Caloosahatchee Bridge. For additional information 239.321.7100.
Free Admission to the historic buildings, gardens and grounds at Edison & Ford Winter Estates for Veterans and their families. Edison & Ford Winter Estates is located at 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. For additional information 239.334.7419.
Art Walk features local and national artwork in the downtown Fort Myers art galleries and several art stops in the Fort Myers River District. The evening culminates with an after party at 10 p.m. The seasonal Saturday Art Fair has expanded to nearby Dean Street (between First and Bay). The first Friday of every month rain or shine from 6 – 10 p.m. and the following Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For additional information on participating galleries call 239.332-0161.
The beautiful downtown Fort Myers River District comes alive the third Friday of every month with live music at over a dozen venues, including restaurants, galleries and bars, plus a variety of street performers beginning at 7 p.m. Music Walk venues showcase a range of music, from original indie rock to steel drums, piano, vocalists and saxophone. The event is the largest monthly of its kind regionally. Music Walk is sure to please the entire family. Free parking is available. For additional information 239.332-0161.
Treat dad special with free admission to Edison & Ford Winter Estates historic buildings, gardens and grounds. Edison & Ford Winter Estates is located at 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. For additional information 239.334.7419.
Enjoy an old-fashioned hometown parade down Periwinkle Way starting on July 3 at 9:30 a.m. Paraders treat the crowd to free gifts, candy, and cool-down water spraying. Community picnics with free food and beverage follow at Bailey’s and Jerry’s Shopping Centers. Then join islanders for the noontime Road Rally, a scavenger-type hunt through the island. On July 4, the celebration begins at 4 p.m. at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, and magnificent fireworks mark the coming of nightfall at the Sanibel Causeway. For additional information 239.472.1080.
The Edison & Ford Winter Estates is celebrating the Fourth of July with special tours, visits with the Edisons and Fords, river cruises on the Caloosahatchee, and an all-American barbecue lunch at the Royal Palm Yacht Club from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Buffet lunch will include chicken, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, watermelon, ice tea, and dessert. Cost is $45; children ages 6 – 12, $40. Edison & Ford Winter Estates 2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. For additional information 239.334.7419.
Downtown Fort Myers from 6 to 10 p.m., take part in the free live music, food, and children’s activities throughout the Historic River District. Live bands will perform on five stages throughout the downtown area. Fireworks display starting at 9:30. Preferred seating is $5; bring your own lawn chair. For additional information 239.321.7100.
Bonita Spring’s 53rd annual parade moves along Old 41 Road starting at 9 a.m. and ending at Riverside Park. The city throws its Party in the Park following the parade, with food vendors, live entertainment, a kids’ water slide, face-painting, relay races, a pie-baking contest, and a hot dog-eating competition. Phone: 239-949-6262.
Festivities kick off with a 10 a.m. parade up Estero Blvd.. Then, 15 minutes after sunset, one of the region’s most spectacular fireworks shows shoots off from the Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier. That’s the main event, but restaurants, lounges, and others step up the festivities with music and activity in the Times Square area and the length of the beach. For additional information 239.454.7500.
Art Walk features local and national artwork in the downtown Fort Myers art galleries and several art stops in the Fort Myers River District. The evening culminates with an after party at 10 p.m. The seasonal Saturday Art Fair has expanded to nearby Dean Street (between First and Bay). The first Friday of every month rain or shine from 6 – 10 p.m. and the following Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For additional information on participating galleries call 239.332-0161.
The beautiful downtown Fort Myers River District comes alive the third Friday of every month with live music at over a dozen venues, including restaurants, galleries and bars, plus a variety of street performers beginning at 7 p.m. Music Walk venues showcase a range of music, from original indie rock to steel drums, piano, vocalists and saxophone. The event is the largest monthly of its kind regionally. Music Walk is sure to please the entire family. Free parking is available. For additional information 239.332-0161.
Art Walk features local and national artwork in the downtown Fort Myers art galleries and several art stops in the Fort Myers River District. The evening culminates with an after party at 10 p.m. The seasonal Saturday Art Fair has expanded to nearby Dean Street (between First and Bay). The first Friday of every month rain or shine from 6 – 10 p.m. and the following Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For additional information on participating galleries call 239.332-0161.
The beautiful downtown Fort Myers River District comes alive the third Friday of every month with live music at over a dozen venues, including restaurants, galleries and bars, plus a variety of street performers beginning at 7 p.m. Music Walk venues showcase a range of music, from original indie rock to steel drums, piano, vocalists and saxophone. The event is the largest monthly of its kind regionally. Music Walk is sure to please the entire family. Free parking is available. For additional information 239.332-0161.
Art Walk features local and national artwork in the downtown Fort Myers art galleries and several art stops in the Fort Myers River District. The evening culminates with an after party at 10 p.m. The seasonal Saturday Art Fair has expanded to nearby Dean Street (between First and Bay). The first Friday of every month rain or shine from 6 – 10 p.m. and the following Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For additional information on participating galleries call 239.332-0161.
The beautiful downtown Fort Myers River District comes alive the third Friday of every month with live music at over a dozen venues, including restaurants, galleries and bars, plus a variety of street performers beginning at 7 p.m. Music Walk venues showcase a range of music, from original indie rock to steel drums, piano, vocalists and saxophone. The event is the largest monthly of its kind regionally. Music Walk is sure to please the entire family. Free parking is available. For additional information 239.332-0161.
Art Walk features local and national artwork in the downtown Fort Myers art galleries and several art stops in the Fort Myers River District. The evening culminates with an after party at 10 p.m. The seasonal Saturday Art Fair has expanded to nearby Dean Street (between First and Bay). The first Friday of every month rain or shine from 6 – 10 p.m. and the following Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For additional information on participating galleries call 239.332-0161.
The beautiful downtown Fort Myers River District comes alive the third Friday of every month with live music at over a dozen venues, including restaurants, galleries and bars, plus a variety of street performers beginning at 7 p.m. Music Walk venues showcase a range of music, from original indie rock to steel drums, piano, vocalists and saxophone. The event is the largest monthly of its kind regionally. Music Walk is sure to please the entire family. Free parking is available. For additional information 239.332-0161.
A week full of activities for the entire family, birding and eco-tours, wildlife presentations, and kayaking. J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island. For additional information 239.472.1100 or visit their website at www.dingdarlingdays.com
Art Walk features local and national artwork in the downtown Fort Myers art galleries and several art stops in the Fort Myers River District. The evening culminates with an after party at 10 p.m. The seasonal Saturday Art Fair has expanded to nearby Dean Street (between First and Bay). The first Friday of every month rain or shine from 6 – 10 p.m. and the following Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For additional information on participating galleries call 239.332-0161.
The beautiful downtown Fort Myers River District comes alive the third Friday of every month with live music at over a dozen venues, including restaurants, galleries and bars, plus a variety of street performers beginning at 7 p.m. Music Walk venues showcase a range of music, from original indie rock to steel drums, piano, vocalists and saxophone. The event is the largest monthly of its kind regionally. Music Walk is sure to please the entire family. Free parking is available. For additional information 239.332-0161.
Art Walk features local and national artwork in the downtown Fort Myers art galleries and several art stops in the Fort Myers River District. The evening culminates with an after party at 10 p.m. The seasonal Saturday Art Fair has expanded to nearby Dean Street (between First and Bay). The first Friday of every month rain or shine from 6 – 10 p.m. and the following Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For additional information on participating galleries call 239.332-0161.
The beautiful downtown Fort Myers River District comes alive the third Friday of every month with live music at over a dozen venues, including restaurants, galleries and bars, plus a variety of street performers beginning at 7 p.m. Music Walk venues showcase a range of music, from original indie rock to steel drums, piano, vocalists and saxophone. The event is the largest monthly of its kind regionally. Music Walk is sure to please the entire family. Free parking is available. For additional information 239.332-0161.