Upcoming Events in Southwest Florida


There is a possibility of last minute changes or cancelations of events. Please contact the hosting organization or location for the most accurate information.

The Big Cypress National Preserve is partnering with the Museum of the Everglades to bring you Wilderness Wednesdays, a lecture series on a variety of topics presented by the National Park Service and hosted at the museum every Wednesday January through April 2024. Visit website for additional information.   Read More


Free Naturalist guided nature walk - boardwalk, Bay, and beach December - April. Learn the importance of mangrove trees, some Florida history, and meet fascinating creatures and plants that share this unique habitat. The Walk is approximately 2 hours. Bring a hat, water, and wear sunscreen. Reservations are required. Starting [...]   Read More


Yoga on the beach Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 5:30 – 6:30pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8:30 – 9:30am. Just south of the Apollo condominium and Sunset Grille Beach Bar. Park in the public lot on Swallow Avenue. Registration is not required. Bring water, yoga mat or towel. [...]   Read More


Suncoast Remake Learning Days is an exciting, 15-day free, regional learning festival in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. This multi-venue open house will celebrate the joy of adults and children learning side by side. All events are free and designed to be hands-on, relevant, and engaging educational experiences for [...]   Read More


The market features food trucks, arts and crafts, live music, and local produce from over 50 vendors. A free, docent-led tour of Edson Keith Mansion begins promptly at 10 a.m. Ample free parking is available, and dogs are welcome. The market is sponsored by Friends of Sarasota County Parks and [...]   Read More


Guided beach tours are led by Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Sanibel Sea School. Sanibel Island offers world-class beachcombing, birding, and wildlife-watching opportunities. Join knowledgeable marine science educators for a casual guided beach walk to explore what's washed ashore. Look for fascinating animals and learn about shell biology. A guide will happily answer [...]   Read More


Classes are held on the pure crystal sands of Siesta Key Public Beach between the Green and Blue Lifeguard Stand Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Plan to arrive a little early to find a good spot on the sand from where you can see and [...]   Read More


This small group guided walking tour introduces you to interesting botanical specimens while providing a historic overview of the development of the estate. The Ringling has over 2,350 trees representing native, exotic, historical, and culturally significant trees. The tour is 90 minutes long and takes place entirely outdoors. Participants are [...]   Read More


Join this fun, guided adventure to meet and feed Sulcata tortoises and Rainbow lorikeets and learn more about their amazing species. Encounters last approximately 30 minutes. Animal Encounters are in addition to park admission. Admission can be paid separately online or in the Welcome Center. Every day in April except [...]   Read More


Bask in the beauty of a Naples sunset — the perfect way to celebrate midweek, as the Garden stays open late Wednesdays from winter to spring. Take a stroll overlooking the Preserve to see the best of the tropics and restored Florida landscape by dusk, and complete your experience with dinner and [...]   Read More