Check out these great things to do around SWFL

Fall Festival 

Southern Fresh Farms

8500 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers

Every weekend in October 9am to 4pm Pumpkins | Hayrides | Farmers Market | Vendors | Food Trucks | Shaved Ice | Kettle Corn | Barnyard Petting Zoo | Fish, Ducks & Turtle Feeding Pond

Barnyard animals will be on a feeding schedule. Times are 9am- 12pm then 1pm-4pm. Feeding times are subject to change

Calusa Haunted Walk 2019

Calusa Nature Center and Planetitarium

3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers

35th Annual Haunted Walk, every weekend in October through November 2. Come find out what's lurking on our pitch black trails... their 1/3 mile Pine Loop Trail is sure to make even the bravest scream. 

Reptiday Fort Myers Reptile & Exotic Animal Show 

October 5th

Crowne Plaza at Bell Tower Shops

13051 Bell Tower Dr, Fort Myers

A one‑day reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and frequent free raffles for prizes.

Wicked Dolphin Distillery Tour

October 10th

131 SW 3rd Pl, Cape Coral

Walk through the steps of how their rum is unique and then enjoy the tasting room! 

Cape Bike Night

October 12th

SE 47th Ter (from Coronado Pkwy to Vincennes Blvd)

A night of great entertainment, food, vendors, and motorcycles in the South Cape! The City of Cape Coral has been hosting Bike Night for over a decade! Whether you're a hardcore biker or not, you'll have a blast! 

2019 Trunk or Treat

October 12th 11am-1pm

Palm City Brewing

7887 Drew Cir Suite 130, Fort Myers

Get an early start to your kids Halloween with this family friendly and FREE event!

Easter Egg Hunts & Events

2019

Easter will fall on Sunday, April 21st this year and that date is quickly approaching! Get ready to find those eggs that the Easter Bunny has been hiding all over SWFL. Below is a list of egg hunts and local events that will be happening this month.

Glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt in Freedoms Park

4818 Tarpon Ct., Cape Coral

Friday, April 12th, 11:15-12:00

(4-6yrs.) crafts, games, & more

20.00 for residents/ 24.00 non residents 

Horse interaction day & egg hunt at Saddlewood Horse Club

16111 Saddlewood Ln, Cape Coral

Saturday, April 13th, 10:00-12:30 & 1:00-3:30

Children ages 2-15 will be able to pet, groom, feed, and ride the ponies and horses. Bounce house, food, face painting, and more. 20.00/per child 

Annual egg hunt at Centennial Park 

4,000 eggs will cover the park! 

2000 W. 1st St., Fort Myers

Sunday, April 14th, starts at 10:00 AM

Concessions will be available 

Breakfast with the Easter bunny at California Pizza Kitchen

23106 Fashion Dr., Bonita Springs

Saturday, April 13th, 9:00-10:30

12.00/person includes a breakfast pizza for adults and a CPK kids meal for kids. Goody bags, raffle prizes, and photos with the Easter bunny. Call to reserve your spot. 

Easter bunny express train at Lakes Park

7330 Gladiolus Dr., Fort Myers

Begins one week prior to Easter

10:00-4:00

Children's Spring festival at Sanibel City Park

2221 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island 

Saturday, April 20th, 9:00-11:00

Festivities will begin at 9AM sharp with a free Easter egg hunt for children of all ages. Games, contests, and crafts will begin immediately after and will continue until 11 AM. A 15.00 armband will allow each child unlimited participation in all activities. Pony and unicorn rides, bounce house, giant slide, face painting, and more.

Easter celebration at The Shell Factory

2787 N Tamiami Trl., N. Fort Myers

Sunday, April 21st, 10:00-4:00

Easter bunny photos, kid friendly breakfast, petting farm, easter egg trail, live entertainment, and more.

Easter egg hunt at The Plantation Golf & Country Club

10500 Dartington Dr., Fort Myers

Sunday, April 21st, starts at 10:30 AM

Enjoy live music, food, and a beautiful waterfront view at the 2019 Jazz & Blues Festival. This event will take place March 30, 2019 at the Westin at Marina Village in sunny Cape Coral, gates open at 3pm. Tickets start at $20.00, advance purchase is strongly recommended. Use the link below to view all of the ticket options and purchase online!

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This month in Cape Coral...

You won't want to miss the 34th Annual Arts and Music Festival, ranked as the 24th Best Art Festival in 2017 By Sunshine Artists and consistently rated in the top 50. This two day festival is Lee County's largest special event of the year with over 100,000 attendees. Enjoy a day of local fine arts and live music as you walk the lively downtown streets.

The event is free to attend and will take place in downtown Cape Coral on January 12th and 13th.  For more information click the link, Arts and music festival 2019