Events
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Sizzle Dining celebrates its 10th anniversary this September with 140 participating restaurants offering specially priced, curated menus throughout Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties. Founded in Naples by Guy Clarke, the monthlong event began as a one-week promotion at about 20 restaurants and has since grown to span the region from Babcock Ranch to Marco Island.… 
On September 1, The Birds of Southwest Florida exhibit will open in the Edison Caretaker's House at Edison and Ford Winter Estates. The exhibit features multiple panels containing detailed illustrations from John James Audubon, along with quotes from the Edison and Ford families. Antique spy glasses, books on birds, and other bird-related items that had…
Included with standard admission
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The Pre-School Program is a 90-minute class with hands-on STEAM activities, learning through play! The class helps introduce educational readiness for kids 18 months to 5 years of age. The series supports developing social and behavioral skills with their classmates and teacher. It is structured with an hour of activities, and half an hour of…
Pricing at EdisonFord.org
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Join us at the Museum for mimosas and great shopping during the Sanibel Island Sunrise Sale on September 5th at 7:09am. Our shelling supplies will be 10% off - stock up now to ensure you’re prepared to explore the shores of Sanibel and Captiva Islands! As always, Museum Members will get 20% off!
Free
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Move. Connect. Nourish. Join Food & Thought 2 in North Naples for Rise & Thrive, a weekly wellness series designed to help attendees start the weekend energized and refreshed. Each Saturday features a guided fitness experience led by a local instructor, a welcome juice shot, a post-workout smoothie social and more. Admission is $10. Brunch…
$10
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Celebrate the grand opening of Toy World’s bigger, better location with a fun-filled family adventure! Join the schleich® Eldrador Make & Take Event, where kids can unleash their creativity by coloring and building their very own Eldrador® world diorama—and take home an Eldrador® mini figurine. It’s the perfect hands-on activity to spark imagination and excitement.…
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Stay cool by joining one of our expert educators on a Beat the Heat Beach Walk. Participants will explore the Sanibel beach, learn about various local shells and mollusks, and see the sunrise while avoiding the afternoon heat and humidity of the wet season. These early morning walks will last about an hour and take…
$5 – $15
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Transparency, Innovation & Leadership in Action! Join the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce for our September Food for Thought Luncheon featuring Kevin C. Karnes, Lee County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller, who will share how his office is bringing greater transparency to local government through the Sand Dollar Snapshot initiative. Learn how this interactive…
$30 – $40
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Students are introduced to what a mollusk is, what they eat, where they live, and the important roles they play in the ecosystem. After the program, students will have the opportunity to explore the Living Gallery of Aquariums and Great Hall of Shells on their own. Homeschool Half-Days programs are offered on select Thursdays, September-December,…
$15 – $25
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Move. Connect. Nourish. Join Food & Thought 2 in North Naples for Rise & Thrive, a weekly wellness series designed to help attendees start the weekend energized and refreshed. Each Saturday features a guided fitness experience led by a local instructor, a welcome juice shot, a post-workout smoothie social and more. Admission is $10. Brunch…
$10
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Join Habitat for Humanity’s Open House on September 12th in Cape Coral and get an inside look at what makes our homes so special. Located at 1737 El Dorado Blvd. N, Cape Coral, Florida 33993, meet the team, explore the space, and discover more about the opportunities and programs Habitat offers to help you purchase…
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Local Author Spotlight: Hank the Brave Dates: Saturday, Sept. 12 Time: 11 a.m. Place: South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero More info: www.leegov.com/library Join local author Dana Eikenberg at South County Regional Library on Sept. 12 for a special storytime featuring her book, “Hank the Brave,” a heartfelt (and slightly funny) story… |
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September: Measurements- Why Unit Conversion Matters! The history of measurement evolved from ancient body-based units (cubits, feet) to standardized, global systems from early civilizations like Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia in the 3 to 4th millennium BC. In this homeschool class, students learn history of measurements and learn science process skills with hands-on activities with different kinds…
Pricing at EdisonFord.org
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Students are introduced to what a mollusk is, what they eat, where they live, and the important roles they play in the ecosystem. After the program, students will have the opportunity to explore the Living Gallery of Aquariums and Great Hall of Shells on their own. Homeschool Half-Days programs are offered on select Thursdays, September-December,…
$15 – $25
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The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce invites you to enjoy good eats, great conversation, meet new peers at Alive After Five! at Ford's Garage on Thursday, September 17 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Ford's Garage is centrally located in Miromar Outlets at 10801 Corkscrew Road, Ste 519. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to build relationships, share…
$20 – $30
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Move. Connect. Nourish. Join Food & Thought 2 in North Naples for Rise & Thrive, a weekly wellness series designed to help attendees start the weekend energized and refreshed. Each Saturday features a guided fitness experience led by a local instructor, a welcome juice shot, a post-workout smoothie social and more. Admission is $10. Brunch…
$10
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Join us as science and history come alive in our “living laboratory!” No experience is necessary to participate in these fun and fast-moving S.T.E.A.M. (science technology, engineering, art, and math) camps. For students currently in grades K-5, unless otherwise noted. Campers must bring lunches, and snacks if desired. History and electronics collide as campers learn…
Pricing at EdisonFord.org
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Step into history with a discussion about Battle Creek Sanitarium. Started after the Civil War and expanded by John Harvey Kellogg, learn about a blend of hospital level care with the comforts of a hotel. Started after the Civil War as a home of healing and faith, the introduction of John Harvey Kellogg would see…
Free
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Serve Those Who Served: Avow Veteran Volunteer Bootcamp: Because every Veteran deserves the chance to hear “thank you” one more time. Avow, Southwest Florida’s original nonprofit hospice and a five-star We Honor Veterans partner, invites men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces to become Veteran volunteers. Participants will learn to conduct meaningful…
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Visit the Cottage for sparkling finds and timeless treasures at the Pop-Up Porch Jewelry Sales at the Estero Historical Society Cottage! Come by the Porch on Thursday, Sept. 24 or Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 between 10 am - 2 pm to check out a beautiful selection of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings - all of…
Free and open to the public
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Sip and Shop at the Shell Museum! Enjoy an assortment of wine, beer and other beverages while you shop after hours in the Shell Museum's beloved island store on September 24, from 5pm to 6pm! Explore a unique collection of gifts, including exquisite jewelry, fine art, home decor, Sanibel apparel, books, children's toys…
Free
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The Bonita Springs YMCA will host its annual charity golf scramble in memory of Hank Hochstetker on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at Vasari Golf & Country Club, 11250 Via Del Vasari Drive, Bonita Springs. The tournament will raise funds for the YMCA’s Children and Families Scholarship Fund, supporting youth development, healthy living and social responsibility…
$175
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Award-winning virtuoso pianist and cruise-ship headliner Mia Vassilev, brings her touring show KEYS ON FIRE to Arts Bonita on Friday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. This concert draws from the vibrant sounds of the 1940s through the 1960s, weaving together boogie-woogie, Latin rhythms, early rock and roll, and symphonic pops through original arrangements for piano… |
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Move. Connect. Nourish. Join Food & Thought 2 in North Naples every Saturday morning for Rise & Thrive, a weekly wellness series designed to help guests start the weekend feeling energized and refreshed. Each event features a guided fitness experience led by a local instructor, a welcome juice shot and a post-workout smoothie social, all…
$10
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Visit the Cottage for sparkling finds and timeless treasures at the Pop-Up Porch Jewelry Sales at the Estero Historical Society Cottage! Come by the Porch on Thursday, Sept. 24 or Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 between 10 am - 2 pm to check out a beautiful selection of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings - all of…
Free and open to the public
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Serve Those Who Served: Avow Veteran Volunteer Bootcamp: Because every Veteran deserves the chance to hear “thank you” one more time. Avow, Southwest Florida’s original nonprofit hospice and a five-star We Honor Veterans partner, invites men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces to become Veteran volunteers. Participants will learn to conduct meaningful…
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In 1919 after the Great War was over President Woodrow Wilson had a stroke that left him unable to fill the responsibilities of the presidency. First Lady Edith Wilson functioned as the United States chief executive until her husband’s second term concluded in March of 1921. Join museum manager, Holly Shaffer for the free virtual…
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Walk Sanibel’s beaches at some of the lowest tides of the year to observe and document sightings of living mollusks. Data collected is used to benchmark local mollusk populations. There is no cost to participate, but pre-registration is required. Please contact Jorden Falker at jfalker@shellmuseum.org with questions or to register.
Free
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United We Dance: Festival Energy. All Night. Festival and rave attire is encouraged. United We Dance is a high-energy rave built for nonstop energy from start to finish. Our DJs blend house, techno, bass, festival anthems, and original remixes with quick transitions and back-to-back drops—so the energy never lets up. Expect a mix of songs…
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Drive Literacy Forward! The Literacy Council Gulf Coast will host its inaugural Tee Up for Literacy Golf Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Stoneybrook Golf Club in Estero. Proceeds will support the nonprofit's free literacy and education programs for adults, children and families throughout Southwest Florida. Registration is $210 per golfer and includes 18…
$210
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Estero, get ready to sing along—Los Tigres del Norte are coming to Hertz Arena for a night locals count on for top-tier entertainment. Join your neighbors for **Los Tigres del Norte - Estero Estero** and feel the city light up. Known for storytelling that hits home, their corridos and norteño anthems bring sharp musicianship, punchy… |