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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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.
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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… |
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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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6 events,The Center for the Arts hosts the Empty Bowls artistic fundraising event on April 6 from 6-8 p.m. Purchase a handmade pottery bowl and then fill it with a selection of soups provided by local caterers. This annual fundraiser benefits Meals on Wheels of Bonita Springs and the art center’s Youth Scholarship Program.
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Join the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce as Alive Coffee celebrates their Grand Opening at 21740 S. Tamiami Trail, #118 in The Shoppes at Estero, on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 9:30 am. This event is free and open to the public.
Free and open to the public
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Meet FGCU Womens Basketball Coach Raina Harmon at Alico Arena and get unique insight into what it takes to run a top level college basketball team. Leadership Lessons from the Court Join FGCU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Raina Harmon at Alico Arena for a rare, behind-the-scenes conversation on how FGCU.s college athletic program contributes to…
$30 – $40
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October 9, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn about Chemistry and about Thomas Edison who used to live at the Edison Ford Museum and Winter Estates! Students learn science process skills and explore fun hands-on activities like milk color explosion, making slime and rubber balls. Pre-schoolers learn to sort, follow a routine, and follow instructions…
Pricing at EdisonFord.org
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October 09, 2026 | Judging starts at 1 p.m. on Oct. 9; Show continues Oct. 10 & 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In partnership with the American Orchid Society (AOS), the public is invited to a sanctioned orchid bench show with judging. Members of the public may submit an orchid for judging (rules listed…
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Get ready for an electrifying night of hockey as the Florida Everblades take on the Orlando Solar Bears in the highly anticipated **ECHL Preseason: Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears - Estero**! Join us at the vibrant Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida, where the atmosphere is sure to be buzzing with excitement. Fans will be… |
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Food & Thought 2 invites the community to move, connect and nourish at Rise & Thrive, a weekly Saturday morning wellness series designed to help attendees start the weekend energized and refreshed. Each session includes a guided fitness experience led by a local instructor, a welcome juice shot, a post-workout smoothie social and more. Attendees…
$10
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October 10 – 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event will feature FREE* workshops on orchids, cacti, and tillandsias (OCT)! Vendors will also have plants available for sale, and there will be an orchid show (may end earlier than 4 p.m. on Sunday, so get here early). Food trucks will be onsite. More information…
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The legends of old Florida rise again in Mud and Blues, a swamp-soaked evening of gritty music and spellbinding storytelling inspired by the wild history of the Everglades. The Swamp Blues Band brings to life the stories that shaped Bonita Springs: outlaws slipping through moonlit mangroves, women buccaneers searching for hidden treasure along a dangerous…
$38 – $48
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Explore the world of shells and mollusks through new homeschool programs! The connection between humans and mollusks is much deeper than most people realize. This program will explore the various connections in food, culture, and history. After the program, students will have the opportunity to explore the Living Gallery of Aquariums and Great Hall of…
$25
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Thomas Edison and Green Chemistry October 14 (grades 1-3), 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. October 15 (grades 4-6), 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn about the history of Green Chemistry, how it started at the property and Thomas Edison’s experiments as a chemist at the Edison Ford and Winter Estates. Students explore hands-on activities with…
Pricing at EdisonFord.org
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The elusive nature of large, shell-crushing predators (such as rays and sea turtles) creates challenges to our scientific understanding of the ecological role of these predators in seabed communities, including where and when they interact with molluscan shellfish. This talk covers how Dr. Matt Ajemian’s team uses innovative methods and technologies including shell fragmentation, eDNA,…
Free
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Explore the world of shells and mollusks through new homeschool programs! How does a shell become a fossil? In this program, students explore the fossil creation process, compare and contrast fossil and extant species, and make their own fossil. After the program, students will have the opportunity to explore the Living Gallery of Aquariums and…
$15 – $25
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October 17, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Join the Estates’ plant curator and an experienced Audubon birding guide on an easy walk through the grounds. Afterward, enjoy a complimentary beverage and bite to eat from the on-site Banyan Café while you chat with fellow birders and the guides. It is recommended that participants bring binoculars…
$20
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Food & Thought 2 invites the community to move, connect and nourish at Rise & Thrive, a weekly Saturday morning wellness series designed to help attendees start the weekend energized and refreshed. Each session includes a guided fitness experience led by a local instructor, a welcome juice shot, a post-workout smoothie social and more. Attendees…
$10
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Come explore Kingston at its Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prospective homebuyers are invited to tour newly built model homes from Lennar, Neal Communities, Pulte and Taylor Morrison while getting a first look at planned resort-style amenities. With single-family homes, villas and future condominiums starting from the $400s, Kingston will…
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October 18, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join a fun, hands-on workshop and learn professional techniques to craft a show stopping giant crêpe paper flower! Perfect as stunning home decor, a photo prop, or a unique, handmade gift, all premium paper tools and supplies are provided. Take home your beautiful creation. Registration required; pricing and…
Pricing at EdisonFord.org
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October 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A spooky tradition at the Edison Ford, campers learn the tricks of the mad scientist trade as they make glowing lava lamps and ghost slime! Join us as science and history come alive in our “living laboratory!” No experience is necessary to participate in these fun and fast-moving…
Pricing at EdisonFord.org
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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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Engage Estero is pleased to host “County & Village Perspectives on Greater Estero’s Future” on Thursday, October 22, 2026 starting at 2 pm at the South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero. Lee County Commissioner David Mulicka and Estero’s Mayor Joanne Ribble will be available for residents to speak with our local leaders as they…
Free and open to the public
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At Bonita Springs Charter School, we serve students in grades Pre-K - 8, creating unique and engaging learning opportunities for our students. We encourage prospective families to attend an information session or schedule a campus tour to find out more about our school. These are perfect platforms to ask your questions as we stroll the…
Free
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October 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See the homes decorated with quilts featuring intricate, whimsical designs at the “Airing of the Quilts” quilt show. Dozens of quilts from the Southwest Florida Quilters Guild will be on display, suspended from clothes lines between the palms in front of the historic homes. Quilters Guild participants will…
Included with standard admission
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Party Hearty for Charity Foundation, Inc. will host its 10th and final Party Hearty for Charity Gala on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5–9 p.m. at the Hilton Naples. This year’s Dressy Black & White gala will feature cocktails, live and silent auctions led by auctioneer Shannon Livingston, and live entertainment by Daniel Melvin, Spotlight Entertainment…
$150
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Angelina’s Ristorante, recognized by OpenTable as one of the most romantic dining destinations in the country, invites guests to experience an exceptional evening of Italian food and wine on Wednesday, October 28, at 6:30 p.m. The exclusive Capezzana wine dinner will feature wines from the celebrated Tuscan estate paired with four thoughtfully composed courses. The…
$149.00
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October 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come spend the day with us as you stroll along and shop at the craft vendor booths, get something to eat and drink, and listen to music. Be one of the few to climb the historic Banyan Tree, pick out a pumpkin and more! The festival is free…
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Families can celebrate Halloween at The Perry Hotel Naples during its "Big Top Halloween" event on Saturday, October 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family friendly celebration features pool access, magicians and circus entertainers. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes and bring their swimsuits for an afternoon of poolside activities. Admission…
$25 – $55
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Haunt the bars in Fort Myers with us at our Halloween Bar Crawl on Oct. 31st - don’t ghost us! 🎃 Get Spooky With US This Halloween! 🎃 Round up your boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun! 👻🍹 Click ✅ GOING ✅…
$19.61
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