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Fort Myers Midtown Redevelopment Breaks Ground
The City of Fort Myers has kicked off Phase 1 of the Midtown Redevelopment Plan, a nearly $29.5 million infrastructure overhaul of the 243-acre district south of downtown bounded by MLK Jr. Boulevard, Broadway Avenue, Victoria Avenue, and Central Avenue. The project will replace aging water, sewer, and stormwater systems while rebuilding streets, widening sidewalks, adding bike trails, lighting, landscaping, pocket parks, and street furniture, laying the foundation for future residential, retail, and commercial development. (Florida Weekly)

Private School Enrollment Surging Across Southwest Florida
The Diocese of Venice, which oversees more than 15 Catholic schools across Southwest Florida, reports enrollment has increased more than 40% over the last six years, driven by Florida's universal school choice program and the region's population growth. In Lee County alone, the number of students using state scholarships nearly doubled from 3,454 in 2022-23 to 7,154 in 2025-26, with the county receiving $56.3 million in scholarship funding last school year. (WINK News)

Calusa Nature Center Receives $750K to Rebuild Boardwalk
Fort Myers City Council approved a $750,000 Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant on September 8 to reconstruct the 1,776-foot boardwalk at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, which has been closed due to hurricane damage and years of wear. (Gulfshore Business)

Four years after Hurricane Ian, federal funding has come through and major restoration projects are now officially underway at both Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach. Parking and beach access will be significantly limited for the next several months. Plan to pack your patience with your sunscreen. Here is what you need to know before heading to the beach.

Fort Myers Beach

Two major projects are now underway on Fort Myers Beach. The $3.9 million Bowditch Point Regional Park restoration began September 8, with the entire 17-acre park at 50 Estero Blvd. completely fenced off and no parking available. Pedestrians can still access the beach along the south side of the construction site. Lynn Hall Memorial Park at 950 Estero Blvd. has been under construction since April as part of a $6 million project replacing the park's 146-space parking lot, boardwalks, restrooms, and picnic shelters, with parking unavailable until late spring of 2027.

Beachgoers are encouraged to use the LeeTran Beach Park & Ride at 11101 Summerlin Square Drive, which offers 125 free parking spaces. A $2 all-day pass gets you on the Beach Trolley Route 490, running directly to Crescent Beach Family Park every 30 minutes, with Route 410 connecting Bowditch Point to Lovers Key. Tickets can be purchased on board, on the Lee Fare App. Privately owned parking lots are available on Fort Myers Beach, but expect to pay $20 or more per day.

Bonita Beach

Bonita Beach Park at 27954 Hickory Blvd. and Little Hickory Island Beach Park at 26082 Hickory Blvd. both closed September 8 for a combined $6.95 million restoration of boardwalks, pavilions, showers, restrooms, and parking lots. Portable restrooms are available outside the Little Hickory construction site. Bonita Beach Access No. 1 at 27890 Hickory Blvd. will remain open for pedestrian beach access until November, when it will also close for parking lot restoration.

Getting to Bonita Beach: ULTRA On Demand Transit

For Bonita Beach, LeeTran is recommending beachgoers park at the Publix parking lot at US-41 and Bonita Beach Road and use the ULTRA On Demand Transit service to get to the beach. Think of ULTRA less like a traditional bus and more like a shared Uber, it will pick you up and drop you off anywhere within the Bonita Springs service zone for just $3 one way. Tickets are available on the ULTRA On Demand Transit app.

One important tip from personal experience: schedule your rides well in advance. On a Wednesday afternoon, the earliest available pickup was three hours out. On a busy weekend, I can only imagine the wait. Book your ride to the beach AND your return trip before at least the day before, or you could find yourself stranded at the beach waiting hours for a ride back to your car. Also worth noting, children under 5 are required to be in a car seat that you provide yourself. Not exactly ideal, but good to know before you start planning your beach outing.

Fort Myers Beach Parking Rates May Be Going Up

On top of reduced parking availability, Fort Myers Beach is also considering a significant increase in hourly parking rates, with the Local Planning Agency scheduled to discuss raising the current $2 per hour rate. No final decision has been made yet, but stay tuned for updates.

Most projects are expected to take nearly a year to complete. The beaches themselves remain open throughout all construction.

I know there are a lot of amazing dining deals happening around SWFL this month with Sizzle Dining, but did you know that Hooked Island Grill in Gulf Coast Town Center offers “All You Can Eat Snow Crab” every Sunday and Monday for just $60 with up to 7 reorders? Mr. Squeeze made it through 5 rounds before he tapped out and said they were cooked perfectly! Limited to those two days only, so mark your calendar!

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Shorebird Stroll
Date: Friday, September 11 | 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Location: Lovers Key State Park, 8720 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
A ranger-led shoreline walk to spot and identify the birds that call Lovers Key home.

Roar Offshore: Friday Practice, Qualifying & Dock Party
Date: Friday, September 11 | 11:00 AM-9:00 PM
Location: Multiple Locations, Fort Myers Beach
A day of on-water practice and qualifying for the Roar Offshore powerboats, followed by a dock party.

Emo Night Social Tour
Date: Friday, September 11 | 9:00 PM-12:00 AM
Location: Millennial Brewing Co., 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
A stop on the Emo Social 2026 tour, bringing an emotional-nostalgia dance party to Millennial Brewing.

Bird Patrol Walk at Six Mile Cypress Slough
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 8:00 AM
Location: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966
A free monthly guided bird walk along the 1.2-mile boardwalk with a volunteer naturalist, limited to 15 participants, first come first served, ages 10 and up.

Pilates on the Water at Slipaway (Drip Pilates)
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 8:45 AM-9:30 AM
Location: Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, 1811 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904
A weekly morning Pilates class on the water at Slipaway, led by a rotating lineup of local studios, with a post class mimosa included.

Downtown Fort Myers Farmers Market
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Downtown Fort Myers, Monroe and First Streets, Fort Myers, FL
A free weekly outdoor farmers market in Downtown Fort Myers every Saturday with fresh local produce, artisan goods, and community vendors at Monroe and First Streets.

Open Farm Second Saturday
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Empowerment Farm, 2600 Garland Road, Naples, FL 34117
A monthly open farm day with free exploration, yard games, animals, and a giant dirt pile to play in.

Pilates for a Purpose
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 9:00 AM
Location: Backyard Social, 16371 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers, FL 33913
A morning Pilates class at Backyard Social supporting a charitable cause.

Free Lowe's Kids Workshop: Haunted House
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Lowe's Home Improvement, Southwest Florida locations
Free kids' workshop to build a spooky haunted house for Halloween decorating (registration opens 8/15).

Bilingual Family Storytime
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Bonita Springs Public Library, 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
A free bilingual family storytime for birth to age 5 — please arrive promptly, tickets available 30 minutes before the program.

Nature; Medicine for the Mind
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Estero Recreation Center
FGCU graduate researchers discuss how nature and green spaces support mental health and well-being.

JCPenny Kids Zone Craft
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: JC Penny in Edison Mall, 4125 Cleveland Ave #903, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Craft a log cabin picture frame

Local Author Spotlight: Hank the Brave
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Location: South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, FL 33928
Author Dana Eikenberg reads her book Hank the Brave and leads activities about courage, with books available for purchase.

Mommy & Me Fundraiser Yoga & Sound Bath
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 11:00 AM
Location: Ele Holistic Movement & Flow, Naples, FL
A yoga and sound bath fundraiser for moms and kids benefiting the Stronger Futures Foundation.

Public Wild Saturdays: Florida Panthers
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 11:00 AM-11:45 AM
Location: Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Dr, Naples, FL 34109
A free family program at Veterans Community Park featuring games, activities, and crafts all about Florida's rarest and most iconic predator -- the Florida panther. Registration required, opens two weeks prior.

Roar Offshore: Saturday Qualifying Heats & Pit Party
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 11:00 AM-9:00 PM
Location: Multiple Locations, Fort Myers Beach
A full day of qualifying heat races and a high speed cat run, capped off with a pit party in Times Square.

Stories Patrol
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Fort Myers Regional Library (South Building), 1651 Lee St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
An interactive storytime with the Fort Myers Police Department featuring books, safety tips, and Q&A with an officer.

Kids Skate Free at SPINZ
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
Location: SPIN, 2095 Andrea Lane, Fort Myers
Free after $4.99 annual membership - $5 skate rentals available

Knit and Stitch Social Hour
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: Fort Myers Regional Library (South Building), 1651 Lee St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Knit, crochet, or cross-stitch with fellow crafters and learn about the library's crafting resources.

Dead All Over at Backyard Social
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: Backyard Social, 16371 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers, FL 33913
A Florida based Grateful Dead tribute band makes its Southwest Florida debut with a full night of Dead classics and improvisation.

Stargazing: Star Party at Seahawk Park
Date: Saturday, September 12 | 7:22 PM-2:00 AM
Location: Seahawk Park, 1030 NW 28 Street, Cape Coral, FL 33993
SWFAS members set up telescopes for public stargazing at Seahawk Park, from sunset until 2 AM.

Roar Offshore: Sunday Championship Race & Awards
Date: Sunday, September 13 | 10:00 AM
Location: Multiple Locations, Fort Myers Beach
The Roar Offshore weekend wraps up with the championship powerboat race and an awards ceremony.

Holiday Card Workshop at The Sandy Santa
Date: Sunday, September 13 | 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Location: The Sandy Santa, 1516 Jackson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
A watercolor holiday card making workshop with all supplies included, plus a discount at the Oyster Bar.

Kids Skate Free at SPINZ
Date: Sunday, September 13 | 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: SPIN, 2095 Andrea Lane, Fort Myers
Free after $4.99 annual membership - $5 skate rentals available

Cats N' Bingo
Date: Sunday, September 13 | 7:10 PM
Location: Cattyshack Cafe, 9902 Gulf Coast Main St D-140, Fort Myers, FL 33913
A bingo night with the adoptable cats at Cattyshack Cafe.

Baby Rhyme Time & Toddler Tales
Date: Monday, September 14 | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM & 11:00 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919
A free baby rhyme time program — a fun and engaging early literacy experience for babies and caregivers.

Family Storytime
Date: Monday, September 14 | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Location: South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, FL 33928
Stories, songs, and activities for children birth to age 5 and their caregivers.

Toddler Tales
Date: Monday, September 14 | 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Bonita Springs Public Library, 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
A free toddler storytime — registration opens one week before and guarantees your spot until the program begins, with waitlist tickets available morning of.

Toddler Tales
Date: Monday, September 14 | 11:00 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919
A free toddler storytime — a fun early literacy program for toddlers and their caregivers.

D&D for Teens
Date: Monday, September 14 | 4:00 PM-5:30 PM
Location: Fort Myers Regional Library, 2450 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Teens explore the fantasy world of Dungeons and Dragons, perfect for newcomers and veterans alike.

Kids Read to Dogs
Date: Monday, September 14 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Location: Bonita Springs Public Library, 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
A free program where kids practice reading aloud to friendly therapy dogs — pick up your time slot ticket at the Youth Services desk upon arrival.

Facts and Fun Book Club
Date: Monday, September 14 | 5:30 PM-6:00 PM
Location: Headquarters Regional Branch, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples, FL 34109
Kids enjoy a reading packed with amazing facts, followed by a fun activity.

Family Storytime
Date: Tuesday, September 15 | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Location: South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, FL 33928
Stories, songs, and activities for children birth to age 5 and their caregivers.

Miromar Outlets Free Kids Crafts
Date: Tuesday, September 15 | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Playground at Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero, FL 33928
Stop by for a quick and easy craft your little ones can assemble on the spot or take home to enjoy.

Toddler Storytime
Date: Tuesday, September 15 | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Location: Headquarters Regional Branch, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples, FL 34109
Sensory singing, stories, fingerplays, and puppets for toddlers and their caregivers.

Bookmark Bonanza
Date: Tuesday, September 15 | 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, FL 33928
Adults craft their own bookmarks, a head start on holiday gifts, with all supplies provided.

Around The World Taste Test Challenge
Date: Tuesday, September 15 | 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, FL 33928
Teens ages 12-18 rate and guess international chip flavors in this taste-test challenge.

Movie on the Lawn: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
Date: Tuesday, September 15 | 6:30 PM
Location: Mercato - Piazza, 9110 Strada Pl, Naples, FL 34108
Outdoor movie screening of How to Train Your Dragon (2025) in the Piazza at Mercato.

6 Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Guided Walk
Date: Wednesday, September 16 | 9:30 AM
Location: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance Boulevard Fort Myers, FL 33966
Guided walks along the boardwalk

Family Storytime
Date: Wednesday, September 16 | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Location: Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919
A free family storytime — all ages welcome, no registration required.

Toddler Storytime
Date: Wednesday, September 16 | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Location: Headquarters Regional Branch, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples, FL 34109
Sensory singing, stories, fingerplays, and puppets for toddlers and their caregivers.

Baby Playdate: Sensory Fun
Date: Wednesday, September 16 | 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Bonita Springs Public Library, 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
A free gentle play program for babies birth to 18 months and their caregivers — focuses on sensory play with books that encourage touch, movement, and exploration.

Preschool Storytime
Date: Wednesday, September 16 | 11:00 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919
A free preschool storytime — no registration required.

Teen Crochet Club
Date: Wednesday, September 16 | 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Location: Headquarters Regional Branch, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples, FL 34109
A relaxed drop-in crochet session for teens and tweens of all skill levels.

Baby Rhyme Time
Date: Thursday, September 17 | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Location: Fort Myers Regional Library, 2450 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
A lap-sit program of books, rhymes, and songs that builds early literacy, language, and motor skills for babies and caregivers.

Preschool Storytime
Date: Thursday, September 17 | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Location: South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, FL 33928
Stories, songs, and activities for children birth to age 5 and their caregivers.

Family Storytime
Date: Thursday, September 17 | 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Bonita Springs Public Library, 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
A free family storytime — registration opens one week before and guarantees your spot until the program begins, with waitlist tickets available morning of.

Preschool Fall Fun
Date: Thursday, September 17 | 10:30 AM-11:15 AM
Location: Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919
A free hands-on fall-themed craft and activity program for ages 2-5 — dress for mess, space and supplies limited, no registration required.

Kindness Club
Date: Thursday, September 17 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Location: South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, FL 33928
Kids ages 7-11 take part in a hands-on kindness-themed activity; dress for mess.

Putt Putt at Volcano Mountain
Date: Thursday, September 17 | 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: Volcano Mountain Mini Golf, Naples, FL
A mini golf outing at Volcano Mountain with Sunset Social SWFL.

Mommy & Me Barre Social
Date: Friday, September 18 | 10:00 AM
Location: Masterpiece Dance Complex, Naples, FL
A ballet and Pilates inspired barre class for moms, with a coffee cart and local vendors.

Music Walk
Date: Friday, September 18 | 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Location: Downtown Fort Myers, First Street
Enjoy local and regional musicians as they line the streets.

Paint Your Pet Craft Workshop with Paint Party FL
Date: Friday, September 18 | 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: The Event Pavilion, Southern Fresh Farms, 8500 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33912
A guided glass painting workshop where you paint your pet or a farm animal, plus food, drinks, and animals to visit.

Dave Gibson & Madison Morris
Date: Friday, September 18 | 6:30 PM
Location: RC Otter's, Captiva Island, FL
A free outdoor songwriter show featuring Dave Gibson and Madison Morris.

Thom Shepherd & Wyatt Edmondson
Date: Friday, September 18 | 6:30 PM
Location: Tween Waters Inn & Marina, 15951 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924
A free outdoor songwriter show featuring Thom Shepherd and Wyatt Edmondson.

Tim James & Audrey Spillman
Date: Friday, September 18 | 6:30 PM
Location: The Green Flash, Captiva Island, FL
A free outdoor songwriter show featuring Tim James and Audrey Spillman.

Artist Spotlight Presented by Royal Shell: Angie K featuring Sheena Brook
Date: Friday, September 18 | 7:00 PM
Location: Jensen's Twin Palm Resort and Marina, Captiva Island, FL
A special artist spotlight performance featuring Angie K and Sheena Brook, presented by Royal Shell.

Joe Vitale Jr. & Nelson Cade
Date: Friday, September 18 | 7:00 PM
Location: Keylime Bistro, Captiva Island, FL
A free songwriter show featuring Joe Vitale Jr. and Nelson Cade.

Nauti Nation Beach Bash & Pub Crawl
Date: Saturday, September 19
Location: Snug Harbor, 645 Old San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
A beachfront bash and pub crawl with tropical vibes, live music, and great stops around Fort Myers Beach.

Alliance Morning Market
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919
A monthly artisan market with local vendors, live entertainment, a free Family ArtLab, and a free family movie screening.

Free Family ArtLabs
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33919
Drop in for free, hands-on family fun. Explore something new every month like art making, gallery activities, games and more – all inspired by artworks on view in the gallery, famous artists, national holidays and artistic traditions around the world.

Jr. Ranger Program
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Kids complete a hands-on Junior Ranger activity and can earn a passport stamp for the day's theme.

Caturday Playtime
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 10:30 AM
Location: Cattyshack Cafe, 9902 Gulf Coast Main St D-140, Fort Myers, FL 33913
An all ages playtime session with the adoptable cats at Cattyshack Cafe.

Kids Chess Club
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 10:30 AM-11:15 AM
Location: Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Kids of all skill levels learn and play chess with an experienced coach, with all supplies provided.

Pug Picnic (Yappy Hour)
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Backyard Social, 16371 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers, FL 33913
A pug themed meetup with treats, local pet vendors, and plenty of photo ops for pug parents.

Salty Sam's Pirate Fest
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
Location: Salty Sam's Marina, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach, FL
A free pirate themed festival at Salty Sams Marina with a boardable pirate ship, treasure hunts, live music, and a boat decorating contest.

STEAM Team: Foamy Fun
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, FL 33928
Kids ages 6-11 explore hands-on science with foam reactions like lemon volcanoes and elephant toothpaste.

Third Saturdays | Free Event
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Naples Art District, Shirley St. and J & C Blvd., Naples, FL 34109
A Free monthly art walk where visitors can explore working artist studios and discover one-of-a-kind artwork.

5th Annual Oktoberfest at Hopsized Brewing
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 12:00 PM-10:00 PM
Location: Hopsized Brewing Company, 9201 Cockleshell Court, Unit 13, Bonita Springs, FL
A weekend long Oktoberfest party with Oktoberfest music, steinholding, trivia, food trucks, and special edition brews.

Babies & Brews @ Millennial Brewing
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: Millennial Brewing Co.
A family friendly meetup for parents and little ones at Millennial Brewing, with an on site donation drive for Eva's Closet.

Kids Skate Free at SPINZ
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
Location: SPIN, 2095 Andrea Lane, Fort Myers
Free after $4.99 annual membership - $5 skate rentals available

Reel Families: September Screening
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Location: Alliance for the Arts (Foulds Theatre), 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919
A free family film screening following a cheese loving inventor and his dog as they investigate garden sabotage in their village.

Pups 'n' Books
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Location: Headquarters Regional Branch, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples, FL 34109
Meet Golden Paws Assistance Dogs at the library; all ages welcome, no registration needed.

Adult Bored Games
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: Fort Myers Regional Library (South Building), 1651 Lee St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Adults socialize over board games and refreshments; bring your own favorites too.

Blankets for the Animal Shelter
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location: Headquarters Regional Branch, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples, FL 34109
Teens and tweens make no-sew blankets for shelter animals at Domestic Animal Services; all supplies provided.

Woodwind & Keys Jazz Concert
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location: Bonita Springs Public Library, 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
A free live jazz concert featuring a husband-and-wife duo performing your favorite jazz tunes on piano and clarinet — all ages welcome.

Summer Nights Sock Hop: The Ultimate Retro Dance & Karaoke Party
Date: Saturday, September 19 | 8:00 PM-11:00 PM
Location: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919
A retro sock hop dance party with a live DJ, karaoke, and a Grease sing-along.

Cars and Coffee 239
Date: Sunday, September 20 | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Mercato on the Event Lawn, 9110 Strada Place, Naples, Fl 34108
Browse hundreds of cool cars located around the property. Check out the traffic circle to see our featured cars of the month and connect with car enthusiasts from Southwest Florida

5th Annual Oktoberfest at Hopsized Brewing
Date: Sunday, September 20 | 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
Location: Hopsized Brewing Company, 9201 Cockleshell Court, Unit 13, Bonita Springs, FL
A weekend long Oktoberfest party with Oktoberfest music, steinholding, trivia, food trucks, and special edition brews.

Kids Skate Free at SPINZ
Date: Sunday, September 20 | 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: SPIN, 2095 Andrea Lane, Fort Myers
Free after $4.99 annual membership - $5 skate rentals available