Good Morning Friends,

Fall is officially in full swing, and our community calendar is packed with family-friendly events. Here’s to hoping the weather decides to join in soon! Let’s take look at what’s happening this week.

Shorebird Stroll
Date: Friday, September 12 | 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Location: Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931
Cost: Free with paid park entry
Join a park ranger on a guided walk down the shoreline and discover some of the birds that call the beach here at Lovers Key home. Learn helpful tips about how to identify these challenging birds while learning their diet, behavior and nesting habits. Meet at tram stop, parking lot 1
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September Bioblitz
Date: Friday, September 12 | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: CREW Land and Water Trust, CREW Bird Rookery Swamp Trails, 1295 Shady Hollow Blvd W Naples, FL 34120
Cost: free
Bioblitzes are citizen-science initiatives that 1) connect beginner and amateur naturalists to experts in the field and 2) contribute to publicly available datasets tracking biodiversity and species abundance across the globe.
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Vintage Market Days of South Gulf Coast Florida
Date: Friday, September 12th- 14th | time varies based on day
Location: Lee Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Rd, North Fort Myers, FL 33917, USA
Vintage Market Days is an upscale, vintage-inspired, indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food trucks, seasonal plantings, and a little more.
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Eternal Horizons: Death And The Afterlife In Ancient Egypt
Date: Friday, September 12 | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Location: Koreshan State Park in the Art Hall in the Historic Settlement, 800 CORKSCREW RD Estero FL 33928
Cost: Free with paid park entry
Join the historian of Koreshan State Park for a fascinating journey into the beliefs and practices surrounding death and the afterlife in Ancient Egypt. Discover the mysteries of tombs, mummies, and burial goods at this unique event. Learn about the rituals and customs that the ancient Egyptians followed to ensure a successful journey to the afterlife. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of one of history's most intriguing civilizations!
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Pumpkin Play Time
Date: Friday, September 12 | 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Location: We Rock the Spectrum(Naples), 2648 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112
Cost: Included with Open Play price
Join us for a festive fall celebration filled with fun and creativity. Kids can enjoy adorable clementine pumpkins and make spook-takular pumpkin themed crafts.
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Night on the Wheel
Date: Friday, September 12 | 4:00 PM
Location: Arts Bonita, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd SE, 34135
Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Here it is! First enjoy some food and beverages while watching our experienced instructor demonstrate the basic techniques of throwing on the wheel. Next follow the steps to making your own piece. At the end of the night choose the color of glaze for your pot and it will be ready for you to pick up in 10 days. For ages 12 and up.
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Free Yoga Fridays at THE OPAL SPA
Date: Friday, September 12 | 6:00 PM-6:50 PM
Location: THE OPAL SPA, 24520 Production Cir Suite 2, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Just bring yourself and a friend for a fun evening — we have drinks, mats, and everything else covered. Call or Text 239-699-8796 to reserve your spot.
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Run Like a Kid 5K
Date: Saturday, September 13 | 8:00 AM
Location: Bell Tower, 13499 S Cleveland Ave Fort Myers, FL US 33907
A race designed for everyone to embrace their inner child, dress up as your favorite childhood character because this race is all about fun and fitness! Your participation supports Golisano Children's Hospital and Barbara's Friends.
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Family Day Workout and Hangout
Date: Saturday, September 13 | 9:00 AM
Location: Estero Park and Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL
Bring the family to get some exercise and hangout.
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Free Admission at Mound House
Date: Saturday, September 13 | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Free Admission
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CycleBar Pop-Up Event
Date: Saturday, September 13 | 9:00 AM & 11AM
Location: Coconut Point, 23101 Fashion Drive- Unit 111, Estero, FL
Get ready to ride! CycleBar is bringing an exciting pop-up cycling event to Coconut Point this fall.
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Train Tracks to Adventure Family Day
Date: Saturday, September 13 | 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Trail E Naples, FL 34112
Cost: Free admission
How does a train turn around? How does it stay on the tracks? Have fun finding out the answers to these questions with interactive activities. You can even make a train whistle! All ages welcome, but best for ages 5-12. Drop in from 11AM to 2PM. No reservations necessary.
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JCPenny Kids Zone Craft
Date: Saturday, September 13 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: JC Penny in Edison Mall, 4125 Cleveland Ave #903, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Cost: Free
Make and paint a football Tic Tac Toe Board.
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Tremendous Trains
Date: Saturday, September 13 | 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Trail E Naples, FL 34112
Calling all rail fans to hop aboard! These tracks lead to adventure and interactive activities like making a train whistle. Designed for ages 5-12.
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Kids Skate Free at SPINZ
Date: Saturday, September 13 | 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
Location: SPIN, 2095 Andrea Lane, Fort Myers
Free after $4.99 annual membership - $5 skate rentals available
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Field Notes from Ground Zero: The 9/11 Journal of the Late Jerry Sanford
Date: Saturday, September 13 | 2:30 PM-5:30 PM
Location: Historic McSwain Home - Museum & Gardens, 27451 Old 41 Road Bonita Springs, FL 34135
This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into a tragic yet significant moment in history, as documented by someone who experienced it firsthand.
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Dive-In Movie: Mufasa at Sun Splash Family Waterpark
Date: Saturday, September 13 | 4:00 PM
Location: Sun Splash Family Waterpark, 500 W Lake Kennedy Dr, Cape Coral
Join us for Dive-in Movies at Paradise Cove Wave Pool for Mufasa
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Mini Buddhas Kids Yoga
Date: Sunday, September 14 | 9:00 AM
Location: Children's Museum of Naples, 5080 Livingston Rd Naples, FL 34109
This 30-minute session is designed for Mini Buddhas of all ages. Parents are encouraged to play and participate.
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Mr. Glen's Back to School Science Spectacular Workshop
Date: Sunday, September 14 | 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Location: Riptide Brewing Company, 28120 Hunters Ridge Blvd FL Bonita Springs, FL  34135
This fun and interactive workshop will be covering the three pillars of science–a year’s worth of science in under 90 minutes! Biology! Earth Space! Physics! Perfect for young scientists ages 5-10.
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Kids Skate Free at SPINZ
Date: Sunday, September 14 | 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: SPIN, 2095 Andrea Lane, Fort Myers
Free after $4.99 annual membership - $5 skate rentals available
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Sunday Kids Club: Handsewn Ghosts
Date: Sunday, September 14 | 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: Michaels, Coconut Point, Market Square or The Forum
Cost: Free
Join us in-store to make perfectly spooky and squishy Handsewn Ghosts
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Bayside Park Concert Sunday Series: The Echo
Date: Sunday, September 14 | 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: Bayside Park, Corner of Old San Carlos Blvd. and 1st Street Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
The Echo is dance rock band, playing your favorite rock tunes of the 70’s & 80’s! Concert will begin each Sunday at 4pm and run until 7pm. Lawn chairs and well-behaved pets on a 6’ or less leash are encouraged
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Breakfast Bingo Chic-fil-a Estero
Date: Monday, September 15 | 8:30 AM-9:30 AM
Location: Chic-fil-a Estero, 21900 S Tamiami Trl, Estero, FL, 21900 S Tamiami Trl, Estero, FL
Breakfast Bingo is here! Join us for a delicious and fun start to your day with a chance to win special prizes for you and your family.
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Baby Rhyme Time
Date: Monday, September 15 | 10:30 AM-11:30AM
Location: Bonita Springs Library, 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Wiggle and giggle to bond with your baby through books, rhymes and songs in this lap-sit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language, motor and social skills.
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Zumba
Date: Monday, September 15 | 5:30 PM
Location: Florida Blue Fort Myers, 8041 Plaza del Lago Drive, Estero, FL 33928
Cost: Free
This fun dance fitness class combines world rhythms with dance moves. It's a great way to burn calories.
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Fort Myers Mom Walk Co hosts Coffee + Coloring date
Date: Tuesday, September 16 | 9:30am
Location: Summer Moon, 14261 S Tamiami Trl #10, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Bring the little ones for coloring time while moms relax and connect over coffee.
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Miss Irene and Miss Patty Storytime
Date: Tuesday, September 16 | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Location: Headquarters Regional Branch Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples, Florida, 34109, Naples
This Storytime is recommended for birth to age 3 & 1/2 but all are welcome to attend. Children and parents will enjoy sensory singing, stories, fingerplays, puppets and much more.
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Miss Irene and Miss Patty Storytime
Date: Tuesday, September 16 | 11:00 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Headquarters Regional Branch Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples, Florida, 34109, Naples
This Storytime is recommended for birth to age 3 & 1/2 but all are welcome to attend. Children and parents will enjoy sensory singing, stories, fingerplays, puppets and much more.
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Strength, Balance & Stretch
Date: Tuesday, September 16 | 11:30 AM
Location: Florida Blue Fort Myers, 8041 Plaza del Lago Drive, Estero, FL 33928
Cost: Free
Strengthen and tone muscles, as well as work on balance and flexibility. Suitable for active older adults too.
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Yoga
Date: Tuesday, September 16 | 5:30 PM
Location: Florida Blue Fort Myers, 8041 Plaza del Lago Drive, Estero, FL 33928
Cost: Free
Free yoga class that will help you gain strength, balance and flexibility. Please bring your own mat with you to class.
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Movie on the Lawn: Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Date: Tuesday, September 16 | 8:15 PM
Location: Mercato on the Event Lawn, 9110 Strada Place, Naples, Fl 34108
Join us for a cozy evening on the lawn as we watch Moana 2! Bring your blankets and snacks, and enjoy the movie magic under the stars starting at approximately 8:15PM.
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6 Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Guided Walk
Date: Wednesday, September 17 | 9:30 AM
Location: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance Boulevard Fort Myers, FL 33966
Guided walks along the boardwalk
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Trial Spanish Class and Mom Walk
Date: Wednesday, September 17 | 9:30 & 10:30 AM
Location: Coconut Point
Mini Mundo Spanish Academy trial class, for 3-4 year olds at Performance Dance. Mom walk after at 10:30am, meet at Starbucks.
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Tremendous Trains
Date: Wednesday, September 17 | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Trail E Naples, FL 34112
If your little one can’t get enough of trains, then Tremendous Trains is the perfect program for you! Featuring train-themed crafts and STEM-inspired activities that will put your preschooler’s creative thinking in motion, this program will be rounded out by a train story time and dance party.
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Miss Irene and Miss Patty Storytime
Date: Wednesday, September 17 | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Location: Headquarters Regional Branch Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples, Florida, 34109, Naples
This Storytime is recommended for birth to age 3 & 1/2 but all are welcome to attend. Children and parents will enjoy sensory singing, stories, fingerplays, puppets and much more.
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Toddler Tales
Date: Wednesday, September 17 | 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Bonita Springs Library, 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Caregivers move and groove with their toddlers during this interactive and high-energy storytime that uses stories, music, movement and rhymes to support language and motor skills.
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Miss Irene and Miss Patty Storytime
Date: Wednesday, September 17 | 11:00 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Headquarters Regional Branch Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples, Florida, 34109, Naples
This Storytime is recommended for birth to age 3 & 1/2 but all are welcome to attend. Children and parents will enjoy sensory singing, stories, fingerplays, puppets and much more.
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Aquifer to Tap by CREW Land and Water Trust
Date: Wednesday, September 17 | 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Location: Bonita Springs Utilities, 11900 East Terry Street, Bonita Springs
Ever wonder where your tap water comes from? Come find out about the journey our water takes before it comes out of your sink.
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Hopsized Brewing Trivia Wednesday
Date: Wednesday, September 17 | 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: Hopsized Brewing, 9201 Cockleshell Dr #13, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Free to play! Each round offers a chance to win, and there are special prizes for the top 1st and 2nd place teams overall! Gather your crew and see if you have what it takes to be crowned Trivia champions!
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Music Bingo at Rooftop at Riverside
Date: Wednesday, September 17 | 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: Rooftop at Riverside, 27333 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
It’s Bingo with a musical twist! 🎶 Instead of numbers, we’re playing song clips! Free to play and prizes every round!
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Mommy and Me at DNA Academics
Date: Thursday, September 18 | 9:00 AM
Location: 9131 College Parkway Suite 115, Fort Myers
Join Ms. Lisa and her amazing talents for baking, singing, playing, storytelling, crafting, and more!
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Family Storytime
Date: Thursday, September 18 | 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Bonita Springs Library, 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Enjoy books, rhymes, songs and activities! This fun and engaging program offers kids a chance to make friends and build skills through stories, music and movement.
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Miss Jen’s Move and Groove Storytime
Date: Thursday, September 18 | 11:00 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Headquarters Regional Branch Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples, Florida, 34109, Naples
This family program will provide children the opportunity to move and groove. The program will introduce movement and sensory activities for all ages.
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Zumba
Date: Thursday, September 18 | 5:30 PM
Location: Florida Blue Fort Myers, 8041 Plaza del Lago Drive, Estero, FL 33928
Cost: Free
This fun dance fitness class combines world rhythms with dance moves. It's a great way to burn calories.
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Bell Tower Live Music: Gabriel Key
Date: Thursday, September 18 | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Location: Bell Tower Shoppes, 13499 S Cleveland Ave Suite 231, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Gabriel Key, a rising country star known for his heartfelt lyrics and soulful Southern sound. Bring your lawn chairs, grab a bite from one of the local restaurants
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Island Hopper Fest
Date: Starts on Friday, September 19, multi day event.
Location: Captiva | Cape Coral | Fort Myers | Fort Myers Beach
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is a 10-day music festival in Southwest Florida featuring performances by the greatest BMI singer-songwriters from Nashville and nationwide. The festival is broken up into four locations with the first weekend kicking off on Captiva Island, then moving to Cape Coral and downtown Fort Myers during the week, and ends with a weekend on Fort Myers Beach. The majority of the shows are free with the exception of some ticketed experiences like our headliner show
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Walk On The Wild Side
Date: Friday, September 19 | 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Location: Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931, Fort Myers Beach
Cost: Free with paid park entry
Join a park ranger for a guided hike along our Black Island Trail. Learn about the fascinating vegetation and wildlife that reside in our maritime hammock ecosystem, explore our native butterfly garden, and enjoy a little local history along the way. Meet at Black Island Trail head located in parking lot 2
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Music Walk
Date: Friday, September 19 | 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Location: Downtown Fort Myers, First Street
Enjoy local and regional musicians as they line the streets.
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Night Market at the springs
Date: Friday, September 19 | 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: Hopsized Brewing, 9201 Cockleshell Court #13, Bonita Springs, FL
Kick off the fall season the right way—sip on craft drinks, savor local eats, and browse one-of-a-kind creations from our community’s talented artisans and small businesses.
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Free Yoga Fridays at THE OPAL SPA
Date: Friday, September 19 | 6:00 PM-6:50 PM
Location: THE OPAL SPA, 24520 Production Cir Suite 2, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Just bring yourself and a friend for a fun evening — we have drinks, mats, and everything else covered. Call or Text 239-699-8796 to reserve your spot.
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Mom Walk Co at Six Mile Slough Preserve
Date: Saturday, September 20 | 9:30 AM
Location: Six Mile Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966
Cost: Free, paid parking
Join the Fort Myers Mom Walk group for a walk around the the Six Mile Slough.
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Tai Chi
Date: Saturday, September 20 | 9:00 AM
Location: Florida Blue Fort Myers, 8041 Plaza del Lago Drive, Estero, FL 33928
Cost: Free
Join us for a Tai Chi and Meditation class! Flow smoothly and powerfully through a series of gentle movements that boost energy, relieve stress, improve coordination and more.
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Junior Ranger Program at Lovers Key State Park
Date: Saturday, September 20 | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Lovers Key State Park in the Welcome and Discovery Center Community Room, 8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931, Fort Myers Beach
Cost: Free with paid park entry
Join a park ranger for a Junior Ranger educational program and accompanying activity to explore the four components of the Junior Ranger program: natural resources, cultural resources, recreation, and service. Participants will be eligible for Junior Ranger passport stamps with the successful completion of each component.
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Clips for Cancer Touch-a-Truck
Date: Saturday, September 20 | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Bell Tower Shoppes, 13499 S Cleveland Ave Suite 231, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Get ready for an unforgettable day of sirens, smiles, and support! Kids (and kids at heart) can climb, explore, and interact with an incredible lineup of vehicles from LCSO emergency vehicles to waste management and Sunbelt rentals equipment. Full line up available in event details.
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Royal Scoop Estero- 1 Year Anniversary Celebration
Date: Saturday, September 20 | 11:30 AM-10:00 PM
Location: Royal Scoop Estero, 10151 Estero Town Commons Place #204, Estero, FL
Come celebrate with us! It’s going to be a FUN filled day at Royal Scoop Estero! We will raffle prizes, gifts, a photo contest and specials all day long.
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Kids Skate Free at SPINZ
Date: Saturday, September 20 | 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
Location: SPIN, 2095 Andrea Lane, Fort Myers
Free after $4.99 annual membership - $5 skate rentals available
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Arts and Crafts Fair at University Village Shops
Date: Sunday, September 21 | 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: University Village, 19800 Village Center Dr, Fort Myers
Shop local vendors and their creative creations
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Cars and Coffee 239
Date: Sunday, September 21 | 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
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Fall Arts and Crafts Fair at University Village Shops
Date: Sunday, September 21 | 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Bell Tower Shoppes, Bell Tower Shops Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907, United States
Shop local vendors and their creative creations
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Kids Skate Free at SPINZ
Date: Sunday, September 21 | 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: SPIN, 2095 Andrea Lane, Fort Myers
Free after $4.99 annual membership - $5 skate rentals available
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Sunday Makebreak: Fabric Pumpkins
Date: Sunday, September 21 | 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: Michaels, Coconut Point, Market Square or The Forum
Cost: Class free, supplies not provided
Join us in-store to sew a Fabric Pumpkin to add to your Autumn decor.
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Paint & Sip
Date: Sunday, September 21 | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Location: Riptide Brewing Company, 28120 Hunters Ridge Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL, United States, Florida 34135
Join us for an Artsy Evening hosted by Beyond the Canvas with Lissette! The canvas is pre-traced, and includes all supplies and step-by-step instructions. Price includes one beverage per painter.
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Bayside Park Concert Sunday Series
Date: Sunday, September 21 | 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: Bayside Park, Corner of Old San Carlos Blvd. and 1st Street Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Concert will begin each Sunday at 4pm and run until 7pm. Lawn chairs and well-behaved pets on a 6’ or less leash are encouraged
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-Sarajane