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Holiday Boat-a-long Cape Coral
2018-12-15 17:00 - 22:00 UTC | Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Court, Cape Coral, FL, 33904, United States
A Cape Coral holiday tradition, the Holiday Boat-A-Long celebrates the holiday season Southwest Florida style. See dozens of boats lit up in holiday fashion as they make their way across the Bimini Basin at Four Freedoms Park. In addition, enjoy a visit from Santa Claus who will arrive and spend some time taking pictures with the kids. The event also features live performances from local students, food, drinks, and crafts for the kids.
Immediately following the boat parade, there will be a FREE movie in the park! The movie is A Christmas Vacation.

Jingle Bells AHOY!! Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade
2018-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Matanzas Pass Ft. Myers Beach, Matanzas Pass, Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931, United States
Description:
Come enjoy some Christmas spirit at the 30th Annual Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade! Last year we had over 30 boats participating and this year promises to be even more exciting.
The parade begins at Salty Sam’s Marina and will pass by such establishments as Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, Matanzas on the Bay, Nervous Nellies, Doc Fords, Dixie Fish Co., Shrimp Dock, and Bonita Bills where you can kick back and enjoy the fun. You will also be able to vote online for Best Decorated Boat!
This event is brought to you by the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Location:
The parade will pass though Matanzas Harbor and the first two canals of Siesta Isles. The hammerheads at the end of those canals are a great spot to set up a lawn chair to watch the event. Another good viewing location is the fountain next to Nervous Nellies.
Enter A Boat:
Cost to enter a boat in the parade is $25 for a non-sponsored boat and $50 for a sponsored boat. You can pay online below but you still MUST sign and submit an application. If you wish you can send a check or credit card information with your application rather than pay online.

A Christmas Carol, Fort Myers
2018-11-28 00:00 - 03:00 | Historic Arcade Theatre, 2267 Bay Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
BY CHARLES DICKENS – A WORLD PREMIERE ADAPTED BY MARK SHANAHAN

Southwest Florida audiences are in for a holiday treat with a brand-new and thrilling adaptation of the beloved Christmas classic! Crafted as a love letter to the theatre and to the world of Charles Dickens, this new twist on the night that changed Ebenezer Scrooge’s life will thrill and delight. The iconic story of discovery and redemption takes Scrooge on a journey through Christmases past, present and future to learn the error of his ways and gives him a second chance to open his heart. Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, and Tiny Tim will be brought to unique new life on the stage with original music, magical stagecraft, a chorus of children, and actors playing multiple roles in this masterful retelling of Dickens’ classic tale.
A world-premiere adaptation of the beloved Dickens classic! Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a thrilling journey of discovery and redemption that is perfect for the whole family!
Sponsored by Truly Nolen • Media Sponsor Beasley Broadcasting

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South Cape Sidewalk Sale
2018-11-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Trolley Event in SouthCape, 1023 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, 33904, United States

Black Friday Trolley Event
2018-11-23 19:00 - 23:00 | Trolley Event in SouthCape, 1023 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, 33904, United States

32nd American Sandsculpting Championship
2018-11-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Wyndham Garden Fort Myers Beach, 6890 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL, United States
Official Fort Myers Beach American Sand Sculpting Schedule of Events
Great Event with daily Sand Sculpting Demonstrations, Master Competitions, Live Music at the Main Stage, Single and Double Competitions etc. etc. etc…..
Don’t miss it!

Taste of the Islands, Sanibel
2018-11-11 12:30 - 17:00 | Sanibel Community Park, 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL, 33957, United States
Get acquainted with the offerings of Sanibel’s restaurants by spending a Sunday afternoon sampling everything from pasta and seafood specialities to cocktails and desserts. The outdoor Taste of the Islands is held at the Sanibel Community Park. You can also enjoy live music there.
Admission to Taste of the Islands is $7 and children younger than 12 years of age are free. Guests purchase CROW Bucks to get their “tastes” from participating restaurants. Item prices range from one to six CROW Bucks. Admissions and CROW Bucks are available for purchase at the event and in advance through CROW’s website and can be picked up at the Will Call booth at Taste of the Islands.
Proceeds from Taste of the Islands ensure CROW’s continued success providing the highest quality care and treatment of injured, ill and orphaned wildlife through state-of-the-art veterinary care. Funds also support public educational exhibits at the Visitor Education Center. Healthy wildlife means a healthy environment for all of us.

Wink Taste of Lee
2018-11-03 11:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Fort Myers, Hendry Str, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
Businesses Supporting Communities is excited to bring a restaurant-driven, family event back to downtown Ft. Myers. Taste of Lee is a fun filled day for the whole family by the Caloosahatchee River in Centennial Park and highlights the great restaurants of Lee County. The day includes entertainment with a children’s area, music, and featured businesses throughout the park. The 5th Annual WINK Taste of Lee will be held on Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 from 11 AM – Sunset. Over 50 local restaurants and businesses will be featured in this one day event.

Spooktacular Trolley Event
2018-10-20 19:00 - 23:00 | Trolley Event in SouthCape, 1023 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, 33904, United States

Halfway to St. Paddy's Day
2018-09-15 19:00 - 23:00 | Trolley Event in SouthCape, 1023 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, 33904, United States

Putt and Brew
2018-09-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Trolley Event in SouthCape, 1023 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, 33904, United States

BaconFest Trolley Event
2018-08-11 19:00 - 23:00 | Trolley Event in SouthCape, 1023 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, 33904, United States

Market at the Moose
2018-08-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Moose Lodge, 155 Santa Barbara Blvd. N, Cape Coral, FL, 33914, United States
Market at the Moose
Saturday: Check out the Market at the Moose every first Saturday of the month.
Indoor/Outdoor market.
Many vendors, fresh produce, baked goods, food, gourmet spices, custom jewelry, homemade items, art, crafts, unique small businesses, Live entertainment and more!
FREE public admission! Keep our community strong by coming out and supporting our local small businesses! Moose Lodge #2199 on N Santa Barbara Blvd from 9 am – 2 pm.

Cape Coral Farmer's Market
2018-08-04 08:00 - 13:00 | 5703 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral, 5703 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral, FL, 33914, United States
On May 19, the veggies, crafts, delicious foods & finds and our fabulous vendors move west to our summer location in Cape Harbour.
The market is located at 5785 Cape Harbour Dr., south of Cape Coral Pkwy., and will be open every Saturday thru September.
Cape Harbour is one of Cape Corals’ premiere destinations for shopping, dining and relaxing. Now, every Saturday, it will also be filled the freshest produce, pickles & olives, meats, Gulf-fresh seafood, guacamole, breads, handmade soaps, homemade dog treats and much more for your summer shopping needs. “Market Bucks” will be available at this location for your convenience and as always, we are an EBT/SNAP authorized market.
The Cape Coral Farmers Market will re-open in its Club Square location in downtown Cape Coral in October.
For more information call: 239-549-6900
Find us on Facebook at Cape Coral Farmers Market.

Food Truck Friday at Scotty's Bierwerks
2018-08-03 17:00 - 22:00 | Scotty’s Bierwerks, 901 E Industrial Cir, Cape Coral, FL, 33909, United States
For this Food Truck Friday, enjoy food from Classic Cuban & Ma Petite Crêperie from 5-9! Enjoy live music from Kyle Anne Duggan from 7-10! Hangout in the brewery/game room and play corn hole, darts, air hockey, food, and foosball! FAMILY & PET-FRIENDLY

Every week there are different Food Trucks and different Musicians at the Brewery..

Christmas in July Event
2018-07-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Trolley Event in SouthCape, 1023 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, 33904, United States

Mango Mania Fair 2018
2018-07-14 08:00 - 2018-07-15 17:00 | German American Social Club, 2101 Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, FL, 33914, United States
Mango jam, mango pie, mango cookies, and of, course fresh mangoes of all kinds will be among the highlights of this weekend’s MangoMania Tropical Fruit Fair.
The festival now in its 22nd year is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15, at the German American Social Club on Pine Island Road.
Admission is $5 in advance and $6 at the gate; children under are 10 free.

“It’s all about the mango,” Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jennifer Jennings said. “Everyone will have an opportunity to try fresh mangoes straight from the groves of Pine Island.”
This year, the free tasting table will be sponsored by The Gatherings Grove in Bokeelia. Guests will not only be able to sample the best mangoes, but will be able to purchase many varieties of the fruit as well as fresh baked mango products, mangoes on a stick, mango tea, mango fudge, mango jams and even mango ice cream.
“We also have lots of mango contests,” Jennings said. “Enter your best recipes in the amateur or professional contest. The amateur contestants compete for the best homemade mango goodies like mango jam, chutney, salsa, cookies, breads and beverages. Professionals will enter their best appetizer, entree and dessert recipes – everything that contains mango.”
“We have some great entertainment this year,” Jennings added. “There’s Deb and the Dynamics, Josh Rowand and the Pitbull of Blues Band, Hippy Salad and Strange Arrangement.”
Deb and the Dynamics, a funky rock ‘n’ soul/blues band that originated in 2003 in a small bar in Matlacha, will play three times on Saturday: 12:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
“What started out as a trio with the guitar player playing a stomp box for a drum set, has through the years become a seven-piece soul band that’s been rocking Southwest Florida for the past 12 years,” lead singer Debra Biela said.
Biela has been in the music business for 34 years and has entertained at most of the major festivals in the United States and Europe.
Josh Rowand and “The Pitbull of Blues Band” will perform two times on Sunday: 11:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.
Hippy Salad will play once on Saturday and twice on Sunday. The Saturday time is 1:15 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Pine Island favorite Strange Arrangement will take the stage twice on Sunday, at 1:30 and 4:15 p.m.
Hot Flashz will perform Saturday at 2 p.m. The group is an “over 45” troupe that is always a hit. Dancers will “shake their booty” for MangoMania with maracas, songs and dance to entertain the crowd. This year, Mango Queen Kayla McGuire joins the dance team as its celebrity guest dancer.
“Both days are filled with events for adults and events for the children,” Jennings said. “There will also be a mango pie eating contest and a mango throwing contest. Pine Islanders practiced with mullet throwing at our annual mullet toss festival and now they’ll get to try their arm with mangos. And, the Pine Island Kiwanis will hold their ‘Mango Drop’ at 4 p.m. Sunday.
The German American Social Club is at 2101 Pine Island Road, Cape Coral.
For more information visit www.mangomaniafl.net.

Cape Boom (Fireworks)
2018-07-04 17:00 - 23:00 | Cape Coral Bridge, 2021 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL, 33904, United States
Wednesday, JULY 4

The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department is proud to bring you the largest single day event in Southwest Florida. Join us for the 2018 Red, White, and Boom. Over 30,000 people come to the heart of Cape Coral and see Southwest Florida’s best fireworks display. The event takes place on Cape Coral Parkway at the foot of Cape Coral Bridge.

BOOM PASS!

Includes food, drinks, kids ride tickets, and the best seats in the house the City of Cape Coral Fireworks Spectacular! The location is on the right side of the stage in a special family area. So have your spot reserved and enjoy the show from the best seats in the house. Only 500 tickets available. Call 239-573-3124 for more information.

Event Time –

Wednesday , July 4 – 5 to 10:30pm

To ensure everyone’s safety, please remember; no pets, no fireworks, and no outside alcohol will be allowed. The venue will be more people friendly and provide the largest fireworks viewing area in the history at this location.

Cape Coral Bridge Closing – 3:00 am

The Cape Coral Bridge, as well as Cape Coral Parkway from Del Prado Boulevard to the bridge, will be closing at 3:00am on July 4. Please plan your day accordingly and arrange for an alternate route during your travels. Vehicles attempting to turn east or west on Cape Coral Parkway from Del Prado Boulevard will be directed to make a u-turn and head north.

Fireworks

The American Fireworks Spectacular is a musically synchronized display. The music can be heared at the stage, on Cat Country 107.1, or download the IHeart app. and log into Cat Country 107.1 and listen on your phone. Watch as over 4,000 shells explode in the sky of Cape Coral to celebrate the birth of our great nation.

9:30 pm – The American Fireworks Spectacular

Red, White & Brew Trolley Event
2018-06-30 19:00 - 23:00 | Trolley Event in SouthCape, 1023 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, 33904, United States
Don’t miss Cape Coral’s PATRIOTIC PUB CRAWL – Red, White & Brew – this Saturday! You’ll take the trolleys to 12 locations to enjoy an American-made beer sample & appetizer sample at each place!

Tickets are only $15 thru Friday and are currently available online via Eventbrite and select participating locations. A limited number of physical tickets are available – check the SCHEA website or the Facebook event page for availability. DD tickets are $10 and are available only at BackStreets Sports Bar.

Ticket price includes:

A patriotic cap or bandana at check-in (your choice while each style lasts)!
Wristband to board the trolleys. Get on and off the trolleys as you please.
Passport of locations (get every stamp & you could win the grand prize – a cooler filled with patriotic decor, bottles of Wicked Dolphin Rum and Vodka, a bowling pass & Sun Splash tickets).
An American-made beer sample & appetizer sample at each location.
Access to the official photo booth at the lobby Dolphin Key Resort (it’s a trolley stop)! You could win 4 tickets to the Christmas in July Trolley Event on July 21st.
Ability to win prizes for answering trolley trivia!

Participating locations & their sample offerings:

BackStreets Sports Bar – Freedom Tower Amber Ale & Boneless Chicken Bites
Big Blue Brewing – Seed Spitter (watermelon wheat beer) & Grilled Sliders
Cruisers – Shock Top & Bacon BBQ Beans
Dixie Roadhouse – Bell’s Oberon Ale & American Apple Pie
Lehne Burger – Michelob & Cream Cheese Balls
Monkey Bar – Coors Light & Potato Casserole
Nevermind – Key Lime Cider & Grilled Smoked Chicken Tacos
Rack’em Spirits & Times – Budweiser & Popcorn
Ralph’s Place – Rolling Rock & Pulled Pork Sliders
Remixx Lounge – Yuengling Lager & Smoked Sausages
Rockade – Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy & Pigs in a Blanket
Tiki Hut – Woodchuck Cider & Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese Bites

Fleamasters' Fleamarket Cruise In Car Show
2018-06-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Fleamasters Fleamarket, 4135 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL, 33916, United States
Fleamasters has partnered with the Southwest Florida Corvette Club to host the Watermelon Festival Classic Car Cruise-in Sunday, June 3. The Cruise-in is free and open to all cars: antique, classic, muscle, hot rods, kit cars, etc. Cars will be on display from 9 am to 3:00 pm, registration and information for car owners is available on Fleamasters’ website, fleamall.com.

Scotty Bryan Live
2018-05-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-05-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Bert’s Bar & Grille, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, FL, 33993, United States

Downtown Fort Myers Car Cruise
2018-05-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Fort Myers, Hendry Str, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
From classic to cool, downtown streets are lined with the sight of these show cars on the fourth Sunday of the month from 10-2 pm October-May. Music, food, drinks, and more! Free to the public with many venues featuring additional specials.

Brother Love Live
2018-05-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Bert’s Bar & Grille, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, FL, 33993, United States

Mike Imbasciani & The Bluez Rockerz Live
2018-05-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Bert’s Bar & Grille, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, FL, 33993, United States

The Hip Nauticals Live
2018-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Bert’s Bar & Grille, 4271 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, FL, 33993, United States

May the Fourth Be With You - Star Wars Trolley Event!
2018-05-04 19:00 | Trolley Event in SouthCape, 1023 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, 33904, United States

Craft Beer Trolley Event
2018-04-28 19:00 - 23:00 | Trolley Event in SouthCape, 1023 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, 33904, United States

Fort Myers Foodie Fest
2018-04-21 11:00 - 20:00 | Lee Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, FL, 33917, United States
Live bands, restaurants, food trucks, monitored kid play area. Beer and wine from your local Anheuser Busch distributor as well as several local Craft Breweries. Both inside and outside.
Charities:
Gulf Coast Humane Society
Bands:
Deb and the Dynamics
DVS
High Voltage
Tickets:
https://outertix.com/fmf/1

Cape Coral Cardboard Boat Regatta
2018-04-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Court, Cape Coral, FL, 33904, United States
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Cape Coral Cardboard Boat Regatta, “the most fun anyone can have ON, OFF, or IN the water”! Definitely one of the most entertaining FREE events in all of Southwest Florida, everyone is invited to cheer for their favorite boat as it navigates (or sinks) along the race course. Guaranteed great fun for all ages!!
