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- 🌴 Festive Week in Fort Myers
Your curated guide to the most popular Fort Myers happenings this week, from holiday brunches and brewery crawls to concerts and Christmas parades.
All picks are based on strong local interest signals.
Please confirm details with event hosts before heading out.
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🍽️ Food & Dining
❤️ SINGLES BRUNCH!! EVERY SUNDAY ☀️
📅 Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: 4606 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL
🥂 Details: A lively Sunday brunch meetup for local singles with plenty of time to mingle over food and drinks.
Sunday Funday - Brunch & Live Music Bingo - Every Sunday!
📅 Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: 2161 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🍳 Details: Enjoy brunch, drinks, and interactive live music bingo in a relaxed riverside atmosphere.
Boards, Brews & Wines: A Taste of the Holiday Season
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: 1943 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🍷 Details: Sample festive boards, craft brews, and wines while soaking in a cozy holiday vibe.
Sunday Funday - Brunch & Live Music Bingo - Every Sunday!
📅 Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: 2161 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎉 Details: Brunch favorites meet game-night energy with music-themed bingo and prizes.
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👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
Edison and Ford Holiday Nights
📅 Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers, FL
🎄 Details: Stroll through historic riverfront grounds illuminated with holiday lights, décor, and seasonal displays.
Christmas Fest
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: 4701 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL
🎅 Details: A family-friendly celebration with holiday activities, treats, and festive photo ops.
All-Ages Night with Santa!
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:45 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
📸 Details: Meet Santa, enjoy games and music, and bring the whole family for a casual holiday hangout.
Photos & Visits with Santa
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: 4125 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎁 Details: Capture keepsake holiday photos and let the kids share their wish lists with Santa.
Floral Design Class - Lantern of Joy: Christmas Centerpiece Workshop
📅 Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🌺 Details: Create your own festive floral centerpiece to brighten up holiday tables at home.
Decorate Christmas Cookies
📅 Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🍪 Details: A hands-on evening decorating cookies with holiday designs that kids and adults will love.
Buckingham Christmas Parade
📅 Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: Skates Circle, Buckingham, FL (near Fort Myers)
🚗 Details: Classic small-town parade with floats, lights, and plenty of local holiday spirit.
🎵 Concerts & Nightlife
EDM Fort Myers Presents: Frequencies at Celsius Nightclub with DAYYLITE, MAZZA, and Georgie Oshiro!
📅 Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: Celsius Night Club, Fort Myers, FL
🎧 Details: High-energy EDM night featuring multiple DJs and club vibes deep into the evening.
Flashback Xmas Live on First Street! Fort Myers Musicwalk...
📅 Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: 1st St, Downtown Fort Myers, FL
🎸 Details: Holiday edition of Music Walk with live bands, classic tunes, and a festive downtown atmosphere.
2026 Marker 27 Calendar Party
📅 Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, Fort Myers, FL
🤠 Details: Country-leaning party night celebrating the new Marker 27 calendar with live music and dancing.
EDM Fort Myers Presents: DAYYLITE at Sidney's Rooftop Bar & Sculpture Garden
📅 Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: Sidney's Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Fort Myers, FL
🌃 Details: Rooftop DJ set with skyline views, lights, and electronic beats.
Remote Worker Christmas Party at Millennial
📅 Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: Millennial Brewing Co., 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
💻 Details: A holiday social for remote workers featuring drinks, networking, and laid-back fun.
In Kicks Edition - Thow Back 90's & 00's Style
📅 Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: Bay Street Yard, Fort Myers, FL
🕺 Details: Throwback party with 90s and 2000s music—perfect excuse to break out retro outfits and sneakers.
Freestyle Con Sazon - Featuring Cynthia
📅 Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: Bay Street Yard, Fort Myers, FL
🎤 Details: Live freestyle performance featuring Cynthia, plus plenty of dancing and Latin flavor.
Last Train with Special guest Cuffy Parks on Vocals
📅 Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: Lumber Axe Whiskey Bar & Grill, Fort Myers, FL
🎶 Details: Rock and blues-inspired live band show with strong local following.
Rob Benton at Bay Street Yard
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: 2136 Bay St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎸 Details: Guitar-driven live set in an outdoor yard setting with food and drink vendors nearby.
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🎭 Other Notable Events
Holiday Lights
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905
✨ Details: Evening stroll among dazzling light displays perfect for photos and slow-paced holiday enjoyment.
The King's Brass FREE Christmas Concert
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: 10051 Plantation Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33966
🎺 Details: Free brass concert featuring Christmas arrangements and uplifting seasonal music.
Christmas Under the Stars Concert!
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:45 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: Riverside Park, Bonita Springs, FL (short drive from Fort Myers)
🌌 Details: Outdoor evening concert with holiday music under the night sky—bring chairs or blankets.
The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎭 Details: A playful stage twist on the Scrooge story with a courtroom-style setup and holiday themes.
TheTrial of Ebenezer Scrooge
📅 Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
📚 Details: Matinee performance ideal for families and theater fans looking for a seasonal show.
Holiday House
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: Langford-Kingston Home of Fort Myers, Fort Myers, FL
🏡 Details: Tour a historic home transformed with period décor and festive Christmas styling.
December's Free Movie Screening
📅 Date: Monday, December 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, FL
🎬 Details: Free community movie night—check the organizer page for the featured film.
Friends Come Free Weekend
📅 Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 AM (local time, adjusted)
📍 Location: 9375 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33966
🌿 Details: Special weekend where friends can join at no extra cost—great excuse to explore the preserve together.
⚠️ Please verify all event details with the respective organizers before attending, as schedules and venues may change.
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News Highlights, Fort Myers, FL
🔗 School-Bus Stop-Arm Cameras Begin Issuing $225 Citations in Lee County
After the warning period ended, drivers who pass a stopped school bus can now be ticketed by mail. The goal is to cut down repeat violations and protect kids at bus stops.
🔗 Winter Outlook Flags Warmer Temperatures and Higher Brush-Fire Risk
The seasonal outlook points to above-normal temperatures and reduced rainfall, which can worsen drought conditions. Residents may see elevated wildfire/brush-fire concerns as the dry season continues.
🔗 Health Experts Warn of a Holiday-Season Surge in Flu, COVID-19, and RSV
Doctors expect respiratory viruses to rise with travel and gatherings, urging people to get vaccinated and take basic precautions. It’s especially relevant for older adults and anyone with lung or heart conditions.
🔗 Lee County Reports Another Case Linked to Flesh-Eating Bacteria
A new local case is prompting renewed reminders about avoiding saltwater exposure with open cuts and seeking care quickly if symptoms appear. People with weakened immune systems are typically advised to be extra cautious.
🔗 New Renderings Shared for the Fort Myers Yacht Basin, but Permits Still Hold Up Progress
Updated plans show what the rebuilt marina could look like, but the project remains stalled while key approvals are pending. It keeps the downtown waterfront’s long-term revitalization timeline uncertain.
🔗 New Downtown Spot Adds Games, Food, and Drinks to the Nightlife Mix
A new hangout is set to open with an arcade-style vibe alongside a food concept, adding another option for casual evenings out. It’s part of the broader push to keep downtown active beyond special events.
🔗 City of Palms Park Headed Toward Demolition After City Leaders’ Initial Decision
Fort Myers is moving closer to tearing down the former spring-training site, a major turning point for a long-idle property. The decision sets up next steps on what replaces it and how the land is used.
🔗 Roberto Clemente Park Reopens with New Features and Community Focus
The revamped park is back open with upgraded amenities aimed at families and everyday recreation. (WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida) It’s a lasting improvement for nearby neighborhoods and visitors alike.
🔗 Students Plant New Mangrove Forest on Fort Myers Beach
A student-led mangrove planting project is expanding natural shoreline protection and habitat along the coast. Over time, projects like this can improve water quality and storm resilience.
🔗 Governor Appoints Patricia “Trish” Petrosky to Lee County Commissioners
The appointment changes the makeup of the county commission, which influences local taxes, growth policy, and major infrastructure choices. It’s a shift that can have long-range effects on county decision-making.
🔗 Heritage Property Announces Homeowners-Insurance Rate Decreases Starting in 2026
The insurer says many policyholders will see lower rates, with some areas getting steeper reductions than others. For homeowners, it’s a meaningful development in a market where premiums have been a major pain point.
🔗 Big Author Lineup Announced for the 2026 Southwest Florida Reading Festival
Lee County’s library system previewed a large slate of authors and activities planned for a major free community event in downtown Fort Myers. It’s a long-term calendar highlight for readers, families, and lifelong learners.
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