🌴 Fort Myers Brief: March 30 - April 5

Easter week in Fort Myers brings the kind of energy that makes Lee County feel like one big neighborhood block party. Whether you're cracking into craft IPAs at the fest, catching JJ Grey & Mofro live on McGregor, doing yoga next to a Highland calf named Marsala, or watching the Mighty Mussels kick off their season at Hammond Stadium, this is the week to get outside. Here's what's on tap.

We recommend confirming with event hosts for complete details and current schedules.

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🍽️ Food & Dining

🍺 SWFL IPA Fest
📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Coastal Dayz Brewery
🍻 Southwest Florida's craft beer celebration featuring local and regional IPAs. One of the biggest beer events of the spring season.

🥂 Easter Brunch
📅 Sunday, April 5
⏰ 11:30 AM
📍 2262 First Street, Fort Myers
🍳 Celebrate Easter Sunday with brunch in the heart of downtown Fort Myers.

🍽️ Easter Family Brunch on the River (3rd Annual)
📅 Sunday, April 5
⏰ 11:30 AM
📍 2500 First Street, Fort Myers
🌊 Third year running for this waterfront Easter brunch right on the Caloosahatchee.

🥩 Monthly Power Dinner
📅 Tuesday, March 31
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Ron Daos
🤝 Networking dinner for local professionals and business owners.

🥕 Downtown Fort Myers Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Downtown Fort Myers
🛒 Weekly farmers market with local produce, baked goods, and artisan vendors.

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🐣 Easter & Family Activities

🥚 Easter Eggstravaganza
📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers
🎉 The biggest Easter event of the week. Egg hunts, activities, and family fun. Get there early, this one draws a crowd.

🐔 Southern Fresh Farms Easter Weekend
📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Southern Fresh Farms
🌻 Easter celebrations at the farm with seasonal activities. A separate Easter on the Farm event runs the same day at the same location starting at 4:00 PM.

🎮 Meet Super Mario and the Princesses
📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Bell Tower, Regal Cinemas
👾 Character meet-and-greet at Bell Tower. Great for kids and anyone who grew up on the original NES.

🐰 Besties & Bunny Pet Photos
📅 Monday, March 30
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 4125 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
📸 Bring your pet for photos with the Easter Bunny.

🥚 Easter Egg Hunt at CCC
📅 Wednesday, April 1
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 4050 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
🌈 Midweek egg hunt to kick off Easter week for the kids.

🎊 Easter Fest 2026 - Soul Sunday After Parade Festival
📅 Sunday, April 5
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 2980 Edison Ave, Fort Myers (STARS Complex)
🎶 Post-parade festival with food, music, and community celebration.

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🎵 Music & Entertainment

🎸 JJ Grey & Mofro LIVE at Arts on Tap
📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
🎶 Southern soul and swamp funk at one of Fort Myers' favorite outdoor venues. This is the headliner of the week.

🎤 La Energia Nortena
📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
🎵 Live norteno music from one of the genre's popular acts.

💿 The Patina Turners Record Release Show
📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Stet's Bar
🎤 Local favorites drop their new record with a live show. Support your SWFL musicians.

🎭 Good News Guys - Stage 1
📅 Monday, March 30
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 3750 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
🎪 Live comedy and entertainment to start your week right.

🎷 Memphis 56 at Art Walk
📅 Friday, April 3
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Patio de Leon, Fort Myers
🎨 Live music at the monthly downtown Art Walk. Stroll the galleries and catch a set.

🎸 Crank Up's Return
📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
🔥 Live rock at Lumber Axe Whiskey Bar & Grill.

🕺 90's Party at Bay Street Yard
📅 Thursday, April 2
⏰ 9:00 PM
📍 Bay Street Yard
💃 Throwback night with 90s music. Dust off the flannel.

🎵 Amy Noel Band at Bay Street Yard
📅 Friday, April 3
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Bay Street Yard
🎤 Local favorite Amy Noel and band play their regular Bay Street set.

🎻 Chamber Music Series: The American String Quartet
📅 Thursday, April 2
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 2301 1st St, Fort Myers (Sidney's)
🎼 An evening of classical chamber music from one of America's premier string quartets.

🎭 Arts & Culture

🏛️ Julius Caesar
📅 Thursday, April 2
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 1634 Woodford Ave, Fort Myers
🎭 Shakespeare in Fort Myers. Catch this classic production before it closes.

🌱 Little Shop of Horrors
📅 Multiple dates: Wed Apr 1 (7:00 PM), Sat Apr 4 (7:00 PM), Sun Apr 5 (2:00 PM)
📍 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers
🎶 The cult-classic musical about a man-eating plant and the lovable florist who feeds it.

💐 Floral Workshops with Anita Singh: Spring Edition
📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
🌸 Hands-on flower arranging workshop. Perfect for a Saturday morning creative session.

🖼️ Art Walk - Enjewel Downtown Fort Myers
📅 Friday, April 3
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Enjewel of Ft Myers, Downtown
🎨 Browse art, jewelry, and local makers during the monthly downtown Art Walk.

✏️ Drawing for Beginners
📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Centennial Park
🖌️ Free outdoor drawing class in the park. All skill levels welcome, bring your own supplies.

⚾ Sports

⚾ Mighty Mussels Opening Weekend
📅 Thursday, April 2
⏰ 7:05 PM
📍 Hammond Stadium - Twins Spring Training
🏟️ Fort Myers Mighty Mussels kick off their season at Hammond Stadium. Opening weekend atmosphere, cold beer, warm weather.

🏌️ Heights PTA Father/Son Challenge
📅 Thursday, April 2
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Topgolf, Fort Myers
⛳ Father-son golf competition at Topgolf. Supporting local schools while hitting drives.

🧘 Wellness & Outdoors

🧘 Rooftop Yoga & Conscious Movement
📅 Tuesday, March 31
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Sidney's Rooftop Sculpture Garden
🌅 Yoga on the rooftop at sunset. One of the more unique class settings in Fort Myers.

🐐 Goat Yoga with Marsala the Highland Calf
📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 13151 Pinto Lane, Fort Myers
🐄 Yoga with baby goats and a Highland calf named Marsala. Yes, it's exactly as fun as it sounds.

🥋 Qi Gong: Balance Training for Fall Prevention
📅 Friday, April 3
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
🧎 Gentle balance and movement class. Great for anyone looking to stay steady on their feet.

⚠️ Please verify all event details with the respective organizers before attending, as schedules and venues may change.

📰 What's happening in Fort Myers

🔗 Lee Health Hospital Campus Reaches Major Milestone
Phase 1 of Lee Health's new $824 million hospital campus in Fort Myers has topped out. The five-story facility includes 168 patient rooms, 18 operating rooms, and 44 emergency department beds, with an expected opening in 2028.

🔗 Lee County Awards $258.5M for Fort Myers Beach Wastewater Facility
County commissioners voted to award Poole & Kent Company of Florida a $258.5 million contract to reconstruct the Fort Myers Beach Water Reclamation Facility.

🔗 Lee County Preserves 10.9 Acres Along Orange River
Commissioners approved a $630,000 purchase of a parcel at 5040 Buckingham Road along the Orange River, south of the Buckingham Community Center, setting it aside for conservation.

🔗 Fort Myers Approves $2M Purchase for Challenger Boulevard Extension
City Council approved a $2 million purchase of 2.3 acres at 4011 Colonial Boulevard to extend Challenger Boulevard from Colonial to Winkler Avenue.

🔗 South Trail Fire District Buys Land for New Station
South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue paid $2.02 million for an 8.22-acre parcel at 12700 Ben C. Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway for a future fire station.

🔗 Women's Pro Baseball Returns to Fort Myers, First Since 1954
A new women's professional baseball league is holding spring training in Fort Myers this week, marking the first league of its kind in over 70 years.

🔗 Burroughs Home & Gardens Reopens to the Public
The historic Burroughs Home & Gardens has reopened following restoration work, with the city celebrating the milestone alongside new pier ribbon cuttings and expanded housing assistance.

🔗 "Donated Not Wasted" Food Rescue Campaign Kicks Off
Lee County Solid Waste launches its ninth annual food rescue campaign this week, collecting unexpired and nonperishable food items from residents during the spring season.

🔗 City Hosts 6th Annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt Downtown
The family-friendly scavenger hunt runs through downtown Fort Myers from now through April 5. Free to participate.

🔗 Dave's Hot Chicken Opens First Fort Myers Location
The Nashville-style hot chicken chain has opened its first location in the Fort Myers area.