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🌴 Fort Myers Brief: Your Weekly Events Guide
Major Events & Celebrations in Fort Myers
It's St. Patrick's week in Fort Myers and the city is going green! Multiple block parties, bar crawls, and themed bashes take over downtown, while the Little River Band headlines an epic Friday the 13th. Add a NAMI charity walk, spring training baseball, a twilight egg hunt, and plenty of live music and you've got one of the best weeks of the season. Here's your curated guide to the best events happening around town.
We recommend confirming with the event hosts for complete details and any last-minute schedule updates.
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☘️ St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
📅 Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 2206 Bay Street, Fort Myers, FL
☘️ Details: The week's biggest event with over 1,400 interested! A massive St. Patrick's Day block party with food, drinks, and live entertainment all day long in the heart of downtown.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Starting at Cowboy Up Saloon
🍀 Details: Nearly 480 interested! Crawl through Fort Myers' best bars decked out in green. One of the biggest bar crawls of the year.
📅 Date: Sunday-Monday, March 15-16, 2026
📍 Location: 2136 Bay St, Fort Myers, FL
🍺 Details: Over 80 interested! Bay Street Yard goes all out for St. Patrick's weekend with live music, drinks, and outdoor fun.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL
🍻 Details: Over 109 interested! Celebrate with craft beer and good vibes at one of downtown's favorite breweries.
📅 Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: The Hideaway Bar
🎉 Details: Over 26 interested! A laid-back St. Patrick's street party with drinks and good times.
📅 Date: Sunday-Wednesday, March 15-18, 2026
📍 Location: 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, FL
🍀 Details: Multi-day St. Patrick's celebrations at one of downtown's most upscale venues.
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🎵 Music & Entertainment
📅 Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2101 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, FL (Caloosa Sound Amphitheater)
🎸 Details: Nearly 1,000 interested! Australian rock legends Little River Band bring their iconic hits to Fort Myers. Timothy Craig opens the show.
📅 Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
🎤 Details: Over 70 interested with 12 going! Pop duo Aly & AJ bring their signature sound to Fort Myers for a fun Thursday night.
📅 Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Sidney's Rooftop Sculpture Garden
🎙️ Details: Over 40 interested! Sip martinis on the rooftop while BLou Note delivers soulful Motown classics under the stars.
📅 Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
🤠 Details: Rising country star Chase Matthew brings his tour to The Ranch for a big Friday night.
📅 Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
🪕 Details: 10 interested! World-class bluegrass at the stunning SBDAC.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 2756 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
🎸 Details: The legendary "Titan of the Telecaster" Bill Kirchen performs an intimate show.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 4206 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL
🎶 Details: 14 interested! A dance party with a mutiny twist from Johnny Blue Skies and crew.
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 2136 Bay St, Fort Myers, FL (Bay Street Yard)
🌴 Details: 18 interested with 11 going! Tropical vibes and good energy at Bay Street Yard on a Tuesday night.
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Lighthouse Waterfront Restaurant
🎵 Details: Waterfront dining with live music from the Rock N Rose Duo.
📅 Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: LIVE on Hendry
🎸 Details: Local favorites Phenomenal Animal rock out at LIVE on Hendry.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Fort Myers, FL
🕯️ Details: A magical candlelit concert experience for a memorable Saturday evening.
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2136 Bay St, Fort Myers, FL
😂 Details: Comedian Rob Benton brings the laughs to Bay Street Yard midweek.
🎭 Arts & Theater
📅 Date: Multiple dates - Wed March 11 through Sun March 15
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (Sun matinee 2:00 PM)
📍 Location: 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers, FL (Florida Rep)
🎭 Details: A hilarious musical celebration of women, friendship, and everything in between. Multiple performances all week.
📅 Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Alliance for the Arts
🎬 Details: Over 25 interested! Catch independent films at this special screening event.
📅 Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL (Edison & Ford Winter Estates)
🌿 Details: Over 23 interested! Create a living piece of wall art using moss and air plants at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.
📅 Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
🎨 Details: Learn the ancient art of batik with an Italian-inspired design in this hands-on workshop.
📅 Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL (Alliance for the Arts)
🏆 Details: Watch the Academy Awards with fellow film lovers at this community watch party.
📅 Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 2301 1st St, Fort Myers, FL (Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center)
📚 Details: Bestselling thriller author James Grippando speaks and signs books at this special luncheon event.
📅 Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 2031 Jackson St, Fort Myers, FL
📖 Details: A fascinating talk on Florida's little-known role in the Civil War.
🏃 Sports, Outdoors & Family
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Centennial Park
💚 Details: Over 72 interested with 21 going! Walk to raise awareness and funds for mental health. A meaningful community event.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Gateway Soccer Complex
🥚 Details: Over 43 interested! An after-dark egg hunt for the whole family. Bring flashlights and baskets!
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:05 PM
📍 Location: Lee County Sports Complex, Fort Myers
⚾ Details: Spring training baseball continues! Catch the Rays vs Twins at Hammond Stadium.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM
📍 Location: JetBlue Park at Fenway South
⚾ Details: Over 21 interested! Combine spring training vibes with a blind draw kickball tournament at Fenway South.
📅 Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Landings Yacht, Golf and Tennis Club
🎾 Details: Over 62 interested! A charity tennis event featuring a camp, pro-am, and pro classic.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Bunche Beach, FL
🦅 Details: An expert-led birding walk along the beautiful shores of Bunche Beach.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
🐦 Details: Explore one of Fort Myers' natural gems with an expert birder as your guide.
🎪 Special Events
📅 Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 4650 S Cleveland Avenue 9B, Fort Myers, FL
🍀 Details: Over 234 interested with 23 going! Grab a special Friday the 13th tattoo at this beloved tradition. Expect $13 flash designs with a St. Patrick's twist.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Swamp Cat Brew Co
🤼 Details: Over 110 interested with 22 going! Live pro wrestling action at a brewery. What's not to love?
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 10 Twenty Five Downtown Fort Myers
📖 Details: Over 114 interested with 22 going! Fantasy book fans, test your ACOTAR knowledge at this themed trivia night.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:45 PM
📍 Location: The Standard, Downtown Fort Myers
🕺 Details: 27 interested! An 80s-themed party at The Standard. Dust off the neon and leg warmers!
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 3637 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
💼 Details: Over 23 interested! Meet local employers and explore career opportunities at this spring job fair.
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 4411 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL
🚙 Details: Over 32 interested! Jeep owners and fans gather for a fun evening out.
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: JetBlue Park at Fenway South
⚾ Details: A special dining experience right on the field at JetBlue Park. A unique Fort Myers night out!
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Fort Myers, FL
🌱 Details: 19 interested! Learn about the fascinating world of growing vanilla in Florida.
⚠️ Please verify all event details with the respective organizers before attending, as schedules and venues may change.
News Highlights, Fort Myers, FL
Lee County says the area is in its worst drought in 25 years, with Fort Myers running more than a foot behind on rainfall. Residents are being urged to follow once-weekly watering rules and conserve water as wildfire risk stays high.
Fort Myers is moving to buy land near the new Lee Health campus so Jones-Walker Boulevard can eventually connect through to Winkler Avenue. The project could reshape traffic flow around one of the city’s fastest-growing medical areas.
Lee Health says the final concrete pour has been completed on its new Fort Myers facility, marking a major step toward opening the campus. The project has been under construction for more than a year and signals steady progress on a major local healthcare expansion.
Fort Myers is planning a broad remake of Shady Oaks Park with upgraded fields, walking paths, playground improvements and better access to Billy’s Creek. The redesign is intended to turn the park into a stronger long-term neighborhood asset.
FEMA funding has been released to elevate 25 homes on Fort Myers Beach above flood standards. The work is designed to reduce repeat storm damage and improve long-term hurricane resilience for affected homeowners.
Lee County approved money for a rebuilt fishing pier at Lighthouse Beach Park and for dune restoration at Lovers Key. Both projects advance hurricane recovery while also strengthening shoreline protection and habitat restoration.
The Wilson Pigott Bridge is expected to close for up to 10 days while crews replace the bridge deck. That means drivers who use the Route 31 crossing should prepare for a detour via I-75 in the coming weeks.
Lee County has broken ground on Alva High School, a new campus planned for about 2,000 students with agriculture and career-focused programs. The school is also expected to include an on-site early childhood academy for district employees’ children.
Residents near Blind Pass say a growing sandbar is narrowing the inlet and raising concerns about water circulation, navigation and ecosystem health. It is the kind of coastal issue that could have lasting effects on nearby islands if left unresolved.
Wildlife officials recovered a dead bald eagle near the well-known Bayshore Road nest, but they still cannot confirm it was the missing female because the birds were not banded. The discovery keeps attention focused on one of North Fort Myers’ most closely followed nests.
Animal welfare leaders say Lee County’s feral and community cat population is massive, and local shelter plans include a large expansion to handle more cats. The issue could have long-term implications for neighborhoods, shelters and rescue groups across the county.
Judge John Carlin’s death marks the loss of a longtime figure in Southwest Florida’s court system after more than three decades on the bench. His passing is a significant local civic development because of his long role in Lee County’s legal community.