🌴 Fort Myers Events & Happenings

Your Weekly Guide to Lee County's Best Events

December 01, 2025

Discover what local organizers have planned for December 1-7, 2025. From festive celebrations to live entertainment, here's your insider look at the week ahead.

Remember to confirm details with event organizers before attending, as schedules may change.

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📅 Date: Thursday, December 4 - Saturday, December 7, 2025
📍 Location: The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
🎄 Details: Experience Fort Myers' most beloved holiday tradition featuring beautifully decorated trees, festive displays, and holiday cheer throughout the weekend.

📅 Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905
✨ Details: Immerse yourself in dazzling holiday light displays perfect for the whole family.

📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
🎅 Details: Bring the kids to meet Santa at this festive block party celebration featuring holiday fun and seasonal activities.

📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 2250 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901
⛸️ Details: Enjoy a spectacular ice skating show while supporting a great cause. Don't forget to bring an unwrapped toy for the toy drive!

📅 Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
🎁 Details: The Festival of Trees culminates with an exciting live raffle drawing with amazing prizes.

📅 Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 1735 Jackson St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎄 Details: A spectacular holiday celebration featuring festive performances and seasonal entertainment.

📅 Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
🥂 Details: Get an exclusive first look at the Festival of Trees before it opens to the public.

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🎵 Music & Entertainment

📅 Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Bay Street Yard
🎧 Details: Dance the night away with electronic music artist DAYYLITE in this high-energy performance at one of Fort Myers' premier entertainment venues.

🎭 Arts, Markets & Special Events

📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Stet's Bar
🛍️ Details: Browse unique artisan goods and crafts while enjoying the lounge atmosphere at this popular evening market event.

📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: 5011 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎁 Details: Find unique holiday gifts and handcrafted treasures at this festive bazaar featuring local artisans and vendors.

📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🌺 Details: Discover exotic bromeliads and tropical plants at this specialized show and sale event.

📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 1936 Henderson Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33916
🎪 Details: Celebrate the season at this outdoor holiday celebration featuring festive activities and community spirit.

🎬 Theater & Performances

📅 Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 2250 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎭 Details: Experience this heartwarming theatrical performance that captures the magic of the holiday season.

📅 Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Evangelical Christian School, Fort Myers
🎥 Details: Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars on the school field in this unique outdoor cinema experience.

⚠️ 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

🔗 Three People Charged After Shooting in Fort Myers Neighborhood
Police say three people were arrested after a shooting near Wright and Dunbar streets; no one was hurt, but one man now faces aggravated assault and weapons charges while two women are accused of resisting officers.

🔗 Deputy Says Woman Drove at Him Before He Shot Her During Traffic Stop
A 63-year-old woman was shot and injured after deputies say she drove toward a Lee County deputy during a traffic stop near Summerlin Road and Boy Scout Drive and then fled; investigators are reviewing the use of force and related charges.

🔗 Four People Killed in Separate Thanksgiving Eve Crashes Across Southwest Florida
Troopers report four deaths in multiple crashes across Lee and Collier counties on the night before Thanksgiving, prompting renewed reminders about holiday traffic safety and impaired driving.

🔗 Estero Man Dies After SUV Hits Dump Truck on Tamiami Trail
According to highway patrol, a 32-year-old Estero driver died after his SUV crashed into the back of a slow-moving dump truck following a street sweeper on South Tamiami Trail near Whispering Pine Way; the crash remains under investigation.

🔗 Lehigh Acres Death Investigation Ruled Murder-Suicide
Detectives in Lehigh Acres say two people found dead in a home were the victims of a murder-suicide, closing a major question for neighbors while investigators continue looking into the circumstances that led up to the violence.

🔗 Deputies Search for Multiple Suspects Near Bell Tower Shops
The sheriff’s office reported a heavy law-enforcement presence around the Bell Tower area as they searched for several suspects, urging people nearby to stay clear while they worked to identify and locate those involved.

🔗 Florida Woman Pleads Guilty in $8 Million Online Romance Scam
State investigators say a Florida woman admitted helping move about $8 million through shell companies as part of a romance scam, and she’s been ordered to pay more than $600,000 in restitution—an ongoing reminder to be cautious with online relationships and money.

🔗 Woman With Six Warrants Accused of Barcode-Swapping Scam at Target
Police in Cape Coral say a 38-year-old woman already wanted on six felony warrants was arrested after allegedly switching barcodes at a Target store so she could pay a few dollars for more than $40 in merchandise, adding new theft and burglary charges to her record.

🔗 Turkey Trot Tradition Draws Record Crowd and Supports Recovery Services
Organizers say about 4,500 people joined the long-running Turkey Trot run starting and ending at the Edison home, raising money for Kimmie’s Recovery Zone and other local charities that provide food, mental-health, and addiction-recovery support year-round.

🔗 Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off Aims to Grow Women’s College Basketball in the Area
The Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off is bringing nationally ranked college teams to Suncoast Credit Union Arena, with organizers and county officials hoping the women’s tournament becomes as big a draw for tourism and TV as the men’s event.

🔗 Coyote Stuck on Ledge of Downtown Fort Myers Hotel Gets Down Safely
Onlookers and first responders watched a coyote that had wandered onto a ledge at the Luminary Hotel’s parking garage in downtown Fort Myers; after some tense hours, the animal managed to get itself to safety without being harmed.

🔗 Six Ducklings Rescued From Roof of Fort Myers Apartment Building
Firefighters from the South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue Service District saved six newly hatched ducklings that became trapped in the soffit and on the roof at Park Crest at the Lakes Apartments after residents heard chirping above their unit.

🔗 How Thanksgiving Temperatures Typically Behave in Southwest Florida
A local meteorologist looked back at decades of Thanksgiving weather records for Southwest Florida, showing that the holiday can swing from chilly mornings to unseasonably warm afternoons, and explaining how this year’s pattern fits into that history.

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