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🌴 Fort Myers Events Weekly
Your Complete Guide to Lee County's Hottest Happenings
Your insider look at the week's most anticipated events in Fort Myers and surrounding areas. From culinary adventures to family fun and live entertainment, here's what's drawing crowds across Southwest Florida for October 6-12.
Remember to confirm details with event organizers before attending, as schedules may change.
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🍽️ Food & Dining
Workshop Dinner Series: Spooktacular Harvest
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎃 Details: Join this seasonal harvest-themed dining experience featuring creative culinary presentations with autumn flavors and locally-sourced ingredients.
Oktoberfezt 2025
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 2161 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL
🍺 Details: Celebrate German culture with authentic food, craft beer, live music, and traditional Oktoberfest festivities in the heart of Fort Myers.
Swamp Cat Brew Co. Oktoberfest Celebration 🍺
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 1943 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL
🍻 Details: Local brewery's take on Oktoberfest featuring specialty German-style brews, traditional food, and live entertainment.
OKTOBERFEST PARTY @ CDB
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Crazy Dingo Brewing Co.
🎊 Details: Another exciting Oktoberfest celebration with craft beer, German-inspired cuisine, and festive atmosphere at this popular local brewery.
Farmtoberfest: Week 2
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11 - Sunday, October 12, 2025
⏰ Time: All Day Weekend
📍 Location: Crazy Dingo Brewing Co.
🌽 Details: Farm-to-table celebration combining fresh local produce with craft beer in a weekend-long festival format.
👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
Owl's Nest Fest
📅 Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Tanglewood Elementary PTA
🦉 Details: Family-friendly festival featuring games, activities, food vendors, and entertainment perfect for children and parents alike.
T.G.I.M. – Thank God for Indie Mondays with Eric Raddatz by the Fort Myers Film Festival @ SBDAC!
📅 Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2301 1st St, Fort Myers, FL
🎬 Details: Independent film screening and discussion event perfect for movie enthusiasts and families with older children.
Garden Talk: Bromeliads
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
🌺 Details: Educational garden program focusing on bromeliad cultivation, care, and varieties native to Southwest Florida.
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🎵 Music & Entertainment
Ben Allen Band
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 2136 Bay St, Fort Myers, FL
🎸 Details: Live music performance featuring this popular local band known for their engaging stage presence and diverse musical repertoire.
Enuff Z Nuff at Stet's
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 1926 Winkler Ave, Fort Myers, FL
🎤 Details: Rock concert featuring the legendary band Enuff Z Nuff at this intimate Fort Myers venue.
Enuff Z Nuff's Beatles Show!
📅 Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 1926 Winkler Ave, Fort Myers, FL
🎵 Details: Special Beatles tribute performance by Enuff Z Nuff, celebrating the iconic music of the Fab Four.
Ashland Craft-Sam Galloway Ford Concert Series
📅 Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
🎙️ Details: Country music concert featuring rising star Ashland Craft in this popular local concert series.
Motown & Martinis with BLOU NOTE at Sidney's Rooftop! 💽🕺
📅 Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Sidney's Rooftop Sculpture Garden
🍸 Details: Sophisticated evening combining classic Motown hits with craft cocktails in an elegant rooftop setting.
🎉 Special Events & Celebrations
Jesus in the streets!
📅 Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Centennial Park
✝️ Details: Large community gathering and religious celebration taking place at this central Fort Myers location.
The Burn Room - Car Meet
📅 Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Stet's Bar
🚗 Details: Automotive enthusiast gathering featuring classic cars, custom vehicles, and community of local car lovers.
Riverside is 25!
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 3061 E Riverside Dr
🎂 Details: Milestone anniversary celebration for this beloved Fort Myers establishment with special activities and commemorative events.
Oct 11 | 2025 HallowBout
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 2250 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL
👻 Details: Halloween-themed event featuring costume contests, spooky activities, and seasonal entertainment.
Leoma Lovegrove's: 'Focused'
📅 Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 1415 Dean St 102, Fort Myers, FL
🎨 Details: Art exhibition and gallery event showcasing the work of renowned local artist Leoma Lovegrove.
Slow Down R&B Day Party LOVE & Basketball Edition
📅 Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Bay Street Yard
🏀 Details: R&B-themed day party with basketball motifs, music, dancing, and casual outdoor atmosphere.
SMLS Coffee in the Courtyard + PTL MERCH STORE Pop-Up
📅 Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:10 AM
📍 Location: 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL
☕ Details: Morning coffee gathering with pop-up merchandise store offering unique local products and community networking.
⚠️ Please verify event details and availability with the respective venues or organizers, as schedules may change. All times have been converted to local time zones.
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News Highlights, Fort Myers, FL
🔗 Derelict Buildings Could Raise Flood Insurance Costs on FMB
FEMA says more than 250 storm-damaged, non-compliant structures remain on the island—an issue that can jeopardize the town’s discount on flood insurance.
🔗 Seven Miles of Dune Grass Planted to Strengthen Fort Myers Beach
New plantings are designed to trap sand, rebuild dunes, and add protection from erosion and storm surge ahead of future seasons.
🔗 Construction Starts on Pedestrian Bridge by Lehigh Elementary
The rebuilt Richmond Ave. footbridge—destroyed by Irma—will restore a safer school route, with completion expected in early 2026.
🔗 Tarpon Street Pier Rebuilds With Stronger, Storm-Ready Design
The popular Caloosahatchee spot is returning with reinforced structure and updated materials to better weather future storms.
🔗 Green Cup Café Returns to Downtown Fort Myers
A River District favorite is reopening in a new space after a three-year, post-Ian rebuild—another small sign of downtown’s momentum.
🔗 Shalimar Beach Resort Reopens on Sanibel After Complete Rebuild
The island’s first ground-up resort project since Ian is now open, adding rooms and confidence for the area’s tourism recovery.
🔗 Potential Property-Tax Hike Approved on Fort Myers Beach to Rebuild Reserves
Town leaders say the roughly 15% increase is meant to restore depleted emergency funds after years of storm recovery work.
🔗 Abal Canal Greenway: 6-Mile Path Project Moving Ahead
The county’s new multi-use trail will link parks and neighborhoods—good news for walkers and bikers looking for safer, off-road routes.
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