🌴 Fort Myers Summer Happenings

Your Weekly Entertainment & Dining Guide

July 07, 2025

Your insider's guide to the hottest events happening in Fort Myers this week. From culinary delights to family fun and live entertainment, we've curated the most popular happenings for July 7-13.

Get ready to explore the best of what our vibrant city has to offer this summer week!

Please confirm event details with venues as schedules may change.

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🍽️ Food & Dining Events

📅 Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🍖 Details: Experience the ultimate barbecue competition featuring the best pitmasters in Southwest Florida competing for the crown.

📅 Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 2224 Bay St, Rooftop, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🍣 Details: Indulge in fresh sushi paired with premium champagne while enjoying stunning rooftop views of downtown Fort Myers.

📅 Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Tap 42 Fort Myers
🥂 Details: Join the weekend celebration with unlimited brunch favorites and bottomless mimosas in a vibrant atmosphere.

📅 Date: Monday, July 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Nauti Parrot Oasis
🎄 Details: Beat the summer heat with a festive Christmas in July celebration featuring holiday-themed food, drinks, and entertainment.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Activities

📅 Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Days Inn Fort Myers Springs Resort
🧘 Details: Enjoy a rejuvenating family wellness day with activities designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness for all ages.

📅 Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Lakes Park
🌳 Details: Join the community for a family-friendly picnic celebrating recovery and fellowship in the beautiful Lakes Park setting.

📅 Date: Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11, 2025
⏰ Time: Daily activities
📍 Location: 3451 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
⛰️ Details: An exciting week-long adventure for children featuring Bible stories, crafts, games, and music with a mountain theme.

📅 Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Calusa Harbour
🎨 Details: Explore local artwork in a scenic riverside setting featuring pieces from the North Fort Myers Art Association.

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🎵 Music & Entertainment

📅 Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW
🎸 Details: Don't miss legendary musician Elvis Costello with The Imposters and special guest Charlie Sexton for an unforgettable evening of music.

📅 Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Elite Lounge
🎶 Details: Enjoy classic hits and timeless music in an elegant lounge setting perfect for a relaxing Sunday afternoon.

📅 Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 10 Twenty Five Downtown Fort Myers
🧛 Details: Test your knowledge of the beloved vampire saga in this themed trivia night perfect for Twilight fans.

📅 Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Stet's Bar
🎧 Details: Experience an eclectic mix of music genres and DJ performances bringing the community together through music.

🎭 Arts & Special Events

📅 Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 3068 E Riverside Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33916
⚡ Details: Relive the magic of Harry Potter's first adventure on the big screen in this special cinema presentation.

📅 Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
🤝 Details: Connect with your community through this special event celebrating family bonds and relationships.

📅 Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Bay Street Yard
🎉 Details: Reconnect with old classmates and celebrate decades of memories at this milestone reunion event.

⚠️ Please verify event details and availability with the respective venues or organizers, as schedules may change.

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News Highlights, Fort Myers, FL

🔗 Lee County Property Values Up 6.5% in Fort Myers
The preliminary 2025 tax roll shows Fort Myers’ taxable values rising 6.49%, part of an 8.17% county-wide jump that will shape next year’s millage debates.

🔗 State Budget Sends $1.2 Million to Fort Myers Beach
New appropriations will fund street repairs, water-tower improvements and downtown storm-water projects—each requiring a 50% local match.

🔗 Mighty Mussels Bank on Record Fireworks Crowd
Hammond Stadium’s July 4 extravaganza is projected to bring in 10% of the team’s annual revenue—double the usual pyrotechnic budget if rain holds off.

🔗 Beloved “Beach Bar” Reopens After Ian Rebuild
The 5,800-sq-ft beachfront venue cuts the ribbon July 4, becoming the first small business fully rebuilt from the ground up since the hurricane.

🔗 July = Parks & Recreation Month in Fort Myers
Free or discounted entry, kids’ art contests and scavenger hunts headline a month-long celebration across city pools, courts and parks.

🔗 Fort Myers Beach Switches to New Utility Billing System
Automatic payments did not carry over—customers must re-enroll with Continental Utility Solutions before the next water bill.

🔗 MangoMania Festival Returns July 12
Pine Island’s tropical-fruit bash offers tastings, live music and family activities—an easy day trip for Fort Myers residents craving a sweet outing.