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Thanksgiving Celebrations & Holiday Festivities
Your inside look at Fort Myers' standout events for the week ahead.
Here's what local organizers have planned for you.
We recommend confirming with the event hosts for complete details and current schedules.
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🍽️ Food & Dining
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901
🎉 Details: Kick off your Thanksgiving weekend with live entertainment, local craft brews, and a festive atmosphere at Millennial Brewing.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: The Silver King Coastal Kitchen
🦃 Details: Enjoy a special Thanksgiving Day dining experience at The Silver King Coastal Kitchen with holiday specials and waterfront views.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: 3903 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916
💪 Details: Work up an appetite before your Thanksgiving meal with this community fitness event. All fitness levels welcome!
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 1943 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL
🍻 Details: Join the pre-Thanksgiving celebration at Swamp Cat Brew Co. with craft beers, live music, and a laid-back atmosphere.
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Edison Tavern
🍹 Details: Ring in the Thanksgiving weekend at Edison Tavern with specialty cocktails and holiday cheer.
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: King's Tacooos and Burritooos
🌮 Details: Enjoy delicious tacos, DJ entertainment, and great vibes at this weekly Tuesday night tradition.
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👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
📅 Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Edison and Ford Winter Estates
🎄 Details: Experience Southwest Florida's beloved 50th Annual Holiday celebration with thousands of lights and hundreds of historic decorations at Edison and Ford Winter Estates.
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Edison and Ford Winter Estates
🎄 Details: Experience Southwest Florida's beloved 50th Annual Holiday celebration with thousands of lights and hundreds of historic decorations at Edison and Ford Winter Estates.
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Bay Street Yard
🎁 Details: A whimsical holiday-themed event at Bay Street Yard featuring family fun, unique vendors, and festive entertainment.
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Caloosa Sound Convention Center
🦎 Details: Discover exotic reptiles, amphibians, and more at this fascinating expo featuring breeders, vendors, and educational exhibits.
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: 2136 Bay St, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901
🎸 Details: Enjoy live music while supporting a great cause—bring a toy donation to help local children this holiday season.
🎵 Music & Entertainment
📅 Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
🎸 Details: Support hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica with this special benefit concert featuring live performances and community solidarity.
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Lumber Axe Whiskey Bar & Grill
🎤 Details: Watch talented local bands compete in the semi-finals of this exciting battle-of-the-bands competition.
📅 Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd #1, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33907
🎵 Details: Experience live music from Mockingbird at Lumber Axe Whiskey Bar with great drinks and an energetic atmosphere.
🎭 Arts & Special Events
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 10 Twenty Five Downtown Fort Myers
📚 Details: Test your knowledge of the popular Fourth Wing book series at this themed trivia night. Prizes for winners!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919
🌊 Details: Celebrate the end of the 2025 hurricane season with Storm Smart at this community gathering with food, drinks, and live entertainment.
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2161 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901
🍺 Details: Celebrate the unofficial holiday with craft cocktails, local brews, and festive fun the night before Thanksgiving.
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd #1, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33907
🍺 Details: Celebrate the unofficial holiday with craft cocktails, local brews, and festive fun the night before Thanksgiving.
🎉 Other Events
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Millennial Brewing Co.
🍺 Details: Celebrate the unofficial holiday at Millennial Brewing with craft beers, food, and festive vibes the night before Thanksgiving.
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
🎶 Details: Experience authentic Mexican regional music with this popular band performing live.
⚠️ 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
🔗 Fort Myers Mayor Presses Feds to Speed Up Yacht Basin Permits
Mayor Kevin Anderson is lobbying the White House and federal agencies to clear long-stalled permits for a roughly $50 million yacht basin redevelopment, saying the closed marina is hurting downtown businesses and public access to the river.
🔗 County Approves New Multi-Use Trail Linking Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs
Lee County has greenlit a 3.25-mile, 12-foot-wide bike and walking path along Estero Boulevard, giving pedestrians and cyclists a safer, scenic route between Big Carlos Pass and Big Hickory Pass bridges.
🔗 FBI Closes Probe Into Lee County Sheriff With No Charges Filed
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🔗 With Investigation Over, Sheriff Marceno Weighs a Possible Run for Congress
Following the FBI’s decision to drop its case, Marceno is described as taking a “hard look” at running for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Byron Donalds, potentially reshaping the region’s political landscape.
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🔗 Deputy Shoots 63-Year-Old Woman During Traffic Stop in Fort Myers
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