🎄 Fort Myers Week Ahead

Holiday Dining, Family Traditions & Live Music

December 22, 2025

Your inside look at Fort Myers’ standout happenings for the week ahead (Dec 22–28).

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

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🍽️ Food & Dining

RETIRED SINGLES LUNCH!
📅 Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Sandbar Grille Fort Myers
🍴 Details: A laid-back midday meetup, great if you’re looking to socialize and grab a bite.

Christmas Trivia
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Coastal Dayz Brewery
🍴 Details: Bring your crew for holiday-themed trivia, good laughs, and a round (or two) at the brewery.

Christmas Eve Dinner at The Silver King
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Silver King Ocean Brasserie and Bar
🍴 Details: A festive Christmas Eve dinner experience, perfect for a special night out.

Christmas Day at The Silver King
📅 Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: The Silver King Ocean Brasserie and Bar
🍴 Details: Celebrate Christmas Day with a relaxed sit-down meal and holiday vibes.

HOLIDAY SUNSET CRUISE
📅 Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Oxbow Bar & Grill
🛥️ Details: Golden-hour views with a cozy holiday cruise vibe, great for an easygoing evening.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Activities

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 4701 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL
🕯️ Details: A warm candlelight service with classic carols and a reflective holiday atmosphere.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 4701 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL
🕯️ Details: A warm candlelight service with classic carols and a reflective holiday atmosphere.

Christmas Eve Service
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 4050 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966
🎄 Details: A family-friendly Christmas Eve service centered on togetherness and tradition.

Christmas Pajama Party & Movie Night
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Coastal Dayz Brewery
🎬 Details: PJs encouraged, settle in for a cozy holiday movie night with a fun, festive crowd.

110th Annual Christmas Day Celebration
📅 Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: 2607 Dr Ella Piper Way, Fort Myers, FL 33916
🎁 Details: A Fort Myers Christmas morning tradition, community-forward and full of classic holiday spirit.

Pregnancy Resource Center Supply Drive
📅 Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM
📍 Location: 4701 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL
🤝 Details: An easy way to give back, drop off needed supplies, and support a local cause.

Paws and Pose - Monthly Yoga with Shelter Pets!
📅 Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🐾 Details: Gentle yoga + adoptable shelter pets = instant joy. Perfect for animal lovers.

🎶 Concerts & Live Music

JACOB'S LADDER LIVE AT LUMBER AXE!
📅 Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd #1, Fort Myers, FL 33907
🎸 Details: Live music night, grab a drink, find a spot near the stage, and let the weekend begin.

Learning to Fly brought to you by Trinity Commercial Group
📅 Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 2136 Bay St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎶 Details: An easygoing live set downtown, great for a casual night out with friends.

Metal Mayhem Vol. 2
📅 Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 1926 Winkler Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🤘 Details: A high-energy night of heavy music, expect big riffs, loud drums, and full-throttle vibes.

Lumber Axe Whiskey Bar presents SAFFRON- A Flower Child Gone Wild - Rock Show
📅 Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Lumber Axe Whiskey Bar & Grill
🎸 Details: A punchy rock show with plenty of stage energy, perfect for a post-holiday reset.

✨ Other Community Picks

Bad Santa's After Christmas Party
📅 Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 4607 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33907
🎅 Details: Lean into the after-Christmas fun with a playful theme and a lively crowd.

Christmas Night Party!
📅 Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 2161 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🥳 Details: Keep the holiday momentum going with a festive Christmas night hangout.

YOUniverse / LIFE FORCE SOUND MEDITATION BENEATH THE COSMOS
📅 Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 3596 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🧘 Details: A calming sound meditation session, ideal if you want to reset after the holiday rush.

⚠️ 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

🔗 New Lee County Commissioner Outlines Infrastructure, Safety Priorities
Lee County’s newly appointed District 5 commissioner says her early focus will be on infrastructure, public safety, and growth-related needs that affect daily life across the Fort Myers area.

🔗 Salvation Army Breaks Ground on $22M Fort Myers Campus Expansion
A major multi-year expansion is underway to grow services and facilities in Fort Myers, with the project aimed at increasing long-term community support capacity.

🔗 Fort Myers Yacht Basin Redevelopment Faces Continued Permit Delays
The planned overhaul of the aging waterfront marina is still waiting on key state and federal permits, keeping the site in limbo and delaying promised public-access improvements.

🔗 New Audit Raises Concerns About Transparency at RSW
A county audit is raising red flags about oversight and access to safety documentation tied to the airport’s ongoing expansion, an issue that can impact costs and accountability.

🔗 FAA Inspection Reveals Runway Wear at Southwest Florida International Airport
An FAA inspection flagged runway wear, while local officials emphasized ongoing operations, adding another layer to broader scrutiny around airport infrastructure and expansion work.

🔗 Fort Myers Beach Cancels NYE Fireworks Due to “Fiscal Responsibility Push”
Town leaders voted to drop the costly municipal fireworks show as part of a broader budget-tightening approach, shifting how the community will mark major celebrations.

🔗 Cape Coral Considers Shift to Strong-Mayor System for City Governance
Leaders are weighing a major structural change that would put more day-to-day authority in the mayor’s hands, an idea that could ultimately go to voters and influence how services are run.

🔗 Multiple Sentenced in Drug Trafficking Case After Lee County Sheriff, NETFORCE Partnership
A long-running narcotics investigation led to multiple lengthy prison sentences, reflecting continued regional enforcement focus on fentanyl and large-scale trafficking.

🔗 San Carlos Park Woman Found Guilty of Armed Drug Trafficking, Other Possession Charges
A Lee County jury verdict in a trafficking case underscores ongoing court activity tied to serious drug charges in the Fort Myers-area community.

🔗 Warrant Issued in Health-Insurance Fraud Case After Probation Violation
Authorities allege a case involving fake insurance claims, a reminder to residents to monitor statements closely and treat unexpected billing/benefits activity as a potential red flag.

🔗 New Video Shows Arrest of Cape Coral Councilmember After Failed Sobriety Test
Body-cam footage tied to an elected official’s DUI arrest is prompting renewed local attention on public accountability and conduct in office.

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