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🌴 Fort Myers Weekend Spotlight
Brunch Plans, Live Music & a Reset-by-Sunday
Fort Myers is all about easy wins this week: a great brunch, a feel-good outing, and one fun Sunday plan that resets your whole mood. ✨ Whether you’re craving live music, a creative workshop, or something outdoors, these local favorites make it simple to get out and feel refreshed. Pick one, invite a friend, and let the week end on a high note.
Remember to confirm details with event organizers before attending, as schedules may change.
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🍽️ Food & Dining
2026 Annual "Charitable Pour" - A Bourbon Pairing Dinner Benefitting 4KIDS SOLD OUT
📅 Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2136 Bay St, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901
🥃 Details: A high-end bourbon pairing dinner supporting 4KIDS. If it’s sold out, keep it on your radar for future dates.
Workshop Dinner Series: Pacific Northwest SOLD OUT
📅 Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: The Silver King Coastal Kitchen
🍷 Details: A themed multi-course dinner night inspired by Pacific Northwest flavors.
Business Before Breakfast Sponsored by Seed & Bean Market on January 22nd
📅 Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM
📍 Location: Seed and Bean Market (Fort Myers, FL)
☕ Details: Coffee, conversation, and an easy way to start the day around friendly local faces.
RETIRED SINGLES LUNCH!
📅 Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Sandbar Grille Fort Myers
🥗 Details: A casual midday meetup built around good food and easy conversation.
Free Beer Mondays: A to Z
📅 Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM
📍 Location: 2161 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901
🍺 Details: A laid-back afternoon hang with beer specials and a low-key crowd.
Free Pizza Tuezdays!
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2161 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901
🍕 Details: Swing by for a simple Tuesday reset—pizza, drinks, and a social vibe.
College Football National Championship at Bay Street Yard
📅 Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: 2136 Bay St, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901
🏈 Details: Big game energy on the screens with food and drinks close by.
Latin Night at Bay Street Yard
📅 Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM
📍 Location: 2136 Bay St, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901
💃 Details: A late-night burst of music and dancing—great if you want something upbeat.
👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
2026 Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24 - Sunday, January 25, 2026
⏰ Time: Varies
📍 Location: 2101 Edwards Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33901, United States
🍀 Details: A full-weekend festival with Celtic culture, performances, and vendor browsing.
TOUCH-A-TRUCK at Saint Michael
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Saint Michael Lutheran School
🚒 Details: Kids can see (and usually climb on) big vehicles up close—always a crowd-pleaser.
IMAG Community Day 2026
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33916
🧪 Details: Hands-on science fun and museum energy—perfect for an easy daytime plan.
Kiwanis 18th Annual BUG Chase 5K 2026
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM
📍 Location: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
🏃 Details: A community 5K with an outdoorsy vibe—good motivation to start Saturday early.
Vintage Market Days
📅 Date: Friday, January 23 - Sunday, January 25, 2026
⏰ Time: Varies
📍 Location: Lee Civic Center
🛍️ Details: A roaming vintage-style market weekend—great for browsing, gifting, and decor finds.
The Whole Life Festival
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Alliance for the Arts
🌿 Details: Wellness, local makers, and feel-good community energy in one place.
Plant Sale at Harns Marsh
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Harns Marsh Preserve
🌱 Details: A plant-lover morning—show up early for the best selection.
FREE TNVR WORKSHOP
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Gulf Coast Humane Society
🐾 Details: A helpful community workshop focused on TNVR education and local animal support.
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🎵 Concerts & Live Music
Yacht Rock Revue
📅 Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2101 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901
🛥️ Details: Smooth classics, sing-along hits, and an easy “weeknight feels like weekend” show.
Hardwired - A Tribute to Metallica at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
📅 Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
🤘 Details: Loud, high-energy tribute night—go if you want pure adrenaline and riffs.
From Ashes To New at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
📅 Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
🎸 Details: A bigger Friday night show with a pumped crowd and headliner energy.
Brian Smalley in concert at ACMA @ Alliance of the Arts! Dhruva’ Stephenson open
📅 Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Lee County Alliance of the Arts
🎶 Details: A chill Sunday concert pick—good for music lovers who prefer earlier start times.
Reggae Night!
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2161 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901
🌴 Details: Reggae rhythms, relaxed vibes, and a fun Saturday night option.
Broadway Karaoke Khaos
📅 Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: 1634 Woodford Ave, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901
🎭 Details: Show-tune chaos in the best way—come ready to sing or cheer loudly.
FREQUENCY: JANUARY 21ST - HOUSE MUSIC ALL NIGHT LONG
📅 Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Rascals Fort Myers
🎧 Details: Late-night house music for anyone who wants a midweek reset on a dance floor.
AVYA @ Bay Street Yard
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Bay Street Yard
🎤 Details: A lively early-evening set that’s great before dinner—or as the main plan.
🎯 Other Things To Do
Fort Myers, FL - Mini Wrestling All * Stars @Millennial Brewing Co "The Shortest Fight of Them All!"
📅 Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Millennial Brewing Co.
💥 Details: High-energy, crowd-interactive wrestling in a brewery setting—expect big laughs and loud cheers.
Lumber Axe Car Show Corral
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33907-1429, United States
🚗 Details: A classic car show vibe—great for photos and a slow Saturday stroll.
11th Annual Line Dance Workshop
📅 Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
👢 Details: A full workshop morning for line-dance fans (and brave beginners).
Tropical Nights Gala
📅 Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Burroughs Home and Gardens
🌺 Details: Dress-up evening energy in a gorgeous setting—perfect for a special Friday night.
PARTY GAME OLYMPICS @ The G Spot
📅 Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 2400 First Street #100, Fort Myers, FL
🏆 Details: Competitive party games with a social crowd—bring friends or show up ready to meet some.
SWFL Pickle Palooza
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901
🏓 Details: Pickleball fun and community energy—spectating is just as fun as playing.
Ft Myers 2026 NWTF Banquet
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
🎟️ Details: A banquet night with a big local turnout—good if you like community events with a banquet vibe.
⚠️ 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 River District Faces Potential Transformation With New Development Proposal
A major waterfront redevelopment plan is being floated that could reshape the west side of the River District with a hotel, housing, and a revamped marina, and residents are already split over what it would do to the area’s character.
🔗 Spin Proposes Expanding Fort Myers Scooter Program Citywide
Spin is asking to expand scooters beyond downtown and grow the fleet, but city leaders are weighing it against safety, infrastructure, and enforcement concerns.
🔗 New Harry Chapin Food Bank Hits Major Construction Milestone
Construction reached a key milestone on the new, much larger food bank facility, aimed at expanding capacity and improving regional distribution logistics.
🔗 Leaders to Consider 1% Sales Tax Increase for Lee County Road Projects
Local transportation leaders are discussing a proposed 1% local sales tax increase to accelerate long-term roadway projects, with voters potentially deciding if it advances.
🔗 Fly Heli Moves Helicopter Barge Out of Back Bay After Weeks of Pushback on Fort Myers Beach
After sustained neighborhood concerns about noise and wildlife impacts near Bowditch Point, the operator moved the barge and signaled it may keep adjusting operations based on community feedback.
🔗 Man Accused of Killing Friend in Fort Myers Beach Shooting Returns to Court
A judge set strict release conditions and a high bond as the case moves forward, with investigators still working details around what led up to the shooting.
🔗 Man Shot and Killed by Lee County Deputies in St. James City Is Identified
Authorities identified the man killed during a domestic-violence call response, and the incident remains under investigation.
🔗 1 Dead After Golf Cart Crash on North Captiva Island
Deputies are investigating a fatal rollover golf cart crash, with the medical examiner’s findings expected to help clarify what happened.
🔗 Cape Coral Police Arrest Two Men in Armed 7-Eleven Robbery
Police announced arrests tied to an armed robbery investigation, saying evidence recovered during the case helped connect suspects to the incident.