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🌴 Major Events & Celebrations in Fort Myers
Your Weekly Arts & Entertainment Schedule
Your inside look at Lee County's standout events for the week of November 10-16, 2025. Here's what local organizers have planned for you. We recommend confirming with the event hosts for complete details and current schedules.
Remember to confirm details with event organizers before attending, as schedules may change.
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🍽️ Food & Dining
Vegan Food Showdown @ Millennial
📅 Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL
🌱 Details: Experience Fort Myers' ultimate plant-based culinary competition featuring creative vegan dishes and local vendors showcasing innovative meat-free cuisine.
11th Annual Cooking for the Arts: An Evening in Provence 🍋 feat. Chef Brian Roland
📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
🍷 Details: Savor French-inspired cuisine prepared by Chef Brian Roland while supporting the arts at this sophisticated dinner experience.
Workshop Dinner Series: Veterans Day Special
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, FL
🎖️ Details: A special Veterans Day dining experience featuring a carefully curated menu honoring those who served.
Veteran's Day - 20% Off - Open Early @ 1pm
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Coastal Dayz Brewery
🍺 Details: Honor veterans with craft beer and special discounts at this local brewery opening early for the holiday.
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Go Boating Florida Fort Myers Boat Show
📅 Date: Thursday, November 13 - Sunday, November 16, 2025
⏰ Time: Multi-day event
📍 Location: Centennial Park
⛵ Details: Explore the latest boats, marine gear, and watercraft at Southwest Florida's premier boating exhibition.
Fort Myers Boat Show 2025
📅 Date: Thursday, November 13 - Sunday, November 16, 2025
⏰ Time: Multi-day event
📍 Location: 2000 W First St, Fort Myers, FL
🚤 Details: Discover hundreds of boats on display from leading manufacturers, plus fishing gear, accessories, and maritime innovations.
McGregor Baptist Church Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: McGregor Baptist Church
🛍️ Details: Get a head start on holiday shopping with unique vendors, handmade crafts, and festive items for the whole family.
Veterans Day 5K
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: 1400 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
🏃 Details: Honor veterans with this evening 5K run bringing the community together for fitness and patriotism.
Let's Talk 3: Mental Health Event
📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: 4701 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL
💚 Details: A community gathering focused on mental health awareness, resources, and supportive conversations.
TNR (Trap - Neuter - Return) Class
📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 2010 Arcadia St, Fort Myers, FL
🐱 Details: Learn humane techniques for managing community cat populations through this educational workshop.
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🎵 Music & Concerts
Pulp Paradise 2025: A Tropical Surf Music Event
📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Redbones's Saloon and Grill
🎸 Details: Catch the waves of sound at this tropical surf music event featuring vintage rock vibes and beach-themed tunes.
For the Love of Music
📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
🎶 Details: A celebration of live music featuring local and regional artists performing across multiple genres.
Chasing Denver brought to you by Victory Layne Chevrolet
📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2136 Bay St, Fort Myers, FL
🎤 Details: Experience this high-energy country rock performance at Bay Street Yard.
Freestyle con Sazon
📅 Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Bay Street Yard
🎵 Details: Enjoy Latin freestyle music with infectious rhythms and nostalgic hits that'll get you dancing.
LAST TRAIN MAKES ANOTHER STOP AT LUMBER AXE!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd #1, Fort Myers, FL
🎸 Details: Rock out with Last Train at this exciting concert venue combining live music with axe-throwing entertainment.
Rob Benton at Bay Street Yard
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2136 Bay St, Fort Myers, FL
🎤 Details: Enjoy an intimate evening of live music with singer-songwriter Rob Benton.
YACHT ROCK KARAOKE
📅 Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL
🎤 Details: Sing your heart out to smooth yacht rock classics from the '70s and '80s at Millennial Brewing.
🎨 Arts & Special Events
Forever Tattoo Parlour 20th Anniversary & Convention
📅 Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
🎨 Details: Celebrate two decades of ink artistry with live tattooing, artist showcases, and special anniversary festivities.
"Forever Tattoo" Tattoo Convention
📅 Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
💉 Details: Experience the art of tattooing with demonstrations, competitions, and award-winning artists from across the region.
Peace Love & Science Benefit
📅 Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: 2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers, FL
🔬 Details: Support STEM education through this benefit event featuring live entertainment and community engagement.
F*ckUp Nights Fort Myers | Vol. 11
📅 Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
💡 Details: Learn from local entrepreneurs sharing their business failures and valuable lessons in this candid storytelling event.
Landscape Painting Workshop with Artist Marie Dyer
📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
🖌️ Details: Explore landscape painting techniques with experienced artist Marie Dyer in this hands-on creative workshop.
Members Field Trip- Free Rauschenberg Gallery Tour
📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
🖼️ Details: Discover contemporary art at this guided tour of the Rauschenberg Gallery's latest exhibitions.
YOUniverse / LIFE FORCE SOUND MEDITATION BENEATH THE COSMOS
📅 Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL
🌌 Details: Experience immersive sound meditation under the stars at the planetarium for deep relaxation and cosmic connection.
🎉 Other Events
Stoner's Market Burn Room
📅 Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 1926 Winkler Ave, Fort Myers, FL
🔥 Details: Check out this unique late-night market event featuring local vendors and entertainment.
BYOV & Craft Circle Night
📅 Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM
📍 Location: 4204 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL
🎨 Details: Bring your own vino and join fellow crafters for a creative evening of DIY projects and socializing.
Gather The Crew & Let's Cruise: Jeep Night!
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 4411 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL
🚙 Details: Jeep enthusiasts unite for this cruise night showcasing custom rides, modifications, and off-road culture.
Next Level Church Job Fair
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Next Level Church
💼 Details: Connect with local employers seeking qualified candidates across various industries and career levels.
⚠️ 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
🔗 FAA Will Identify Airports Where Flights Are Being Cut During Shutdown
With air-traffic staffing constrained, the FAA plans 10% reductions at 40 high-volume markets; travelers should watch for airline schedule changes.
🔗 Property Insurer Fined Over Hurricane Ian/Idalia Claims Handling
A state order penalized Slide Insurance for multiple violations tied to post-storm claims, a reminder to review documentation and adjuster credentials.
🔗 New Big Carlos Pass Bridge Opening to Traffic; Lane Shifts Ahead
Traffic on Estero Boulevard will shift as crews move vehicles onto the new span and begin dismantling the old bridge in phases.
🔗 Lake Okeechobee Releases: Daily Status for the Caloosahatchee
The Corps’ daily updates outline flows that influence Caloosahatchee salinity and water quality—useful context for boaters and waterfront residents.
🔗 Mangrove Restoration Thriving at Sanibel’s Clam Bayou
SCCF reports strong growth at restoration sites, a positive sign for shoreline protection and fisheries after recent storms.
🔗 FSW Earns Initial Accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission
Florida SouthWestern State College’s new accreditation status supports degree portability and institutional stability for students and employers.
🔗 Lee County School Board Keeps Three Teachers Suspended Pending Hearings
The board voted to continue suspensions without pay as cases proceed to state administrative hearings.
🔗 Fort Myers Restaurant Organizes Hurricane Melissa Relief Drive for Jamaica
A local café is collecting supplies for storm-hit communities, with donations accepted in the coming weeks.
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