🌴 Major Events & Celebrations in Fort Myers

Your Weekly Arts & Music Schedule

August 04, 2025

Your inside look at Lee County's standout events for the week of August 4-10, 2025. 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

Cousins Maine Lobster🦞 at Fort Myers : Sopra Luxury Living Apartments
📅 Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 3280 Champion Ring Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905
🦞 Details: Enjoy fresh Maine lobster rolls and seafood favorites at this popular food truck event.

Tap 42's Famous Bottomless Brunch
📅 Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Tap 42 Fort Myers
🥂 Details: Indulge in unlimited brunch cocktails and delicious brunch fare at this trendy Fort Myers location.

6th Annual "Swing Out of Summer" Golf Tournament
📅 Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Topgolf
⛳ Details: Combine dining and entertainment at this golf tournament featuring food, drinks, and prizes.

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CNCP Summer Festival
📅 Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33905
🎪 Details: A fun-filled family festival with activities, entertainment, and community engagement at the Calusa Nature Center.

2nd Annual Beginner Line Dance Workshop
📅 Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
💃 Details: Learn the basics of line dancing in a welcoming environment perfect for beginners of all ages.

Junior Naturalist Summer Camp (5th-8th grade)
📅 Date: Monday, August 4 - Friday, August 8, 2025
⏰ Time: Daily activities
📍 Location: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33905
🌿 Details: Educational summer camp focused on nature exploration and environmental learning.

Fort Myers Home Show
📅 Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Suncoast Credit Union Arena at FSW
🏠 Details: Explore home improvement ideas, meet contractors, and discover the latest in home design trends.

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🎵 Music & Entertainment

The Molly Ringwalds: Second Annual 80's Dance Party | Fort Myers, FL
📅 Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Caloosa Sound Convention Center
🕺 Details: Dance the night away to classic 80s hits with this popular tribute band performance.

DONEFOR - The Homecoming Show
📅 Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
🎸 Details: Local band DONEFOR returns home for a special concert performance.

FUN Fort Myers | Vol. 10
📅 Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919
🎉 Details: The tenth installment of this popular entertainment series featuring local performers and community fun.

Aug 9th | Fort Myers vs Tampa
📅 Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2250 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901
⚽ Details: Sports rivalry event featuring Fort Myers competing against Tampa in an exciting matchup.

🎭 Arts & Special Events

REAL Pro Wrestling: 10th Anniversary Show
📅 Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901-3023, United States
💪 Details: Celebrate a decade of professional wrestling entertainment with special matches and anniversary festivities.

BABYMETAL "METAL FORTH" Release Party
📅 Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 4204 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901
🤘 Details: Celebrate the release of BABYMETAL's latest album with fellow metal fans.

McGregor's Music Bingo!
📅 Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: McGregor's Public House
🎵 Details: Test your music knowledge while enjoying food and drinks at this interactive entertainment event.

Palm City Cinemas Presents: Captain America: Brave New World
📅 Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: 3061 E Riverside Dr, 33916
🎬 Details: Special screening of the latest Captain America film at this local cinema venue.

🌟 Multi-Day Events

Fort Myers RV Show
📅 Date: Thursday, August 7 - Saturday, August 10, 2025
⏰ Time: Various hours daily
📍 Location: Lee Civic Center
🚐 Details: Explore the latest recreational vehicles, accessories, and camping gear from multiple vendors.

⚠️ 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

🔗 Two Drivers Critical After 12-Hour US 41 Closure
A three-car pile-up near the Edison Bridge shut down the highway from Sunday evening until dawn Monday; investigators say speed likely played a role.

🔗 36 Fort Myers Beach Hydrants Tagged ‘Out of Service’
Town staff will ask for nearly $291,000 next week to replace broken hydrants that now make up more than 10 % of the island’s supply.

🔗 Sheriff Labels Ortiz Avenue Death ‘Suspicious’
Deputies remained on Billy’s Creek Drive overnight Thursday after finding an adult male dead; autopsy results are pending.

🔗 Fort Myers Beach Eyes 26 % Property-Tax Hike
To close a storm-related budget gap, officials propose raising the millage to 1.255—about $125 per $100k in value—sparking pushback from fixed-income homeowners.

🔗 Kitchen Fire Sends Retirement-Home Resident to Hospital
Sprinklers contained a stovetop blaze July 30 at a South Trail senior facility; one wing is closed for smoke and water cleanup.

🔗 Sept. 23 Deadline Set for Island Trailers & Food Trucks
Fort Myers Beach will levy $250-a-day fines if temporary homes or businesses aren’t removed, citing FEMA flood-plain rules.

🔗 Condo Board Orders San Carlos Island Residents to Pull RVs
Owners rebuilding from Hurricane Ian now have just two months to move temporary trailers despite county allowances.

🔗 Publix Clerk Stops $1,020 Gift-Card Scam Targeting 90-Year-Old
A vigilant employee flagged the unusual request, saving the customer after scammers spoofed an Xfinity promotion.

🔗 City Moves to End McCollum Hall Redevelopment Deal
Facing a $4 million budget gap, Fort Myers Council wants new partners for the historic building once slated for a food hall and affordable housing.