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🌴 Major Events & Celebrations in Fort Myers
Your Weekly Arts & Music Schedule
Your inside look at Lee County's standout events for December 8-14, 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
📅 Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Millennial Brewing Co.
🍺 Details: Experience unique entertainment paired with craft brews at Millennial Brewing Company's special event featuring the talented Micro Maidens dwarf dancers.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Gulf Coast Town Center
☕ Details: Don't miss the adorable Hello Kitty Cafe Truck making a special appearance with exclusive treats and merchandise.
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 2136 Bay St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎬 Details: Enjoy the holiday classic "Elf" under the stars with food and drinks available at this family-friendly outdoor movie night.
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 10 Twenty Five Downtown Fort Myers
🎄 Details: Test your holiday movie knowledge at this festive trivia night featuring classic Christmas films and seasonal refreshments.
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👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Activities
📅 Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 2208 First Street, Fort Myers, FL
🎅 Details: Stroll through a magical holiday wonderland perfect for families with festive decorations and seasonal activities.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Fort Myers Regional Library
🎮 Details: Celebrate your favorite fandoms with games, activities, and fun for all ages at this community gathering.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 4701 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL
🎄 Details: Join this festive celebration featuring holiday activities, entertainment, and seasonal cheer for the whole family.
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 4701 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL
🎁 Details: Continue the holiday festivities with another day of family-friendly Christmas celebrations and activities.
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 9345 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy Suite 130 Unit 22, Fort Myers, FL
🎵 Details: Bring the kids for an afternoon of holiday music, games, and festive fun.
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Hooters
🚙 Details: Support a great cause by bringing unwrapped toys while enjoying Jeep displays and community gathering.
🎵 Music & Entertainment
📅 Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905
🌟 Details: Enjoy an enchanting evening of live music performed under the starlit Fort Myers sky.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
🎺 Details: Experience the vibrant sounds of Regional Mexican music with this popular band's live performance.
📅 Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Sidney's Rooftop Sculpture Garden
🍸 Details: Sip sophisticated cocktails while enjoying classic Motown hits in this elegant rooftop setting.
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Bay Street Yard
🎸 Details: Watch talented local musicians compete in the final round of this exciting battle of the bands competition.
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 4204 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎤 Details: Showcase your talent or enjoy performances from local musicians at this relaxed acoustic open mic event.
📅 Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: All Faiths Unitarian Congregation
🕯️ Details: Experience the warmth and beauty of classical music performed by candlelight in an intimate setting.
📅 Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
🎶 Details: Enjoy live music in the unique atmosphere of the planetarium with performances by Andy Wahlberg and opener Doug Shemenski.
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: 2136 Bay St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎵 Details: Catch live music from Rob Benton at this popular downtown venue.
🎭 Arts & Special Events
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 1926 Winkler Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎩 Details: Be amazed by the incredible magic and rock-infused performance of illusionist Michael Trixx.
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🌺 Details: Explore beautiful gardens and learn about local flora on this guided morning tour.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 4300 Ford Street, Unit 108, Fort Myers, FL 33916
👕 Details: Refresh your wardrobe sustainably by swapping gently used clothing with other community members.
📅 Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 1926 Winkler Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🛍️ Details: Shop for unique treasures and support the community at this special thrift event.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Fort Myers Skatium
🥋 Details: Watch skilled martial artists compete in this exciting regional taekwondo championship.
📅 Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Fort Myers Senior High School
🏈 Details: Support local high school athletes as they showcase their skills in this annual all-star football game.
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:45 PM
📍 Location: Riverside Park, Bonita Springs, FL
🎄 Details: End your week with beautiful holiday music performed outdoors under the evening sky.
⚠️ 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
🔗 Understanding Municipal Property Taxes in Fort Myers
City staff explain how property taxes fund services like police, fire, trash pickup and road repairs, and point homeowners to state resources that break down where each tax dollar goes and how rates are set.
🔗 Fort Report: December Edition Highlights Holiday Events and City Projects
The city’s monthly update spotlights holiday happenings downtown, ongoing infrastructure and redevelopment projects, and ways residents can stay involved through meetings, boards and volunteer opportunities.
🔗 Ward 1 Community Meeting Invites Residents to Talk with City Leaders
Councilperson Teresa Watkins Brown is hosting a Ward 1 neighborhood meeting with representatives from police, fire and other departments, giving residents a chance to ask questions and raise concerns about local issues.
🔗 Fort Myers Beach Officials Warn Residents About Scammers Targeting Homeowners
Fort Myers Beach is alerting residents about scam calls and mailers that mimic government or utility notices, urging people not to share personal information or make payments without verifying through official channels.
🔗 Drought Strengthens, Raising Wildfire Worries for Southwest Florida in 2026
Water-quality reporters say much of Southwest Florida is back in moderate drought after a weak rainy season, prompting fire officials to warn residents that dry conditions could fuel a tough wildfire season next year.
🔗 Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers One-Day Boating Safety Course in Fort Myers
The Coast Guard Auxiliary station on Fort Myers Beach is hosting a full-day “Boat America” safety class at Pine Ridge Community Center, covering navigation rules, emergency procedures and safe boating habits; adults pay a modest fee while teens can attend free with a parent.
🔗 Keep Lee County Beautiful Mourns Longtime Environmental Leader Rudy Busch
Keep Lee County Beautiful announced the passing of former executive director Rudy Busch, crediting his decades of work with laying the groundwork for county-wide recycling and environmental programs that still benefit residents.
🔗 ‘Curious Coyote’ Cocktail to Support Wildlife Clinic CROW
Luminary Hotel in downtown Fort Myers created a limited-time “Curious Coyote” cocktail and will donate a portion of each sale to CROW, helping fund rescue and rehabilitation of injured wildlife across Southwest Florida.
🔗 ‘Perfect and Convenient’: New Park Planned for Fort Myers’ Forum Area
County leaders unveiled early plans for a new park at the Forum featuring multi-use paths, sports space and a dog-friendly design, aimed at giving nearby neighborhoods more green space and walkable recreation.
🔗 Fort Myers Marine Veteran Receives Mortgage-Free Home Through Partnership
A Marine veteran from Fort Myers was handed keys to a fully furnished, mortgage-free home thanks to a collaboration between a national veterans nonprofit, local builders and community donors.
🔗 Angel Tree Program Brings Christmas Gifts to 3,000 Children in the Fort Myers Area
The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree effort in Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres and Bonita Springs is matching thousands of children’s wish lists with donors, supplying toys, clothing and basics that many families otherwise couldn’t afford.
🔗 Abandoned Fort Myers Charter School Becomes Flashpoint in Governor’s Race
A not-yet-opened Fort Myers charter school tied to the family of Congressman Byron Donalds is drawing criticism from a gubernatorial challenger, while the new operator says it still plans to open the campus under a revised timeline.
🔗 ‘They Were Family’: North Fort Myers Blaze Kills More Than a Dozen Pets
A house fire in North Fort Myers destroyed a family’s home and killed numerous cats and dogs, prompting an outpouring of support from neighbors and renewed reminders from firefighters about home fire-safety precautions.
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