🌴 What's Happening in Fort Myers

Major Events & Celebrations in Fort Myers

March 16, 2026

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Spring is calling and Fort Myers is answering with a week packed full of flavors, live music, family fun, and community energy. From rooftop dance parties to critter encounters and vintage baseball under the Florida sun, there's something waiting for every kind of adventurer. Grab your calendar and let's dive into the best of what Lee County has lined up for you.

We recommend confirming with event hosts for complete details and current schedules.

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🍽️ Food & Dining

BACCHUS BASH
📅 Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Collaboratory
🍷 Details: Raise a glass at this spirited evening celebrating wine, food, and good company at one of Fort Myers' most creative community spaces.

Annual Cracker Dinner – "Calusa, Creeks, and Crackers"
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: St. Cecilia Catholic Community Marian Hall
🥘 Details: Savor a taste of old Florida heritage with a traditional cracker-style dinner that honors the region's rich cultural roots.

Ducks Unlimited Dinner Event
📅 Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
🦆 Details: Join fellow outdoor and conservation enthusiasts for a dinner event supporting wetland and waterfowl habitat preservation.

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Activities

Creepy Crawly Day
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905
🐛 Details: Kids and curious adults alike can get up close with bugs, reptiles, and all sorts of fascinating creatures at this wildly popular hands-on nature experience.

Arts, Crafts & Quilts Spring Fair
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: 5011 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🧵 Details: Browse handmade treasures, quilts, and artisan crafts at this charming spring fair — perfect for a leisurely Saturday morning outing.

Garden Talk: Intro to Succulent Gardening & Grafting Cacti
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🌵 Details: Learn the art of succulent gardening and cacti grafting at this hands-on class at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.

Free Family ArtLab
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919
🎨 Details: Bring the whole family for a free creative session at the Alliance for the Arts — a perfect way to spark young imaginations.

Sun Splash Family Fun Day
📅 Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: 4701 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL
☀️ Details: Kick off spring break with splashing fun for the whole family at this lively outdoor event.

Photos and Visits with the Easter Bunny
📅 Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 4125 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🐰 Details: Bring the little ones for a special photo opportunity and visit with the Easter Bunny as the holiday season hops closer.

Goat Snuggling — Including Highland Calf Marsala!
📅 Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 13151 Pinto Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912
🐐 Details: Cuddle up with adorable goats and meet Marsala, the resident Highland calf, for a heartwarming morning the whole family will love.

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🎵 Concerts & Music

Headphone Dance Party: 80s + 90s + 00s
📅 Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎧 Details: Strap on a pair of wireless headphones and dance through three decades of hits at this hugely popular silent disco experience in downtown Fort Myers.

EDM Fort Myers Presents: DAYYLITE at Sidney's Rooftop
📅 Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Sidney's Rooftop Sculpture Garden
💥 Details: Experience high-energy electronic beats under the stars at Sidney's rooftop venue with DJ DAYYLITE lighting up the night.

Josh Meloy at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
🎸 Details: Catch rising country artist Josh Meloy live on stage at The Ranch for a Saturday night packed with authentic country soul.

An Evening with Get The Led Out
📅 Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2101 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎤 Details: The premier Led Zeppelin tribute experience delivers a powerful, note-perfect performance of rock's greatest catalog at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater.

Classics & Hymns Tour with The Collingsworth Family
📅 Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: First Assembly of God – Fort Myers
🎶 Details: Enjoy an uplifting evening of beloved hymns and classical arrangements performed by the award-winning Collingsworth Family.

MEMPHIS 56 at MUSIC WALK
📅 Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Patio de Leon, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🕺 Details: Step back in time with Memphis 56 as they bring the raw energy of 1950s rock & roll to Fort Myers' beloved Music Walk night.

Banda El Mexicano
📅 Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
🎺 Details: Don't miss the legendary Banda El Mexicano live — delivering high-energy norteño and banda music that will have you dancing all night.

Jazzy Nights Presents: The Braxton Cook Quartet 🎷
📅 Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: 2301 1st St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎷 Details: Settle in for an evening of smooth, soulful jazz performed by saxophonist Braxton Cook and his quartet at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center.

Classical Chamber Music: Ehnes Quartet with Orion Weiss
📅 Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: 2301 1st St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🎻 Details: Experience world-class chamber music as the Ehnes Quartet and pianist Orion Weiss perform an exquisite program of classical masterworks.

🎭 Arts & Entertainment

4th Annual Battle for Alligator Alley
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2250 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901
💪 Details: Witness fierce competition and electrifying action at this fan-favorite annual battle event that brings the heat to downtown Fort Myers.

INAPPROPRIATE TRIVIA – Adults Only! @ The G Spot
📅 Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 2400 First Street #100, Fort Myers, FL
🧠 Details: Gather your wittiest friends for a hilariously uncensored night of trivia that's strictly for grown-ups — expect laughs, surprises, and bragging rights.

39th Annual SMLS Gala & Auction – Disco Fever
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🪩 Details: Dust off your disco shoes for this glamorous gala and auction — a beloved annual tradition supporting the Southwest Florida community.

Little Shop of Horrors
📅 Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
🌿 Details: Feed your appetite for musical theater with this beloved sci-fi comedy about a nerdy florist and his very hungry plant — a must-see on Bay Street.

'Til Death Do Us Part… You First!
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919
😂 Details: Enjoy a wickedly funny evening of comedy and theater with this darkly humorous show at the Alliance for the Arts.

HERstory Tea Party
📅 Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 4990 Majorca Palms Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33905
☕ Details: Celebrate the stories and achievements of remarkable women at this inspiring tea party gathering during Women's History Month.

🏟️ Community & Sports

The Standard Downtown Bike Night
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: The Standard – Downtown Fort Myers
🏍️ Details: Roll into downtown for a high-octane evening showcasing motorcycles, live music, and the best of Fort Myers' bike culture.

Alliance Morning Market
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919
🛒 Details: Shop local produce, artisan goods, and handmade treasures at the Alliance for the Arts' popular Saturday morning market.

Community Youth Awards
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 3210 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916
🏆 Details: Honor the outstanding achievements of Lee County's young leaders at this uplifting community awards ceremony.

Red Sox Road Trip 2026
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: JetBlue Park at Fenway South
⚾ Details: Catch the Boston Red Sox in spring training action at JetBlue Park — a perfect Saturday outing for baseball fans of all ages.

Vintage Baseball Game – Fort Myers
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Terry Park Stadium and Ballpark
⚾ Details: Step back to the golden age of America's pastime with a vintage-rules baseball game played in period uniforms at historic Terry Park.

Arsenal vs. Man City Watch Party @ The G Spot
📅 Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM
📍 Location: 2400 First Street #100, Fort Myers, FL
⚽ Details: Cheer on your side with fellow Premier League fans as Arsenal takes on Manchester City in this buzzing pub watch party.

⚠️ Please verify all event details with the respective organizers before attending, as schedules and venues may change.

News Highlights, Fort Myers, FL

Residents who want to vote by mail in the 2026 election cycle must submit a new request because prior requests have expired under state law. It is an easy item to miss, especially for regular absentee voters.

The city’s latest community update highlights housing assistance, park planning, landmark reopenings, water-quality work, and continued progress on major civic projects. It offers a useful snapshot of changes residents are likely to keep seeing in the months ahead.

Fort Myers is again being promoted as the home of the Edison Awards, giving the city another visibility boost tied to business growth and innovation. Local leaders see it as part of a broader effort to raise the city’s long-term profile.

Cypress Lake Middle School and Hancock Creek Elementary became the first schools in Florida to earn this certification level under the Marzano framework. It is a notable education milestone for Lee County families and neighborhoods.

Florida’s measles total continued to rise while Lee County remained unchanged and nearby Collier added more cases. The update keeps public-health awareness high for older adults, grandparents, and caregivers.

Conservation staff are fencing off more nesting areas in and around Fort Myers Beach as shorebird season ramps up. Residents and visitors can expect ongoing reminders to keep distance from roped-off beach habitat.

Town leaders are studying whether water taxis could help move people to and from the island while easing roadway congestion. The survey could shape a longer-term transportation option for beach access.

A new proposal would add barriers along parts of Estero Boulevard to address safety and traffic concerns. If it advances, it could change how pedestrians, cyclists, and families move along the beach’s main corridor.

The new hospital and medical office building in Fort Myers has been topped out, marking a visible step forward for a major healthcare expansion. For residents, it signals growing local medical capacity and a project that is moving steadily toward completion.

Fort Myers Beach’s new fire station is preparing to open as part of the island’s long-term public-safety rebuild. The larger, storm-hardened facility is a meaningful upgrade after the disruptions caused by Hurricane Ian.

The Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club says a local builder will now lead work on its new clubhouse, with local subcontractors expected to be involved. It is another visible sign of community rebuilding for a longtime civic institution.

Lee County’s Clerk and Comptroller says over 1,000 people and businesses may be owed money from uncashed checks, court-related funds, and other transactions. It is the kind of practical item many residents will want to check for themselves or family members.