August 2026 Events in Fort Myers
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The Fort Myers Farmers Market runs every Saturday featuring over 40 local vendors selling produce, seafood, and artisan goods.
Kids fishing event at Bass Pro Shops on the first Saturday of every month providing rods, bait and catch-and-release fishing on the back lake.
Enjoy cars, cards, coffee, and cuisine at this Pokemon card trading event.
Local food trucks compete with pizzas and wings at Millennial Brewing in an air-conditioned taproom.
A live theater performance of IF ANYONE ASKS aboard the train.
Duo Formosa performs a captivating program of violin and piano works celebrating Taiwanese and European chamber music traditions as part of the Apple Pie Concert series.
Sunday, August 2
Bring the family for a Pokemon-themed afternoon with trading, movies, shopping, and fun.
Get two loaded tacos and one beer on tap for just $8 every Sunday at Millennial in collaboration with Tacos Los Campiones.
Monday, August 3
Summer Camp: Aquatic Adventures (5th-8th grade) NEW!
Dive into an exciting journey through Floridaโs connected water worldsโno snorkel required!
Show Me the Money card game with cash prizes every Monday.
Tuesday, August 4
Come join us every Tuesday open to close for tacos downtown and trivia.
Come grab one of our famous Chocolate Chip Cookies on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
Come grab one of our famous chocolate chip cookies on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
Learn about subjects related to Edison and Ford with Site Historians in the museum.
Improve Spanish fluency by chatting with other adults.
Wednesday, August 5
A casual, self-guided group for knitting, crochet and other needle arts where participants share projects, ideas and techniques.
Italian Dinner Night at The Silver King
A three-course Italian dining experience every Wednesday at Silver King Coastal Kitchen.
Music bingo every Wednesday with cash prizes and great food.
Thursday, August 6
Receive personalized help downloading eBooks, eAudioBooks, movies, music and more from Libby/OverDrive and hoopla; bring your charged device and passwords.
Come grab a beer with us on National IPA Day.
Join weekly chess night at Millennial Brewing to play games while enjoying beer.
Sing along at karaoke under the stars every Thursday at 9:30pm.
Friday, August 7
Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floydโs iconic album โThe Dark Side Of The Moonโ, originally released in March 1973, turns 50, and what more fitting a place to celebrate it and experience it than in a Planetarium, through the music set to visuals.
A free, family-friendly art walk with over 60 artists showcasing their work on the first Friday of the month in historic downtown Fort Myers.
The Art of Healing: Prescriptions for the Soul. A Journey Through Art, Therapy, and Transformation
Art show featuring an open call to artists.
On the first Friday of the month, Downtown Fort Myers hosts an art walk with local and regional artists demonstrating and selling original works.
Saturday, August 8
Get creative and design your own one-of-a-kind mug using ceramic paint pens in a relaxing craft session.
Sunday, August 9
Apple Pie Concert Blending In String Quartets Reimagined
This Apple Pie Concert transforms traditional string quartets with an inventive instrumentation featuring three string players and a multiple-woodwind artist.
Wednesday, August 12
Thursday, August 13
Friday, August 14
A train ride event titled IF ANYONE ASKS departing at 6:30pm for summer fun.
Savor smoky ribs, pulled pork, and Southern sides with craft beer in the Beer Garden every other Friday.
Saturday, August 15
Regional BBQ joints and food trucks compete at Millennial Brewing with live music.
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring while making new friends, with all supplies provided.
A live theater performance of IF ANYONE ASKS aboard the train.
Sunday, August 16
Tuesday, August 18
Come grab some sizzling goodness for National Fajita Day.
Join us for fun, hands-on, brick-building activities where all materials are provided and you just bring your creativity.
Bring the whole family and dive into great games at the library with team or competitive challenges designed for fun and laughter.
Wednesday, August 19
Thursday, August 20
After reading a short story together, preschoolers can bring puppets to life in the puppet theater or choose a puppet and book to enjoy reading.
Three Sips, Three Bites: National Bacon Day
Celebrate National Bacon Day inside The Workshop Culinary Theater.
A themed train ride experience called IF ANYONE ASKS departing at 6:30pm.
The Gulf Coast Jazz Collective honors jazz saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter with a tribute performance featuring his timeless compositions.
Friday, August 21
Enjoy an exciting morning of bubble blowing while listening to favorite tunes.
Downtown Fort Myers comes alive with local and regional musicians lining the streets on the third Friday of each month.
A themed train ride experience called IF ANYONE ASKS departing at 6:30pm.
Vladimir and Estragon wait on a desolate road for the enigmatic Godot, interrupted by Pozzo and Lucky in Beckett's timeless absurdist masterpiece.
Saturday, August 22
Teens and children are invited to use the ChompSaw safety power tool to cut cardboard for creative projects, with all materials provided.
A train excursion featuring entertainment and included beverages departing at 6:30pm.
Some Enchanted Evening: Richard Rodgers & Broadway's Golden Age
Experience the magic of Broadway's greatest era in one enchanted evening featuring Richard Rodgers' beloved songs performed by two Broadway vocalists and the Gulf Coast Symphony.
Sunday, August 23
Tuesday, August 25
It's National Whiskey Sour Day! Come down and let our awesome bartenders make you a great Whiskey Sour!
Come down and let our bartenders make you a great Whiskey Sour on National Whiskey Sour Day.
Wednesday, August 26
Thursday, August 27
After a short story, explore music through songs, creative movement and instrument playing, then create your own instrument to take home.
Photography class taught by Kevin Boller on Thursday evenings.
Friday, August 28
Dive into Tales & Tides: An Ocean Storytime filled with seaside stories, songs and hands-on fun.
Saturday, August 29
Chefs compete with Latin dishes at Millennial Brewing followed by a Latin Dance Party.
Bring the whole family and dive into great games at the library with team or competitive challenges designed for fun and laughter.
A themed train ride titled IF ANYONE ASKS departing at 6:30pm from Fort Myers.
Veteran singer-songwriters Hank Woji and Roy Schneider share stories and songs in a living-room style concert.
Get ready to feel the heat as Heat Latin Jazz Band returns with two sizzling performances packed with the vibrant sounds of salsa and Afro-Cuban jazz.
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