Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers · August 2026

August 2026 Events in Fort Myers

15 events in Fort Myers this month.

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Saturday, August 1

SWFL PIzza & Wing Showdown
Sat, Aug 1
12:00 PM

SWFL PIzza & Wing Showdown

Hosted by Millenial Brewing

Food trucks serve pizzas and wings with cold beer and music in the taproom.

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Monday, August 3

Summer Camp: Wild About Water (1st-4th grade)
Mon, Aug 3
9:00 AM

Summer Camp: Wild About Water (1st-4th grade)

Hosted by Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium

Wade through the cypress swamp to explore the aquatic world.

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Tuesday, August 4

Tue, Aug 4
11:00 AM

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

Hosted by Sea-Craft Waterfront Tiki

Celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with our famous cookies.

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Friday, August 7

Battle from the Brink
Fri, Aug 7
6:00 PM

Battle from the Brink

Hosted by Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center

Mixed media exhibition by Rosamund Merrill featuring 26 works on endangered animals, supporting conservation efforts.

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The Art of Healing: Prescriptions for the Soul. A Journey Through Art, Therapy, and Transformation

A multi-sensory art exhibition exploring creativity, wellness, and recovery through works by artists, doctors, patients, and healers.

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Passerine
Fri, Aug 7
7:00 PM

Passerine

Hosted by American Community Music Association

ACMA and Theater Conspiracy present Passerine, delivering their unique Ameri-Kinda-Grass sound with sweet ballads, foot-stomping bluegrass, and rocking tunes in an intimate setting.

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Thursday, August 13

Thu, Aug 13
11:00 AM

National Prosecco Day

Hosted by Sea-Craft Waterfront Tiki

Start your night with bubbly for National Prosecco Day.

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Saturday, August 15

SWFL BBQ Showdown
Sat, Aug 15
12:00 PM

SWFL BBQ Showdown

Hosted by Millenial Brewing

Regional BBQ joints compete with smoky dishes, beer, cocktails, and live music.

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Divas of Soul
Sat, Aug 15
8:30 PM

Divas of Soul

Hosted by Gulf Coast Symphony

Award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal performs hits from soul legends like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, and Tina Turner in this celebration of chart-topping music from the Disco, Motown, and Pop eras.

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Sunday, August 16

Sun, Aug 16
11:00 AM

National Rum Day

Hosted by Sea-Craft Waterfront Tiki

Celebrate National Rum Day with us.

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Tuesday, August 18

Tue, Aug 18
11:00 AM

National Fajita Day

Hosted by Sea-Craft Waterfront Tiki

Enjoy sizzling fajitas for National Fajita Day.

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Thursday, August 20

Thu, Aug 20
7:00 PM

Gulf Coast Jazz Collective: Wayne Shorter Tribute

Hosted by Gulf Coast Symphony

The Gulf Coast Jazz Collective honors Wayne Shorter’s legacy with a tribute featuring his timeless jazz compositions.

🎢Music

Friday, August 21

Waiting for Godot
Fri, Aug 21

Waiting for Godot

Hosted by The Laboratory Theater

Vladimir and Estragon wait on a desolate road for the enigmatic Godot, interrupted by Pozzo and Lucky in Beckett's timeless absurdist masterpiece.

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Tuesday, August 25

Tue, Aug 25
11:00 AM

National Whiskey Sour Day

Hosted by Sea-Craft Waterfront Tiki

Enjoy a great Whiskey Sour on National Whiskey Sour Day.

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Saturday, August 29

FUEGO Y SABOR: Latin Food Throwdown
Sat, Aug 29
12:00 PM

FUEGO Y SABOR: Latin Food Throwdown

Hosted by Millenial Brewing

Latin food competition with tacos, empanadas and more, followed by a late-night Latin dance party.

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