Free Events in Fort Myers, Florida
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Enjoy live music, farm-brewed beer, and family fun in the Beer Garden every Friday and Saturday night.
Enjoy Gulf-fresh seafood like peel-and-eat shrimp and blackened fish in the open-air Beer Garden every other Friday.
Saturday, August 1
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.
Sunday, August 2
Bring the family for a Pokemon-themed afternoon with trading, movies, shopping, and fun.
Taco Sundays w/ Tacos Los Campiones
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 Florida’s connected water worlds—no snorkel required!
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.
Step Into History Presentation
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.
Music bingo every Wednesday with cash prizes and great food.
Thursday, August 6
Come grab a beer with us on National IPA Day.
Receive personalized help downloading eBooks, eAudioBooks, movies, music and more from Libby/OverDrive and hoopla; bring your charged device and passwords.
Pints & Pawns - Chess Night at Millennial
Join weekly chess night at Millennial Brewing to play games while enjoying beer.
Friday, August 7
Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floyd’s iconic album ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’, 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
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Saturday, August 15
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring while making new friends, with all supplies provided.
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
3rd Wednesday Book Club
Discuss historical fiction and narrative non-fiction in this book club meeting.
Thursday, August 20
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.
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.
Sunday, August 23
Tuesday, August 25
Come down and let our bartenders make you a great Whiskey Sour on National Whiskey Sour Day.
It's National Whiskey Sour Day! Come down and let our awesome bartenders make you a great Whiskey Sour!
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.
Introduction to Photography
Photography class taught by Kevin Boller on Thursday evenings.
Friday, August 28
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Tuesday, September 1
First Tuesday on First Street Book Club
Come to the First Tuesday on First Street Book Club to discuss books and explore First Street afterwards.
Wednesday, September 2
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Friday, September 4
Little ones will explore rain-themed sensory bins, colorful rainbow activities, and joyful movement stations.
The historic streets of downtown Fort Myers close for the monthly Art Walk featuring over 60 artists showcasing, demonstrating, and selling their work.
Saturday, September 5
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Monday, September 7
Come celebrate the long Labor Day weekend with us.
Wednesday, September 9
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Thursday, September 17
Friday, September 18
Come grab a giant juicy cheeseburger for National Cheeseburger Day.
September Music Walk
On the third Friday of every month, the streets of historic downtown Fort Myers come alive with dancing, music, and live performances.
Saturday, September 19
Thursday, September 24
Luminary Hotel Presents: Island Hopper at The Pool Deck
Celebrate Island Hopper Songwriter Fest with a free set at the Luminary Hotel Pool Deck.
Monday, September 28
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Tuesday, October 6
As if we needed an excuse... join us for National Taco Day.
Wednesday, October 14
Indulge in dinner and a dessert on National Dessert Day.
Saturday, November 21
Saturday, November 28
Saturday, February 6
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