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ALL WEEKEND

Through September 25
Dine with purpose at participating local restaurants for Sizzle Dining
Sizzle Dining is partnering with the Southwest Florida chapter of Blessings in a Backpack to help feed local food-insecure children. Want to help out? Head to their website to check out participating locations’ pre-fixed menus, make a reservation and enjoy! Check out local favorites like Angelina's Ristorante, Del Mar, Pinchers and more.

Through September 21
Enjoy a special rendition of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers

Unravel the murder mystery behind The Mousetrap while enjoying a fabulous meal. This suspenseful and comedic play whisks audiences away to a snowed-in countryside guesthouse where the local police sergeant announces a shocking revelation to seven strangers. Check out showtimes to watch the drama unfold.

Thursday

Experience the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples after-hours at CMON After Dark, starting at 5:30 p.m. Help support this Naples nonprofit museum, explore the exhibits and play like a kid while enjoying drinks and light bites at this 21-and-up event.

If live music is more your jam, grab your portable chairs and check out this week’s Mercato Nights Music Series to listen to the sounds of The Lineup, starting at 6:30 p.m. Indulge with food and drink offerings from surrounding favorites like The Pub and Rocco’s Tacos. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.


 

FRIDAY

Explore local flora and fauna alongside the Friends of Lovers Key as a park ranger guides you through the beaches and estuary shorelines of Lovers Key, starting at 10 a.m. Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot soon.

After exploring Lovers Key, head down the road for the Fort Myers Beach Market in Times Square, starting at 9 a.m. Peruse offerings like local produce, honey and gourmet foods from local artisans in the center of the island.

Saturday

Brighten your weekend with Babcock Ranch’s Color Run 2024 in Punta Gorda. Gear up for this vibrant event where runners, joggers and walkers pass through clouds of color! Held in partnership with the American Cancer Society, this event kicks off Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Grab a friend or significant other for a cooking class at Kitchen Social. This weekend, learn to make bourbon-infused ribeye and three other delectable courses at their Naples location. This hands-on cooking class covers tips and tricks from a professional chef, and students leave with leftovers and the recipes to make it again!

 

SUNDAY

Looking for a thrifted treasure to add to your collection? Pop over to Bonita Springs’ Hopsized Brewing for their SWFL Small Business Warehouse Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to score major deals on clothing, jewelry and more.

Pack your beach bag for a day cruise to one of the region’s island getaways: Cabbage Key. Board one of King Fisher Fleet’s vessels and let their crew transport you to the island while diving into the surrounding waterway’s history. This true Southwest Florida experience is a must for all visitors and residents.

     
     


    Experience a weekend full of waterlily wonders at Naples Botanical Garden. Visit this Naples gem, bursting with enchanting waterlilies, thrilling demonstrations, family fun, specialty paid tours and enlightening talks from Garden experts on September 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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