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Gardens Aglow at Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens (Sunday December 12th)
2021-12-12 18:00 (America/New_York) | 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, 33982, US, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, 33982, US, Punta Gorda, Florida, 33982
See the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens in a whole new light!
Acres of gardens decorated with a spectacle of holiday lights!
The gardens decorated with thousands of lights makes the perfect family holiday outing. This is a walk-through holiday experience that is stroller and wheelchair accessible. Designed to be fun and safe for all, we will ask groups to socially distance from each other.
Hallmarks of this Event:
-Breathtaking lights throughout our entire gardens
-Roast S’Mores over a open fire
-Buy Hot Cocoa to warm your hands as you wander in wonder
-Sing Christmas carols to spread holiday cheer
-Explore our expanding garden & sculpture collection
This event will be held from 6:00 PM through 9:00 PM (Last admission @ 8:15 PM).
Tickets can be purchased for the following days:
Friday December 10th, Saturday December 11th, Sunday December 12th, Friday December 17th, Saturday December 18th, Sunday December 19th, Monday December 20th, Tuesday December 21st, Wednesday December 27th, and Thursday December 28th.

Annual Holiday Parking Lot Party
2021-12-16 17:30 - 20:30 | Wicked Dolphin, 129 SW 3rd Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33991-2011, United States, Cape Coral, Florida
🎄’Tis the season and Wicked Dolphin is excited to announce our Annual Holiday Party! 🎄
Each year this party gets bigger and better! Join us for a night of fun! We will have live music, food trucks, games, cocktails, etc!
The party will be held here at the Wicked Dolphin Distillery from 5:30pm-8:30pm.
Entrance is free. Receive 15% off all purchases made in the gift shop during the party! Come out and let’s have a Wicked Good Night! 🐬💙
Live music by the Riverside Band! 🎶
Limited Edition Rum Release –
COCONUT COLD BREW COFFEE RUM 🥥☕🥃
Food Trucks –
🔸️ Buddha-Bachi Express
🔸️ Beach Brothers BBQ
🔸️ Cities Food Truck
Dessert Trucks
🔸️ Spelltacular Sweets
🔸️ Zirilli’s Chilly Treats
Holiday cocktails –
🧉 Colada Latte featuring our new limited edition release COCONUT COLD BREW COFFEE RUM
🍹 WICKED PUNCH
🥃 Winter Mule
😍 Pomegranate Punch with Wicked Dolphin Vodka!
Pet friendly – all animals must be leashed.
Bring a chair and have some fun!
No outside coolers or drinks
Be sure to mark yourself as *Interested or *Going” to get updates as we release them for the Rum Release, Food Trucks, Holiday Cocktails, and more info!

Budweiser Clydesdales Show
2021-12-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Shell Factory, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Florida
If you have never seen these Majestic Budweiser Clydesdale Horses up close, now is your chance. Come out and be a part of this amazing show!

A Clydesdale Christmas
2021-12-17 17:00 - 19:00 | 21900 South Tamiami Trail,,Estero,33928,US, 21900 South Tamiami Trail,,Estero,, Estero, Florida
A very Clydesdale Christmas !
Enjoy taking a holiday picture with Tally, a beautiful Clydesdale Horse & Carriage. Get into the holiday spirit with snow flurries falling from the sky, a hot cocoa bar and writing letters to Santa!

2021 Christmas Fest at Springtime Farms Adventure Park Christmas Maze, Hayride & Pictures with Santa
2021-12-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Springtime Garden Center, 10761 Aqua Vista lane, North Fort Myers, FL, North Fort Myers, Florida
Christmas Fest at Springtime Farms Adventure Park in North Fort Myers. Saturday December 18 – January 2. $12 All Day Passes includes food to feed the Animals, the Christmas Maze and Activities, 2 and younger Free. Seniors and Military Discount of $2. Hayrides $5 Extra. Bird Feeding $1 per stick.
Pictures with Santa
Christmas Maze
Christmas Hay Ride ($5 Extra)
Two 70 Jumping Pillows
Two 24 Foot Inflatable Slides
Pedal Kart Track
Petting Farm (Food Included to Feed the Animals)
Butterfly Garden
Bird Aviary
Please fill out our online Waiver before visiting for faster check-in. www.springtimeplantfarm.com
With over 300 animals have a fun-filled day with up-close hands-on experiences – holding Chickens, Turkey, Ducks, Geese, Feed Parakeets, Guinea Pigs, Bunny’s, Goats, Llamas and much more! Enjoy our 70 foot Jumping Pillow, Interactive Petting Zoo, 4000 Square Foot Butterfly Aviary, Bird Aviary, Garden Displays, Garden Center Picture and more.
We have made necessary changes for everyone’s safety. There are hand sanitizing stations everywhere and we have implemented sanitizing schedules for frequently touched things like door handles to enclosures and other areas. If we do not answer the phone please text and we will get back with you.
Don’t forget to check out our Garden Center when you visit. We have the best prices on Palms, Shrubs, Living Privacy Walls and much more.
10761 Aqua Vista Lane
North Fort Myers 33917
Monday – Sunday 9am-4pm
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Cape Coral Holiday Boat-A-Long
2021-12-18 16:00 - 21:00 | Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Ct, Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
This family-friendly event features a boat parade, photos with Santa, local food trucks, entertainment and a FREE movie in the park.
Date: Saturday, December 18
Time: 4 – 9 PM
Location: Four Freedoms Park – 4818 Tarpon Ct. Cape Coral, FL 33904
Admission and many activities are free!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
4:00 Robin Dawn
5:15 Calendar Girls
6:00 Oasis High
6:30 Hot Flashz
7:00 Santa Arrives
7:10 City Leaders
7:15 Parade Starts
8:15 The Santa Clause (1994)
To register your boat, please call Sea-Tow at 239-945-4820.
You can also watch as the boats line up in Bimini Basin for the parade which first passes by the park’s beach before heading down various canals in South Cape Coral.
Starting at dusk, the movie Santa Clause (1994) will be shown on the big screen following the boat parade! Be sure to wear your Santa hats and join us in getting into the holiday spirit!

Cape Coral Art Frstival
2022-01-08 09:00 - 2022-01-09 17:00 | 1209 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904-9604, United States, 1209 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
A plethora of artisans from all over the country gather for a beautiful week d of shopping by juries artists.

Drag Queen Bingo
2022-01-12 08:00 - 17:00 | 155 Santa Barbara Blvd N, Cape Coral, FL 33993-2449, United States, 155 Santa Barbara Blvd N, Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
Join us for an evening of games and fun with Haus of Drag performing Drag Queen Bingo!
All complete with 50/50 raffles and 9 o’clock ceremony to help benefit the reason we are all here, Mooseheart and Moosehaven
Open to members and qualified guests only
Tickets $15 a piece and on sale with our amazing bartenders starting December 20th
Additional Bingo cards available at the door for $10 a book to ticket holders

Daddy/Daughter Date Night
2022-01-14 18:00 - 21:00 | 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL, 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
30th Annual Daddy/Daughter Date Night (4+ years)
Friday, January 14
6:00-9:00 p.m.
$52 Daddy & Daughter
$15 Per Additional Girl
Join us at the Cape Coral Yacht Club for a night to remember! The Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Department is proud to bring you an enchanting evening for girls and their dads including music, dancing, door prizes, catered hot & cold appetizers, refreshments and even a special photo by a professional photographer to capture the moment.
Call Four Freedoms to purchase your tickets today!
(239) 574-0804

Sip & Shop Craft Show-Jan. 15th (Downtown Cape Coral)
2022-01-15 10:00 - 15:00 | 1313 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral, FL 33904-9674, United States, 1313 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
Join us Saturday, January 15th from 10am-3pm for the Sip & Shop Craft Show (Downtown Cape Coral) at Terrace Hall 1313 SE 47th Terrace Cape Coral FL 33904. Local vendors will showcase a variety of items including art, crafts & more! This is an indoor event. Food & Beverages available for purchase through the venue to benefit Cape Coral Volunteer Firemen’s Assoc.
Interested vendors please email LLSN@comcast.net (Space is limited)
Craft vendors can purchase a space through our website at www.llsnevents.com

13th Annual Pets on Third
2022-01-16 10:00 - 14:00 | 3rd St S, Naples, FL 34102, United States, 3rd St S, Naples, Naples, Florida
Join us for the 13th Annual PETS ON THIRD event along Third Street South in Old Naples featuring this year’s theme “Pets in Paradise.” Register you and your pet to walk in the costumed pet parade, stroll and shop the vendor village with pet-friendly services, nonprofits, boutiques and the Humane Society Paws Around Town Bus. GroupieBooth will be onsite for photos.
100% Proceeds to benefit Humane Society Naples.
Visit www.thirdstreetsouth.com for more information.

Mid-Cape Sunday Farmer’s Market
2022-01-16 10:00 - 14:00 | 125 SW 3rd PL Cape Coral, FL 33991, 125 SW 3rd PL Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
Beginning Nov. 7, Mercola Market & Café of Cape Coral will host the new Mid-Cape Farmer’s Market every Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cape Coral residents may enjoy this seasonal, open-air market with a variety of vendors offering locally sourced produce, cheese, seafood, prepared foods, baked goods, native plants, all-natural products and gifts, artwork, and more. The event will be held under the solar canopy at Mercola Market for added shade and comfort.
“We’re excited to work with the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral to bring a unique farmer’s market location that is in the center of the city for residents to shop local and appreciate what our community has to offer,” says Patrick Rossi, Mercola Market of Cape Coral General Manager.
The Mid-Cape Farmer’s Market will be open every Sunday through Spring 2022.
125 SW 3rd PL Cape Coral, FL 33991

Nice Guys Pizza presents Comedy Night
2022-01-16 19:00 | 1404 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904-9658, United States, 1404 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
Tickets: NiceGuysComedy.eventbrite.com
Join us for a night of laughs as Nice Guys Pizza transforms into a comedy club with performers as seen on MTV, VH1, TMZ Live and The Howard Stern Show.
Limited Tickets. First come, first serve seating. Seating at 6:30 PM. Showtime at 7:00 PM. Price goes up $5/ticket day of show.
Additional: Ages 21+ | 2 drink minimum purchase person
This show is in support of Pride Cape Coral, Gartner Pride, RAIN- Rescue Animals In Need, and Angel Wings of SW Florida

Farmer Joes GRAND OPENING!
2022-01-18 08:00 - 21:00 | 1401 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33991-2154, United States, 1401 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
Drumroll please… 🥁
We are opening our doors for business on Tuesday January 18th!!! Come experience our store for the first time 8 AM – 9 PM 🎉
We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been hard at work preparing.
Words don’t do it justice. You have to see for yourself!

Mid-Cape Trivia Night
2022-01-19 18:30 | Mercola Market of Cape Coral, 125 SW 3rd Pl. Cape Coral, FL 33991, Cape Coral, Florida
Join us at Mercola Market of Cape Coral, for Mid-Cape Trivia Night, Wednesday, January 19th at 6:30pm-8:00pm!
Trivia is FREE to play!
We’ll have 3-rounds of fun including questions from Sports, Movies, TV Shows, News, History, and more.
All 3 round will have prizes and there’ll also be one Grand Prize winner! You can play as a team, a duo, or on your own.
On top of all of that, we will be running drink specials!
125 SW 3rd Pl. Cape Coral, FL 33991

Romance by the River
2022-01-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Burroughs Home and Gardens, 2505 First Street, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
“Where History meets Romance”
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Sip to romance at the Burroughs Home garden’s Valentine’s day event!
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Select from 4 desirable locations.
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Nestled in 2.4 acres of lush gardens overlooking the banks of the Caloosahatchee River the Burroughs Home and gardens is a perfect location to enjoy a luxury picnic from @perfect.date.arrangements , while sipping champagne 🥂 and indulging in delectable chocolate covered strawberries 🍓with your soul mate.
@ladyinpinkphotography
Will be on site to capture the love with 5 complimentary professional photos 📸 that you can cherish for years to come.
Contact us for booking details.
*Water front is available on a first come first serve basis.
Times available from 10AM to 8PM February 14th 2022

January Parking Lot Party
2022-01-20 17:30 | Wicked Dolphin, 129 SW 3rd Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33991-2011, United States, Cape Coral, Florida
Our first party of the year! 🙌
Join us for a night of fun! We will have live music, food trucks, games, cocktails, etc!
The party will be held here at the Wicked Dolphin Distillery starting at 5:30pm.
Entrance is free. Receive 15% off all purchases made in the gift shop during the party! Come out and let’s have a Wicked Good Night! 🐬💙
Live music – Jenny Vē Music 🎶
Food Trucks – To be announced
Dessert Trucks – Spelltacular Sweets
Specialty Cocktails – To be announced
Pet friendly – all animals must be leashed.
Bring a chair and have some fun!
**No outside coolers or drinks allowed**
Be sure to mark yourself as *Interested or *Going” to get updates as we release them for the Rum Release, Food Trucks, Holiday Cocktails, and more info!

Gaither Vocal Band - Fort Myers, FL
2022-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 | First Assembly of God, Fort Myers, FL, 4701 Barkley Circle, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
The Gaither Vocal Band is bringing their Something Good is About to Happen Tour to Fort Myers, FL on January 20, 2022. Make your plans to join us for a special night of worship with the legendary Gaither Vocal Band with guests Kevin Williams, Gene McDonald, Ladye Love Smith + More!
Local Pre-Sale: 11.11 w/ code: GOOD
On Sale: 11.12

Paranormal Cirque '22 Tour - Fort Myers, FL
2022-01-20 19:30 - 21:30 | JetBlue Park at Fenway South, 11500 Fenway South Dr, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
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When: January 20-23
Where: 11500 Fenway S Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33913
At: Jet Blue Park
Near: in the parking lot
— Under the stunning White & Black Big Top Tent
·January 20– Thursday: 7:30pm
·January 21– Friday: 7:30pm
·January 22– Saturday: 6:30pm & 9:30pm
·January 23– Sunday: 5:30pm & 8:30pm

Bratty Paws January 2022 Dock Diving Event
2022-01-21 08:00 - 2022-01-23 17:00 | Bratty Paws Dog Plex, 1437 Coral Ridge Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, US, Punta Gorda, Florida
Come join us for a weekend of Dock Diving. Registration is open, don’t delay!
Follow this link for registration: https://northamericadivingdogs.com/…/overview/eventid/3683

Mid-Cape Food Truck Friday Nights
2022-01-21 16:00 - 20:00 | 125 SW 3rd Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33991-2011, United States, 125 SW 3rd Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33991-2011, United States, Cape Coral, Florida
Our FTF Nights will be full of good food, music, entertainment, and family and friends!

Salsa Night and DJ Dream Jay
2022-01-21 18:00 - 2022-01-22 00:00 | 2301 1st St, Fort Myers, FL 33901-2903, United States, 2301 1st St, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
On January 21st join us at Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden to learn how to dance salsa with experienced instructor and performer, Angela Hicks, from 6:30pm-7:30pm. The dance class is free to attend. Sign up by calling 239-333-1933 or send a message to the event host page. No dance experience required and no partner necessary. After the lesson, start off the dance party with DJ Dream Jay playing Latin, hip-hop, and techno from 7:30pm-11:30pm.

Rustys Cape Coral
2022-01-21 19:00 | Rusty’s Raw Bar and Grill, 4631 SE 10th Pl, Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
Fresh Food, House Made Sauces, Drink Specials, Arcade, Pool Tables, Live Music Stage, Tiki Bar, Outdoor Seating, Volleyball, Jenga, Cornhole, and more! Reservations Needed
for inside seating

Relentless Fire @ Dixie Live
2022-01-21 20:30 - 23:30 | 1023 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral, FL 33904-9164, United States, 1023 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
We are back to rock the Dixie Live and it’s our only show this season at this location so you don’t wanna miss it !!

Cheese at the Farmer's Market
2022-01-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Punta Gorda Farmer’s Market, 227 Taylor St, Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda, Florida
Greetings from your cheese🧀mongers at Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine, Patti and Jennifer. Year-round we sample our artisan cheeses from all over the world at the Saturday Punta Gorda Farmer’s Market. Our goal is to procure farmstead cheese that you will not find elsewhere. We offer our cheese at our store located in the Herald Court Centre parking garage throughout the week. If you are looking for a specific cheese, give us a call and we will special order some for you.

8th Annual Car Show
2022-01-22 09:00 - 14:00 | William Austen Youth Center, 315 SW 2nd Avenue, Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
Join the Youth Center for its 8th Annual Classic Car Show on Saturday, January 22 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.!
The show is open to 6 classes (1900-1940, 1941-1953, 1954-1964, 1965-1969, 1970-1987, 1988-Present). There will also be awards given to Best of Show, Club Participation, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Engine and Director’s Choice.
The cost is just $20 per car (accepted day of the show only) and the first 50 registered cars will receive a free dash plaque.
Free hot coffee, pastries, and pizza lunch will be provided to registered drivers.
Also, a professional DJ will be playing your favorite classics while giving away great door prizes throughout the day…and spectators are welcome to attend for free!!
Registration is open from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
and awards presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Proceeds will benefit the William “Bill” Austen Youth Center Scholarship Program. These scholarships are awarded to Cape Coral families in need of after school child care.
For more details, call the Youth Center at 239-242-3950

Biker Life Annual Blessing of the Bikes
2022-01-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Biker Life Port Charlotte, 3265 Tamiami Trail - Suite D, Port Charlotte, Port Charlotte, Florida
The Clergy of Redemption Paid In Full
will be on hand from 10am to 1pm for our annual Blessing of the Bikes.

LIVE MUSIC @ FLEAMASTERS
2022-01-22 10:00 - 23:00 | Fleamasters Flea Market, 4135 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, Fort Myers, Florida
Join us for LIVE music at Fleamasters Flea Market!
JANUARY 15th
♪ Southwind Bluegrass Band
12pm-2pm
JANUARY 22nd
♪ Calendar Girls
12pm-1pm
JANUARY 29th
♪ Mary Lou and The Double Stop Band
12pm-2pm
JANUARY 30th
♪ New Wave Band
12pm-2pm

Tribute Band Festival
2022-01-22 12:00 | German American Social Club of Cape Coral, Florida, 2101 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Florida
The best of 70s/80 Rock N Roll is returning to the stage in January 2022 at the German American Social Club for BSC’s Annual Tribute Band Festival. Alongside our incredible vendors, our extensive line-up will keep you hooked until the very end. Enjoy a night of great food trucks, local business booths, and ROCKin drinks.
This event will benefit the Lewis P. Tabarrini Children’s Music Outreach Foundation.
Line-Up Coming Soon..
For more music on the go, visit US41Radio for online music streaming services.

Paws Crossed Inc Quarter Auction
2022-01-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Rhythm House, 16440 S Tamiami Trl Ste 11, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Florida
Join us for a fun time and great night supporting your local 501c3 rescue Paws Crossed Inc.
The quarter auction will begin promptly at 6PM! Come early to order your drinks, food, and shop with local vendors.
Paddles are so 1 for $3 or 2 for $5. Win some great prizes for just a few quarters! Also, join in on the 505/50 raffle plus enter the raffle to win a new Yeti cooler!
Vendors include Pampered Chef, TJ Hund, Norwex, and much more!
