Things to do in Fort Myers
Things to do in Fort Myers, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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Things to do in Fort Myers this month: October 2026
October in Fort Myers: a free boat-friendly movie Oct. 9, the free Music Walk Oct. 16, the Calusa Haunted Walk and CAKE at Caloosa Sound Oct. 24.
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Trails
Parks and trails in Fort Myers: riverfront, trails, pools
Fort Myers runs more than 30 city parks, from 10-acre Centennial Park on the river to the Yarbrough Linear Park bike trail. Pavilions: 239-321-7530.
Fourth of July
Fort Myers Fourth of July fireworks 2026
Fort Myers' July 4 celebration at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater: free concert at 7:30 p.m., fireworks and a drone show at 9:15 p.m. over the river.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Fort Myers 2026
Fort Myers has no official trick-or-treat hours; Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. Trunk-or-treat Oct. 17 at First Christian Church. Police: 239-321-7700.
Christmas
Fort Myers Christmas parade and tree lighting 2026
Holiday Nights at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates runs Nov. 27, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027. The downtown lighting is at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center.
Fall festivals
Fall festivals and pumpkin patches in Fort Myers 2026
The Lakes Park Fall Festival runs Oct. 9-31 with a pumpkin patch, hayrides and "Scarecrows at Work." Plus county fall nights and Fort Myers' Halloween walks.
Free
Free things to do in Fort Myers: walks, parks, movies and markets
Free in Fort Myers: Art Walk and Music Walk downtown, riverfront movie nights, trails and marshes, the library, farmers markets and holiday events.
ArtFest Fort Myers
ArtFest Fort Myers: dates, opening night, parking and VIP
ArtFest Fort Myers 2027 is Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 6-7, on the downtown waterfront, with a free opening night Friday, Feb. 5. Parking and trolleys.
Edison Festival of Light
Edison Festival of Light: Grand Parade date, route and seats
The Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade is Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027, 7 p.m. in downtown Fort Myers. The Junior Parade is Sunday, Feb. 14. Route and seats.
Southwest Florida Reading Festival
Southwest Florida Reading Festival: date, authors and parking
The Southwest Florida Reading Festival is Saturday, March 6, 2027, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fort Myers Regional Library. Free, with a free book for kids.