Canceled. This show is nearly sold out. Check out our events page for more activities that will bring joy to your holidays. And there’s even a dolphin and wildlife cruise on Christmas Eve with St. Nick on board. 218-0481 or laboratorytheaterflorida.com, “Ho! Players Circle Theatre at The Shell Factory, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers. 7 p.m. Friday, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. FORT MYERS, Fla. – Christmas has come and gone, but for many families, this holiday wasn’t spent celebrating. The night run goes through downtown Fort Myers and over the bridge and back. Some will spend a cold Christmas night sheltering outside. 10 a.m. Dec. 6, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22. The Christmas Show": Florida Repertory Theatre founders Bob Cacioppo and Carrie Lund open a brand-new professional theater with this original holiday revue. Event Navigation « Christmas Eve; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission ($6 per child for workshop, free for adults). 334-2261 or fpcfortmyers.org, Richard Marx: The 80s superstar behind the No. There’s also a Dec. 14 event at North Naples Middle School. Cape Coral High School auditorium, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral. An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Monday and Friday, repeating until December 28, 2020 277-1700 or gulfcoastsymphony.org, Holidays Without Hunger: Volunteers come together every year to pack more than 500,000 meals for those in need. leecountyband.org, “Spectacular Christmas Revue”: Cultural Park Theater’s annual Christmas revue. What's Open, Closed In Miami-Dade County Christmas Weekend 2020 - Miami, FL - Here are some closures and schedule changes for government offices, … For information, contact Natalie Tursi, 995-2106 ext. 489-1221 or thebelltowershops.com, “Let Nothing You Dismay”: Topher Payne’s fast-paced comedy involves a couple waiting in a hospital maternity ward to adopt their first child on Christmas Day. Zoomers Family Amusement Park, 17455 Summerlin Road, south Fort Myers. Christmas Weekend 2020 Mall Hours In Miami - Miami, FL - Looking to do some last-minute shopping before Christmas? First Presbyterian Church, EPC. Hosted by Meals of Hope. The event is held at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers. Edison & Ford Holiday Nights: The 44th annual holiday celebration returns to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. 7 p.m. $44-$97. 17101 … Organized by the Fort Myers Woman’s Community Club. www.truetours.net or 239-945-0405. 2249 or natalietursi@goodwillswfl.org. Regular dinner menu served all day. Circus acrobats, jugglers, magicians, singers and more perform to holiday songs. Dec. 11-15. Ho! 3-11 p.m. Free admission. Boathouse - Fort Myers. The ceremony kicks off a month’s worth of holiday events at the mall. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free. Find Out Where You Can Eat On Fort Myers Beach During The Holidays. More than 30 illuminated, decorated boats take part. The trees and wreaths — valued between $1,500 and $2,000 each — are raffled to benefit Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. An event every month that begins at 6:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely. Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Ford's Garage: Christmas Eve Dinner - See 2,760 traveler reviews, 730 candid photos, and great deals for Fort Myers, FL, at Tripadvisor. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. But then members of their dysfunctional family drop by for a surprise visit. 542-2858 or FaithCapeCoral.org, “Gifts for the World” concert: The Southwest Florida Gay and Lesbian Chorus performs Christmas-themed music from across the globe. Other attractions include holiday carolers strolling the grounds, appearances from Santa Claus (on select nights) and guided tours. Free admission. eventbrite.com SantaCon: Downtown Fort Myers continues its month-long celebr… Fort Myers Art Walk January 1, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Recurring Event . 334-7419 or edisonfordwinterestates.org, “A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play”: Dickens’ holiday classic gets reimagined as a 1940s radio broadcast, complete with vintage commercials, live sound effects and musical underscoring. Here are our picks for the top holiday events in Fort Myers and Cape Coral. Canceled. Faith Assembly of God, 7101 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers. Center Court at Bell Tower Shops, 13499 U.S. Highway 41, south Fort Myers. (*we will not be offering Early Dining) Menu can be found on our website, or call for details. 433-7708, Lindsey Stirling: The YouTube star and “America’s Got Talent” quarter finalist sings, dances and plays violin on her Warmer in the Winter Christmas Tour. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com, Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker”: The Moscow Ballet performs Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic in a production filled with hand-painted sets, snow maidens, nesting dolls and more. They line up in the Bimini Basin and travel along various south Cape canals. 9-11 a.m. Free. 1 singles “Hold On to The Nights,” “Right Here Waiting” and “Satisfied.” He’ll also perform holiday songs. Fort Myers Festival of Trees. Open daily through Jan. 3. First Assembly of God, 4701 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. ... event returns to downtown Fort Myers … Free. 6-9 p.m. Free. New this year: Indoor “ice skating” on a synthetic ice rink in the center of the glistening tree display. Those without shelter hope the city will step up and help more people find stable long-term housing in the new year. They’ll also perform the show Dec. 13 at Village Church at Shell Point Village in Fort Myers and Dec. 15 at First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs (Dec. 15). $5 admission. There will also be a 7 p.m. Saturday sing-along with only the songs — not the full production — along with surprises, prizes and special guests. The annual Festival of Trees is the chance to see dozens of lavishly … The setlist includes holiday originals “Christmas C’mon” and “Warmer in the Winter,” plus classic tunes “I Wonder as I Wander,” “Santa Baby,” and “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.” 7:30 p.m. $42-$174. 58 restaurants open Christmas Day and Eve Fort Myers, Cape Coral 2018. Faith Presbyterian Church, 4544 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Organized by the Fort Myers Woman’s Community Club. Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Takes place outside Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers. 7:30 p.m. $21-$69. 241. Salty Sam's Marina, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach. 5:30 p.m. $35-$40. Then, of course, everything goes wrong. This year’s theme is “The Colors of Christmas.” 5-9 p.m. Dec. 13-22. Some will spend a cold Christmas night sheltering outside. The state reported more than 17,000 positive COVID-19 cases on New Year’s Eve. SUNDAY 12.27 Please use the form on the right to book your Dinner reservations of up to 8 guests on Monday through Saturday evenings 5:30 pm until 9:00 pm. FORT MYERS, Fla. — Florida closed out 2020 with a state record for COVID-19 cases. Winter Festival: Shell Factory celebrates the holidays with a 9 a.m. Breakfast with Santa, carousel rides, carnival games, an on-site Santa from 10-11:30 a.m., discounts, letter-writing to Santa, and more. FORT MYERS, Fla. — Not everyone has a home for the holidays. Free. Santa’s Block Party in Downtown Fort Myers has a ton of arts, crafts and games. The 90-minute show features the First Presbyterian Church Choir, soloists and other guests singing holiday carols with audience sing-a-longs. Annual Festival of Trees. This year’s theme is “The Colors of Christmas.” 5-9 p.m. Dec. 13-22. Holiday Curfews Extended For Miami-Dade County Residents - Miami, FL - Miami-Dade Mayor Levine Cava said the county's coronavirus curfew has been extended to 1 a.m. on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve. 3 p.m. Free. The lights and decorations will be illuminated nightly through the end of December. Dec. 6-22. An event every month that begins at 6:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely. Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. Cape Coral Parkway between Southeast 15th Avenue and Candia Street, downtown Cape Coral. Expect elaborate costumes and a big two-story set. Eight actors take on 22 different roles. Families from Southwest Florida like Gene Bradley’s also came by with donations trying to help those in need. $19-$22. Roberto Clemente Park, 3265 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Kids and their families can play games, write letters to Santa and join the jolly elf for holiday arts and crafts in his workshop. Volunteers must pre-register at holidayswithouthunger.org/Register.html, Grand Chanukah Event Community Celebration: This Chanukah party includes the lighting of a giant menorah, games, music, holiday refreshments and regular Zoomers attractions such as go-carts and mini golf. The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com, Christmas Carol Sing: Sing along to holiday music and help feed the hungry at this 29th annual event. Free admission (although donations of cash or at least two canned goods are requested for The Soup Kitchen). Reservations for […] $25. The 90-minute walking tour leaves from The Franklin Shops at 2200 First St. 7 p.m. $37-$77. Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers. downtownchristmasrun.com, Spirit of the Gulf: The all-female, award-winning local a cappella chorus performs its annual holiday show. Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. $5 admission. Free. There are many ways to celebrate the holidays this month, including holiday lights, boat parades, musicals, carol sings and concerts. Downtown Ft Myers • Fort Myers, FL Share Finnegan's St. Patricks Bar Crawl - Fort Myers with your friends. 6-8 p.m. Free. For Dinner reservations, private parties and special events larger than 8 guests, please call Micki Carlson-Funk directly at (239) 334-8634. First Presbyterian Church, 2438 Second Street, downtown Fort Myers. Breakfast with Santa costs $5-$9. Doors open 45 minutes before show time. Free. Fort Myers Beach has a new restaurant concept and soon, so will Bonita Springs. Save Finnegan's St. Patricks Bar Crawl - Fort Myers to your collection. Some will spend a cold Christmas night sheltering outside. A Fort Myers woman is opening up about her more than a months-long battle with the disease that kept her in the ICU at HealthPark Medical Center for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hundreds were celebrating the holiday in downtown Fort Myers. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. GoodwillTrees.com, Downtown Tree Lighting: The annual event includes the lighting of the big downtown Christmas tree, holiday carols, pictures with Santa, festive treats, Beatles tribute act The Nowhere Band, an artificial snow flurry and more. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. $48-$73. Organized by the Lee County Black History Society. 800-3292 or playerscircle.org, Holiday Festival of Lights: The annual event attracts thousands of people to ring in the holidays with fun activities, photos with Santa and the lighting of the city's official Christmas tree. 2 and 7 p.m. $29-$85. Free for ages 10 and younger, plus military and veterans with ID. “There’s something wrong,” Serebryakov said, “and everyone’s going to need every piece of help they can get.”. 48+ Christmas Day restaurants open in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples. Plus soloist Debbie Cleveland, champion quartet Class Ring and Cypress Lake High’s a cappella group TAG. 332-8778 or leecountyblackhistorysociety.org, Fort Myers Beach Boat Parade: The 31st  annual nighttime parade starts at about 6 p.m. at Salty Sam's Marina and passes places such as Bonita Bill's Waterfront Café, Bootleggers Waterfront Barbeque, Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, Matanzas on the Bay, Nervous Nellies and Doc Ford’s. fmbboatparade.com, Santa's Block Party: Santa takes a ride down First Street on a fire truck and ends up at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center for this annual block party. All rights reserved. 31+ restaurants open on Christmas from Naples to Fort Myers. 239-992-5040 At least a dozen people spent Christmas day at Cornog Plaza in downtown Fort Myers. CityGate Ministries, 1735 Jackson St., downtown Fort Myers. The Veranda is closed on Sundays. New Year’s Eve in ... two performances of the heartwarming Christmas musical from its Fort Myers stage. Discover Fort Myers While the sugar-sand beaches in Fort Meyers beckon to visitors, this city of brick-lined streets is also home to many unique food options. Other activities include a Candy Cane Park kids area with inflatables, a Tiny Tots Train ride, food, vendors, a 15-ton snow slide and live performances on five stages. 245-9910 or swfleventcenter.com, Holiday House: The holiday tradition celebrates its 63rd anniversary with Santa Claus and tours of the lavishly decorated historic Burroughs and Langford-Kingston homes. $50. Lee County residents get a $5 discount every Monday and Tuesday. Dinner at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. $25 admission for dinner and concert, $15 for concert only. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. The Fort Myers River District is a member based organization set up to promote the businesses of downtown Ft. Myers thru promotion, events, event sponsorship to bring people to the business district. $28. 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At least a dozen people spent Christmas day at Cornog Plaza in downtown Fort Myers. 8 p.m. $52-$137. eventbrite.com, SantaCon: Downtown Fort Myers continues its month-long celebration of the holidays with an “Elf on the Shelf” scavenger hunt and a holiday pub crawl at local restaurants and businesses, plus a raffle, a toy and food drive, and more. Shop for the Canadel Downtown - Custom Dining Collection at Baer's Furniture - Your Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Orlando, Naples, Miami, Florida, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Melbourne, Jacksonville, Sarasota Furniture & Mattress store 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com, Cape Coral Holiday Boat-A-Long: The annual boat parade takes place during a holiday festival that features holiday music, food and a visit from Santa. 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