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Local Area Guide | Fort Myers Things to See and DoExplore Fort Myers Beach with Sun Palace Vacations![]() Holidays to sparkle with music, entertainment, The holiday season brings delightful weather and many opportunities to celebrate the season in our unspoiled island sanctuary. Many special events have been planned, including: Holiday Nights at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers The Edison Winter Estate Enjoyed by more than 33,000 visitors each year from all over the world, this 34-year Lee County tradition offers a chance to spend the holidays with southwest Florida’s first “snowbirds,” the Edison and Ford families. This year events include artist and craftsmen exhibits and appearances in the “Creative Cottage” as well as book signings and demonstrations located in the Edison Caretaker’s House; nightly entertainment by local school and community groups; Santa visits; and a “Children’s Tree Trail” with lighted trees showcasing handmade ornaments from Lee County students. Holiday items will be available to purchase in the “Creative Cottage,” Museum Store, Garden Shoppe and the historic Ford Cottage Shoppe. The Estates Museum and Edison’s Lab will be open nightly as well as Banyan Cafe for refreshments. Christmas Luminary Trail and Open House on Sanibel and Captiva islands Sanibel Luminaries An island tradition in its 25th year, this event draws visitors from all over the world as they join local residents to celebrate the season. Three miles of luminary candles line Periwinkle Way and area businesses are decorated for the holidays with candles illuminating the island pathways, storefronts and homes. Free trolley service will be available on Sanibel and Santa will visit the Sanibel Community Center with candy for the kids. Holidays in Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island Boca Grande Lighthouse
Holiday events in downtown Fort Myers Events include a festival of trees, art market, holiday jazz concert, breakfast with Santa holiday stroll and much more. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers The musical version of the classic Christmas tale. The Winter Wonderettes It’s 1968 and the Marvelous Wonderettes are the entertainers at the Harper’s Hardware holiday party. The Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel Island The Southwest Florida Symphony, Fort Myers and Cape Coral The Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform “Holiday Under the Stars” at 7 p.m. on Dec. 11 at Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers. Free. The Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah” will be performed at Faith Baptist Church in Cape Coral, 4 p.m. on Dec. 13 and at Village Church at Shell Point on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Featuring the Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Symphony Chorus, Chamber Orchestra and guest soloists. “A Very Merry Pops” will be performed at 8 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19 at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. Visitors will enjoy music from beloved characters including Charlie Brown, the Grinch and Rudolph. 22nd Annual Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade Boats decked out in festive holiday decorations may be viewed from Snug Harbor, Matanzas Inn, Bonita Bills and Pink Shell Marina. Imaginarium Hands-on Museum, Fort Myers Kids enjoy visits and photos with Santa, printing holiday T-shirts, decorating holiday cookies, face painting, shrinky-dink ornaments and other activities exploring winter holidays around the world. |
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