Events Calendar

Please note… event details can change at the last minute, so please confirm all information before attending.

Also.. for any event that did not supply an end time, the end times are defaulted to 2 hours after the event begins. The actual event may last longer, so please plan accordingly.

Sep
7
Fri
Barks & Brews at Scotty’s Bierwerks @ Scotty's Bierwerks
Sep 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come to Scotty’s Bierwerks to help The Gulf Coast Humane Society with their mission of caring for SWFL’s furry friends!
The Gulf Coast Humane Society is non-profit animal welfare organization that provides refuge, medical care, and is a facilitating adoptive home.
Join us for live music from Ayla Lynn 7-10, food trucks, craft beer, and raffles to help support this amazing cause.

Food trucks 5-10 Currie’s Smokin’ Hot BBQ
Classic Cuban

https://www.facebook.com/scottysbierwerks/

Sep
8
Sat
Cape Coral Astronomy Night at Seahawk Park @ Seahawk Air Park
Sep 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Saturday, September 8th, 2018
8pm-10pm

Free to attend! No flashlights, please!

The Southwest Florida Astronomical Society, Inc. (SWFAS) will be hosting a free, family night of night sky observation at Seahawk Park! Experts from the Society will have telescopes and viewing equipment set up and will be on hand to explain what can be seen.

For more information, please email Brian Risley at:
swfasbrisley@embarqmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/878331295697905/

Sep
14
Fri
A Paint Night At The SWFL Military Museum @ SW FL Military Museum & Library
Sep 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join Us As We Paint Tropical Wine Glasses! This will be a night to remember! 50% of the proceeds go back to the SWFL Florida Military Museum! If you haven’t been to this gem in the Cape, now is your chance. Be one of the first to see the brand new Purple Heart display! Wine $3 Donation and of course Denise will have some wonderful appetizers!

https://www.facebook.com/events/295946730989264/

Sep
20
Thu
Fort Myers Animals and the Arts @ Alliance for the Arts
Sep 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Thursday, September 20th, 2018
6pm-8pm

Tickets
-$20, with hors d’oeuvres included. There will be a cash bar available as well.
https://artinlee.org/event/paws/

Come celebrate with Gulf Coast Humane Society and enjoy an evening of love of pets during the “Animals and the Arts” event. The event will highlight pets presented in a variety of different art mediums – including photography, canvas, music and film. The two hour of festivities will include the “Furry Friends Displayed in Art” Juried Exhibit, reception music by the Gulf Coast Symphony and a featured educational documentary showing entitled “Rescue For Paws”. The event will be attended by GCHS’ adoptable furry ambassadors, to make sure everyone can scratch that puppy-love itch! Music brought to you by Gulf Coast Symphony.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2118330291765072/

Sep
23
Sun
11th Annual SWFL Peace Day Celebrations @ Alliance for the Arts
Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

A day of celebrating Peace.
And Helping it grow.
A community event In honor of the International Day of Peace. Peace starts with us.
In our hearts, our homes and our neighborhoods.
A free event for the Whole family even your pets!

Canned and dried goods and supplies collected for our neighbors AND pets in need, as well as a Blood drive for “peace blood” to save local lives.
Be part of the Change that’s all around us right here in SWFL.

AWESOME LIVE MUSIC, ART, VENDORS, PET ADOPTION, YOGA, FACE PAINTING, TEEN ART AREA, MEDITATIONS, CRAFTS, LOTS of YUMMY FOOD, RAFFLES, EDUCATION, WORKSHOPS and A WHOLE BUNCH of FUN!

Claim your piece of peace, join us once again this year for Peace Day and experience a living culture/sensation of COMMUNITY & PEACE! ✌🏻 We are the change !

This years theme is “Expansion” of Peace and we couldn’t do it without amazing businesses like Fafco Solar, Feng Shui By Nan, Zak’s Jewelry, Yoga Bird, Grand Illusion, All Smiles Entertainment, The Mystical Moon Fort Myers, Natural Awakenings Magazine – Naples and Fort Myers Area, Sierra Club Calusa Group, Iona Cannabis Clinic, Studio 44, Debonair Concierge Travel Services, LLC, CREW Solar, Bath Fitter, What’s Up SWFL, Alliance for the Arts, EPEC – Environmental and Peace Education Center, Fresh Squeezed Productions, CasaShanti, and Planet Protein, Inc. They are helping us help peace grow right here locally.

Community is Unity –
This years theme is Expansion!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1636834519746965/

Sep
29
Sat
Fort Myers Walk Like MADD and 5K Dash @ JetBlue Park at Fenway South
Sep 29 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Saturday, September 29th, 2018
7am-12pm.

*Run begins at 8:30am. Family Fun is from 9am – 11am.
https://www.walklikemadd.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=846

MADD Southwest Florida will be hosting their annual Walk Like MADD and 5K Dash at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. This will eb the 10th Anniversary of Walk Like MADD around the country. The Southwest Florida Walk & 5K dash will start at JetBlue Park and will follow a route past the MADD office and the Gateway neighborhood, and then back to JetBlue to run or walk across home plate! Their goal is to get everyone home safely. At home plate, there will be a photographer to take your photo with the original score board and Green Monster in the background.

Every person who registers to walk or run will receive a custom-made finisher medal and event shirt. Walkers will receive a 100% cotton event shirts. Male runners will receive a dryfit traditional-fit event shirt. Female runners will receive a women’s cut, v-neck dryfit event shirt.

Walkers: This year, there will be aa 1-mile turnaround option.

Runners: This year, Endurance Sports is timing the 5K race and will be certifying the course through USATF. As in past years, there will be an award custom-made place medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for male/female and age categories as well as overall winners.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2227166857546802/

Gatsby Gala: Young Professionals Gala in SWFL @ The White Orchid
Sep 29 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are heading back to the Roaring 20’s to celebrate Southwest Florida’s finest young professionals. The third annual Gatsby Gala will be held on September 29, 2018 at the White Orchid to raise money for students at Florida Gulf Coast University who have overcome major life obstacles. The event will be attended by the most influential young professionals in the area and we will be naming the 40 under 40 recipients for the Naples and Lee Herald. Every donation and ticket is tax deductible, as it will be going to an educational endowment at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Apparel: Gatsby; Black Tie

All tickets include: admittance to the event, heavy hors d’oeuvres, (1) free liquour drink ticket or champagne drink.

https://www.facebook.com/events/204521453696455/

Black Ties & Tails Masquerade Ball @ La Venezia
Sep 29 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Visit https://www.facebook.com/Blacktiesandtails/

Cape Coral Pet Vet has reached its 10 year anniversary and to celebrate we would like to give back to our community. A cause that is special to our hearts is the Cape Coral Animal Shelter which is being by started by a group of community first, hardworking, animal lovers. To help this Shelter become a reality, we are hosting a Black Tie Event La Venezia Ballroom to benefit the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. A full dinner and open bar is included with a live band, photo station, and some amazing auction items. So please buy a ticket for a magical evening to benefit the Cape Coral Animal Shelter.

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/160152881344691/

Oct
3
Wed
Return of Sunset Celebration at the Yacht Club @ Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach
Oct 3 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us on Wednesday, October 3 to kick off the 17th season of the Sunset Celebration!

Sunset Celebration at the Cape Coral Yacht Club
3pm-Sunset
First Wednesday of every month (Oct-May)
FREE ADMISSION

Join us for this monthly family event. Celebrate the beauty of our beautiful SW Florida sunsets while listening to live music on the beach!

There will also be food trucks, vendors selling unique arts & crafts, jewelry, gift items and more.

https://www.facebook.com/events/221654755211270/

Oct
4
Thu
CAPE CORAL LIFE – Gallery Show Reception @ Cape Coral Art League
Oct 4 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The “Cape Coral Life” Gallery Show begins with a reception on Thursday, October 4th 5th from 5pm to 7pm with complimentary wine & hors d’oeuvres. Meet and greet local artists in the area. Shop in the Gift Shop as well. The show remain in the Gallery until November 5. More information at:www.capecoralartleague.org