Happy Friday!! It's time to plan the weekend and living here in Florida provides so many options for indoor and outdoor activities. Here are a few suggestions:
Cape Coral Suggestions
Saturday, April 21, 2018 - Free Community Home Show- Located inside the Sandoval Community from 10:00am - 2:00 pm(indoor event inside the Sandoval Community Center)
This event is perfect for the person who is thinking about me improvements and needs ideas. There will be up to 25 local vendors and qualified professionals. There will be free drawings throughout the show with free refreshments along with demonstrations and workshops.
Saturday, April 21, 2018 - Seussical the Musical at 4:00 pm at the William Austen Youth Center- FREE ADMISSION-(for more information call 239-242-3950)
This fun play is presented by the Youth Center's Drama Club and allows you to join the magical and fun world of Dr. Seuss that tells a tale of an elephant who believes a person is a person no matter how small. The Drama Club has worked very hard to put this play together so don't miss out on the FREE event!!!
Saturday, April 21, 2018- Date Night in the Park - at 6:00 pm at Four Freedoms Park - Free Admission - Blankets and Lawn Chairs are Encouraged (listed as ADULTS ONLY)
This event includes live music, craft beer, wine, food trucks and a vintage photo booth with a movie under the stars! Bring a date, a group of friends or fly solo to enjoy this fun evening!
Sunday, April 22, 2018 - SEAS the Day at Cape Coral Yacht Club1:00pm- 4:00 pm - Admission is Free!!! (for more information call 239-574-0806
Come and celebrate the 48th Anniversary of Earth Day which is being celebrated at the Cape Coral Yacht Club. There will be local environmental groups, a large children's craft area($5.00 wristbands will be available to purchase for this area)live entertainment and more!! It's a great day to enjoy the local Cape Coral Yacht Club!
Fort Myers Suggestions
Friday, April 20, 2018-Music Walk- Downtown Fort Myers River District 5:00pm - 10:00 pm Free to Attend!!
Enjoy great sounds of music during a casual evening in the River District. It's always fun being downtown with lots of great restaurants to choose from as well.
Saturday, April 21, 2018 - Fort Myers Foodie Fest- 11:00am - 8:00 pm with benefits to the Gulf Coast Human Society (indoor and outdoor event) being held at the Lee Civic Center
There will be live bands, restaurants, food trucks and a monitored kid play area. Beer and wind from your local Anheuser Busch distributor as well as several local Craft breweries. Bands performing are Deb and the Dynamics, DVS and High Voltage.
Saturday: April 21, 2018- Touch-A-Truck Fort Myers 2018- 11:00am - 2:00pm - Hosted by Pediatric Dentistry of Florida - 8016 Summerlin Lakes Drive, Fort Myers Fl 33907
This is the 2nd annual family-friendly Touch-A-Truck event which is a FREE hands on experience where children will be able to learn about their favorite trucks and vehicles while being able to interact with those who drive them. Some additional activities include train rides by Old Fashioned Amusements, Face Painting by FAces by Joelle, Uastar Photo Booth. Food trucks will be on location as well. Featured vehicles include emergency service, law enforcement, military, public service and commercial business.
Sunday April 22, 2018 - Fort Myers Vendor and Craft Fair - 10:00am - 3:00 pm- Presented by Local Ladies Social Network- 8500 Penance Blvd, Fort Myers FL
The Local Ladies Social Network is hosting a vendor and craft fair at Southern Fresh Farms. There will also be food, local grown produce, a farmer's market, beer, live entertainment, playground for the kids and a petting zoo!
Sunday April 22, 2018 - Earth Day Festival - being held at Calusa Nature Center & Planitarium - 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers FL 33905 (239)275-3435
Bring your entire family to the annual Earth Day Festival at the Calusa Nature Center & Planitarium to learn about some easy green practices and enjoy music (live concert, then participate if you like in a drum circle), activities and games, craft stations, arts and food. Learn about building a clean, healthy and sustainable world for many generations to come while having a whole lot of fun!!
These are just a few of the local events going on right in our backyard of Southwest Florida this weekend. Whether you choose to participate in any of them or decide to take in a move or walk on the beach, just try to have a wonderful weekend!