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Fri · 6:00 PMDowntown Fort Myers / First Street

Monthly Music Walk in downtown Fort Myers

Official Fort Myers calendar lists Monthly Music Walk on Friday, May 15, 2026 from 6-10 PM, with local and regional musicians lining downtown streets; free to attend.

Source: City of Fort Myers calendar
Fri · Fri May 15, 7 PMLake Kennedy Center

Designer Handbag BINGO at Lake Kennedy Center

Designer Handbag BINGO returns to Lake Kennedy Center at 7 PM with $25 admission, 10 rounds, light refreshments, and designer prizes. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Source: City of Cape Coral Lake Kennedy Center
Fri · 7:00 PMArtis-Naples

Naples Ballet presents Swan Lake at Artis-Naples

Naples Ballet production at Artis-Naples with Naples Philharmonic accompaniment, listed for Friday, May 15 at 7 PM.

Source: Paradise Coast
Thu · 7:00 PMArtis-Naples

Patriotic Pops at Artis-Naples

Paradise Coast lists Patriotic Pops at Artis-Naples for May 21-22, 2026 at 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, featuring Naples Philharmonic, chorus, and youth chorus in a patriotic program.

Source: Paradise Coast
Sat · 9:00 AMDowntown Fort Myers / First Street

Fort Myers Farmers Market - Every Saturday!

City of Fort Myers events lists Fort Myers Farmers Market - Every Saturday! at Downtown Fort Myers / First Street for Sat, May 16, 9:00 AM. Source-backed local pick for the SWFL Signal planner.

Source: City of Fort Myers events
Sat · 9:00 AMDowntown Fort Myers / First Street

Fort Myers Farmers Market - Every Saturday!

City of Fort Myers events lists Fort Myers Farmers Market - Every Saturday! at Downtown Fort Myers / First Street for Sat, May 23, 9:00 AM. Source-backed local pick for the SWFL Signal planner.

Source: City of Fort Myers events

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Free and low-friction local plans: markets, art walks, music walks, public events, civic activities, and family-friendly ideas. Start with current source-backed picks, then use city links and the planner map to compare timing, location, and local context.

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