Looking for something fun to do this weekend in SWFL? Check out our list of events and happenings!
16th Annual Burrowing Owl Festival
Cape Coral, FL - Every year, the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife host a Festival at Rotary Park in Cape Coral which celebrates the start of the Burrowing Owl nesting season and all of Cape Coral’s natural wildlife treasures. Festival highlights include the Mote Marine Mobile Education Exhibit, environmental and wildlife organizations with educational exhibits and live animals demonstrations, bus tours to local burrowing owl burrows. There will be on site speakers with wildlife presentations and live birds of prey. Enjoy a tour through the live interactive butterfly house and learn about their host and nectar plants. Artists, photographers and craft vendors of all things natural, native and wild will have lovely items for sale. Children will enjoy the free arts and crafts activities at the Children’s Creative Corner. Vendors, food and beverages will be on site with items available for purchase.
Event day and time: Saturday 24th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
SWFL Lee County Fair
Fort Myers, FL - The 94th Annual Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair at the Lee County Civic Center is an annual favorite for residents here in SWFL! It will feature new and classic carnival rides, a kids area, free shows through out the fairgrounds, several vendors offering gifts and products, a variety of classic carnival and signature foods, and lots of games for a chance to win an assortment of prizes!
Event day and time: From Thursday February 22nd to March 4th. See website for schedule
Farmer Mike's 6th Annual Strawberry Festival & Sunflower Garden
Bonita Springs, FL - 6th Annual Strawberry Festival at Farmer Mike's! There will be vendors, food from "The Fresh Harvest Cafe", chocolate fondue fountains, strawberry shortcake bar, strawberry jams, live music, bounce houses, face painting, there will also be hayrides to the 10 acre Sunflower Garden, which you may walk through! Parking and admissions is free, kids corner activities are free -Hayride to Sunflower Garden $5.00 (Includes 1 flower per guest) All picking will be at a reduced special event price these days only -DIY chocolate bar and food will be priced individually.
Event day and time: Saturday 24th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
5th Annual Mardi Gras Trolley Event
Cape Coral, FL - The 5th Annual South Cape Mardi Gras Trolley Event is a premiere bar crawl. You'll board the exclusive trolleys to travel to various locations where you can enjoy a specialty drink for just $2.50 at each place*. Get your passport stamped at every participating stop (no purchase required) and you can win a Mardi Gras themed gift basket! You'll get Mardi Gras beads at check-in, and you can also win prizes on the trolleys, including swag and gift cards to local spots. Have your picture taken at the official photo booth (located in the lobby of Dolphin Key Resort) and you could win 4 tickets to the St. Patrick's Day trolley event on March 17th** Expect lots of entertainment, including live music, dancing, singing and more.
Event day and time: Saturday 24th from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
39th Annual Naples National Art Festival
Naples, FL - The local community counts Naples National Art Show among its premiere, must-see events thanks to the high quality of the art, the engaging personalities of the artists, and the festive atmosphere. More than 20,000 residents and visitors flock to this outdoor weekend art show to enjoy the art, live performances and our world-class restaurants in downtown Naples This is a juried art show with artists applying in eighteen categories for cash prizes. This show raises funds for educational art programming for the Naples Art Association. There is a suggested $5 donation at the gate.
Event day and time: Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th
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