Events in Fort Myers today

Unroll your mat for a lighthearted goat yoga session in the open air, featuring playful goats and Marsala, a Highland calf. This class welcomes all experience levels, so beginners and seasoned yogis can breathe, stretch, and share a few laughs alongside friendly animals. There will be time to feed the goats and take photos, but please do not bring outside food. Bring your own mat, blanket, or towel. The minimum age is 12, and anyone under 18 must attend with a parent or guardian.

Explore handcrafted jewelry by Kaye Krest at the Downtown Fort Myers Farmers Market. Browse beaded and wire wrapped pieces featuring gemstones and Sanibel Island seashells, along with designs made in resin and polymer clay. The market highlights local food, and this collection offers styles to suit many tastes.

Explore the Fort Myers Home Show, a fun, interactive home improvement event with a wide selection of local professionals. Compare options from expert exhibitors, get inspired, and start planning your next project with confidence. Saturday hours are 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Get started with line dancing at a beginner friendly workshop. Begin with check in and some open dance time, then transition into lessons. Instruction is led by Michael Faith and Laura Gordon, with music from guest DJ Anthony Gordon. Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door. This event is for ages 12 and up.

This back-to-school themed gathering features professional portraits by Real Tours, complete with classroom-inspired props for children and their four-legged companions. After photos, attendees can explore local vendors offering snacks, gifts, and pet-friendly finds for people and pets, and dogs can receive complimentary nail trims from Zoomin Groomin. The activities take place in the parking lot of the new Paws for Wellness Veterinary Clinic, bringing together families, pets, and neighbors in support of a meaningful cause. Portraits are available for a $10 donation, with proceeds benefiting the Gulf Coast Humane Society.

A 90s themed Smoke & Paint experience brings creative energy to Stet’s Bar in Fort Myers with two separate sessions to choose from. One offers a mellow sunset feel, and the other brings a prime-time buzz, so participants can pick the vibe that fits their night. A live artist will guide the painting, and a DJ will keep the mood going with classic 90s tracks. Expect a relaxed lounge setting with food and drinks available, plus vendors and local creators on site. Attendees can look forward to goody bags and raffle prizes throughout the event. The theme celebrates the era of mixtapes, MTV, oversized jerseys, and other favorite 90s touchstones.

Kids Markets at Back To School Bash is a fun, family-friendly, farmers market-style event designed for kids ages 5-17. Plan for a couple of hours of hands-on activities and a lively in-person experience to get everyone ready for the new school year.

Enjoy a fast-paced comedy show with Philly Plowden, bringing stories from his own life along with sharp observations about the human condition. The performance is recommended for adults, with comedy shows listed as 18 and older with a parent or guardian, and 23 and older without.

Get ready for an exciting night of amateur fighting at Millennial Brewing Company. This in-person event runs for about 4 hours, so come enjoy the matches in a great local venue. Refunds aren’t available for this event.

Enjoy an affirming gathering where LGBTQ+ people and allies connect to play tabletop games and unwind together. It takes place on the second Saturday of each month.

An evening devoted to Blou Note celebrates its music, its movement, and its message in a single night designed to linger in memory. This is the fourth edition of the semiannual celebration, more than a year into the journey and still just beginning. It welcomes both longtime followers and first-time discoverers of Blou Light Special, offering an inclusive experience for all. Attendees can arrive as they are and leave feeling transformed.

Find a peaceful flow in a tranquil outdoor setting while friendly goats and a sweet Highland calf wander by. This lighthearted yoga class invites plenty of stretching, steady breathing, and laughter as the animals mingle nearby. All experience levels are welcome. Participants must be at least 12 years old, and anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian present. There will be time to feed the goats, but please do not bring outside food, and to take photos of the fun. Bring your own mat, blanket, or towel for practice. The gate opens 15 minutes before class begins.

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An August witch crafting class focuses on creating corn husk dolls, a Native American and Appalachian folk tradition made with dried corn leaves. A Lammas craft kit for making your own doll is included, with husks, twine, and instructions to shape a small figure for the altar or hearth. This practice can serve as a grounding ritual for first harvest, ancestor work, or slow grief work. Name the doll as you tie the final knot, then keep it on the altar through the three harvest sabbats, Lammas, Mabon, and Samhain, before returning it to the earth. The class fee is $16, and seating is limited.

Attendees take the stage to sing emo favorites backed by a live band, supported by full production and dynamic visuals. Emo Night Karaoke is powered by a collective of musicians whose members have appeared on Warped Tour and When We Were Young and toured internationally, placing participants in the role of lead vocalist. On-site sign-up is available. A curated setlist is available on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music.

Unwind with Crafts After Dark, a relaxed creative meetup hosted by Creative Hands Events at Kava Culture Fort Myers. Settle in with painting, crochet, and coloring, explore new techniques or keep building on favorite skills, and enjoy snacks alongside kava and welcoming community vibes. All experience levels are encouraged, and any type of art project is welcome. Bring a work in progress if you like creating around others. A one drink minimum is required to participate.

Settle in for a 30 minute snuggling session with baby goats, plus time with Marsala, a Highland calf. After the cuddle time, guests may walk the ranch to feed the donkeys, hold the chickens, and visit the gift shop. Each session accommodates up to 10 people. Advance reservations are required for every attendee, and the minimum age is 4 with no exceptions. Please plan to arrive no earlier than five minutes before the scheduled start time. Add all guests during booking to ensure everyone in your group is confirmed.

Discover tatakizome, the flower pounding art technique, with Nancy. Participants should bring a hammer. Members may RSVP directly to Nancy Colgan at no cost. Guests are welcome for $10 and should RSVP to Sandy at 239-994-8147. Contributions to the Speaker Fund are appreciated.

El Buen Sazon Bori-Mex Restaurant features a pastrami sandwich special for $11.99. This promotion highlights a classic sandwich choice from the menu.

Join the Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship Fort Myers chapter for a casual monthly happy hour. This is a friendly, in-person get-together for women founders, tech professionals, venture capitalists, and supporters, with a focus on authentic networking and connecting over ideas, industry changes, and big future plans. The evening includes registration and networking, brief remarks to get to know the group, and time to connect and build relationships.

Turn 2'sday at Hammond Stadium - Twins Spring Training offers buy-one-get-one deals during Tuesday home games. Enjoy two-for-one pricing on tickets, hot dogs, beer, and fountain soda.

KEH Camera is coming to Creative Photo and Digital Imaging for a limited time so you can sell your used photography gear for an instant quote and get paid on the spot. This is a walk-in event, so no ticket is needed. Bring your clean, working camera equipment, along with a charged battery and charger, and a photo ID since payment requires it. KEH is not currently purchasing certain items, including darkroom equipment, small digital point-and-shoot cameras under 6 megapixels, several older film formats, certain video cameras, and studio lighting that needs a powerpack or hot lights.

Join Women on Water® for a fun, women-only in-person boating seminar at MarineMax Fort Myers. The class is designed to build confidence through a friendly, hands-on format, with a classroom session followed by practical experience on the water. You’ll cover key boating basics like terminology and boat anatomy, line handling and knot tying, docking, boat operation and handling, water safety rules, and more.

A weekly Wednesday live music series takes place at Twisted Horse, a new spot in Marinatown owned by Kat, who also owns High Horse NFM. The lineup features artists from across Southwest Florida.

A monthly forum for screenwriters offers a collaborative space to trade ideas, take part in table reads of works in progress, and share knowledge about the craft. The focus is on conversation, reading work aloud, and learning from peers.

El Buen Sazon Bori-Mex Restaurant in Fort Myers is offering Bistec Encebollado for 9.99, served with two sides.

Catch Alabama and Exile for a live acoustic country show at Hertz Arena. The concert starts at 7:00 PM and tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

At Hammond Stadium - Twins Spring Training, this community-focused event spotlights first responders, veterans, and small businesses. Individuals or groups can be nominated for their positive contributions, and nominated participants have the chance to direct a donation made in their name to a 501(3)c organization of their choice. Presented by LMCU.