Free events in Lee County, FL

Closing the digital gap opens doors for everyday life. By building skills in computers, typing, and the internet, participants can more easily handle healthcare needs, take care of finances, and stay safely connected with family and friends. Goodwill provides free resources across Southwest Florida created for older adults to learn at a comfortable pace. At the Tice Community Resource Center, free Senior Planet technology classes for adults 60 and older focus on practical ways to build new skills, stretch a budget, stay active, and connect with others. For details, call (239) 710-2602 or email hildaortega@goodwillswfl.org. Coordinators are bilingual, and Spanish is available.

Everyone is welcome at this free workshop at Club Pilates in Estero, where the focus is genetic athlete typing. The session explains what it is and explores how it could influence everyday life. Integrative Concierge will share data-driven insights to help attendees understand this approach.

South Cape Run Club hosts a free weekly community walk and run at Optimal Wellness Cape Coral. All paces and all distances are welcome, and the atmosphere is family and pet friendly. Expect friendly runners and walkers, 1 to 3 mile route options, and casual post-run hangouts over coffee, smoothies, or local brews. The focus is on accountability and consistency, and the gathering takes place rain or shine unless otherwise posted.

Goodwill SWFL offers free digital skills training designed for older adults who want to feel more confident with technology. Participants learn practical computer and internet basics, practice everyday tasks online, and receive personalized support. The training also focuses on job readiness and career exploration, while helping people stay connected with loved ones, manage health needs, and use digital tools more comfortably. For details, contact Goodwill SWFL at (239) 369-4774.

This free networking mixer at Front Porch Social in Cape Coral, presented by Lee BIA, brings together builders, industry partners, and other professionals from across Southwest Florida. Connect with peers, share ideas, and expand your professional circle in a relaxed social setting.

Test your knowledge at Tony Sacco's Coal Oven Pizza during a live trivia night that is free to play. Team up with friends, tackle a variety of questions, and aim for the top spot, as the highest scoring teams earn fun prizes. Participants can also sign up in advance to receive three free clues before the game.

Rocks N’ Ritas Duo takes the patio at Cape Cabaret Dinner Theater with a set packed with classic rock and pop favorites from artists such as Journey, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Heart, Bonnie Tyler, Joan Jett, Janis Joplin, Fleetwood Mac, REO Speedwagon, Bon Jovi, and Melissa Etheridge. The show is free with no cover, and there is a $10 minimum purchase for food or beverages. An Early Bird special offers 20% off soups, salads, appetizers, and entrees. Reservations secure seating, and walk-ins are accommodated when tables are available.

Enjoy free admission to a family friendly celebration filled with trick-or-treating. Make Halloween-themed crafts, take part in sensory friendly activities, and get up close to big vehicles in touch-a-truck experiences. Entertainment and face painting add to the fun, and there will be opportunities to explore the ABA space.

Chef Mazzotta highlights crab cakes prepared exclusively with blue crab, with nothing added as filler. They are available in both regular and gluten free versions, and complimentary samples are offered for tasting.

Jewelry by Kaye Krest offers handmade beaded and wire wrapped pieces at the Fort Myers Farmers Market in Fort Myers. Designs feature gemstones and seashells from Sanibel Island, with additional work in resin and polymer clay. The market highlights local food and is open year round, and the collection includes choices suited to a wide range of styles and budgets.

Edison Mall hosts a show devoted to cards and collectibles, organized by Charlie’s Cards & Collectibles. Vendors present a mix of collectibles, comics, Pokémon items and more. Admission is free for attendees of every age. Exhibitors can apply to purchase booth space.

This pop culture showcase at Edison Mall offers free admission. Hosted by the mall, it brings together vendors of comics, Pokémon and other trading cards, collectibles, Funko Pops, anime and related pop culture items. Look for 50 confirmed tables in a family-friendly atmosphere where all ages are welcome. The World’s Largest Bounce House will also be at Edison Mall that day.

This free meditation group connected with Rissho Kosei-kai welcomes both newcomers and longtime practitioners. Each gathering features two brief meditation periods with an introduction at the start, a break in between, and a discussion to close. For details, call or text Jacob at (239) 851-9824.

Enjoy a community cookout with DB Cycles that pairs good food with a purpose, with fundraising that benefits the LGF veteran mission. Admission is free. Veterans and active duty military receive complimentary meals, and non-veteran guests can purchase a $10 food ticket. The grill will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and chili, available while supplies last. Attendees can enter raffles for a chance to win prizes. You can also browse merchandise and gear from the DB Cycle store.

78 RPM Duo brings a wide-ranging set of songs by many beloved recording artists to Cape Cabaret Dinner Theater. This is a free performance with no cover, and patio dining is available alongside the music. Expect crowd favorites like Count on Me by Bruno Mars, Crazy Little Thing Called Love from Queen, Doctor My Eyes by Jackson Browne, Everybody’s Talkin’ by Harry Nilsson, Here Comes the Sun, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Bye Bye Love from the Beatles, I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash, I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You and Treat Me Nice by Elvis, Ventura Highway by America, Peaceful Easy Feeling by the Eagles, Sounds of Silence, Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard credited to Simon and Garfunkel, Red Red Wine, Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond, Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding, Never Been to Spain by Hoyt Axton, and Your Mama Don’t Dance by Loggins and Messina, with many more in rotation. Reservations secure seating, and walk-ins are accommodated when tables are open. There is a $10 minimum purchase for food or beverages.

This weekly Dragonball Super Masters TCG event features Swiss-style play with no entry fee. Each participant receives a tournament pack, and one more tournament pack is added for every player. Prizes go to the top finishers, with details on promos and door prizes to be announced.

This local Flesh and Blood trading card game Armory event features the Classic Constructed format with Swiss pairings. Entry is free, and a GEM pack is included with entry. The top finisher receives a GEM pack. Additional promos and door prizes will be announced.

Songo brings a musical twist to bingo, inviting sing-alongs to familiar hits by artists you love as the game unfolds. Alan James is part of the fun, keeping the energy upbeat. It is free to participate and offers chances to win prizes, with plenty of music and plenty of winning.

Elevate Business Network brings local professionals together for a weekly meetup at Maggie’s House in Lehigh Acres. Participants can look forward to substantive conversations, new referrals, and a welcoming group dedicated to collective growth in business and leadership. The format emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and authentic connections, with targeted dialogue, time to network, and practical takeaways to help move businesses forward. Coffee is provided and the atmosphere stays positive throughout.

Cape Cabaret Dinner Theater hosts a patio trivia night where trivia enthusiasts and first timers can play for prizes including bottles of wine, tribute show tickets, and gift certificates in $10, $15, and $25 amounts. Cards are provided at no cost, and there is no cover charge. The game spans categories such as music, TV, history, sports, movies, and pop culture. A dinner special is available, offering a choice of entrees for $22.95, with regular values up to $32.95. Options include skirt steak, bolognese with meatballs, beef tips, pot roast, crunchy fish and chips, Mediterranean Atlantic cod, shrimp scampi, shrimp Alfredo, crabmeat stuffed shrimp, southern fried chicken, chicken Alfredo, chicken piccata, chicken marsala, chicken francaise, and chicken Parmesan. Nightly specials cannot be combined with other discounts, and the daily and comfort food menus are also available. Reservations guarantee seating, and walk ins are accommodated when tables are available. A minimum purchase of $10 in food or beverages applies.