Free events in Lehigh Acres, FL

Jewelry by Kaye Krest offers handmade beaded and wire wrapped designs at the Fort Myers Farmers Market. Pieces feature gemstones and seashells from Sanibel Island, along with work in resin and polymer clay. The market focuses on local food, and this vendor provides affordable styles for a wide range of tastes.

Incoming Heights Kindergarten families are gathering at Rutenberg Park Playground for a relaxed meetup. Children can play and make friends while parents connect with other Heights families ahead of the new school year. Pack a water bottle for your child. Hosted by the Heights Elementary PTA.

Shop locally at the Fort Myers Farmers Market in downtown Fort Myers. The market runs every Saturday morning and features a variety of fresh goods from area vendors. Plan to visit on this date during the scheduled market hours.

Celebrate the start of a new school year with a free community celebration at Gulf Coast Town Center filled with family fun. Enjoy live entertainment, hands-on games and activities, photo spots, giveaways, and special offers from participating businesses around the center. Kids can take part in a costume contest themed around superheroes and real-life heroes, with outfits inspired by roles like police officers, firefighters, teachers, military members, healthcare workers, and other community champions. Prizes will be awarded to select participants. Explore the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, showcasing more than 50 youth-run ventures that highlight creativity, initiative, and unique products. The event also features appearances by local community partners and first responders, family-friendly activities throughout the center, and a special Teacher Appreciation recognition. Community members will be able to nominate an outstanding local educator for a chance to receive a $250 prize, with the winner recognized during the event, and nomination details will be announced soon. This event is free to attend and offers a spirited way to close out summer while getting excited for the school year ahead.

Jewelry by Kaye Krest participates in the Babcock Ranch Farmers Market at Founders Square. This weekly Sunday market is open to the public and continues year-round. The event is hosted by Local Roots LLC.

Arrive with your own oil and oil filter. To participate, create a free account on the website associated with a free app that is expected to be available in app stores soon.

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.

Great Big Trivia brings a lively spin on bingo to Pi Local in Babcock Ranch with a music-driven game where popular songs take the place of numbers. The host calls out song titles so players of all ages can follow along, fill their cards, and compete for prizes. It is free to play, and the sing-along mood fills the restaurant with upbeat energy. Pair the fun with wood-fired favorites and shareable bites. The menu features the Pura Vida pie topped with burrata and prosciutto, the fan-favorite Chicken Bacon Ranch, Baked Truffle Parmesan Fries, and a Mediterranean Platter. Settle in on the airy patio or get comfortable in the dining room, enjoy the tunes, and play for a chance to win.