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🌴 5 things to do in SWFL this Memorial Day weekend (May 22-25)

Hey SWFL! Memorial Day weekend is packed this year. Here's our roundup of what's going on across SWFL — a good mix of free events and stuff for the whole family.

1. PaintTopia Art Class — Estero (Friday) Free art class in Estero, 11am-12:30pm. No experience needed, just show up and paint. Good way to start the long weekend.

2. Memorial Day Appreciation Weekend at Naples Botanical Garden (Sat-Mon) Running all three days, 9am-5pm. Free admission for all active duty and retired military. Beautiful venue and a genuinely meaningful way to spend part of the holiday weekend.

3. Annual All American Country BBQ — Cape Coral (Sunday) Live music, BBQ, and free admission for military with valid ID. $5 at the gate for everyone else, kids 12 and under are free. 12pm-8pm off Pine Island Rd.

4. Memorial Day Celebration at Cabana Bay — Placida (Sunday) Free, relaxed, family friendly. 11:30am-3:30pm if you want something low key and close to the water.

5. Memorial Day Block Party at Brightwater Lagoon — North Fort Myers (Sunday) This one is right in our backyard. Live entertainment, activities for all ages, totally free. 12pm-5pm on Sunny Page Ln.

Lots of ways to honor the weekend the right way. Hope everyone has a safe and fun one. 💚

🌴 5 things to do in SWFL this Memorial Day weekend (May 22-25)

Hey Fort Myers! Memorial Day weekend is packed this year. Here's our roundup of what's going on across SWFL — a good mix of free events and stuff for the whole family.

1. PaintTopia Art Class — Estero (Friday) Free art class in Estero, 11am-12:30pm. No experience needed, just show up and paint. Good way to start the long weekend.

2. Memorial Day Appreciation Weekend at Naples Botanical Garden (Sat-Mon) Running all three days, 9am-5pm. Free admission for all active duty and retired military. Beautiful venue and a genuinely meaningful way to spend part of the holiday weekend.

3. Annual All American Country BBQ — Cape Coral (Sunday) Live music, BBQ, and free admission for military with valid ID. $5 at the gate for everyone else, kids 12 and under are free. 12pm-8pm off Pine Island Rd.

4. Memorial Day Celebration at Cabana Bay — Placida (Sunday) Free, relaxed, family friendly. 11:30am-3:30pm if you want something low key and close to the water.

5. Memorial Day Block Party at Brightwater Lagoon — North Fort Myers (Sunday) This one is right in our backyard. Live entertainment, activities for all ages, totally free. 12pm-5pm on Sunny Page Ln.

Hope everyone has a safe and fun one. 💚

🌴 5 things to do in SWFL this weekend (May 15-17)

Hey Fort Myers! Dropping our usual weekend roundup in case anyone's looking for something to do. Mix of free stuff, family friendly events, and a couple that are genuinely worth the drive to Naples.

1. Naples Ballet — Swan Lake (Tonight!) If you've been on the fence about catching a live ballet, this is a good one to start with. Swan Lake at Artis Naples, Friday night at 7pm. Tickets from $93.

2. Move With MADD Fort Myers 5K (Saturday morning) This one's right here in Fort Myers off Daniels Pkwy. 7:30am start, dogs welcome, great cause. $30-35 to register, or you can just show up to support the runners.

3. 46th Annual Great Canoe Races of Naples (Saturday) Teams race the Gordon River in costumes and it's a great time even just watching from the sidelines. Free to spectate, $65+ to race. 9am-5pm at Riverside Circle.

4. Free Kids Craft at Lowe's — Estero (Saturday) Garden Basket event, free, 10-11am. Low lift, kids love it.

5. Shrek 25th Anniversary Movie Party — Alamo Drafthouse Naples (Sunday) Shrek is 25 and honestly it holds up. Sunday 3pm, $21.40. Bring the family or just treat yourself.

Hope everyone has a good one! Stay safe out there. 💚