Thursday - 1
Cinderella
Broadway
Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
Throughout July
All of your favorite characters come to life on stage,
including Cinderella, Prince Charming, the Fairy Godmother, the Wicked Stepmother and the stepsisters. tickets are just $15
for all ages. 278-4422
Reading at the Refuge
J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife
Refuge, Sanibel
Every Thursday at 11 a.m.
Attendees to each reading-and-crafts session will receive a free Nature
Journal (one to each child) in which to record their impressions of their refuge visit and future nature encounters. 472-1100
Curious George Live
Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero
July 1 - 3
Starring
in his own original live musical stage production and – for the first time – touring arena and theater stages
throughout the country, Curious George is on a mission to help Chef Pisghetti win a world-famous meatball competition. This
adventure takes him to Rome and The Golden Meatball Contest. With every swing and flip, George takes the audience through
a fun-filled, entertaining story with lots of music and dance that the whole family will enjoy. Showtimes to see everyone’s
favorite literary monkey live are 7 p.m. on July 1, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on July 2, and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on July 3.
800-745-3000
Friday - 2
Youth Services - Date Night
Oasis
Elementary, Cape Coral
6 - 10 p.m.
$10 per child (includes a pizza dinner) Youth Services will be hosting a Date
Night every other month to give parents a chance to enjoy a romantic dinner, or catch a movie without having to worry about
who is going to watch their kids! This program is offered to all students in grades VPK-9. 242-3950
Saturday - 3
Independence Day Celebration
Sanibel Island
9:30 a.m. - noon
Parade
starts at 9:30 a.m. and begins at Tarpon Bay Road and Periwinkle (Bailey’s Center) ending at Periwinkle and Casa Ybel
Road (Jerry’s Center). Sanibel Island’s annual fireworks display will begin at dusk, Saturday July 3rd. Sanibel’s
fireworks are traditionally launched from the northern terminus of Bailey Road.
Family Game Night
Fort Myers Diner,
13351 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers
6 - 9 p.m.
Kids Eat Free! One free kids meal with
the purchase of an adult meal. Bring board games, dominos, cards or game system (hook up to the flat screens). 997-2110
Family Freedom Fling
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, Fort Myers
3–8 p.m.
Happy Independence America!
Have a fun family Independence Day experience at Calusa! Come for the BBQ, Smokey
Bear from 3-5pm, fire safety, unicorn ponies, water games and glow in the dark fun! Included with admission.
275-3435
Free Kids Crafts, Workshops & S'mores
Bass Pro Shops, Fort Myers
July 3, 4, 6,
8: Paint an Animal Track
Crafts: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4 -5p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays: Noon - 2: p.m.
(while
supplies last)
Free Kids Workshops: Noon - 4 p.m.
Free S'mores: 5 - 6 p.m.
461-7800
Fireworks
Celebration
Miromar Outlets, Estero
7:05 p.m.
Our annual fireworks celebration is back! Join us for
live music from the Geek Sqwad! Bring your lawn chairs, but leave your personal fireworks & coolers at home. 948-3766
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Home Depot,
14655 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
9 a.m.
437-6333
BCMA 4th of July Backyard BBQ
Bailey's Center on the corner of Periwinkle
Way, Sanibel
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The event will be held immediately following the parade. It will include food,
beverages, live music, door prizes, mule and wagon rides, pictures with Uncle Sam, a dunk tank and waterslide, car bashing
and other activities for children and adults. www.hillgate.biz
Children’s Storytime
Barnes
& Noble,
13751 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
Every Saturday at 11 a.m.
Share the joy of reading with your
children, exciting sing-a-longs and coloring activities. All ages are welcome.
437-1289
Freedom Family
Fun Fest
Veterans Park, Lehigh Acres
4 p.m.
We will have fireworks, kid's activities, food vendors,
craft vendors, beer garden, entertainment, and it all begins at p.m. with the raising of the flag by the American Legion
Honor Guard, followed by the national anthem. Live entertainment on stage all afternoon and evening. A festival idol reunion,
dancers, bands, and other local talent. Beer garden for the big kids, Smaller Kid's activities include: bounce houses, slippy
water slides, video games, big screen TV, Wii, craft and food vendors, egg toss, hula hoop contest, sack races, pie and watermelon
eating contest. The evening will conclude with fireworks. www.lehighcommunityservices.com. 369-5818
Independence
Day Fireworks
Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers
7:05 p.m.
The Miracle put on the biggest and best fireworks
show in Southwest Florida. Miracle vs. St. Lucie Mets.
768-4210
Celebrate Historical Bonita - July 4th Parade
Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs
9 a.m.
949-6262
Sunday - 4
Red, White & BOOM
Downtown Cape Coral
4
to 10 p.m.
National musical acts perform on the main stage throughout the day and up to the fireworks display.
There will be a large children's fun zone with many things for the kids to do.
American Liberty Express
Lakes Regional Park, Train Village, Fort Myers
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy a special ride on the train for the
Fourth of July. Train runs from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tickets prices: $5 – 6yrs & older, $2 – 1 yrs to 5 yrs.
267-1905
Great American Picnic
Cape Harbour, Cape Coral
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
It is
a family friendly day of activities for everyone. Apple Pie Baking contest, Banana Split Eating Contest, bandanas for
kids to create fun designs. Enjoy delicious foods, contests, and music. Free. 945-6116.
Star Spangled Bonita
Riverside Park, Old US 41, Bonita Springs
6 - 9 p.m.
Live entertainment, pie baking contest hot dog & ice
cream eating contest. Fireworks finale will highlight a dynamic laser light show. There will be an array of children’s
games and activities including a waterslide, dunking game, potato sack races, relay races and much more. 949-6262
Fort Myers Beach Fourth of July
Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier & Times Square
Dusk
454-7500
Celebrate the 4th of July at Sun Splash!
Sun Splash Waterpark,
Cape Coral
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
American Veterans and active duty personnel receive FREE admission into the park
with proper military identification. 574-0558
Tuesday - 6
Cinema Under The Stars
Gulf Coast Town Center-Market Plaza, Fort Myers
8:30 p.m.
Free movie: July 6: Surf's Up
Free
Movies/Swan Princess & Hotel for Dogs
Regal Cinema – Bell Tower 20, Fort Myers
(July 6-July 8)
10 a.m. 437-2020
Free Movies/Veggietales:Pirates & Night at the Museum 2
Regal Cinema
– Gulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers
(July 6-7) 10 a.m. 454-4731
We Love to Wii Family
Gaming Fun
Pine Island Public Library, 10700 Russell Road NW
1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 6, 20
Join the
fun at the Pine Island Library playing Wii games on the big screen. 479-4636
Family Night At Chick-fil-A
Cypress Lake
13610 S. Tamiami Trail, Ft Myers
5-8 p.m.
Hey kids come join the fun - Make a cow costume
for Cow Appreciation Day! Bring a white t-shirt, pillow case or white trash bag and we'll provide the rest!
Get a FREE Kid's Meal with purchase of a Combo Meal.
433-9030
Let's Send the Cow to our Soldier
Chick-fil-A at Pine Island Road, Cape Coral
5-8 p.m.
Tonight we will be decorating Chick-fil-A cows for our soldiers
and sending them thank you letters. It's a chance to let them know how much we appreciate what they are doing for us
in Iraq. (Free Kid's Meal with the purchase of an adult Chick-fil-A Meal) 242-8748
Wednesday
- 7
Kids Crafts
Miromar Outlets, Estero - Playland
10 a.m. – Noon
Kids from toddlers
to 12 are invited to participate in supervised fun activities. Free. 948-3766
Free Wednesday Summer Make & Take
A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts,
Fort Myers
3 - 5 p.m.
For kids ages four and up. Craft: Perler Beads™ Angel of a Fish. 479-5196
Christmas in July
The Shell Factory and Nature Park, North Fort Myers
Beginning July 7th we will
be celebrating the Christmas Season everywhere on the property; discounts and gifts with purchase in the retail store, special
family activities in the Nature and Fun Parks. Other activities include: create a shell ornament contest, $300 in prizes,
open to all, no entry fee and discount on shells with application. Also, Christmas cookies with Mrs. Claus & guest appearance
by Santa Claus
995-2141
Sunset Celebration
Cape Coral Yacht Club Pier,
5819
Driftwood Parkway
5 - 8 p.m.
Enjoy live music, food and drink! Over 30 vendors selling arts & crafts, jewelry,
gift items, and a fabulous SW Florida sunset! July will a celebration for children. Free. 574-0806
Summer
Arts and Crafts
South County Regional Library,
1100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero
2 p.m. Wednesdays, July
7, 14, 21, 28
Back by popular demand! Beat the heat and enjoy making an art project each week of our Summer Reading Program.
Adult assistance may be needed to complete some projects.
479-4636
Children's Drama Workshop - Libba
Cotten and the Rumbling Freight Train
East County Regional Library,
881 Gunnery Rd, Lehigh Acres
4:30
p.m. Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28
Rehearsal and practice attendance is mandatory. Based on "Libba Cotten and the
Rumbling Freight Train: A Musical Drama." This is the true story of the little girl who wrote the world-famous song.
For ages 5 - 16. Registration is required. 479-4636
Thursday - 8
Reading
at the Refuge
J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel
Every Thursday at 11 a.m.
Attendees to each reading-and-crafts session will receive a free Nature Journal (one to each child) in which to record their
impressions of their refuge visit and future nature encounters. 472-1100
"Something's Fishy"
Story and Crafts for All Ages
North Fort Myers Public Library,
2001 N. Tamiami Trail NE
10:30 a.m.
Join us for a lively story and fun craft about creatures from the deep blue sea. All ages welcome. Registration is requested.
479-4636
Friday - 9
Cow Appreciation Day At Chick-fil-A Cypress Lake
13610 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Cow Appreciation Day is here again! Come dressed head
to toe as a cow and receive a FREE MEAL! Fun family activities from 5-7pm and a Cypress Lake Herd picture taken at 6pm.
www.cowappreciationday.com. 433-9030
Saturday - 10
Dog Daze #4
Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers
7:05 p.m.
The final event of the year will be a “howling” good time.
Miracle vs. Jupiter Hammerheads. 768-4210
Mango Mania
German-American Social Club
2101
Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral
July 10 & 11
Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mango Mania
is a summer festival and celebration of Pine Island's Mangos and other tropical fruits. It is a festive, informal and incredibly
fun family event.
Numerous contests for children and adults Live music, activities, games contests and more!! Mr. Mango
Head, Precision Mango Toss ( children and Adults ),
Mango Pie Eating, Mango Hat Parade, Mango Hat Judging, Bounce
houses, Generation Gap Relay, World's Largest Mango Contest, Mango Juggling, World's Longest Mango Throw, Climbing towers,
face painting and more! Win Fabulous Prizes. Adults $6, Advanced Purchase $5, Children under 10 are FREE
283-0888
Swamp Walk
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, Fort Myers
10–11:30 a.m.
& 1:30–3 p.m.
Come explore the cypress swamp up-close as a guide takes you along one of our trails. Please
wear close-toed shoes and come dressed to get wet! Weather permitting. FREE with admission. Register by July 9th.275-3435
Free Kids Crafts, Workshops & S'mores
Bass Pro Shops, Fort Myers
Crafts: Tuesdays
& Thursdays: 4-5 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays: Noon - 2 p.m.
(while supplies last)
July 10 & 11: Design
Your Own Birdhouse
Free Kids Workshops: Noon - 4 p.m.
Free S'mores: 5 - 6 p.m.
461-7800
Free
Water Safety Awareness Clinic
Sun Splash Waterpark, Cape Coral
9 - 9:30 a.m.
We are proud to offer three FREE clinics this summer as a community service to help teach drowning prevention and water
safety awareness to parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, cousins, babysitters and others who watch children with
a pool or waterway nearby. All participants will receive valuable knowledge that could help prevent a future tragedy from
occurring, as well as a coupon for $2 off up to four general admission tickets to Sun Splash. 574-0558
July
Family Fun Night at Sun Splash
Sun Splash Waterpark, Cape Coral
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Music, prizes, food
specials, and over 14 acres of fun for the whole family!
The cost to attend Family Fun Night is only $6 for Cape Coral
residents and $8 for non-residents (plus sales tax). Sun Splash season pass holders get in free. The water park will be cleared
of all day guests at 5:00 p.m. and will reopen for Family Fun Night at 5:30 p.m. Same day guests who wish to re-enter the
park for Family Fun Night will be admitted for $5 each with their same day receipt. Family Fun Nights are held at Sun Splash
the second Saturday of every month through September. The park has a limited capacity, so arriving early is recommended. 574-0558
Children’s Storytime
Barnes & Noble,
13751 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
Every
Saturday at 11 a.m.
Join Spot for our special storytime in our Children's Department. Be sure to bring a friend and your
camera. Share the joy of reading with your children, exciting sing-a-longs and coloring activities. All ages are welcome.
437-1289
Family Game Night
Fort Myers Diner,
13351 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers
6 - 9 p.m.
Kids Eat Free! One free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal. Bring board games, dominos, cards
or game system (hook up to the flat screens). 997-2110
Baby-Parent Rhyme Time
East County
Regional Library,
881 Gunnery Rd., Lehigh
10 a.m.
Be prepared to tickle, jump and fly with your baby! These
rhymes and songs are for infants, up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult. This 20-minute program is filled with songs designed
to introduce rhyming and movement to infants. 479-4636
Lowe’s Kid Clinic/Ball and Cup Game
Lowe’s Home Improvement Store,
8040 Dani Dr., Fort Myers
10 a.m.
For kids of all ages. Basic preparation,
assembly and tool safety will be covered as your child builds something with their own hands. 896-1940
Christian
Soccer Association of Lee County Sign-up
Sherman Soccer Complex, Gateway - Fort Myers
9 a.m. - Noon
CSA provides each player with a jersey, shorts, and socks. Players are responsible for cleats and shin guards. 332-5940
Sunday - 11
Roll with the Miracle/Family Fun Sunday
Hammond
Stadium, Fort Myers
1:05 p.m.
Join the Miracle players and staff for an enjoyable evening of bowling. Family Fun
Packs provide an afternoon of affordable family fun. For only $25 you get 4 tickets, 4 hot dog and soda vouchers and a game
program. Pregame catch on the field and postgame sprint the bases. Miracle vs. Jupiter Hammerheads. 768-4210
Monday - 12
Preschool Program – Sea And Shore
Calusa Nature
Center & Planetarium, Fort Myers
11 a.m.– noon & 3-4 p.m.
Find out what lives in the sand, along the
shore, and out in the ocean. Children will learn about ocean critters through a story, crafts, and games. Children must be
between the ages of 3 and 5. Included with admission. Please register by July 11th. 275-3435
Tuesday - 13
Free Movies/Swan Princess & Hotel for Dogs
Regal Cinema – Gulf Coast
Town Center, Fort Myers
(July 13-14) 10 a.m. 454-4731
Cinema Under The Stars
Gulf Coast
Town Center-
Market Plaza, Fort Myers
8:30 p.m.
Free movie: The Little Rascals
Family Night
At Chick-fil-A Cypress Lake
13610 S. Tamiami Trail, Ft Myers
5-8 p.m.
Hey kids get cooled off from
the heat! Make your own sundae night with yummy toppings! Get a FREE Kid's Meal with purchase of a Combo Meal.
433-9030
Chick-fil-A Beach Party
Chick-fil-A at Pine Island Road, Cape Coral
5-8
p.m.
Put on your favorite tropical outfit and join us for a fun in the sun party! We'll be making a great sand
craft. Have your face painted with sea horses or shells and stop by the balloon art station for a cool balloon animal.
(Free Kid's Meal with the purchase of an adult Chick-fil-A Meal) 242-8748
Free Movies/Tale of Despereaux
& Astroboy
Regal Cinema – Bell Tower 20, Fort Myers
(July 13-July 15) 10 a.m. 437-2020
Wednesday - 14
Kids Crafts
Miromar Outlets, Estero - Playland
10 a.m. – Noon
Kids from toddlers to 12 are invited to participate in supervised fun activities. Free. 948-3766
Free Family Movie Night at the Youth Center
William "Bill" Austen Youth Center, Cape
Coral
6-8 p.m.
The Youth Center shows a FREE family movie every Wednesday for Youth Center members (and their families!).
Movie is shown on our 10ft High Definition screen. Fresh popcorn!! Join us for our 6 p.m. showing! 242-3950
Museum Explorers
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, Fort Myers
7
p.m.
Enjoy an exclusively guided tour of the Living Museum where each exhibit will be discussed. Meet the snakes
and baby alligators up close! Spend time with the creepy crawlies in the Insectarium, learn about feeding and maintenance
of the critters while spending an evening with the Wildlife Director. $10 non-members, $5 members.275-3435
Free
Summer Make & Take
A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Fort Myers
3 - 5 p.m.
For kids ages four and
up. Craft: Lion Brand & Design Way Yarn-y Stripe-y Pencil. 479-5196
Thursday -
15
Reading at the Refuge
J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel
Every
Thursday at 11 a.m.
Attendees to each reading-and-crafts session will receive a free Nature Journal (one to each child)
in which to record their impressions of their refuge visit and future nature encounters. 472-1100
Saturday - 17
Learn to craft with recycled items - Recyclable Saturday
Four Freedoms Park,
Cape Coral
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Learn to do crafts with recycling items. Pre-registration is required.
All children must be self sufficient in restroom care. Children need to bring a snack, lunch and a water bottle.
Ages: 3-5 yrs, $15 Res / $17 Non. Res. 574-0804.
Children’s Storytime
Barnes &
Noble, 13751 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
Every Saturday at 11 a.m.
Share the joy of reading with your children,
exciting sing-a-longs and coloring activities. All ages are welcome. 437-1289
Babysitter Training
William “Bill” Austen Youth, Cape
Coral
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
(11-15 yrs) Looking to earn some money, but too young to get a job? Become a certified babysitter!
The Youth Center has teamed up with the SW Florida Safety Council to present the following one day sessions $40 center 242.3950
Parks & Recreation Celebration
Cape Coral Yacht Club Community Park,
5819 Driftwood
Pkwy
11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Join us for all sorts of free activities and prizes including an ice cream social, crafts on
the beach, lifeguard presentations, police demonstrations and more. Stop by the Godman Yacht Basin for their Open House. Plan
to return in the evening for the Yacht Club Pool’s Aquatic Festival from 6-9 p.m. Admission to the Aquatic Festival
is $5 adult / $3 children. 574-0806
C'mon Family Fun Activity-Space Kidettes
Bell Tower Shops,
Fort Myers
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Children’s Museum of Naples’ education series, Family Fun, hosts activities
providing children, ages 4 through 8, the opportunity to explore the world through hands-on fun at the Shops. Family Fun program
is free, fun and open to the public. Each activity takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes and snacks and juice are provided.
For "Space Kidettes" explore the outer reaches of the universe, study the effects of gravity then make a rocket
that can really blast off! 489-1221
Family Game Night
Fort Myers Diner,
13351
N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers
6 - 9 p.m.
Kids Eat Free! One free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal.
Bring board games, dominos, cards or game system (hook up to the flat screens). 997-2110
Tuesday - 20
Cinema Under The Stars
Gulf Coast Town Center-
Market
Plaza, Fort Myers
8:30 p.m.
Free movie: Astro Boy
Free Movies/Tale of Despereaux & Astroboy
Regal Cinema – Gulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers
(July 20-21) 10 a.m. 454-4731
Free Movies/Veggietales:Jonah
& The Spy Next Door
Regal Cinema – Bell Tower 20, Fort Myers
(July 20-July 22) 10 a.m.
437-2020
Family Night At Chick-fil-A Cypress Lake
13610 S. Tamiami Trail, Ft Myers
5-8
p.m.
Hey kids come join the fun for a night of face painting and balloon artist! Get a FREE Kids Meal with purchase
of a Combo Meal. 433-9030
Creepy Crawler Night with Calusa Nature Center
Chick-fil-A at Pine
Island Road, Cape Coral
5-8 p.m.
Calusa Nature Center will be joining us for a fun night of hands on learning. Get
up close and personal with some great creatures. (Free Kid's Meal with the purchase of an adult Chick-fil-A Meal) 242-8748
Wednesday -21
Kids Crafts
Miromar Outlets, Estero - Playland
10 a.m. – Noon
Kids from toddlers to 12 are invited to participate in supervised fun activities. Free. 948-3766
Free Summer Make & Take
A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Fort Myers
3 - 5 p.m.
For
kids ages four and up. Craft: Prism Floss Backpack Zipper Pull. 479-5196
Thursday
- 22
Reading at the Refuge
J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel
Every Thursday at 11 a.m.
Attendees to each reading-and-crafts session will receive a free Nature Journal (one to each
child) in which to record their impressions of their refuge visit and future nature encounters. 472-1100
Friday - 23
Produce Market & Farm-Curious Kids Summer Program
Bonita Springs
Public Library, 26876 Pine Ave.
2 p.m.
Discover where your food really comes from, how to make healthy food choices
and make your own healthy trail mix with nuts. 479-4636
Saturday - 24
Backpack
Giveaway
Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers
7:05 p.m.
Go back to school in style with a sharp-looking Miracle
backpack; the first 750 kids (12 & under) receive a backpack. Miracle vs. Brevard County Manatees. 768-4210
Lowe’s Kid Clinic/Ball and Cup Game
Lowe’s Home Improvement Store,
8040 Dani Dr.,
Fort Myers
10 a.m.
For kids of all ages. Basic preparation, assembly and tool safety will be covered as your child
builds something with their own hands. 896-1940
Cape Kids Got Talent Show at the Youth Center
William Austen Youth Center, Cape Coral
7 -9 p.m.
See young talented Cape Coral Youth sing, dance, tell jokes,
show off their talents! You'll be shocked at the talent in our very own community! Show time is 7pm at the Cost for
admission is $5. 242-3950
Night In The Museum Family Camping Adventure
Calusa Nature
Center & Planetarium, Fort Myers
7 p.m.
The evening includes a night hike, s’mores, nocturnal animal encounters,
special hands-on reptile show and crafts. Families 1-3 people $40, 4-6 people $45 and 6-8 people $50. Space is limited! 275-3435
Children’s Storytime
Barnes & Noble, 13751 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
Every
Saturday at 11 a.m.
Share the joy of reading with your children, exciting sing-a-longs and coloring activities. All ages
are welcome. 437-1289
Family Game Night
Fort Myers Diner,
13351 N. Cleveland Ave.,
N. Fort Myers
6 - 9 p.m.
Kids Eat Free! One free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal. Bring board games,
dominos, cards or game system (hook up to the flat screens). 997-2110
Tuesday - 27
Family News Birthday
Celebration!!
Bounce for FREE at Pump It Up
4331 Vernoica Shoemaker Blvd., Fort
Myers
5 - 8 p.m.
Prizes, Giveaways & More!
Stop by
the Family News Birthday Celebration!! Bounce for one, two or three hours for FREE!
*For ages 2 -12 years old.
Note: Socks and a signed waiver are required to play.
275-8700
Free Movies/Wallace & Gromit and Cloudy with Meatballs
Regal
Cinema – Bell Tower 20, Fort Myers
(July 27-July 29) 10 a.m. 437-2020
Free Movies/Veggietales:Jonah
& The Spy Next Door
Regal Cinema – Gulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers
(July 27-28) 10 a.m. 454-4731
Cinema Under The Stars
Gulf Coast Town Center-Market Plaza, Fort Myers
8:30 p.m.
Free
movie: Open Season
Family Night At Chick-fil-A Cypress Lake
13610 S. Tamiami Trail,
Ft Myers
5-8 p.m.
Have fun- Come make a summer craft! Get a FREE Kids Meal with purchase of a Combo
Meal. 433-9030
Crazy Cupcake Creations
Chick-fil-A at Pine Island Road, Cape Coral
5-8 p.m.
Let's see what amazing things you can make out of a yummy
cupcake! You are gonna love this family night. (Free Kid's Meal with the purchase of an adult Chick-fil-A
Meal) 242-8748
Wednesday - 28
Kids Crafts
Miromar Outlets,
Estero - Playland
10 a.m. – Noon
Kids from toddlers to 12 are invited to participate in supervised fun activities.
Free. 948-3766
Free Wednesday Summer Make & Take
A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Fort Myers
3 - 5 p.m.
For kids ages four and up. Craft: Mega Brands Color Blanks. 479-5196
Thursday
- 29
Reading at the Refuge
J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel
Every Thursday at 11 a.m.
Attendees to each reading-and-crafts session will receive a free Nature Journal (one to each
child) in which to record their impressions of their refuge visit and future nature encounters. 472-1100
Seussical
the Musical
Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
July 29 - August 15
Seussical the
Musical follows the adventures of Horton the Elephant, who one day hears voices coming from a speck of dust. When he
discovers that on this speck, exists a small planet, he promises to rescue and guard it because "a person's a person,
no matter how small". The upbeat musical score will have your toes tapping, your fingers snapping and the entire
family's imagination running wild!Thursday, Saturday & Sunday Matinees: Lunch 11:45 a.m. / Show 1:15 p.m.
Thursday
through Saturday Evenings: Dinner 5:30 p.m. / Show 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Twilights: Dinner 5:30 p.m. / Show 7 p.m.
278-4422
Friday - 30
Mother Nature’s House - The Four Seasons-
Curious
Kids Summer Program
Bonita Springs Public Library, 26876 Pine Ave.
2 p.m.
Investigate what makes the
weather change and how seasons affect us all. Make a pinwheel to study the wind at home. 479-4636
Live
at the Promenade! “All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play”
Promenade at Bonita
Bay, Bonita Springs
July 30, 7 p.m. & July 31, 3 p.m.
The Center for the Arts Youth Theater
presents a play based on several disastrous theatrical experiences. “Bad Play” peels back the tattered curtain
to examine the process of putting on a show that is less than good. A stuffy narrator guides the audience through the sorry
process—from audition, to rehearsal and the opening curtain. $3 child/ $5 adult. 495-8989
Saturday - 31
Mid-Summer Fireworks
Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers
7:05 p.m.
The
skies over Hammond Stadium will brighten from this spectacular display. Miracle vs. Tampa Yankees. 768-4210
Back
2 Class Bash
Germain Arena, Fort Myers
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Family entertainment, vendors, interactive
exhibits, stage presentations. 948-7825
Children’s Storytime
Barnes & Noble, 13751
S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
Every Saturday at 11 a.m.
Share the joy of reading with your children, exciting sing-a-longs
and coloring activities. All ages are
welcome. 437-1289
Family Game Night
Fort
Myers Diner,
13351 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers
6 - 9 p.m.
Kids Eat Free! One free kids meal with the purchase
of an adult meal. Bring board games, dominos, cards or game system (hook up to the flat screens). 997-2110
