August Family Friendly Events
Happy National Clown Week
North Fort Myers Rec. Center, 2000 North Recreation Way
Saturday, August 4 • 2 p.m.
Help members of Caloosa Clown Alley #97 celebrate National Clown Week. Fun and laughter promised. All welcome. 239-479-4636
Miracle Backpack Giveaway
Hammond Stadium
14100 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers
Saturday, August 4 • 6 p.m.
First 500 kids 12 and under get a FREE Miracle backpack for the upcoming school year! 239-768-4210
Back to School Bash
Miromar Outlets, Estero
Saturday, August 4 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Suite 168
See the must-have back-to-school styles and brands children will be rocking this school year! While you’re here, enjoy fashion and makeup tips, live entertainment, games, giveaways, and fun for the whole family! 239-948-3766
Regal Summer Movie Express: Minions & The Boss Baby
Regal Gulf Coast Stadium 16 & Regal Cinemas Bell Tower 20
August 7 & 8 • 10 a.m.
Admission to the Summer Movie Express is only $1. Tickets available for purchase at the box office and all movies start at 10 am. Each week both movies play on both days. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. Movies start at 10 a.m. and are rated G or PG.
High School Musical Jr
Center for Performing Arts – Hinman Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs
Friday & Saturday, August 10 & 11 • 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, August 11 & 12 • 2 p.m.
CFABS Youth Players are proud to present High School Musical Jr. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extra curricular activities.Tickets: $15 General Admission | $20 Reserved Seating (10% off for current CFABS Members)
239-495-8989
IMAG Birthday Bash
IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers
Saturday, August 11 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join us for our annual IMAG Birthday Bash! Grab your slice of birthday cake and catch some fun
science demos! NBC2 will also be on site teaching Hurricane Preparedness.
239-243-0043
Tiki Fest
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Saturday, August 11 • Noon-4 p.m.
JP’s Island Duo, Tiki Tom & L.A. Daniels, Ragady Lapsey, Hula Dancers, family fun! Noon-4 p.m. and Boomers Band, 5-9 p.m., center court. 941-575-3007
Wet Walks at the Slough
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers
August 11 and 25
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is again hosting off the boardwalk strolls along the wet walk trail usually closed to the public. The invigorating, beautiful path is immersed in the watery heart of the Slough. Group size is limited to 16. You must be at least 10 years old to participate because of the possible water depth. Contact Charles O’Connor at rcoc77@embarqmail.com. All walks are at 10 a.m. and a second walk at 1 p.m. We’ll be walking in fresh, clean rainwater, usually up to our waists. You will exit wet but not muddy, and we have a rinse off hose. Wet walk donations ($10 suggested) are used to sponsor summer camp scholarships, purchase educational supplies, fund student slough trips, and to support educational programs. Reservations required.
Regal Summer Movie Express: Paddington 2 & Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Regal Gulf Coast Stadium 16 & Regal Cinemas Bell Tower 20
August 14 & 15 • 10 a.m.
Admission to the Summer Movie Express is only $1. Tickets available for purchase at the box office and all movies start at 10 am. Each week both movies play on both days. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. Movies start at 10 a.m. and are rated G or PG.
Zoomers Back to School Bash
Zoomers Family Amusement Park
17455 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers
Friday, August 17 • 5 p.m.
Zoomers, Fort Myers’ premiere indoor/outdoor family fun park, is holding a Back to School Bash on Friday, August 17. Starting at 5 p.m. until the park closes, wristbands will be $15 with unlimited go-karts, attractions, and mini golf. Hourly drawings for annual passes will be done with a grand prize of a $250 Zcard that you can use like cash anywhere in the park! Be sure to make a pit stop at Sidetracked Bar & Grille for delicious food and fun drinks before you race your friends on one of two go-kart tracks. For more information about Zoomers, visit ZoomersAmusementPark.com or call 239-481-9666.