The 25th anniversary of September 11 falls on Friday, and Fort Myers is marking it with music and conversation. Saturday brings the market downtown and a free science morning for kids. Here are five ways to fill the weekend.
Cinema for Change presents Sprinkles: Decoded
Friday, September 11 at 7 p.m.
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd.
A free film and talk about how we read the news and the media around us, shown in remembrance of September 11. First come, first served, and you can RSVP ahead.
Honoring Our Heroes
Friday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway
The Fort Myers Philharmonic plays its first concert, and it is a tribute to local first responders. The evening opens with interviews of responders who were there 25 years ago, then Barber’s Adagio for Strings and Mozart’s Requiem with the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers.
Fort Myers Farmers Market
Saturday, September 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
First Street and Broadway, downtown Fort Myers
Produce, plants, baked goods and local makers, every Saturday morning all year long. Two hours of garage parking downtown are free right now, so it is an easy morning.
STEM Saturday: Radical Recycling
Saturday, September 12, 11 a.m. to noon
North Fort Myers Public Library, 2001 N. Tamiami Trail
Lee County Solid Waste leads a hands-on hour on how recycling actually works here at home. Free and open to everyone.
Sizzle Dining
All weekend, starting at 3 p.m. daily
Restaurants across Fort Myers
Multi-course meals at a fixed price from area chefs, running all September. Every time you dine, a dollar goes to Blessings in a Backpack SWFL.
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