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This Weekend in Fort Myers: September 25–27

  • October 2026
  • Fort Myers Living
Downtown Fort Myers Florida

The last full weekend of September looks like a good one. Here is what is happening around Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Bonita Springs.

Fort Myers Farmers Market

Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
First Street and Broadway, downtown Fort Myers

The downtown market runs every Saturday morning, all year long. Come for produce, baked goods and a walk along the river.
Fort Myers Farmers Market

In the Galleries (last day)

Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers

Saturday is your last chance to see this exhibition of fiber art, fine craft and mixed media from members of Art Quilters Unlimited and the Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild. The Foulds Theater Gallery also has work by N.C. Hagood.
In the Galleries

Discover Your Library Party

Saturday, September 26, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, Cape Coral

Free and open to everyone. There is a library scavenger hunt, activities for adults and kids, snacks and a small giveaway to take home. Staff will show you what your library card can do besides check out books.
Discover Your Library Party

Kids Read to Dogs

Saturday, September 26, 2 to 3 p.m.
Bonita Springs Public Library, 10560 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs

Young readers practice reading out loud to a registered therapy dog. It is free, and kids can even read down their library fines. Check in at the Youth Services desk to get a time slot, and plan to stay with your child.
Kids Read to Dogs

Sizzle Dining

Through Tuesday, September 30
Restaurants across Fort Myers

Multi-course meals at a fixed price from some of the area’s best kitchens. Every time you dine, $1 goes to Blessings in a Backpack SWFL. Only a few days left, so this weekend is a good time to go.
Sizzle Dining

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