This weekend is all about commemorating the brave men and women who have fought hard for our freedom.
The different events and activities will take place all around Southwest Florida, in the areas of Boca Grande, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Estero, Marco Island and Naples. These will include live music, arts, concerts, sidewalk sales, charity events, brew bash, and of course delicious food!
Events in Boca Grande
6th Annual Invitational Art Festival
The Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 6th Annual Boca Grande Invitational Art Festival. 50 World Class Marine and Wildlife Artists in beautiful downtown Boca Grande.
Date: Friday 05/26/17 and Saturday 05/27/17 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Events in Cape Coral
2nd Annual Memorial Day Luau for Miles to Smile
This is a charity event to benefit Miles of Smiles Charities based out of Fort Myers. There will be raffles, silent auctions, donated gifts and services, and of course food for you to purchase from The "O" Bar and Grill. This s a free event to the public.
Date: Sunday 05/28/17 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Events in Estero
Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale
The stores at The Miromar Outlet will be offering additional discounts and savings on already low factory outlet prices, during their Memorial Day Sidewalk Sales.
Date: From Friday 05/26/17 to Sunday 05/2/17 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Events in Fort Myers
Memorial Day at Edison Ford
Edison Ford is offering free admission to United States veterans and their families on Memorial Day. The admission includes a self-guided audio tour of the historic homes, gardens, laboratory and museum. They will also receive discounts in the Edison Ford Museum Store, Ford Cottage Shop, and Edison Ford Shoppe at the Bell Tower Shops.
Date: Monday 05/29/17
Memorial Day Brew Bash
The Junior League of Fort Myers. There will be drawings, food trucks, daytime kids activities and evening live music.
Date: Sunday 05/28/17 at 7:00 pm
Teen Talent Night
The Teen Talent Night will be a competitive showcase of art, music, theater and film by Lee County High Schools students, presented by The Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center. There will be food, a DJ and much more.
Date: Saturday 05/27/17 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
4th Annual Bluegrass, Brew and BBQ
Matanzas on the Bay on Fort Myers Beach will host its fourth annual Bluegrass, Brew and BBQ event to benefit Operation Open Arms, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the care and treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in military personnel and veterans. The event will feature live music, craft beer from a raffle and delicious food for purchase.
Date: Saturday 05/27/17 this is an all day event
Events in Naples
Sun-N-Fun-Lagoon Opens for Summer
One million gallons of water fun will thrill children, parents and grandparents alike at Collier County's premier water park, Sun-N-Fun Lagoon! It includes four pools, a long lazy river, a lit splash playground or interactive water feature, five exciting water slides, a concession stand, and lots of fun!
Date: Open for Summer on Saturday 05/27/17 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Summer Spectacular with the Naples Philharmonic
The Naples Philharmonic presents a spectacular celebration to kick-off the beginning of summer, with a low-cost concert for the entire community. Hear the Naples Philharmonic perform Mozart's Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, and then experience the exhilarating sound of a huge 115-musician orchestra. This is a summer celebration not to be missed.
Date: Sunday 05/28/17 at 7:00 pm
Events in Marco Island
SoapFest a Night of Stars
Marco Island will once again host your favorite daytime actors who will help raise money for charity. The actors from some of your current and past Soaps join together in Southwest Florida for a weekend of non-stop events, parties, and fun - fun - fun.
Date: Saturday 05/27/17 at 7:00 pm
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