What’s Happening in Southwest Florida – February
Make the most of February with this list of What’s Happening in Southwest Florida.
Broadway Palm Dinner Theater (Buy your ticket here):
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | The Broadway Musical | Now thru February 11th | This musical tells the Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors.
- Jersey Boys | The Broadway Musical | February 11th – April 9th | Discover the secrets of how four men work their way from the streets of New Jersey to stardom.
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center:
New art exhibit every month from local to world-renowned artists. Exhibits are open from February 3rd – 22nd. Call ahead for gallery hours for other times, 239.333.1933. $1 Donation Entry Fee. This month’s exhibits feature:
- Antibodies | This exhibition showcases art produced to counteract specific emotions.
- Meraki | This exhibition showcases art that expresses the balance between Earth and the cosmos.
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall | Click here for more information & shows:
- Kevin James | February 10 | 8:00 PM | Kevin James began is career as a stand-up in Long Island and signed a network development to create his own sitcom.
- Pretty Woman | February 21 -26 | Pretty woman is a musical based on the most romantic stories.
Enjoy this three-day outdoor festival along the waterfront in the historic downtown of Fort Myers. Enjoy one-of-a-kind artwork, fantastic food carts, family-friendly activities & so much more! Click here for more information. Opening night is Friday, the 3rd from 6 PM to 9 PM. 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday & 10 AM to 4 PM on Sunday.
The area’s largest pet-friendly social hour, providing an evening of fun for pet lovers and their four-legged friends. Yappy Hour runs from 6 – 8 PM, the second Friday of every month (weather permitting) in center court of Bell Tower Shops.Downtown Music Walk | February 17
The River District comes alive on the third Friday of every month as local musicians line the streets! Enjoy jazz to rock & roll, many genres can be heard each month. Free to the public!PJ’S & Paws | February 17
This super fun pajama party features 15 local “celebrities” of local businesses who will dress in their favorite pajamas and spend the night with the animals of Cape Coral Animal Shelter. Each celebrity is working toward a goal of raining $2500 to benefit shelter animals. The celebrities will enjoy their time with one of the resident canines or assigned to one of the cat manors. Help the Pj’s & Paws Celebrities reach their goal by donating in their name. Click here and select their name to donate. Follow along LIVE via the Cape Coral Animal Shelter Facebook page.
SWFL Lee County Fair | February 23 – March 5
The Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair will be held at Lee Civic Center/Fairgrounds. If you are wanting to join, plan ahead, and get the Mega Pass for only $25. This includes gate entry and unlimited rides for a single day of your choosing. The $25 Mega Pass does NOT sell during the fair! Regular admission at the gate will be $10 per adult and $6 per child. Enjoy livestock shows, crafts & contests, rides & so much more! Click here for more information.
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Cape Coral Downtown Farmers’ Market – Open Saturdays from 8 AM – 1 PM in Club Square. One of the largest markets in Southwest Florida!
Mid – Cape Sunshine Farmers’ Market – Open Tuesdays from 10 AM – 4 PM at Mercola Market & Café.
Lakes Park Farmers’ Market – Now open every Wednesday from 9 am – 1 pm at Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive in Fort Myers. Parking is free during market hours at the park.
Coconut Point Farmers’ Market – Now open every Thursday from 9 AM – 1 PM at Coconut Point Mall, 23106 Fashion Dr in Estero.
AMUSEMENTS, MUSEUMS & ZOOS ~ OH MY!
Calusa Nature Center is full of events as well. Be sure to check their calendar for their next Nature Hike or Alligator Talk!
Shell Factory Nature Park – Purchase special fun park packages online. There is so much to do at the Shell Factory – check out their calendar. A month full of live performances and flea markets!
Naples Zoo- On the first Saturday of every month, Collier County residents receive free zoo admission all day long. Plan your visit, click here for more information.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park – The originators of wall-to-wall aerial action! Always working to invent epic new ways to play, gather and compete. Sky Zone is a space to move, create and be yourself. And there’s enough room for everyone, so all kids ~ and kids at heart ~ can play together. Come bounce the day away or schedule that special birthday celebration! Learn more here.