🌴 Lee County's Hottest Happenings: April 28 - May 4

Your Weekly Arts & Music Schedule

April 28, 2025

Your ultimate guide to the best events in Lee County this week!

From live music and dining experiences to family-friendly activities, we've curated the most popular events happening around town.

Be sure to confirm details with event organizers before attending.

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🍽️ Food & Dining

📅 Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
🍷 Details: Enjoy an evening of premium wine and spirits tasting at this special event hosted by ABC Fine Wine & Spirits.

The Pink Elephant Hidden Gems Wine Dinner

📅 Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Pink Elephant Boca Grande
🍽️ Details: Experience an exclusive wine dinner featuring hidden gem selections paired with exquisite cuisine.

📅 Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Foxtail Coffee SWFL- N. Pine Island Road
🎨 Details: Combine creativity with refreshments at this fun wine glass painting class featuring a "Sassy Seahorse" design.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Activities

📅 Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Topgolf
🏌️ Details: Celebrate Star Wars Day with a fun-filled golf experience suitable for the whole family.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Rooftop at Riverside
🛍️ Details: Shop from local vendors offering family-friendly products and services at this special pop-up market event.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Estero Community Park, Estero
🚶 Details: Join this heartwarming friendship walk that promotes inclusion and supports the Best Buddies program.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM
📍 Location: North Fort Myers Park and Recreation Center
🎣 Details: Participate in this annual fishing tournament that supports the Lee County 4-H Foundation.

🎵 Concerts & Live Music

📅 Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW
🎸 Details: Rock legends Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo bring their iconic hits to Fort Myers for an unforgettable performance.

📅 Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant
🎷 Details: Enjoy an evening of swing music with the Hot Buttered Nuggets at the beautiful Tarpon Lodge.

📅 Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Rumrunners Waterfront Restaurant
🎵 Details: Experience the energetic sounds of Deb and the Dynamics at this waterfront concert event.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Buckingham Blues Bar
🎸 Details: Catch acclaimed blues guitarist Damon Fowler live in an intimate setting at the Buckingham Blues Bar.

🎭 Special Events

📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Cape Cabaret Dinner Theater
🏇 Details: Don your finest derby attire and enjoy watching the Kentucky Derby with specialty drinks and festivities.

📅 Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
👨‍⚖️ Details: A special reception honoring the judicial community of Lee County.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Torched Bar & Grill
🎯 Details: Test your skills at this competitive cornhole tournament with prizes and refreshments.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Corkscrew Weddings & Winery
🏇 Details: Celebrate the Kentucky Derby in style with wine tastings, hat contests, and race viewing.

🛍️ Markets & Shopping

📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Whispering Pines Ranch
🌸 Details: Shop from local vendors offering spring-themed products, crafts, and treats at this seasonal market.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Cape Coral Farmers' Market
🥕 Details: Browse fresh produce, artisanal foods, and handcrafted items at this weekly farmers' market.

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Lakes Park Farmers Market
🍎 Details: Midweek market featuring local produce, prepared foods, and artisan crafts in the beautiful Lakes Park setting.

🧘‍♀️ Wellness & Recreation

📅 Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Railroad Museum of South Florida
☕ Details: Network and connect with others while enjoying coffee and exploring the Railroad Museum.

📅 Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Fort Myers, Fla
🧘 Details: Immerse yourself in a relaxing yoga session combined with the healing vibrations of a floating soundbath.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: North Fort Myers
🐴 Details: Learn essential first aid techniques for horses at this educational clinic hosted at Gregory Ranch.

⚠️ Please verify all event details with the organizers before attending, as schedules and locations may change.

News Highlights for Lee County, FL

🔗 Man in Custody After Lee County Deputies Fire Shot During Welfare Check
A welfare check at a home off Bobcat Drive in Forest Country Club, Fort Myers, escalated when a verbally aggressive, armed man pointed his gun at deputies, prompting one deputy to fire a round; no one was injured.

🔗 Parking Lot at Sanibel’s Popular Turner Beach Reopens After Hurricane Damage
Following damage from hurricanes Milton and Helene, the City of Sanibel announced that Turner Beach parking — along with six other beach park lots — is now open, with $5-per-hour parking or valid Lee County permits accepted.

🔗 Lee County’s New School Start Times May Impact After-School Programs and Local Businesses
Under the Safe Start initiative, elementary dismissal will shift from 2 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. and middle school from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., potentially requiring after-school providers like Star Taekwondo & Wellness Center to invest in extra vans and staff.

🔗 More Adults Are Seeking ADHD Treatment as Anxiety and Disorganization Rise
Lee Health therapists report a surge in adult ADHD diagnoses since 2020 as patients like Sean Brehemy describe chronic forgetfulness, anxiety, and unfinished tasks; treatment includes behavioral strategies and organizational coaching.