60 upcoming events near Cape Coral — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Outdoors & nature
June 6, 2026
9 a.m.
Joe Coviello Park · Cape Coral, FL
Joe Coviello Park
You can take a docent-led walk through the preserve and learn about the local landscape.
Food festivals
June 6, 2026
6 p.m.
Cape Coral area · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral area
You can join a community festival with food and vendors to close out spring.
Music & concerts
June 6, 2026
6 p.m.
Backyard Social · Cape Coral, FL
Backyard Social
You can dance to the Ben Allen Band at this outdoor social venue.
Community & civic
June 9, 2026
9 a.m.
South Cape Community Center · Cape Coral, FL
South Cape Community Center
You can learn how to prepare your home and household for hurricane season at this free session.
Classes & arts
June 9, 2026
1 p.m.
Cape Coral area · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral area
You can learn the paper craft of quilling and make a turtle design in this hands-on class.
Classes & arts
June 9, 2026
2 p.m.
Rotary Park Environmental Center, 5505 Rose Garden Road · Cape Coral, FL
Rotary Park Environmental Center, 5505 Rose Garden Road
You can paint a guided canvas with a glass in hand at this relaxed paint and sip session.
Outdoors & nature
June 9, 2026
9 a.m.
Cape Coral Community Garden · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral Community Garden
You can trade seeds and pick up gardening tips at this community garden talk.
Classes & arts
June 10, 2026
12 p.m.
Cape Coral area · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral area
You can decorate your own ceramic tile under an instructor's guidance.
Tastings
June 11, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Vichino's Cafe and Wine Bar · Cape Coral, FL
Vichino's Cafe and Wine Bar
You can sample a flight of French wines guided by the bar's pourers at this evening tasting.
Theater & film
June 12 to 13, 2026
7 p.m.
Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd · Cape Coral, FL
Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd
You can see a special live performance from omgitswicks at the community theatre.
Senior programs
June 12 and June 26, 2026
11 a.m.
South Cape Community Center · Cape Coral, FL
South Cape Community Center
You can attend a wellness talk geared to active adults at the 50-plus community center.
Community & civic
June 13, 2026
10 a.m.
Cape Coral Museum of History, 544 Cultural Park Blvd · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral Museum of History, 544 Cultural Park Blvd
You can celebrate the museum's birthday with a free open house, no admission charge for the day.
Outdoors & nature
June 13, 2026
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Rotary Park Environmental Center, 5505 Rose Garden Road · Cape Coral, FL
Rotary Park Environmental Center, 5505 Rose Garden Road
You can sit in on a free monthly wildlife talk covering Florida snakes, burrowing owls, and other local creatures.
Senior programs
June 14, 2026
12:30 p.m.
Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd · Cape Coral, FL
Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd
You can enjoy a sit-down summer luncheon at the city's senior and active-adult center.
Lifelong learning
June 15, 2026
2 p.m.
Rotary Park Environmental Center, 5505 Rose Garden Road · Cape Coral, FL
Rotary Park Environmental Center, 5505 Rose Garden Road
You can learn how to keep a Florida lawn healthy at this practical gardening class.
Classes & arts
June 15 and June 29, 2026
10 a.m.
South Cape Community Center · Cape Coral, FL
South Cape Community Center
You can work on a craft project over coffee with other active adults in a laid-back morning session.
Senior programs
June 15, 2026
7 p.m.
Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd · Cape Coral, FL
Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd
You can play bingo for a chance to win designer handbags at this lively night out.
Classes & arts
June 16, 2026
1 p.m.
Cape Coral area · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral area
You can create a colorful mandala using dot-painting techniques in this relaxed class.
Tastings
June 18, 2026
6 p.m.
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant · Cape Coral, FL
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
You can meet other singles over fifty while tasting wine in a relaxed restaurant setting.
Tastings
June 18, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Vichino's Cafe and Wine Bar · Cape Coral, FL
Vichino's Cafe and Wine Bar
You can taste Italian sparkling wines and learn what sets them apart from an advanced sommelier.
Theater & film
June 19 to 20, 2026
10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m.
Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd · Cape Coral, FL
Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd
You can take the grandkids to a family-friendly staging of Seussical at the local theatre.
Dance & fitness
June 19, 2026
7 p.m.
Four Freedoms Park · Cape Coral, FL
Four Freedoms Park
You can learn and practice line dances at this evening social in the park.
Tastings
June 20, 2026
2 p.m.
Cape Coral area · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral area
You can pair wine with a literary afternoon centered on Toni Morrison's work.
Senior programs
June 21, 2026
12:30 p.m.
Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd · Cape Coral, FL
Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd
You can break up the week with an afternoon of bingo at the active-adult center.
Community & civic
June 27, 2026
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Culver's, 2974 NE Pine Island Rd · Cape Coral, FL
Culver's, 2974 NE Pine Island Rd
You can browse classic and custom cars at this free Saturday show in north Cape Coral.
Classes & arts
June 28, 2026
3 p.m.
Cape Coral area · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral area
You can work on a guided craft over coffee in a small-group afternoon session.
Theater & film
July 3 to 4, 2026
10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m.
Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd · Cape Coral, FL
Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd
You can catch a youth production of Annie Jr. over the holiday weekend.
Food festivals
July 4, 2026
10 a.m.
5450 Higginbotham Rd, Fort Myers · Cape Coral, FL
5450 Higginbotham Rd, Fort Myers
You can spend Independence Day at a farm celebration just across the river from Cape Coral.
Classes & arts
July 4
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cape Coral, FL
The Fourth of July fireworks show, and the city calls it its largest single-day event. It runs 5pm to 10pm with food, drinks, and craft vendors. No pets, personal fireworks, or outside alcohol.
Classes & arts
July 10, 2026
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cape Coral Art Center, 4533 Coronado Pkwy · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral Art Center, 4533 Coronado Pkwy
You can meet the artists and see a new juried landscape exhibition at this free evening reception with light refreshments.
Classes & arts
July 18, 2026
10 a.m.
Cape Coral area · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral area
You can try an Art Nouveau-inspired art project in this hands-on workshop.
Classes & arts
July 18, 2026
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cape Coral Art Center, 4533 Coronado Pkwy · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral Art Center, 4533 Coronado Pkwy
You can paint a guided canvas of the Four Mile Cove boardwalk to take home, no experience needed and free to join.
Classes & arts
July 23, 2026
10 a.m.
Cape Coral area · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral area
You can pick up watercolor basics with no prior experience needed at this morning class.
Tastings
July 25, 2026
4 p.m.
Anarchy Ale Works · Cape Coral, FL
Anarchy Ale Works
You can mark National Wine and Cheese Day with pairings at this local taproom.
Theater & film
July 31 to August 1, 2026
Evening and matinee
Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd · Cape Coral, FL
Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd
You can see the youth troupe perform the musical 13 Jr. at the community theatre.
Food festivals
August 1, 2026
3 p.m.
Fort Myers area · Cape Coral, FL
Fort Myers area
You can sample jerk dishes and Caribbean culture at this fourth annual festival near Cape Coral.
Classes & arts
August 14, 2026
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cape Coral Art Center, 4533 Coronado Pkwy · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral Art Center, 4533 Coronado Pkwy
You can take in two new gallery shows and chat with the artists at this free reception.
Senior programs
August 21, 2026
7 p.m.
Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd · Cape Coral, FL
Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd
You can play ten rounds for twenty-five dollars and win designer handbags at this late-summer bingo night.
Food festivals
September 5, 2026
12 p.m.
Fort Myers area · Cape Coral, FL
Fort Myers area
You can graze on tacos and sweets from area vendors at this early-September festival.
Food festivals
September 5, 2026
12 p.m.
Fort Myers area · Cape Coral, FL
Fort Myers area
You can taste your way through an empanada competition at this Latino food festival.
Theater & film
September 18 to 27, 2026
3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd · Cape Coral, FL
Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd
You can see a full staging of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory across two weekends in September.
Senior programs
October 17 to 19 and 24 to 26, 2026
Cape Coral, FL
The German-American Social Club throws a real Oktoberfest over two October weekends, now in its 40th year. Beer, German food, music, and dancing. It is one of the city's most-loved fall traditions.
Food festivals
October 17 to 19 and October 24 to 26, 2026
Afternoon and evening
German American Social Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Rd · Cape Coral, FL
German American Social Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Rd
You can dig into German food, beer, and live music across two weekends at the 40th annual Oktoberfest.
Lifelong learning
November 21 to 22, 2026
9 a.m.
Cape Coral area · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral area
You can learn the fundamentals of keeping bees in this hands-on two-day workshop.
Classes & arts
Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (resumes September 3)
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cape Coral Art League · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral Art League
You can drop in to paint with other artists for three dollars for members or six for non-members, paid at the door.
Dance & fitness
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
South Cape Community Center · Cape Coral, FL
South Cape Community Center
You can shake off some calories with easy-to-follow dance moves at this weekly class for the 50-plus crowd.
Classes & arts
First Wednesdays, 6 p.m. (July 1, Aug 5, Sept 2)
6 p.m.
Cape Coral area · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral area
You can make your own herbal oxymels, salves, and candles to take home at these monthly hands-on sessions.
Markets
Saturdays, year round
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cape Coral, FL
Every Saturday, all year, 8am to 1pm at Club Square in the South Cape downtown area. Produce, local vendors, and breakfast, and it is walkable once you park nearby. A reliable weekly routine.
Markets
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Club Square, SE 47th Terrace and SE 10th Place · Cape Coral, FL
Club Square, SE 47th Terrace and SE 10th Place
You can shop local produce, baked goods, and crafts every Saturday morning in the South Cape downtown district.
Music & concerts
Tuesdays through Sundays, evenings from 5 to 6 p.m. start
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fathoms Restaurant and Bar, 5785 Cape Harbour Dr · Cape Coral, FL
Fathoms Restaurant and Bar, 5785 Cape Harbour Dr
You can catch a local band or acoustic act most nights of the week at this waterfront spot in Cape Harbour.
Music & concerts
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Evenings
Anarchy Ale Works · Cape Coral, FL
Anarchy Ale Works
You can hear local solo, duo, and full-band acts every weekend at this Cape Coral brewery.
Dance & fitness
Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Rotary Park Environmental Center, 5505 Rose Garden Road · Cape Coral, FL
Rotary Park Environmental Center, 5505 Rose Garden Road
You can drop in to a gentle yoga class for ten dollars or register by the month for a discount.
Music & concerts
Select dates, spring
5:30 p.m.
Cape Coral, FL
A free city concert series with live music, food, drinks, and a sunset over the water. Music kicks off around 5:30pm. Bring a chair, come solo or with friends, and settle in.
Community & civic
Saturday, December 20, 2026
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cape Coral, FL
The city's free December waterfront party, with a lighted Christmas boat parade of 20-plus decorated boats, food trucks, stage entertainment, crafts, and Santa. A festive way to use those canals.
Markets
Sundays and Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Shops at Surfside, 2354 Surfside Blvd · Cape Coral, FL
Shops at Surfside, 2354 Surfside Blvd
You get a second weekly market in southwest Cape Coral with vendors twice a week, Sundays and Tuesdays.
Music & concerts
Select Saturdays, February and April 2026
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cape Coral, FL
A free street party on SE 47th Terrace downtown, 5pm to 10pm, with motorcycles on display, vendors, food, and live music. You do not need a bike to come, it turns into a big block party.
Music & concerts
Four days in early November
Cape Coral, FL
A long-running fall festival put on by the city's special events team, with carnival rides, live music, food, and a parade. It is a community staple that families plan around each year.
Community & civic
June 9, 2026
leelibrary · Boca Grande, FL
leelibrary
Need help with a laptop, tablet, e-reader, or other device? Wish to learn about accessing library e-resources? We here at the Northwest Regional Library can help! We are offering 30 minute, one-on-one technology help sessions. Please have your charger(s) and passwords for devices with you. Registration is required. Call 239-533-4700 to set up your appointment!
Community & civic
June 10, 2026
leelibrary · Boca Grande, FL
leelibrary
Do you enjoy robust, engaging book discussions? Join us and share your latest reading recommendations. Tea and coffee will be served.
Community & civic
June 10, 2026
leelibrary · Boca Grande, FL
leelibrary
Meet up at the library for an afternoon of modern tabletop games. The library has a rotating collection of light to medium weight board games or bring your own to teach and share. Some knowledge of the game is required to join our American Mah Jongg game. If you have your own set, we’d love for you to bring it along with a current card from the National Mah Jongg League.
