We want to help you make this summer your family's best one yet! Our kids have a lot of free time this summer, and we've got ideas to keep them busy (and keep you sane)!
Check out our 2024 Macaroni KID Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach Summer Camp Guide and enroll your kiddos before they fill up!
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Summer Events
Travel and Things to Do
Summer Recipes
4th of July Fun
More Summer Resources
You can view all of the daily events on our Events Calendar, but here are several events that deserve a little extra attention! (Past events will be deleted)
- Summer BBQ Party | June 29
- 4th of July Festival @ Millennial Brewing | June 29
- Freedom 5K & WB Williamson Bros Kid's Fun Run | July 4
- 4th of July Celebration | July 4
- City of Cape Coral Red, White & BOOM! | July 4
- More will be added as we learn of them!
Here are some fun activities that go on all summer long!
- Lee County Library - Summer Reading Program | Free books, special events, and prizes for summer reading!
- Barnes and Noble Escape Into Summer Reading | Kids in grades 1-6 can earn a free book for completing a short reading journal!
- Arm & Hammer Virtual Summer Camp | Enjoy lots of free virtual activities from the comfort of your home!
- Books A Million Summer Reading Adventure | Read and log four books in your journal to earn a free Wings of Fire Hat!
- Camp BOOK IT! | Parents can set goals for their kids (ages 4-12) to earn a free personal pan pizza certificate!
- Scholastic's Summer Reading on Home Base | Join a free website/app with digital games, stories, etc. Log your reads to earn more digital experiences!
- Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Program | Earn a certificate and t-shirt for completing the reading list.
- 2024 Summer Movie Deals | Check out the Summer Deals at our local movie theaters!
- Chuck E Cheese Reading Rewards Calendar | Read a little every day for two weeks to earn 10 free play points!
Kids Bowl Free at Headpinz Fort Myers | Kids ages 2 - 15 can bowl free all summer long (plus shoe rental, if applicable)!- EAA Chapter 66 Young Eagles Aviation | Free Young Eagles flights during registered dates, weather permitting!
- Every Kid Outdoors | Free national park admission for 4th graders!
- Free Fishing Days | Fish without a license during Florida's Free Fishing Days: April 6-7 and June 8-9 (freshwater); June 1-2, Sept. 7 and Nov. 30, 2024 (saltwater)
Make it a weekend (or day) trip and visit Miami, Tampa, or Orlando with these theme park deals and more!
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- Iced Poppy Seed Lemon Loaf A Yummy Spring Treat
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- Check out all the Independence Day Happenings in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach!
- Summer BBQ Party | June 29
- 4th of July Festival @ Millennial Brewing | June 29
- July 4th Fireworks Dinner Cruise | July 4
- 4th of July Celebration | July 4
- City of Cape Coral Red, White & BOOM! | July 4
- Freedom 5K & WB Williamson Bros Kid's Fun Run | July 4
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- Local Food Pantries
- Hurricane Season Prep
- Kids Eat Free (or Cheap)
- School's Out Sanity
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