Events

EsteroFest 2024 a special free event that will be fun for the entire family on Saturday, March 16 at the Estero Community Park. There will be a Kids Zone from 1 – 6 p.m. featuring face-painting, carnival games, arts and crafts, bounce houses, magic shows and kid friendly food trucks. The Swamp Blues Band will be performing live from 4-5 p.m. This home-grown performance features songs of and about the homesteaders of the Florida Everglades. Included for the adults, there will be a beer and wine garden, a variety of food trucks, and performances by the nationally acclaimed Ben Allen [Read More.]

Sign up now to participate in this 5K run/walk at Coconut Point Mall on Saturday, March 16 from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. to benefit mental health organizations and other charities in the Lee and Collier County area. The first 300 registrants will receive a Dri-Fit t-shirt.  All participants will receive a finisher medal and free 2lb bag of Ka'Chava plant base protein powder.  Awards will be given three deep, starting from ages 0-9 to 80+ age groups. This is a professionally timed event by Lin-Mark Sports, Inc. on USATF certified course FL14146EBM. On-line registration is available here.

Plan now to enjoy a special fun-filled day at the park starting with a Kids Zone from 1 – 6 p.m. followed by a concert by the nationally acclaimed Ben Allen Band from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Estero Community Park. There will be face-painting, bounce houses and magic shows for the kids as well as food trucks, beer and wine garden for the adults. This special free event is sponsored by the Estero Chamber of Commerce and is celebrating the Village of Estero’s 10th anniversary. Bring chairs or blankets and your friends.

Engage Estero is inviting residents to help celebrate and honor Jim Shields at the inaugural “Don Eslick Estero Person of the Year Award” dinner at 6 p.m., Thursday, February 8, at The Club at Grandezza. For over 19 years, Jim Shields has provided leadership and commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of life in Estero and, notably, improving education in our community. He created the 2-5-8 Graduate Junior Achievement program, including 135 volunteers, impacting over 2800 students. The Breaking Par Program he started in 2013 has raised $561,000 for educational programs. Jim has served on the Engage Estero Board of [Read More.]

Estero Recreation Center will host a Parents Night Out program from 4:30 to 9 p.m., Saturday, January 20, at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. This special event is for children ages 6-13 years old. Activities will include games and a pizza dinner. The cost is $5 for members.  Pre-register at www.leeparks.org/register. The registration deadline is noon Friday, January 19. This program is a great chance for parents to have a night out after the holidays. For more information about the program, contact Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office Miromar Outlets Community Outreach Center invites you to the "My Autism Connection" Lunch & Learn. Enjoy a Free lunch, generously provided by Ford's Garage of Miromar Outlets as they share information regarding this incredible organization and the services they offer for adults with Autism. Sandra Worth, Executive Director and Founder of "My Autism Connection" will be the Guest Speaker. Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Lee County Sheriff's Office Miromar Outlets Community Outreach Center, Suite 190 at Mirmor Outlets Seating is limited, reserve your seat by emailing Gary Levine at glevine@sheriffleefl.org.

Estero Historical Society is hosting an exclusive bourbon tasting paired with delightful appetizers from 4 – 6 p.m., Friday, January 5. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to kick off your weekend by trying four distinctly different bourbons and appetizers.  Relax, socialize, and enjoy yourselves in a quaint and natural environment at 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Tickets: $25 for Members—$30 for Non-Members.  RSVP today or call (239) 272-1911.

Don’t miss the annual Light up Estero event scheduled for 4 – 7 p.m., Saturday, December 2, at the Estero Community Park. This year’s tree lighting program will highlight three local musical groups: The Three Oaks Middle School Jazz Band, the 3 Oaks Academy Chorus and the New Horizons Children's Choir. There will be a 50/50 raffle drawing as well as a raffle to win one of three $50 gift cards or one $100 gift card to Miromar Outlets, as well as other valuable prizes. Of course, there will be food trucks, bounce houses for the children, a special appearance [Read More.]

Join in the holiday spirit with the showing of the Christmas classic, “The Santa Clause,” rated PG.   Activities include photos with Santa, carolers, crafts and food trucks. The film begins at 5:45 p.m.  Admission is free. Please bring blankets, chairs and snacks to enjoy while watching this family favorite film.  The park is located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. For more information contact the Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470.

The 9th annual Light up Estero, scheduled for 4 – 7 p.m., Saturday, December 2, is always a fun, festive occasion with holiday music, the arrival of Santa and lighting of the Christmas tree. But, did you know there are several important charitable goals for this special community event?  One has always been for the Rotary Club of Estero to raise funds for scholarships for Estero High School students who plan to attend a local college or  trade/technical school. This year they also are collecting pet food and supplies for the food bank at Interfaith Charities. The need for these [Read More.]