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11th Annual Breaking Par Golf Tournament
2023-04-01 08:30 - 2023-04-02 20:00 (America/New_York) | Grandezza, 11481 Grande Oak Blvd, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
April 1st and 2nd, 2023
Saturday Shotgun Scramble
Sunday Gala Dinner
Grandezza
All proceeds to fund educational initiatives by LEAD Estero.
Breaking Par Flyer and Registration

The Alibis Show
2023-04-20 18:30 | Estero High School, 21900 River Ranch Road, Estero, FL, 33928, United States

International Network of Creatives
2023-06-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Norris Center, 755 8th Avenue South, Naples, FL, 34102, United States
International Network of Creatives (formerly Storytellers Creative Arts, Inc.)
bill.barnett@incswfl.org
A gathering of creatives, connecting and building community. Come enjoy light refreshments and live music with Java Moon, a trio that plays a variety of musical genres. Learn about INC’s community groups for creatives, and our community outreach programs reaching adults battling addiction and mental illness, underprivileged children, and youth.
Donation https://www.internationalnetworkofcreatives.org/events-1/creatives-connect-mixer
International Network of Creatives (formerly Storytellers Creative Arts, Inc.) International Network of Creatives (formerly Storytellers Creative Arts, Inc.)

Everything you Need to Know about 19th Century Art History
2023-06-22 14:00 - 15:00
Take a look back at its revolutionary origins in ancient Rome, and then examine the amazing Romantic revival in early 19th Century Europe. Viewing samples of their paintings and poems which idealize “enchanted” nature, celebrate universal freedom, and glorify human destiny, we will see how Romantic artists attempted to harness the proverbial search for paradise.

Food for Thought Luncheon
2023-09-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Embassy Suites by Hilton, 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero, Florida, 33928
The Food for Thought Luncheon features Cheryl Mandell, Managing Editor of Estero Life Magazine. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn from a professional with 25 years of experience in marketing, media relations, and event planning

Coastal Cleanup
2023-09-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Keep Lee County Beautiful
Join the annual clean up of our coasts at any of the locations volunteers will work at. Can’t clean-up? Donors get a t-shirt for helping support the effort.

A History of the Koreshan Unity Settlement
2023-09-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Koreshan State Park 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero, FL, United States
Presented by the Estero Historical Society at the Historic Art Hall in Koreshan State Park, Estero, FL 9:30 – 11:00 am. Presenter: Ron Westcott, lead docent at Koreshan State Park The Koreshan Unity Settlement which moved from Chicago to southwest Florida in 1893 had a profound effect on the development of this area. They were […]

Reelin' for Responders
2023-09-29, 2023-09-30
Adults and kids can have fun and win prizes fishing for snook, redfish, and more along our shoreline. Proceeds benefit the Bonita Springs and Estero Fire benevolent funds.

Estero Yard Sale
2023-10-14 07:30 - 12:30 | Estero Park and Recreation Center
Rain or shine, shop or sell at the community yard sale.

Yard Sale
2023-10-14 07:30 - 17:00 | Estero Historical Society
Save the date for the Fall Yard Sale benefiting the Estero Historical Society.

Plant This, Not That
2023-10-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Estero Park & Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Master Gardener Debbie Boyles will share Florida friendly alternatives to invasive plants that will attract birds, butterflies and beauty to your yard.

Sip and Stroll for a Cause
2023-10-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Coconut Point Mall
Support the Lee Health Cancer Institute in an evening of shopping, store events, fashion show, live music, auctions and more. The event is open to the public, with a bonus bracelet of extras benefitting the institute available.

Speaker Series: Ponce de Leon
2023-10-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Country Creek Country Club, 21180 Country Creek Drive, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Presenter, local historian Jacob Winge, will talk about de Leon’s interaction with our part of Florida. Program includes a continental breakfast. Advance registration is required.

Spooktacular Night at Estero
2023-10-28 17:00 - 20:45 | Estero Park and Recreation Center
Annual Trunk or Treat followed by a Movie in the Park. The park is accepting trunker applications.

Y&HOW Sustainability Workshop: Alternative Proteins
2023-11-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Ms. Renee Bell, Senior Science Content Specialist from the Good Foods Institute will lead a virtual program on alternative protein options and why they benefit climate goals.

Andrus Madsen, Harpsichord & Susan Ogata, Violin
2023-11-02 19:30 | FGCU
An evening of music that will transport listeners to the 17th and 18th centuries.

Koreshanity: Estero's New Age Religion
2023-11-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Koreshan State Park
Join a park ranger for a fascinating overview of Koreshanity, the unusual religion that was practiced by the members of the Koreshan Unity.

Jaws vs. Claws
2023-11-03 19:30 | Estero High School, 21900 River Ranch Road, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Engage Estero is proud to sponsor the annual Jaws vs. Claws High School football game between rivals Estero High School Wildcats and the Bonita Springs Bullsharks. The fun community event begins at 7:30 here at the Estero High School field. Tickets can be purchased at the door, but all tickets sales will be online, so bring your phone.

Affordable/Attainable Housing in Lee County
2023-11-04 09:30 - 11:00 | The Collaboratory
John Talmage, Director, Economic Development, Lee County and Ali Ankudowich, Florida Housing Coalition will discuss affordable housing, an ongoing concern in Lee County. This unmet need was documented in the 2020 Lee County Gap Analysis. This need has become more critical to the most vulnerable populations and those without the resources to recover following Ian.

The Big Shred
2023-11-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Estero Park and Recreation Center
Drive up and have your paper documents shredded at Estero Park and Recreation Center. Limit three banker boxes per car. No plastic bags or electronics accepted.

GO Divas Benefit Concert
2023-11-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Lamb of God church
Gulfshore Opera’s GO Divas, a popular women’s vocal ensemble will perform “Divas through the Decades” at this benefit concert at Arbor at Lamb of God Church.

EHS Speaker Series : Alvarez/Smith House Relocation
2025-09-13 09:30 | The Villages at Country Creek, 21131 Country Creek Drive, Estero, FL, 33928
Join the Estero Historical Society for a fascinating morning as we welcome Tanda Hogg, Vice President at Tri-Town Construction and project manager for the relocation of the historic Alvarez/Smith House. With hands-on experience rehabilitating historic homes in Georgia, Tanda brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to this ambitious project. She will walk us through the process of moving the house and the careful rehabilitation that will preserve its historic charm for generations to come.

Join us at 9:30 am for this spectacular insight into the complexity and importance of the Society’s current restoration project over a delicious continental breakfast at Villages of Country Creek, 21180 Country Creek Blvd., Estero.

Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for future members. Join online today! Visit https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/events/ to RSVP.

The Estero Historical Society is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of our unique greater Estero area, and depends on volunteers and donations for projects such as the relocation and restoration of the Alvarez/Smith Home. Find out more about us at www.EsteroHistoricalSociety.com

YMCA Annual Charity Golf Tournament
2025-09-19 | Spanish Wells Golf Club

EHS Speaker Series: Haunted Shores: Witchcraft and Folklore Along Florida's Coast
2025-10-18 09:30 | The Villages at Country Creek, 21131 Country Creek Drive, Estero, FL, 33928
Just in time for Halloween, join Melissa Mari, Adjunct Professor and Complete Student Navigator at Florida Gulf Coast University, for a spellbinding talk on witches and witchcraft through the ages. From myth and folklore to historical fact, Melissa will explore the cultural, social, and even political forces that shaped these enduring legends.

Join us at 9:30 am for this spectacular insight into the intersection myth and history over a delicious continental breakfast at Villages of Country Creek, 21180 Country Creek Blvd., Estero.

Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for future members. Join online today! Visit https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/events/ to RSVP.

The Estero Historical Society is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of our unique greater Estero area, and depends on volunteers and donations for projects such as the relocation and restoration of the Alvarez/Smith Home. Find out more about us at www.EsteroHistoricalSociety.com

Alive After Five! Miller's Ale House
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Miller’s Ale House, 22810 Via Villagio, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Network with local business professionals, enjoy tasty appetizers and happy hour specials Alive After Five! at Miller’s Ale House on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Don’t miss a refreshing evening of conversation, connection, and community with fellow professionals and neighbors from Greater Estero. Enjoy mouthwatering appetizers and enjoy happy hour specials as you mix and mingle in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

The fun begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, Oct. 23 at Miller’s Ale House, which is conveniently located 22810 Via Villagio, Estero.

Tickets are $20 for Members and just $30 for Non-Members. Get yours online at https://esterochamber.org

So bring a friend and enjoy an evening with your peers and colleagues of the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce!

Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping
2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Estero Park & Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero
Discover the 9 Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™!
Offered through the University of Florida IFAS Extension, the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) program helps homeowners create vibrant, sustainable landscapes that protect Florida’s unique natural resources. This introduction to the 9 guiding principles provides simple, science-based steps for conserving water, reducing pollution, supporting wildlife, and enjoying a beautiful yard that thrives in Florida’s climate. Whether you’re looking to cut down on maintenance, save money on irrigation, or make your landscape eco-friendlier, the FFL principles offer practical solutions that benefit both your property and the environment.
Master Gardener Volunteers are presenting these 9 principles throughout Lee County from October 2025 to March 2026. Find out when they are in your neighborhood by visiting Lee County Extension Eventbrite page (https://www.LeeCountyExtension.eventbrite.com) or following us on Facebook (UF IFAS – Ext Lee County) and Instagram (lee_ufifas).
Learn how small changes in your landscape can make a big impact for you and Florida’s future!

Paws For The Night
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Coconut Point Mall
Make some tails wag for Christmas this year at the Paws for the Night event Wednesday November 12, 6pm to 8pm on Cinema Way Circle.
Our friends at Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue will have adorable adoptable dogs available for a forever home.View here: ADOPTION OVERVIEW — Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue
Bring something from their wish list to put under the tree. Shop pet friendly vendors, enjoy tasty treats for both, the two legged and four legged!
Coconut Point restaurants will offer food and drink for purchase.
Enter to win your furry friend in our Holiday themed contests for a chance to win prizes!
Event Website
Categories:

Most Festive Costume
Best Pet Trick
Best Duo Look-alike

Enjoy live music by Rob Norum and festive fun all night long!
It’s time to Pawty!!!
Date: Wednesday, November 12
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Cinema Way Circle, Coconut Point

Rising: Surviving the Surge
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:30 | FGCU
RSVP

High 5 Groundbreaking
2025-11-14 15:00
The Village of Estero and High 5 Entertainment are pleased to announce groundbreaking ceremonies are planned for 3 p.m., Friday, November 14.
Mark your calendars now; additional details to come soon.
The sitework has been completed to allow High 5 to initiate construction in Estero’s Entertainment District on the north side of Williams Road and east of via Coconut Point.
The family entertainment venue will include 6 indoor pickleball courts, 15 outdoor courts, 36-holes of miniature golf, bowling, arcade and other family entertainment elements. A scratch kitchen will service both indoor and outdoor dining with a sports bar theme. A large digital wall in outdoor social space will allow for large-scale sports broadcasts and “movies-in-the-park.”
The official opening is planned for the Fall of 2026.
High 5 Entertainment is the first of multiple family entertainment concepts that will be joining the SportsPark being developed by the Village as part of its Village Center Hub, adjacent to Estero High School. The overall SportsPark master plan calls for upgraded and new sports fields along with an event lawn, walking trails and community gathering spaces.
